JULY 2008

Name - Trevor Lewis (14 years. old)
Current School or Team - Winter Springs High School JV Summer Team
Position - Outfield, 1B, 3B, and any position my coach wants me to play
Favorite MLB Team - Mets
Favorite MLB Player - Carlos Beltran
College you would like to attend - Rutgers
What have you learned at EBI - I learned to keep my balance, the 6 steps to hitting, have a short swing, and hit ball where it is pitched.
Comments - From Coach Jeff "Trevor has been a pleasure to work with. He is a very coachable kid. He always listens, asks questions and applies the skills we are trying to teach him. I've never heard one complaint from Trevor. I'm excited to see the player he will become with continued hard work and dedication."

JUNE 2008

Name - Alan Kolb (13 years old)
Current School or Team - College Park Little League
Position - Pitcher/Short Stop
Favorite MLB Team - Yankees
Favorite MLB Player - Alex Rodriguez
College you would like to attend - Florida State University
What have you learned at EBI - The six steps of hitting and widening my stance. Also I was taught improvements on a two seam and four seam fastball. A remarkable improvement was made on my curveball. The instructors also talked to me about the importance of keeping my grades up. Thank you EBI.
Comments - Alan has worked very hard on the field and off the field the last several months. He won his leagues Home Run Derby this year, hit several homeruns during the regular season and pitched shut outs against very good teams in his league. Most importantly, Alan made the National Junior Honor Society at Lee Middle School this year (a great accomplishment). Keep up the hard work Alan, you have been great to work with, we look forward to watching you through your high school year's and beyond.

MAY 2008

Name - Justin Czurack (8 years old)
Current School or Team - Keeth Elementary
Position - 2nd base
Favorite MLB Team - Angels
Favorite MLB Player - Ken Griffey Jr.
College you would like to attend - Florida Gators
What have you learned at EBI - Six Steps of Hitting
Comments - Nice job Justin and congratulations on the Player of the Month for May 2008, Justin has improved quicker than any 8 year Jeff has ever worked with. His determination and love for the game has kept him committed to his lessons every Sunday which has resulted in an outstanding finish to spring season.

APRIL 2008

Name - Dylan Hart (7 yrs. old)
Current School or Team - Maitland L.L.
Position - 2nd Base
Favorite MLB Team - Chicago Cubs
Favorite MLB Player - Derek Jeter
College you would like to attend - UCF
What have you learned at EBI - I have learned so much but the most important lesson has been my batting stance and level swing.  I am also learning how to pitch.  I hope that with the help of EBI I just continue to get better and better because I love playing baseball.
Comments - Dylan has improved so much over a short period of time, with his hard work and love for baseball, things will continue to become easier and easier for him.

MARCH 2008

Name - Paden Brunault (12 yrs. old)
Current School or Team - College Park Little League Dodgers (Majors)
Position - P, SS
Favorite MLB Team - Red Sox
Favorite MLB Player - Big Papi and Jacoby Ellsbury
College you would like to attend - Rice University
What have you learned at EBI - Learned to hit with power and several other hitting instructions that led to success.  Had lots of fun at the winter camp.  Learned some strength building exercises.  Also entertained Kevin with my knuckleball. 
Comments -Paden has worked very hard over the past several months to stop himself from stepping out of the box, he has now opened up his stance and is losing his fear of the ball. If he can stick with his current swing, his dreams of playing at Rice Universtiy will come true. Nice job Paden - the hard work is paying off!

WINNER OF THE MARCH 1ST DRAWING RECEIVED A $50 SIMON GIFT CARD - THE WINNER IS COLE HENRY

FEBRUARY 2008

Name - Cole Henry (9 yrs. old)
Current School or Team - Rainbow Elementary / Winter Springs Babe Ruth Minors
Position - Shortstop / 2nd Base
Favorite MLB Team - Boston Red Sox
Favorite MLB Player - Nomar Garciapara
College you would like to attend - University of Florida
What have you learned at EBI - "From Coach Jeff I have learned many things. The main things are 1) the 6 steps of hitting. 2) take a short, quick swing when batting 3) fielding and throwing. Thanks to Coach Jeff, I am now a very good baseball player!"
Comments - Cole has been one of our most improved students over the last several months, his hard work and dedication is paying off. Good luck this spring Cole.

