World Baseball Academy Impact Report 2020

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LEADERSHIP BEYOND THE GAME 2020 IMPACT REPORT

A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP What an interesting year! Our leadership team began the year envisioning and dreaming about our 2030 plans for the future. A great deal of progress, clarity and excitement was beginning to take shape on how to further our vision of using the platform of baseball to develop future leaders. Then the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic began to move to the forefront. In March, we sat down as a leadership team and prepared for what could be one of the toughest years our young nonprofit has faced. I am proud to share that our team has done an exceptional job at navigating and making the necessary pivots as an organization to exceed all expectations in a pandemic riddled year.

World Baseball Academy was able to utilize our first-class ASH Centre campus and its spacious 26-acres on June 14, 2020, as a safe environment for the re-introduction of youth baseball. Our staff successfully reduced capacity and hosted a range of camps, tournaments and game play under Governor Holcomb’s “Back on Track Plan” for the state of Indiana. Our organization opened the new Adaptive Field that was built in partnership with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation. The expansion to four fields allowed the organization to set a new record of overall usages on the ASH Centre campus. An amazing feat during a very challenging time!

The summer season also led to new partnerships. Collaborations with Turnstone and Special Olympics were forged. In addition, the expansion of existing opportunities for students with varying abilities took place in our “At Bat” program with YMCA. A new Junior Leadership Challenge was launched leveraging the powerful platform of sports to help elementary students give back and serve within their community. An emotional “Senior Night Celebration” was hosted by World Baseball Academy to allow area senior baseball and softball players a chance to play one final game with their friends due to the loss of their season.

World Baseball Academy continues to look ahead at new programs gaining momentum. In 2021, WBA Leadership Academy will launch providing area high school students an opportunity to be challenged in their leadership capacity.

In continued partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, WBA will be hosting a Badges For Baseball Program that will seek to build relationships between urban youth and police officers. The new WBA Baseball Lab upgrades will allow for an expansion of STEM opportunities. The beautiful new outdoor ballfields at the ASH Centre are being recognized as a true community asset across the Midwest, leading to an increase in tournament registrations and partnerships.

All of this is not possible without the amazing support of our donors and volunteers! World Baseball Academy continues to be grateful to all of our donors, volunteers, board and staff for their commitment to serving our next generation of young leaders. The year of 2020 brought an array of challenges and concerns to our organization. However, our leadership team has utilized WBA core values such as integrity, discipline and perseverance to make 2020 one of the most successful years in our organization’s history.

Please consider standing with us and helping fuel our vision of developing leaders who positively impact our world.

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Caleb Kimmel, CEO World Baseball Academy, Inc.

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STAFF &BOARD 2020 Andy McManama

Caleb Kimmel

Chief Executive Officer

Director of Operations/Baseball Instructor

Kristen Kimmel

Melinda Petersen

Jamie Frazier

Dominican Republic Trip Coordinator

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FULL-TIME STAFF

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Tim Petersen

On Deck Baseball Instructor

Josette Grames

Adam Roser

Visual Communications Director

On Deck Director

Marketing Director

Austen Rigelman

Tournament Director/STEM Director

Kayla Rigelman Concessions Director

PART-TIME STAFF

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Campus Maintenance Director

Bud Wolf

Outdoor Campus Maintenance

SEASONAL STAFF

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INTERNS

FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT As WBA Board President, I am proud of our organization’s commitment to using the platform of baseball to positively impact the lives of young people and families in our community. Over the past several years, it has been rewarding to watch WBA mature into a true community asset for Northeast Indiana. On a daily basis, I am encouraged to see how much hard work the staff, volunteers and donors put into using the platform of sports as a positive mentoring opportunity for the youth that we serve.

WBA has raised over $5 million in capital campaign support to position the ASH Centre campus into a first class outdoor complex. Our partnership with OPS has allowed the indoor campus to be completely transformed. In 2020, our leadership estimated that nearly 120,000 people frequented the ASH Centre campus and we’re excited about a bright future!

Of course, 2020 had its own challenges. However, our leadership has been able to navigate the COVID-19 crisis with safety and care for the families we serve. As a result of various factors, WBA was able to grow through the pandemic and has increased our fund development for programming in new and innovative ways. The Board of Directors work alongside our CEO and staff to help create a committed team that is privileged to see our vision continue to grow. Developing leaders who positively impact our world is our vision and passion.

