Minnesota A’s/Vortex Director: Mike Carter minnesotavortex@gmail.com www.minnesotavortex.org A 501c3 organization Vortex/A’s Coaching Staff Winter Training The Vortex/A’s have winter training Facilities in Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Edina, and Plymouth. The 2016/2017 training schedule is laid out below. This seasons training schedule is not finalized yet but will be very similar to the training schedule below. Players have the flexibility to sign up for training that meets their busy schedule. Additional team practices will also be scheduled in the winter. Illustrative Example: Monday: Hitting – Minnetonka and Chanhassen Pitching – Minnetonka Catching – Minnetonka Tuesday: Performance Training* – Edina Open hitting - Edina Wednesday All organization training – Minnetonka Dome Pitching – Hitting – Infield - Outfield Thursday Hitting – Chanhassen Catching – Chanhassen Saturday Private Pitching lesson ** - Edina Sunday Performance Training* - Edina Open Hitting – Edina Open training – Chanhassen *extra fee ** Free for Vortex/A’s players We are very excited to introduce our strong coaching staff. Bios of the coaches will be available on the Vortex/A’s website soon. The Vortex/A’s anticipate three 14u teams, two 16u teams and three 18u teams for the 2017/2018 season 2004 14U – Jack Thibault Head Coach Jenna Peterson Asst Coach 2004 14U - Kailey Morgan Head Coach Sarah Rozell Head Coach 2003 14U – Chris Johnson Head Coach Katie Gray Asst. Coach 14U – Additional 14u coaching Spring Asst Coach Jayme Langbehn Spring Resource Lauren Oberle 16U – Chad Christians Head Coach 16U – Mike Carter Head Coach 16U – Additional 16U coaches Co-head coach resource – Jim Leicht Co-head coach resource – Dan Krause 16U Pitching coach – Hannah Bergh Spring – Becky Smith Spring Katlyn Kemmetmueller 2000 18U – Lisa Koehler Head Coach Mitch Zwack Asst Coach 1999 18U – John Gimmestad Head Coach Anna Gimmestad Asst Coach Todd York Vol Asst Coach MN A’s 18U - Dan Rubischko Head Coach Jim Berbee and other 18U, 99’ and 00’ resources added in spring

Who We Are Fees Tournaments The Minnesota Vortex/Minnesota A’s are a premier fastpitch softball club that is based in the Minneapolis West Metro.  The primary objective of the Vortex/A’s program is to provide our version of the best possible fastpitch softball experience.  We provide a high level of play and instruction, as well as a consistently challenging and FUN experience for our players. We are committed to providing excellent coaching and player development in a fun environment. The Minnesota Vortex provides the opportunity for year-round development and training, while recognizing the importance of creating well rounded, confident athletes and citizens.  During the primary softball session our  Minnesota Vortex players make softball their priority sport.  Our off-season work consists of individual instruction, clinics, dome ball and team  practices,  but also takes into consideration ’ second sport athletes and other community-based commitments.   We also believe in giving back to the community. This year the Vortex/A’s organization came together to pack 32,832 meals at Feed My Starving Children. Who We Are Fees The Minnesota Vortex/A’s believes we provide a great value. Fundraising opportunities will be available to reduce the cost for our families. 2017/2018 fee structure Once offer is accepted: $550 will be due 10 payments of $195 due 9/1/17 through 6/1/18. Uniforms,helmet,backpack must also be purchased "We strive to play at a high level, but we all must remember that no matter what level of play, youth sports belongs to the kids, let them play, learn and have fun.” Mike Carter - Director MN Vortex/A’s Minnesota Vortex and Minnesota A's players will again be populating college ball fields all over this fall and spring! The Vortex program has consistently produced high level ball players who have gone on to play at dozens of colleges.  We are proud of our alumni!   Last year marked a first for the program.   The Big Ten freshman of the year Maddie Houlihan, the Minnesota Gatorade Player of the year, Carlie Brandt and Ms Minnesota Softball Katelyn Kemmetmueller all wore the Minnesota A's jersey! Several other Vortex / A's players were also nominated and were finalists for both the Gatorade and Ms Minnesota Awards, making the Minnesota A's / Vortex program well represented for the highest honors in the State! Tournaments The Minnesota Vortex/A’s play in the most competitive tournaments. The coaches make tournament and travel decisions in the best interest of their players. Typically the younger teams stay regional and the older teams will travel across regions.  The Minnesota A’s 2000 team off a successful 2016/2017 season attending top college showcase tournaments in Kansas, Nevada, Illinois, and Pennsylvania  A’s/Vortex players packing meals together at Feed My Starving Children. Amazing group of young ladies  Former MN A's - Vortex players shown above share memories with Coach Mike Carter