Press Releases

Sports Chalk Radio show announced

support@frozenropes.com () — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Join Frozen Ropes National Director Tony Abbatine each week on the real topics that amateur coaches and parents face each day. College coaches, professional coaches, players and industry experts will be invited guests each week to share their insight on the crazy yet wonderful world of amateur sports!

GAME ON is the only national Sports Chalk radio show that brings you the most updated information on every topic related to amateur sports. From the little leagues fields to the doctors' office, we've got you covered! If you are a high school coach, travel team coach or a parent that wants to improve your teaching and coaching skills, tune in each week and get your GAME ON!

Listen live on the web every Friday at 1pm EST

Click or tune to 93.5 FM or 1110 AM in the New York area.
Call 845-651-1110 to speak with us live on air!

NEXT SHOW Friday 5/11/12:

Syracuse University softball pitching coach
Mike Bosch joins GAME ON live from the Big East conference NCAA tournament in SouthBend Indiana.

Nervous to be on the air? Not near a computer or radio on Friday afternoons?

Email your questions to radioshow@frozenropes.com, and if time permits, we will discuss your topic on air!

GAME ON Radio Show Archive:
(YouTube Playlist)

(YouTube Individual links)

5-4-12 - Joined by 2 time Olympian Softball Player Jessica Mendoza!
4-27-12 - The problem may not be your swing or your pitching delivery!
3-16-12 - How realistic is playing baseball or softball in College?
3-2-12 - Teaching and Coaching Generation T
2-10-12 - The Amateur Player's Best and Worst Asset: Parents
1-27-12 - Building a solid Travel Softball Program
1-13-12 - Mental Skills with Alan Jeager
1-6-12 - College Bound
12-30-11 - Mastering the Mental Game
12-23-11 - Speed Thrills, Arizona State U track star and sprint coach Ed Lovelace
12-16-11 - Playing Big Time College Softball, University of Florida Head Coach Tim Walton
12-9-11 - The Breakfast, Lunch and Snack of Champions!
12-2-11 - Breaking down the skill-sets of Top Soccer Players
11-18-11 - Joined by Laura Taylor, Jacksonville University Coach
11-11-11 - Joined by Howard Johnson, New York Met All-Star and 14 year MLB veteran
11-4-11 - The Good the Bad and the Ugly in Travel Team and High School Sports
10-28-11 - Joined by Alan Jaeger - Throwing and Mental Skills Guru
10-21-11 - Joined by Chicago White Sox Scout John Tumminia
10-14-11 - Opening Day

Former Mets star Howard Johnson, left, talks about hitting during sports radio show "GAME ON" with host Tony Abbatine. The show differs from traditional sports talk radio in that it focuses on one topic weekly and allows for a give-and-take between callers and hosts.

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Tony Abbatine

As the catalyst behind the Frozen Ropes teaching model, Tony is responsible for the training program and instructional model used at all Frozen Ropes locations. Tony is the author of numerous articles on player development and his work in the baseball industry has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, ESPN, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Baseball Americaand various television media.

As a consultant to their player development department, Tony has been hired by several major league baseball organizations, most recently, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Colorado Rockies, and the New York Mets. During these assignments, Tony has presented the Frozen Ropes Visual Mechanics and Showtime (mental skills) training models to the coaching staff and players, both in Spring Training and during the season. Since 1990, numerous major league players have refined their skills in the off-season under Tony's watchful eye. In addition, numerous college baseball and softball programs have used Frozen Ropes teaching model and instructional cues over the past decade to improve their respective teams.

Future Hall of Famers Mariano Riveraand Manny Ramirezjoined forces with Tony and Frozen Ropes to produce a series of Instructional baseball videos for players and coaches that are being watched around the world. Team USA Softball Olympian Jessica Mendoza and Frozen Ropes partnered prior to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing to produce what many in the softball industry have said is the best hitting video made for women's softball hitters.

A regular on the national and international speaking circuit, Tony's dynamic presentation skills and diversity of topics have allowed him to present at numerous State coaches associations as well as the American Baseball Coaches National Convention and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. On the international scene, Tony has provided coaching instruction to elite level Italian, French, German and Japanese teams, both in the United States and abroad. Tony has also appeared as a guest analyst for TBS Sports during the 2007 American League Divisional Series and on ESPN Radio.

Frozen Ropes Travel Softball Goes Gold!

support@frozenropes.com () — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Frozen Gold!