David Kolpien World Baseball Academy Board President Raymond James Associates

2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Kolpien, Board President Raymond James & Associates

Craig Dyer - Board At Large Indiana Tech

Mike Nutter - Board At Large Fort Wayne TinCaps

Lee DeTurk, Board Vice President World Partners

Adam Henry - Board At Large Beers Mallers Attorneys at Law

Rich Powers - Board At Large American Specialty

Jim Krafcheck, Board Treasurer Ash Brokerage

Justin Libey - Board At Large Old National Bank

Paige Pyle - Board At Large DeVore Chapel Pyle, Inc.

Amos Norman, Board Secretary YMCA of Greater FW

Sarah Neace - Board At Large Vincent Village

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BOARD MEMBERS

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NEW BOARD MEMBERS

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4

The vision of World Baseball Academy is to develop leaders who positively impact our world.

VISION

MISSION 4 T'S OF IMPACT Training Team Support Tournaments Trips

The mission of World Baseball Academy is to use the platform of baseball to exemplify excellence and leadership beyond the game.

CORE VALUES Integrity Knowledge Discipline

Perseverance Respect Initiative

Core 30 Program Parent Testimony: The Zwick Family "The WBA and their program have impacted my family in many ways. I thought I was signing up for a baseball skill program but learned that the program offers so much more! The WBA has helped build leaders outside the realm of baseball. My children look forward to the opportunities they are given to give back to others throughout the program.

In addition, the program has given us two very special people in our lives. Tim and Melinda have been valuable assets to all my children's lives by offering them another safe haven to talk to when they were stressed or needed someone to vent to.

My boys think of Tim and Melinda as mentors and they would not have that without this program! They truly make the program feel like family by dropping off care packages, checking in when someone is sick or injured, and spending their summer nights (or cold fall mornings) supporting kids in all their activities." -Jillian Zwick

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2020 BY THE NUMBERS 1,616

VOLUNTEER HOURS

$2.52 M LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT FROM TOURNAMENTS

5,758

942

ON DECK PARTICIPANTS

KIDS SERVED

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587

ADAPTIVE CAMPERS

STEM STUDENTS

37 TOURNAMENT EVENTS

120,000 ANNUAL PATRONS

1,136

366

TOURNAMENT TEAMS

BALLFIELD USAGES

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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 2019 Financial Report Financial Review Figures

Programs: $839,035

Expenses

$1,233,603

Management/General: $350,980 Fundraising: $43,690

Earned Revenue: $973,050

Income

$1,664,771

Foundations & Grants: $414,530 Contributions: $154,286 Fundraising: $122,905

2019 Total Net Assets………. $4,728,363 (Includes sustainment fund campaign) Financial review provided by: Haines, Isenbarger, Skiba, LLC.

2020 Financial Report Unaudited Financial Estimates

Expenses

$1,261,880

Programs: $863,125 Management/General: $355,221 Fundraising: $43,534

Earned Revenue: $1,052,883

Income

$1,691,851

Foundations & Grants: $399,278 Contributions: $95,143 Fundraising: $144,547

2020 Total Net Assets………. $5,448,140 (Includes sustainment fund campaign) 7

Projections from 12/15/2020

ASH CENTRE FACILITIES

Photo by Leverage Photography

FIELDS

120,000 ANNUAL PATRONS 1,136

ACRE CAMPUS

BALLFIELD USAGES

Photo by Pure Hoosier Photography

INDOOR

OUTDOOR

World Baseball Academy owns and operates the ASH Centre, a 26acre athletic complex that includes premier indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. The ASH Centre indoor facilities are contained in a 43,285 square foot building that includes: a 16,000 sq ft arena with NFL quality turf, an 8,000 square foot gym with a basketball court renovated to NBA specifications, and a weight room/fitness center, a golf academy, retractable batting tunnels, baseball lab, PT clinic, offices and concessions.

The outdoor campus boasts the highest quality youth baseball complex in Northern Indiana, Northwest Ohio and all of Michigan. Four high-quality fields serve both baseball and softball players, ages eight through college.

