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"International exchange through sports helps all to understand the world and to represent our wonderful country in a positive manner. There is no better sport than baseball to accomplish these goals."
LOREN NANCARROW
Weather Caster - ABC-TV San Diego
Father of Athlete on tour (2004)
"You did a great job organizing the trip and you were a great host. You not only run a successful business, but you are providing such an enriching service to athletes and the countries involved. I learned a lot about the business of baseball from talking with the coaches and your associates in Australia. We all had a great time."
GAIL COLTON
Mother of Athlete on Tour (1999)
Massachussetts
"We would like to thank you and the coaches for giving Todd the opportunity to experience baseball and the other activities while in Australia. This was a memorable experience that he will never forget. He has not stopped talking about the wonderful time he had since we picked him up from the airport. Thanks to you and the coaches for all your hard work!"
LARRY & TERRY ELROD
Parents of Athlete on Tour (2000)
"The taste of international competition is addicting! I went back to Australia for baseball three years-in-a-row. I can't thank you enough."
MARK SLOAN
Former Semi-pro Baseball Player with the Springvale Lions, Melbourne
Current member of USA Touch Rugby National Team
"My trip to Australia as coach of the American Eagles will long remain as a highlight of my career in baseball. The country, the people, the baseball is an experience not to be missed."
JOHN KENTERA
Sports Personality - XTRA 690
Scout - Florida Marlins
"Taking a high school team to Australia with SPI in 1992 was one of the most memorable and rewarding road trips in all my years of baseball."
DAN RADISON
Major League Coach
Chicago Cubs & San Diego Padres
"Playing in Australia as part of the SPI program was the greatest international baseball experience I've ever had. I still go back to see the many friends I've made there and enjoy the fantastic life of the Land Down Under. SPI will offer any young baseballer one of the best opportunties of his life. Thank you SPI."
RENE GONZALES
Major League Player
Expos, Orioles, Blue Jays, Indians, Angels, Rangers
"Visiting Australia and witnessing Aussie baseball was a special experience for me. The efforts of SPI and Vince Askey to coordinate my trip will always be greatly appreciated. I also find it extremely gratifying to have seen the tremendous progress made in the development of the game in Australia and envision the growth to continue."
ROLAND HEMOND
Vice President
Arizona Diamondbacks
"...baseball is growing in Australia...this helps create another Australian-U.S. bond...Vince Askey and Tom Nicholson are making this culturally unifying process happen...they have helped to create a cultural bridge to the U.S. and other countries."
CONGRESSMAN TIM ROEMER
State of Indiana
"Taking 3 baseball tours to Australia with SPI were some of the greatest baseball experiences in my 16 years of coaching. My players and I made life-long friends and enlarged all dimensions of our lives in baseball."
GLEN ELLIOTT
Athletic Director
Hood River High School, Oregon
"Traveling with SPI tours to Australia and Italy was the perfect blend of baseball and tourism. My son furthered his baseball development through the SPI program and helped his efforts to attract college opportunities in baseball."
JOE VELLANO
Former Owner
St. Petersberg Cardinals
Hamilton Redbirds
"...I support the USA/AUSTRALIA BASEBALL EXCHANGE and Sports Promotions International. This type of investment is strengthening U.S. relations with its allies and is commendable."
SENATOR DENNIS DeCONCINI
State of Arizona
"Coaching in Australia was a trip-of-a-lifetime. SPI is the most professional and quality oriented international baseball organizations I've ever known."
TOM HOUSE
Former Major League Pitcher
Former Major League Coach
International Consultant - SD Padres
"Being involved with SPI while playing in Australia, Japan, and Europe are among the greates highlights of my baseball career. SPI is Major League when it comes to international baseball promotion. I recommend this program to anyone and everyone."
MARK GARCIA
International Scout - Boston Red Sox
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