Frozen Ropes Softball Travel Programs continue to set the standard in travel softball in the country as several 18u gold teams score big in national tournaments across the land. Frozen Ropes Fury,18u Gold in Omaha, NE and Frozen Ropes 18u Gold from Portland, Maine will graduate several of their players this fall to division 1 and 2 colleges everywhere.

Based in New York, Frozen Ropes Force 18u Gold will start its inaugual season this fall with top players from New York and New Jersey joining Frozen Ropes National Director, Tony Abbatine as the coach.

Tournament Schedule

Dates	Tournament	City State
September 23-25	Rhode Island Thunder Fall Showcase	Plainville, MA
October 1-2	2011 Toys for Tots Bluechip/Ringor Fall Showcase	Shamong Township, NJ
October 7-9	Team NJ Fall Showcase	Holmdell, NJ
October 21-23	Delaware Invitational Fall Tournament	Wilmington, DE

Frozen Ropes Force 18u Gold - Roster

#	Player	Positions	School	Grad Year
#2	Christie Nicolo	SS, 2B	Pine Bush HS, NY	2012
#6	Makenna DiGuilio	SS, 2B, P	Warwick Valley HS, NY	2014
#10	Kim Santiago	SS, 2B, 3B	Washingtonville HS, NY	2013
#14	Emily Cutler	CF, SS	DePaul Catholic HS, NJ	2012
#15	Elizabeth Iozzino	P	Goshen HS, NY	2012
#16	Emma De Luca	1B, RF	Vernon HS, NJ	2012
#21	Caroline Seeberg	1B, OF, 3B	Warwick Valley HS, NY	2014
#24	Micaela Abbatine	SS, OF	Warwick Middle School, NY	2016
#25	Danielle Cacciola	P, 2B, SS	Eastchester HS, NY	2013
#26	Essence Savinon	C, 3B	Ursuline Academy, NY	2013
#27	Sara Beck	P, 2B	Warwick Valley HS, NY	2012
#44	Molly Roche	1B, OF	Walter Panas HS, NY	2013
#55	Kristin Martin	C, 1B, OF	Eastchester HS, NY	2013
#80	Amanda Adee	P, OF	Ichabod Crane HS, NY	2012

Foreign Exchange Students Visit Frozen Ropes

support@frozenropes.com () — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Baseball is often considered America's favorite pastime. So when a group of Spanish foreign exchange students visited the Frozen Ropes National Training Center in Chester on July 15th, it seemed only logical that they be taught the game of baseball. Host families and their students were divided into 2 teams and Frozen Ropes instructor, Ana Austin, explained the all rules. After a few innings of practice, the competition was on and friendly taunts were flying in both English and Spanish. Though the rules were new, the students from Spain held their own and at times out-played their American counterparts.

"It was a very fun evening" says Austin. "As instructors, we spend a lot of our time focused on the finer points of the game, like hitting or throwing. To teach the game of baseball from the very basics, such as 3 outs, balls and strikes, and running the bases, was very refreshing. To share the joy of baseball with those who have never experienced it was very rewarding."

The fun-filled evening was brought to a close with an España vs. USA Home Run Derby. The first round went to Spain, with America taking the second round. It was agreed that the Home Run Derby would end in a tie and all participants shook hands and congratulated each other on a good game. With clay clinging to their shoes, sweat rolling down their necks, and smiles on their faces, it appears our visitors from Spain were truly able to experience the joys of American baseball.

Fordham University & Frozen Ropes to host Softball Infield Bootcamp

support@frozenropes.com () — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

2nd Annual Infield Bootcamp with Fordham University Infield Coach, Emily Friedman.

Focus on proper footwork, defensive range, fielding, and throwing accuracy

Thursday July 21, 2011
10am-1pm
$50

Emily Friedman is an assistant coach for Fordham University's softball team. Freidman, a 2006 graduate of the University of California-Berkeley also was an assistant coach for the University of Vermont. Prior to Vermont, Friedman played her college ball at Cal where she earned Pac-10 Honorable Mention honors in 2006 as a second baseman.

                                             The Rock Sports Park
                                          24 Old Black Meadow Rd.
                                             Chester, NY   10918
                                       www.frozenropes.com/chester
                                                 845-469-9507

College Bound Softball Showcase draws record numbers!

support@frozenropes.com () — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Come out and watch
high school softball at its finest!