Three fields have turf infields with natural grass outfields and our newest field is all turf. First class lighting allows for more available field usage hours and better visibility.

Portable fencing, portable mounds, and adjustable base paths make our fields perfect for any group's needs!

World Baseball Academy owns the facility, and leases a large portion of the indoors to Optimum Performance Sports, a department of The Orthopedic Hospital of Lutheran Health Network. OPS serves athletes of all ages and sports, providing strength, agility and speed training as well as rehabilitation. Physical therapists and sports medicine specialists see patients in private office space. Apex Golf Lab and the Fort Wayne Mad Ants serve as sub-tenants to OPS. The ASH Centre campus has become a first class community asset with a wide range of activities serving both young people and adults!

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A NEW FIELD WITH NEW POSSIBILITIES The completion of WBA's new fourth field, the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Youth Development Field, brought many new opportunities for impact. Not only is it a top quality all turf field, but it was built with adaptive capabilities in mind. This year we partnered with Turnstone Center and the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne on two adaptive baseball camps: the All Abilites one day camp in the summer and the At Bat Adaptive Camp, which spanned five weeks in the fall. The adaptive baseball programs provide individual support while encouraging teamwork and life skills. We were also able to provide practice space to our local Special Olympics softball team.

THANKS TO OUR PROGRAMMING PARTERS:

“The World Baseball Academy has provided incredible experiences for youth with a wide variety of disabilities.

The social and physical benefits provided through access to sports like baseball for youth are so critical to healthy development, especially when socialization options can be so limited during the pandemic. We are fortunate to have a partner like WBA who is passionate about our community and willing to come alongside us to empower youth with disabilities, developing future athletes and future leaders.�

- Michelle Kimpel Director of Wellness and Adaptive Sports, Turnstone

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FROM PARENTS: "We've loved it! There aren't many formal opportunities for our son with disabilities to be able to play sports with his able-bodied brother. They've had so much fun playing with all the other kids."

"My son has definitely increased his self-confidence and has had fun!"

"The program is well designed to incorporate every child's special need. The boys loved it!"

THANKS TO ALL PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION DONORS:

TIM AND LIBBY ASH FAMILY FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME LEVEL-250,000 & ABOVE Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Tim & Libby Ash Family Foundation AWS Foundation

MVP LEVEL-$50,000 - $99,999 Automotive Color & Supply Corp.

McMillen Foundation Edward M. & Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation

ALL-STAR LEVEL-$10,000 - $24,999 Zollner Foundation STAR Financial Bank

HOME RUN CLUB LEVEL-$1,000 - $2,499 Howard P. Arnold Foundation Jim & Patty Krafcheck

CHAMPION LEVEL-$100,000 - $249,999 English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation Group 1001 Steel Dynamics Foundation

GOLD GLOVE LEVEL-$25,000 - $49,999 Schneide Foundation M.E. Raker Foundation

MAJOR LEAGUE LEVEL-$5,000 - $9,999 Physicians Health Plan Lake City Bank

WBA FAN CLUB LEVEL-$1 - $999 Thank you to the numerous individuals and companies supporting our efforts!

"The YMCA is so grateful for our continued partnership with the World Baseball Academy. The YMCA, Turnstone and World Baseball Academy partnered to host Adaptive Baseball this fall, with a recordbreaking number of attendees. Participants learned baseball drills, had opportunities to be part of a team and ran the bases around the adaptive Cal Ripken turf field! The YMCA and Turnstone partnered to host the first ever All Abilities Camp, with the program’s last session at the World Baseball Academy’s outdoor field. The participants had a blast playing baseball together and flying around the bases.

Everyone deserves to have opportunities to belong and achieve and the partnership with the World Baseball Academy provides just that! Their incredible and devoted volunteers and staff truly make the participants feel special and included. There’s nothing quite like seeing the smiles on the participant’s faces, reflecting their newfound confidence and celebrating their abilities!"

-Rebekah Coffey Director of Adaptive Services, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne

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ON DECK INITIATIVE World Baseball Academy strives to live out its vision daily, by developing leaders who positively impact our world.

Our passion for developing young people inspires us to reach all kids, not just those whose families can afford baseball lessons and tournaments, or those who are physically or developmentally capable of mainstream competitive sports. That’s why we created On Deck.