JANUARY 2008

Name - Connor Houghton (15 yrs. old)
Current School or Team - Lake Howell H.S.
Position - 1B
Favorite MLB Team - Atlanta Braves
Favorite MLB Player - Chipper Jones
College you would like to attend - Nowhere specific as long as I can play baseball
What have you learned at EBI -You won't get any better unless you practice on your own.  You have to  believe in yourself.  
Comments - Big and getting bigger, stronger, and quicker. Going to be a great 1B for a NCAA college someday. Works very hard and very smart.

DECEMBER 2007

Name - Ricky Welch (13 yrs old)
Current School or Team - Lake Eola Charter School/Apopka Avalanche
Position - CF
Favorite MLB Team - New York Yankees
Favorite MLB Player - Derek Jeter
College you would like to attend - U of F
What have you learned at EBI - I have learned the fundamentals of batting and that has helped me to become a better batter.  I also have learned how to play my position more defensively.  Coach Chad has encouraged me to continue to do well in school, to keep my family close, make good friends and stay true to my faith.  With all that EBI has taught me I seek to become a better player and person. 
Comments - Amazing speed and quickness in the outfield, serious talent, will be playing baseball somewhere big in 2013. Runs a 4.0 to first base (MLB average 4.1). Great kid with a very bright future. One of my favorite students at Ebbert Baseball.

NOVEMBER 2007

Name - Ryan Whitaker (14 yrs. old)
Current School or Team - Winter Springs H.S.
Position - SS/P
Favorite MLB Team - Atlanta Braves  
Favorite MLB Player - Jeff Francoeur
College you would like to attend - UCF or Stetson
What have you learned at EBI - If you want it bad enough and work twice as hard as you want it you can achieve it.  EBI helped me focus on my weak spots in batting and pitching, allowing me to do better at fall tryouts and making my high school team.  EBI helped give me the confidence I needed to reach my goal. 
Comments - Ryan has worked very hard in the six months we have been working with him. He has made tremendous improvements in all areas of his game. We enjoy working with him each and every week. He is very goal driven and will accomplish any and all goals he sets for himself on and off the field.

OCTOBER 2007

Name - Cameron Toole (13 yrs. old)
Current School or Team - St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School / Apopka Avalanche and Apopka 8th grade teams.
Position - Catcher / Pitcher / Left Field 
Favorite MLB Team - Boston Red Sox
Favorite MLB Player - David Wright
College you would like to attend - Rice University
What have you learned at EBI - EBI has taught me how to hit the ball harder and more consistently.  Also I have learned skills to make me a better catcher. 
Comments - Cameron is one of the most confident students we've ever worked with at EBI. He has great talent and will be exciting to watch in high school and college. With his speed, work ethic, and talent, there is no doubt he will be wearing a RICE uniform someday.

SEPTEMBER 2007

Name - Alex Overbay (13 yrs. old)
Current School or Team - Maitland Middle School
Position - 2B/SS
Favorite MLB Team - San Diego Padres
Favorite MLB Player - Tony Gwynn
College you would like to attend - San Diego State
What have you learned at EBI - EBI has taught me discipline and I have won home run derby at the camp,and I have fun at lessons with Chad!!! Thank You
Comments - Alex will be a tremendous asset to any high school team, he works very hard, has great instincts - plus it doesn't hurt that he is a San Diego State, Tony Gwynn, and San Diego Padres fan. Congrats Alex and keep up the good work.

Player of the month receives a chance to win a great prize. Players are chosen as FEATURED players of the month - each student at Ebbert Baseball Instruction will be featured.

(Drawing will be held March 1st, 2008)