On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 9am-3pm over 120 softball players from the tri-state area will be in attendance to show off their skills for over 30 softball college coaches!

Individual Softball Showcase
Time: 9 am to 3 pm

Location:
The Rock Sports Park
24 Old Black Meadow Rd. Chester, NY 10918
845-469-9507

Coaches Confirmed:

Division I
Drexel University
Fairfield University
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Hartford University
Iona College
Lafayette College
Long Island Univeristy
Manhattan College
Marist College
Penn State
St. John's
University of Rhode Island
West Point
Yale University

Division II

Long Island Univ.- CW Post Campus
Mercy College
Pace University
Queens College
St. Thomas Aquinas College
UMASS Lowell

       Division III
      Bay Path College
      College of Saint Elizabeth
      Elms College
      Hunter College
      Ithaca College
      Massachusetts College
      of Liberal Arts
      Mount St. Mary's College
      Nichols College
      Southern Vermont College
      SUNY Cortland
      SUNY New Paltz
      SUNY Plattsburgh
      Western Connecticut
      State

Fastpitch players named to 2011 Louisville Slugger/NFCA High School All-Region Teams

support@frozenropes.com () — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Frozen Ropes would like to congratulate the 16U Frozen Ropes Long Island Fastpitch players, Pitcher Carly Mertens from Baldwin, NY and Catcher Katie Marsman from Kingston, PA for being named to the 2nd Team Louisville Slugger/NFCA All Region Team for the Northeast.

Frozen Ropes National Site to host Brain Day

support@frozenropes.com () — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

How good is your inside game?
The problem may not be your swing or pitching skills.
An interactive player workshop you can't afford to miss!

The Frozen Ropes National Site in Chester, NY is hosting a Brain Day Clinic Monday July 18th from 7pm-9pm $30/player.

Topics include:

Dealing with competitive anxiety
Turning pressure into pleasure
The power of a routine and how to build one
Putting the fun factor back in your game
Relaxation techniques that work
Let it go; the power of the flush
Controlling the controllable
Dealing with fear and failure

Participate in this invaluable session that Frozen Ropes has presented to high school, college and professional teams across the country.

Call 845-469-9507 or go to www.frozenropes.com/chester for more details on our upcoming Fall Brain Day Sessions!

YNN News: Baseball Facility a Big Hit

support@frozenropes.com () — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

View Entire YNN News Video Clip: http://hudsonvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/538614/baseball-facility-a-big-hit/?ap=1&MP4

CHESTER, N.Y. -- It isn't exactly the crack of the bat, but kids taking some cuts and catching pop-ups. Those are sure signs that baseball season is back!

"Really every age and skill level at some point, if they enjoy baseball and softball, will come visit us," said Frozen Ropes founder Tony Abbatine.

Abbatine has been teaching local ball players the game of baseball for the last 20 years, but only recently at this new $5 million indoor-outdoor baseball training complex in Chester.

"Because of the size of the complex and the turf fields, we're drawing from three different states. So what was initially an Orange County based business has become a tri-state phenomenon," said Abbatine.

Just recently, Frozen Ropes received national recognition for its innovative conversion to a sports facility, from what once was a shale mining operation. The Interstate Mining Compact Commission named the baseball company the winner of its 2011 non-coal category reclamation project.

"This use to be a major eye-sore for our community. Nobody would've pictured this driving by for decades and seeing this as a shale mining operation to turn it into such a wonderful gem. This is really an attraction, not only for Chester, but for the whole region," said Town of Chester Supervisor Steve Neuhaus.

Some might say it has become the county's very own field of dreams.

"The best thing is when a new person comes, a new visitor, seeing the faces of the children when they walk in here for the first time as if they came to Yankee Stadium and we can do that right here in Orange County," said Abbatine.

2011 College Bound Showcase dates set for baseball and softball

support@frozenropes.com () — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Upcoming College Bound Events:

College Bound Summer Baseball Show Case

Monday, June 27, 2011

College Bound has quickly become one of the premier Showcases in the northeast. Our player nomination process ensures high quality players which in turn equates to a high turn out of college coaches. This year we are expecting between 30 and 40 colleges in attendance to see approximately 125 of the best players from Maine to Virginia.

Time: 9am
Registration Fee: $225

Register Online Here

College Bound Summer Softball Show Case

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

With the commitment of high profile schools such as University of Florida and Syracuse University, this year's Softball Showcase proves to be a success for the players that attend and the coaches that are looking for the best of the best on the east coast. Over 30 schools from Division 1, 2, and 3 are scheduled to attend to watch at least 75 players showcase their skills at the Frozen Ropes National Training Center in Chester, NY.