The On Deck initiative is a series of programs focused on serving at-risk youth. They include adult role models as well as leadership & life skills development as a means to accomplish WBA’s vision of developing future leaders.

ON DECK PROGRAMS: •Core 30 •STEM •Badges for Baseball •At Bat Adaptive Camp •New Covenant Camp •All Abilities Camp •Little League Camps •Summer Camps

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TOTAL KIDS SERVED IN THE ON DECK INITIATIVE IN 2020!

•613 BOYS •329 GIRLS

PARENT PERSPECTIVE "They're here to change the narrative of so many different negative things that are out here in the world and even in our communities at times.

It's something that is just so genuine. There are great things in our community that you can be a part of that are game changers."

-Roosevelt Moore

Family Testimony: the Mortensen Family "Having our son, David, in WBA has been life-transforming. David was an introverted young man who was silently grieving the loss of his eight-year-old brother, who passed due to a rare disorder. Tim and Melinda spent hours with David teaching and improving his baseball skills but always putting his heart ahead of any baseball training. Then, WBA allowed David and me to serve in the DR on two trips to teach baseball and leadership skills. The confidence he gained through the constant encouragement forever marked David. After returning from these experiences in the DR, his grades went up, and David used his leadership skills, not on the diamond, but with children, to intern twice with his school working with younger children. He also began regularly volunteering with WBA helping kids with special needs, those in the inner-city, and teaching kids from the Boys and Girls Club. With this experience, David was offered a job at his school with their after-care program. Due to his success, Taylor University accepted David's application for admission, where he is planning to major in Elementary Education in January 2021. Recently, this introverted young man was named Associate of the Year at Mike's Carwash, and he has frequently been in the Top 10 in carwash book sales for the company. WBA, specifically Tim and Melinda, have forever changed David's life through leadership development, love, and care. Caleb Kimmel and Jamie Frazier also deserve our praise for their partnership in David’s transformation." -Michael and Christine Mortensen

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WHO WE SERVE: CORE 30 STATS 2019-2020 School Year

Core 30 Program

WBA’s Core 30 program provides year-round mentoring. Young people who want to learn more about baseball are paired with a knowledgeable instructor who cares about each student’s life beyond the game. These mentor instructors teach life lessons emphasizing WBA Core Character Traits. The value that WBA places on these traits is also communicated to parents, who also find support and friendship from our On Deck Director.

World Baseball Academy maintains a designated Scholarship Fund to which young people may apply to participate in the Core 30 program at no cost.

Race Statistics

STUDENTS 35 TOTAL paired up with a mentor

9% White

23%

46%

Black/African American

IRLS

Hispanic

23%

4G

Multi-racial

Gender Statistics

31 BOYS

Age Statistics AGES 9-12

Core 30 Students Serving Others

AGES 13-14

368.5

AGES 15-18

HOURS VOLUNTEERED

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100% VOLUNTEERED

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In the 2019-2020 year, 100% of Core 30 students could adequately explain (in their own words or WBA's definition) what the WBA core character traits mean.

100% of parents replied "yes" when asked if their athletes demonstrate WBA core character traits at home.

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MAKING AN IMPACT World Baseball Academy partnered with New Covenant Church to host a multiple week summer baseball camp for boys and girls on the newly renovated Impact Center campus. The summer camp culminated with a Family Fun Day on the new Adaptive Field at the ASH Centre. “Our On Deck initiative continues to seek out opportunities to encourage, mentor, and develop our next generation of young leaders. The future is bright,” shares Melinda Petersen, WBA On Deck Administrative Director.

“Once again New Covenant Worship Center has been excited to partner with the World Baseball Academy. We are so grateful for their heart, support and commitment to the South East quadrant of our city. To watch their team work with our volunteers, provide a safe place, educate, and engage with the children of our community has been awesome to see. We look forward every year to share our baseball field with this great organization. World Baseball Academy, thank you for your great IMPACT!” Pastor Luther Whitfield Senior Pastor New Covenant Worship Center

“We at the Summer Sliders Baseball Skills Camp, would like to thank the World Baseball Academy (WBA) for a great summer, learning baseball skills and developing core character attributes. Our kids can use these on and

off the field enhancing stellar citizenship. I would like to personally express gratitude to Tim and Melinda Petersen, and all the dedicated volunteers who show up all summer to run this camp for us.”

