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kevin.vandiver@gmail.com
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 Posted - 04/17/2022 : 14:56:44
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16u GAXL (Georgia Excel) is a professionally coached 5th year travel team that is looking for 2/3 players (Catcher, Pitcher and Position Player) for the Fall/Spring/Summer 2021-22 season.
Please contact Kevin Vandiver kevin.vandiver@gmail.com or 770-712-2515 with any questions regarding tryouts or to find out more information about our teams
We believe in running two teams with average size rosters to maximize development and playing time. This strategy has proven to be very successful for many tournaments and allows us the flexibility to combine rosters for larger tournaments as needed. We also have the flexibility to offer a variety of options for players to not only make our teams as competitive as possible but to also make roster adjustments as needed to benefit the players.
We are looking for players and parents that will fit into a team first culture where we enjoy having fun and working hard to improve. Players are expected to be committed to putting in the effort on their own for the development of themselves. The program and player development will rival any major academy. Our facilities are top notch, and we have access to an indoor facility as needed.
Both 16u GAXL teams will play in the highest-level tournaments in the Fall and Summer we can play such as Perfect Game/PBR and occasionally smaller tournaments if the level of team playing is high enough.
We will combine rosters into one team for the spring season for those players not playing High School baseball to play in the Academy Prospect League at East Cobb Baseball Complex. We believe in pushing our players to ensure maximum development.
Facilities:
We will practice (East Cobb Area) at Mt Paran North (Allgood Rd) and Fullers Park on Robinson Rd and occasionally at Sprayberry High School
Schedule Expectations:
Roster Sizes
Position Players – 12 to 14 based on number of pitchers
Pitcher Only or Pitcher Mostly - 2 to 5 players based on how many position players are pitchers
We believe in smaller roster sizes that walk the line of maximizing playing time as well as allow proper depth for rest and arm care.
For tournaments that require a larger roster size to compete the coaches will select a group of players from both rosters. Expectation is for this to occur in 2 tournaments during Summer season.
Coach Bios:
London Lindley – Head Coach GAXL
London is father of one son and is currently engaged. London graduated Sprayberry High School in 2014. London has a true passion for baseball and is dedicated to using his tremendous experience to help his players develop and reach their goals. London is a true players coach and works to create a positive and instructional environment.
London has 6 years of professional experience. London played in the Texas Rangers organization for 3 years. London was named the fastest player in his draft class in 2015. He went on to play 3 more seasons in the Frontier Professional Baseball League where he was a part of the 2018 Frontier League championship team with the Joliet Slammers.
Chris Crawford – Director Pitching Development GAXL Baseball, Asst Coach GAXL-Elder
Chris is a husband and father of 2 boys and 1 girl ages 11-15. Growing up in Marietta, GA - Chris played baseball, basketball, and football at Wheeler High School. Chris attended UGA on a baseball scholarship and was a two-way player outfielder/pitcher and continued his baseball career with Tampa Bay Rays playing 5 years in the organization as a pitcher.
Graduate of Wheeler High School 95’ - Wheeler Hall of Fame / Drafted NY Yankees 95’ / University of Georgia Baseball 96’-99’ OF/P - MVP 97’, Team Captain 99’ / Drafted Tampa Bay ‘99 - Tampa Bay 99’-2004
Kevin Vandiver – GM GAXL Baseball, Asst. Coach GAXL
Kevin is married with two kids ages 13 & 15. His family is his priority. Kevin is a high energy straight shooter with a passion for coaching and development. His best trait is being able to find the uniqueness in each player and cater his coaching style to best suit the player.
Kevin played Baseball, Basketball and Football through High School. He elected to not pursue college athletics as his abilities we clearly not at that level. Kevin has been coaching baseball for 11 years and started this travel team in 2016 and expanded to 2 teams in 2020. Kevin has held many leadership positions in baseball organizations including many years as Head Coach. Kevin has also coached youth football with Head Coaching experience up to 6th grade |
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16u Summer Travel Available with East Cobb Team
