1. Minnesota A’s/Vortex Director: Mike Carter
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
U – Jack Thibault Head Coach
Jenna Peterson Asst Coach
U - Kailey Morgan Head Coach Sarah Rozell Head Coach
U – 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
U – Lisa Koehler Head Coach
Mitch Zwack Asst Coach
U – 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

2. 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