Tyron Ford New Covenant Impact Center

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Q&A/ FAMILY TESTIMONY Parent Testimony: The Roach Family "The impact that WBA has had on my life and those of my family are invaluable. When I signed my son up, I thought I was getting extra baseball instruction; instead I have two sons who have gained not only baseball instruction but life support and instruction from an entire organization. They have a group of friends that they have spent several years with and are all working together towards one goal to help each other become better young men. I see them volunteer and invest in the lives of other boys and girls in the community by using what they have learned in their weekly groups. Not only do they do it because they have been asked but they do it because they genuinely want to help others the way they have been helped.

My family has been impacted by the relationships we have with the instructors. Their group leaders have invested personally in the emotional, physical, and mental health of my children. They approach each one differently based on their individual personalities. They make each young man feel important and special. They don't compare but help each to work on their weaknesses without judgement and praise them for their strengths. They support them in all aspects of their life by coming to school events and other activities for no other reason than to show that child their support.

My children have two people who support them with the love of parents, without judgement or comparison. My son has developed such a relationship with his leaders that he will say he wants to talk to them about certain issues because "it is just different talking to them" or "he just understands what I am trying to say." They have truly earned the respect of my teenagers. My family is beyond blessed to have found an organization who fosters these kinds of leaders." -Emily Roach

We asked a few of the kids we serve some questions about their time in WBA programs: How long have you been part of WBA? Landen (age 14): This will be my fifth year.

Jackson (age 14): Five years.

Cayden (age 15): Three years.

Alyah (age 12): One year.

What's your favorite part of being in WBA programs?

L: My favorite part is my personal growth.

J: I enjoy getting different opportunities to volunteer.

C: My favorite part about the WBA is learning how to get better, not just in baseball but with leadership also.

A: Being a part of a group and practicing/ learning softball.

How has serving others/ volunteering impacted you?

Has being in the program helped you in other areas of life?

L: It allows me to see that my situation can be a lot worse and that helping others can really help you find yourself.

J: It helped me meet a lot of people and gave me opportunities I may not have had without the program.

C: It has made me a kinder person and allows me to connect with kids.

A: I have yet to volunteer but I'm excited to start!

L: Being in the program has helped me become more mature as I have grown.

I have less issues with attitude and behavior problems than before; I am more respectful as a person. I have also learned to turn things over to God and put my faith in His hands.

J: Being in the program has made me be more active in other areas of my lifeschool and other sports. It has given me confidence to try things new and be a leader in the classroom.

C: Yes, it has helped me be more patient.

A: It has helped me to have a good attitude.

Do you feel that being part of WBA has helped you develop your leadership skills?

L: Definitely! It has made me a better person than I was going into the program. I now look for opportunities to lead in other parts of life like at school.

J: Yes! It helped me become not as introverted. I am able to have conversations with important people and not be so quiet.

C: Yes, they have improved way more since I've been in the program.

A: I feel it has made me realize not only how to be a leader but how to be a good leader.

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EDUCATION

FIELD TRIP PARTICIPANTS:

60

CLASSROOM PARTICIPANTS:

104

LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION PARTICIPANTS:

423

TOTAL STEM PARTICIPANTS IN 2020:

The National Science Foundation estimates that

80% of the jobs available during the next decade will require STEM skills.

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WHY STEM? World Baseball Academy STEM initiative is an innovative way to connect with ALL kids through the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics of the game of baseball. Our fun, hands on “learning by doing” curriculum allows staff and volunteers to build relationships with young people while helping them become of aware of future career paths and WBA core character traits.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are integral to baseball.

Applications of geometry, aerodynamics, balance, gravity, velocity, transfer of energy, and math measure every movement of every player, creating endless statistical models that track progress and determine the elite. Baseball players excel when they understand what the numbers reveal and how the laws of physics apply to skill development and game strategy. STEM subjects therefore come easily to WBA’s baseball instructors, but that is not why World Baseball Academy includes STEM education in its programs.

WBA uses STEM to ignite a desire for knowledge, a core character leadership trait.