Time: 9 am
Registration Fee: $195/$150 (indicates member pricing)

Register Online Here

Former Big Ten Conference star joins the Frozen Ropes National Staff

support@frozenropes.com () — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Frozen Ropes is excited to announce former Big Ten Conference star, Anastasia Austin, has joined the Frozen Ropes National Staff. Ana has been a top level player and instructor at every level. Ana played in college at Division I, University of Wisconsin-Madison in the prestigious Big Ten Conference. Playing against programs like Ohio State, Indiana, Iowa and Michigan, Austin was regarded as the one of the best offensive players in her Conference. During her 4 year college career, she ranked first in slugging and 2nd in home runs. In her junior year, Austin led the Badgers in homeruns, and RBI's.

Press Releases

Sports Chalk Radio show announced

NEXT SHOW Friday 5/11/12:

Syracuse University softball pitching coachMike Bosch joins GAME ON live from the Big East conference NCAA tournament in SouthBend Indiana.

GAME ON Radio Show Archive:(YouTube Playlist)

(YouTube Individual links)

Tony Abbatine

Frozen Ropes Travel Softball Goes Gold!

Tournament Schedule

Frozen Ropes Force 18u Gold - Roster

Foreign Exchange Students Visit Frozen Ropes

Fordham University & Frozen Ropes to host Softball Infield Bootcamp

2nd Annual Infield Bootcamp with Fordham University Infield Coach, Emily Friedman.Focus on proper footwork, defensive range, fielding, and throwing accuracyThursday July 21, 201110am-1pm$50

College Bound Softball Showcase draws record numbers!

Come out and watch high school softball at its finest!

On Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 9am-3pm over 120 softball players from the tri-state area will be in attendance to show off their skills for over 30 softball college coaches!

Individual Softball ShowcaseTime: 9 am to 3 pmLocation: The Rock Sports Park24 Old Black Meadow Rd. Chester, NY 10918845-469-9507

Coaches Confirmed:

Fastpitch players named to 2011 Louisville Slugger/NFCA High School All-Region Teams

Frozen Ropes would like to congratulate the 16U Frozen Ropes Long Island Fastpitch players, Pitcher Carly Mertens from Baldwin, NY and Catcher Katie Marsman from Kingston, PA for being named to the 2nd Team Louisville Slugger/NFCA All Region Team for the Northeast.

Frozen Ropes National Site to host Brain Day

The Frozen Ropes National Site in Chester, NY is hosting a Brain Day Clinic Monday July 18th from 7pm-9pm $30/player.

Participate in this invaluable session that Frozen Ropes has presented to high school, college and professional teams across the country.Call 845-469-9507 or go to www.frozenropes.com/chester for more details on our upcoming Fall Brain Day Sessions!

YNN News: Baseball Facility a Big Hit

2011 College Bound Showcase dates set for baseball and softball

Upcoming College Bound Events:

College Bound Summer Baseball Show Case

Monday, June 27, 2011

Time: 9am Registration Fee: $225

Register Online Here

College Bound Summer Softball Show Case

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Time: 9 am Registration Fee: $195/*$150 (*indicates member pricing)

Register Online Here

Former Big Ten Conference star joins the Frozen Ropes National Staff

Syracuse University softball pitching coach
Mike Bosch joins GAME ON live from the Big East conference NCAA tournament in SouthBend Indiana.

GAME ON Radio Show Archive:
(YouTube Playlist)

2nd Annual Infield Bootcamp with Fordham University Infield Coach, Emily Friedman.

Focus on proper footwork, defensive range, fielding, and throwing accuracy

Thursday July 21, 2011
10am-1pm
$50

Come out and watch
high school softball at its finest!

Individual Softball Showcase
Time: 9 am to 3 pm

Location:
The Rock Sports Park
24 Old Black Meadow Rd. Chester, NY 10918
845-469-9507

Participate in this invaluable session that Frozen Ropes has presented to high school, college and professional teams across the country.

Call 845-469-9507 or go to www.frozenropes.com/chester for more details on our upcoming Fall Brain Day Sessions!

Time: 9am
Registration Fee: $225

Time: 9 am
Registration Fee: $195/$150 (indicates member pricing)