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Mr. Mooney,

I just want to inform you that I will be going to St. John Fisher College next year.  I would like to thank you and the entire Baseball Factory staff for all the help, guidance, and effort that you have given me over the last three years. I now have the opportunity to play college baseball, something I have always dreamed about doing and I couldn't have done it without you guys.  Thank you very much for everything.

From,
Max Franzone
 

Woody,
 
    I have been accepted and will be attending Gallaudet University as an incoming freshman in the fall of 2012.  Growing up hard of hearing from the age of four as well as being a cancer survivor from the age of 12, I am no stranger to hard work and persistence in overcoming many challenges and road blocks.  Despite the hurdles, I feel very blessed and fortunate to arrive at a point where I will be playing with the Gallaudet Bison Baseball Team under Coach Curtis Pride.  His own life and accomplishments inspire me and reinforces the notion that all things are possible.
 
    I want to thank you, Dan, Dave and Bernadette for all of the help and support Baseball Factory has provided over the past few years.  Your program has made the College process along the way much easier and the events I have attended in the past have always given me a broader perspective in areas where I needed to improve as well as where my own strengths lie. Your support and the Baseball Factory Program has been instrumental in arriving at a place that I would not have thought possible just a few years ago.
 
    
Sincerely,
 
Peter LoDuca
 

Dear Dan,

I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for your support and knowledge during this college process with Nick. I am happy where he has ended up. But most importantly you gave me a gift that I think you are unaware of. You helped me to put aside my own needs and to step back and to see what my son wanted. I will never forget the phone call when you asked the simple question of why did I not want to go too far from home? The way in which you asked opened my eyes to be more sensitive and to listen to Nick's dreams and desires. I have repeated that conversation often with other parents who are in the college process.

I realize I have done all that I can do and the rest is up to Nick. Thank you for being instrumental in helping his dream of playing college baseball come true. Hopefully he will work hard. I appreciate your time and professionalism. You were a complete pleasure to work with.

Wishing you all the best and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Brenda DeMattio

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    Thank you for allowing these young men the necessary tools, guidance and training!

    Patrick,

    Thank you for everything you do. I am sure your job is very rewarding on a personal level but you should know that your hard work and dedication is appreciated and it allows young men the opportunity to pursue a dream.

    I know with the hundreds of kids that pass through your program each year, it is hard to keep up at times.

    Feel free to forward this to your staff and coaches. They also play a huge part in your program's success. The coaches knowledge and the level of training is surpassed by none!

    Thank you for allowing these young men the necessary tools, guidance and training!

    Best regards,
    Ed Parrott

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    Your guidance throughout my college process was second to none.

    Dear Woody,

    I just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the past three years. Your guidance throughout my college process was second to none. I am extremely excited to be attending Tiffin University next year and your guidance led me to make that decision which I feel is a perfect one for me. Thanks to you and the Baseball Factory I am in a great position to do well both athletically and academically. Thank you again for everything.

    Sincerely,
    Nick Calandra

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    It is amazing how much I learn from the instruction I receive through the Baseball Factory.

    Dear Mr. Sclafani,

    My name is Brian Shearer and we met in 2010 at Cape Cod.  I do not know if you remember me but I am frequently in the Columbia office for lessons and like you, I went to Trinity School.  You were very supportive of me last summer and it meant a lot.

    In August 2010 my high school years began when I entered Mount Saint Joseph. Academically, I took all honors courses and did very well.  Athletically, I continued to develop my skills at Baseball Factory and played for MSJ in the fall and spring.  I also played on a team this summer.  We just completed our season by winning the league’s end of season tournament.

    In addition, I attended several Baseball Factory events throughout the year and once again attended the Cape Cod Pro Training.  Although you could not be present this summer, I wanted to thank you for having your company run such great events.  It is amazing how much I learn from the instruction I receive through the Baseball Factory.

    I want you to know how great Adam Darvick, Coach Schilling, and Coach Lake have been to me over the past two years.  I really appreciate everything they have done for me. Each one has taught me a lot not only about baseball but also about life.  Coach Schilling, Coach Lake, and all the coaches at the Cape have great eyes for picking up little changes that are needed and they have drills for every part of the game.  Coach Bernhardt is a great man.  Between his instruction at the Cape and Coach Lake’s instruction during my lessons in Maryland, I really believe my fielding fundamentals are getting better.

    I thought Coach Sofield’s talk last summer was one of the best I have ever heard and he was even more inspirational this summer.  I’ll never forget his explanation of the “pain of discipline” vs. the “pain of regret.”  I also really liked how Coach Bernhardt stressed perseverance and having a good attitude.

    If you ever need someone to work or intern at the Baseball Factory please keep me in mind.  I would work hard and I know it would be a great learning experience.  I hope that I made a good impression and that people could see signs of improvement. It would be an honor to be invited to other Baseball Factory Events.