REDEFINING SPORTS AND TECHNOLOGY NEW HITTRAX SYSTEM BRINGS SCIENCE TO BASEBALL FOR BOTH TEACHING AND TRAINING World Baseball Academy has been thrilled to launch new technology in the Baseball Lab. HitTrax is a top-of-the-line software that measures real-time stats and key performance metrics of a player's pitch or swing. It is able to create simulated gameplay and predict the outcome of a swing in a gameplay setting. This gives the player valuable information on their own technique to assist with training and instruction as well as an opportunity to participate in fun games and tournaments.

HITTRAX MEASURES: • Exit Velocity • Launch Angle • Distance of Hit • Point of Impact • Strike Zone Analysis • Pitch Velocity • Throw Velocity • Throw Accuracy • Analysis by Pitch Type • And so much MORE!

The HitTrax Leagues run by WBA consist of small groups of players in the same age level competing in teams. Players also have access to HitTrax during private instruction and small group instruction. Coaches, instructors and players alike have found great value in the information and technological element that HitTrax brings to the baseball lab.

HitTrax will be used in future STEM field trips at the ASH Centre to teach kids about science through baseball. The possibilities are endless with this amazing new tool!

THANKS TO THESE DONORS:

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TOURNAMENTS $2.52 M

LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT

37

366 TEAMS

5,100

PARTICIPANTS

TOURNAMENT EVENTS

On June 14th, World Baseball Academy reopened the ASH Centre doors to gameplay based on the “Back on Track Plan” presented by the State of Indiana. Since then the newly renovated ASH Centre ballfields have been utilized at the highest usage rate since their construction in 2017.

“The community invested in our WBA vision and mission while also understanding the need our region has for a first class baseball venue.

This summer the quality of the ASH Centre ballfields has proven to meet more baseball and softball needs than ever before,” shares Caleb Kimmel, CEO of World Baseball Academy. " We are so grateful for a successful tournament season! Thanks to all the outstanding teams, coaches, and staff that made this possible!"

-Austen Rigelman, WBA Tournament Director 2020 Tournament Sponsors:

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709 GAMES

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

GROUP INSTRUCTION WBA has been excited to host both our Spring, Fall, and Winter Development Programs to give kids grades 2-12 the chance to further their skills during the off season.

These multi-week camps create a fun atmosphere of combined instruction and game play for the participants to enhance their skills as well as knowledge of the game! The Development Programs have been led by WBA Director of operations Andy McManama.

"Being able to be a resource for kids to learn the game of baseball at our great WBA facility is an absolute joy.

PERSONAL INSTRUCTION The personalized attention with one-on-one instruction can be very helpful to any athlete in enhancing their skill level and knowledge. WBA programming staff along with Ken Jones were able to provide one-on-one attention to a wide range of students.

180 STUDENTS

The kids get to be excited about playing baseball again, when so many have had to put baseball to the side during the pandemic."

-Andy McManama WBA Director of Operations

204 STUDENTS

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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 15 INTERNS | 11 SCHOOLS MAJORS •7 Sports Admin.

•1 Hospitality •2 Graphic Design •1 Rec, Sports & Fitness •1 Marketing •4 High Schoolers

“At WBA, I felt that my opinions and ideas were valued and taken into consideration on every project that I was involved with. This internship gave me a better insight on what working in the field of graphic design would look like on a real world level. Seeing my work on display around the campus made me excited to continue to work in this field.”

-Alexus, Graphic Design “Being an intern at WBA was such a great experience. I truly felt valued by the whole staff.

The internship provided so much real-world experience for me, and has been an integral part of my path to a successful career. I highly recommend this internship program to anyone considering it!”

-Claire, Graphic Design

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“World Baseball Academy provided me with an Internship that helped me connect with other leaders in the Fort Wayne area. It furthered my development in both life skills and future job skills.

They specifically brought in several mentors from different areas in my field to discuss in detail how to be the most successful in my career. Kristen Kimmel provided me different tips and approaches when conducting with donors, that will have an impact on my future interactions in my career.”

-Parker, Recreation, Sports, & Fitness

LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON World Baseball Academy was honored to host our 3rd annual Beyond The Game Leadership Luncheon on February 11, 2020. The event recognized 72 student athlete award winners from 18 area high schools for exemplifying leadership on and off the field. The highlight of the event was featured speaker Tamika Catchings sharing an inspirational message about dreaming BIG (Believe, Impact, Greatness) and striving to be great in all that we do.

72 STUDENTS

The event is hosted by World Baseball Academy and sponsored by Optimum Performance Sports (OPS). A special thanks to Casa Restaurants, Varsity Photo, and our Beyond The Game Committee for their support of this outstanding leadership event. In the three year history of this event, a total of 192 student athletes have now been recognized for their leadership and being a difference maker on their respective campuses.

Thanks to our 2020 Leadership Luncheon Sponsors:

18 SCHOOLS Tamika Catchings, guest speaker

Image by Varsity Photo

2020 SENIOR NIGHT With the COVID-19 pandemic causing many high school seniors to miss their final sports season, WBA wanted to step up and help. This resulted in the 2020 Senior Night Celebration, a coming together of 104 high school senior baseball and softball student-athletes from 20 area high schools on July 13, 2020. The event recognized seniors in a ceremony where they were announced and escorted by their parents. It concluded with the students splitting into eight teams to play their final high school game together. We received lots of positive feedback from students, parents, and teachers alike and hope to continue the Senior Night event in the future.

20 SCHOOLS 104 STUDENTS Images by Leverage Photography

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SECOND ANNUAL

DINNER ON THE DIAMOND $145,000 RAISED FOR THE ON DECK INITIATIVE

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A SUCCESSFUL EVENT The second annual Dinner on the Diamond event to benefit our On Deck Initiative took place on September 12, 2020 and was a HUGE SUCCESS, raising $145,000 for our at-risk programs! We would love to thank sponsors, guests, volunteers, committee, staff, and everyone involved for their efforts to make this event successful! The event took place on one of the beautiful ASH Centre ballfields and consisted of a live and silent auction,

band, raffle, and lots of food and drinks for guests! The funds raised benefit WBA's On Deck initiative. These programs serve at-risk boys and girls ages 5 to18 to help them reach their full potential by overcoming challenges including socioeconomic status and intellectual or physical disability. Opportunities to learn, be mentored, and to serve are offered at little or no cost to families.

$145,000 RAISED 400

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93

GUESTS

COMPANIES INVOLVED

VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to all our sponsors!

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VOLUNTEERISM

1,616

ESTIMATED TOTAL HOURS VOLUNTEERED

132

TOTAL VOLUNTEERS

INTERNATIONAL BASEBALL MISSION TRIPS “Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Trips to Dominican Republic and Kenya were postponed. We look forward to continuing to create life-changing experiences through WBA International Baseball Mission Trips in the near future!”

– Jamie Frazier, WBA DR Trip Coordinator.

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YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

10

PROGRAMS SERVED IN

COMMUNICATIONS 15

APPEARANCES IN NEWS/MEDIA

This year we launched a BRAND NEW website with new content and full descriptions of our facilities and programs!

Check it out at www.worldbaseballacademy.com

21,077 E-NEWSLETTER OPENS Sign up for e-newsletters at the bottom of our website www.worldbaseballacademy.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS

REACH

AVERAGE DAILY REACH

WorldBaseballAcademyWBA

2,140

211,496

580

World Baseball Academy, Inc

802

31,877

87

@worldbaseballacademy

390

22,487

62

@WBA_AshCentre

517

89,700

245

TOTAL 3,849

TOTAL 355, 560

TOTAL 974

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Adelman Family Philanthropic Fund Amazon Smile AWS Foundation Brees Dream Foundation Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation City of Fort Wayne-CARES English-Bonter-Mitchell Foundation Fort Wayne Community Foundation Germaine & Edward Red Carrington Foundation Howard P. Arnold Foundation

Indiana Sports Corporation Kosciusko County Community Foundation M.E. Raker Foundation NAILBA Foundation Network For Good NiSource Charitable Foundation Steel Dynamics Foundation Tim & Libby Ash Family Foundation Verizon Foundation Wilson, Edward and Mary McCrea Foundation

CORPORATIONS 3Rivers Federal Credit Union Allianz Ambassador Enterprises, LLC Ash Brokerage Aunt Millies Bakery Automotive Color & Supply Corp.

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