    Sincerely,
    Brian Shearer

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    He is motivated to play ball at the next level.

    Steve,

    It was a great experience, Manuel had a blast!  He felt that having professional trainers providing feedback and strategies on improving his skills was the best.  He enjoyed being in the field all day long with all his team members.  Coach Johnson and Bryce were an inspiration for Manuel.  As a parent I felt that we got our money's worth do to the excellent training our son received plus it was extremelly organized, quality is the key word here.  (Manuel is speechless as he had lot's of fun!  And he is motivated to play ball at the next level.)  He is also interested in doing future events with the Baseball Factory.
     
    Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.
     
    Erika and Manuel Loera

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    Your message was right on target and is one that cannot be repeated too often to our young men.

    Mr. Naddleman,

     
    I want to thank you and the entire Baseball Factory team for putting on a great event in Tucson at the 2011 Under Armour Pre-Season All-American Tournament. My son, Eric Moskal (American team #11, from Nashville, TN), was thrilled and honored to be there. And so was I. Everything was well-planned and ran smoothly, and we enjoyed the entire weekend. I especially appreciated your personal remarks to the players on both Friday and Saturday nights. Your message was right on target and is one that cannot be repeated too often to our young men. I did not get a chance to speak with you in Tucson and wanted to share my thanks. 
     
    I also want you to know that Baseball Factory has been a huge boost for my son. Not only has it helped improve his skills and level of play (Eric was selected to play for a national team at the Fall Classic in Jupiter, FL and the coaches there were outstanding), but it has been a springboard to help him regain his confidence after suffering a serious, life-threatening injury on the baseball field at the end of his sophomore year in high school. It took him nearly a full year to recover from that injury, and I was not sure if I would ever see him back on the ball field. But he is a tough young man and has come back amazingly strong, and Baseball Factory was there for him, hosting a tryout in Nashville, TN, at exactly the right time to help him move to the next level. Many thanks to you and everyone with the Baseball Factory program. 
     
    Best wishes, 
    Pat Moskal 
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    This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I took by the horns and rode it all the way through.
    Adam, 
     
    I had the time of my life down there! There is nothing more that I love then playing baseball, and we did that all day. The instructors and staff were all so very helpful with tips and they really knew how to bring the best out in me. I really loved the batting cage routines every night and coach Sofield was a trip. That guy really has a love for the game like no other. He has inspired me to be the best player and student that I can be. The pitching coaches were extremely helpful with my mechanics and I felt that I gained the most from them. The fields were in perfect condition each and every morning, that was such a privilege to play, eat, and sleep where the big leaguers do. If I could go back there right now, I wouldn't hesitate one bit. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I took by the horns and rode it all the way through. I feel that I performed as well as possible in each category of the game. I tried my hardest on each drill and I could feel myself improving day by day. Adam I would like to thank you for all the work that you have done for me. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year.
     
    Kyle Pheland
     
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    What Pat took from the lessons and training was more valuable then I can describe.

    Hi Chris, 

     
    I can't tell you how happy we are with the outcome from joining your organization. I believe it gave Pat enough confidence to follow his dream of playing ball at the next level. I invite you to please send along my sincere thanks for the support to your entire staff! Money well spent! What Pat took from the lessons and training was more valuable then I can describe. To this day he feels that getting involved with Baseball Factory was the best move he's ever made in the game he loves to play so much! 
     
    Please share with Steve and Rob that because of their dreams my son has been afforded an awesome opportunity! One we will cherish forever! 
     
    Take-Care for now, 
    Dana Lyn Reamy 
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    My new knowledge and skill will not only transfer over to my regular season team, but to my other sports teams too.
    Dear Mr. Sclafani,
     
    Thank you very much for chance to go to the Vero Beach training camp. I learned a ton and had fun doing it. What more could I ask for? My new knowledge and skill will not only transfer over to my regular season team, but to my other sports teams too (soccer,track and basketball). Not to mention just life in general. The work we did with Mr. Lopez will help me be faster and more efficient at all my physical activities from here on out. Also, I have enrolled in the Pirate City training camp in November. That should be just as great as the Vero Beach program. Lastly, I am working on a training schedule and I will get that to you as soon as possible. You provided kids with great opportunities when you founded Baseball Factory. That is one of the best things you can give a any child with talent of any kind. 
     
    Sincerely,
    Andy Brown
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    He can’t wait to tell me what he has learned and to re-live the events of the day.

    Dear Matt, 

     
    I can’t thank you enough for allowing my son Michael to participate in the Baseball Camp this summer. He is having such a great time. He is so happy to be part of this and he is just a bundle of news with I see him at the end of the day. He can’t wait to tell me what he has learned and to re-live the events of the day. He wants to play on a team now. 
     
    My father is also enjoying watching him engage with everyone. He is making new friends and this means a lot to all of us. So thank you again for being such a generous and thoughtful person. 
     
    Much Appreciation and Fondness,
     
    Valerie Townsend