Who's the next playa to be signed to Innova ?

[MoneyMike]

Continued excellence (see almost all the guys on that team over 1000 rated and kids like McBeth, Schusterik, Wiggins).

Fixed. =) I'd say those guys are way past the point of "potential".

[ChrisWoj]

Fixed. =) I'd say those guys are way past the point of "potential".

Schusterik and McBeth are beyond "potential." Wiggins is still under the "potential" banner, although it is a bit like saying LeBron James had potential when he was a senior in high school, its about as can't-miss as it gets, but he wasn't quite elite yet. But my main reasoning for mentioning McBeth and Schusterik with him is that they were picked up before they became what they are right now. They displayed remarkable potential and a team snatched in and picked them up.

So it shows that continued excellence isn't the only way, you can show the promise for that excellence and get picked up by a team.

[blazinpat]

That's a good way to put it

[Trey133]

I feel like Andrew Coggin should be on the scout team. He's a two time junior world champ for his age group, he's younger than Wiggins Jr. they are best friends, and plays very similarly. His putting is tremendous, and his distance isn't too far behind (on golf shots, not pure D).

The kid will be great very soon.

[MTL21676]

I agree about Andrew!

He's a great kid and is overshadowed by Dave Jr. b/c they live about 30 min from each other.

He is only 12 and has won lots of intermediate tournaments and just moved up to advanced. He's a great sport, great kid and practices his butt off. He even has a 9 hole course in his back yard that his dad built for him just to practice on!

Ironically, he and Dave have the same birthday (one year apart).

[Trey133]

Those two are definitely going to be the next Avery J. / Dave F. combo in years to come IMO.

[MTChristian]

Derek Billings and Bobby Musick from CA were picked up recently, dunno if this is old news or not...Chris Lee is back on the scout team after injury.

Thanks to Innova for the continued support! I am proud to be on the top team in disc golf and wish everyone with Innova luck this year!

[the_kid]

Derek Billings and Bobby Musick from CA were picked up recently, dunno if this is old news or not...Chris Lee is back on the scout team after injury.

Thanks to Innova for the continued support! I am proud to be on the top team in disc golf and wish everyone with Innova luck this year!

Billings just popped up on the Discraft site.

[blazinpat]

yeah Billing's just switched right before that happened I guess.

Bobby Musick's a great add to the team too.

[MTChristian]

Craig Cutler, NJ (Scout Team); Joe Rotan, OK (Ambassador team)

who's NEXT?

[Smokey102977]

I'm not sure, but I think Wii Shane Anderson could possibly hit the 1000 rated mark this year. I think he is only 17. Is that correct CD?

[ChrisWoj]

Ziggy Bierekoven.

[wyattcoggin]

Originally Posted by ChrisWoj

Ziggy Bierekoven.

I thought he was on team Discraft????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jester2043]

Not anymore....he switched.

[wyattcoggin]

I would like to thank all those that throw Andrews name in the mix on this thread. You guys have always supported Andrew both he and I thank you.

Andrew has joined Team Discarft.

[mannyd_928]

Originally Posted by wyattcoggin

I would like to thank all those that throw Andrews name in the mix on this thread. You guys have always supported Andrew both he and I thank you.

Andrew has joined Team Discarft.

Congratulations to Andrew, and of course to the proud papa, for getting picked up by Discraft! I thought he only threw Innova though? Does this mean him and David are now adversaries? The dark side against the light? Congrats again!....Manny

[wyattcoggin]

Originally Posted by mannyd_928

Congratulations to Andrew, and of course to the proud papa, for getting picked up by Discraft! I thought he only threw Innova though? Does this mean him and David are now adversaries? The dark side against the light? Congrats again!....Manny

Thanks Manny,

Andrew had been putting more and more Discraft in the bag for the last month or so. at Worlds he had a few Innova disc as crutches (The win was the most important thing on his mind).

His 462' long drive to win 13 and under distance was with a Z Force.

By Wednesday he was all Discraft. first hole of final the final 9 he throw a surge of the tee pad. hole 9 he put a buzz on the Island green and putted out with a challenger. (of course the above is not a hole by hole he throw all Discraft from Wednesday on.)

David Jr took the news good. he said "Congradulations, How much do you want for the yellow JK putters?"

Even before He was offically picked up by Discraft (yesterday). He has already lead a few friends to the Dark Side.

Remember manny the Dark Side has the Force. (available in D and Z Plastic)

[MTL21676]

Originally Posted by wyattcoggin

David Jr took the news good. he said "Congradulations, How much do you want for the yellow JK putters?"

HAHAAHAHAH Man I love those kids...

[mannyd_928]

Remember manny the Dark Side has the Force. (available in D and Z Plastic)

It's called the dark side of the Force! So his 462 ft. drive was actually mind enhanced to go that far! Is that fair? I knew he had to be using some sort of Jedi mind tricks! Nick says congrats to Andrew, he deserves to be sponsored too! Even though Nick is Innova sponsored, I still putt with a Buzzz! Hehehe!

[wyattcoggin]

Originally Posted by mannyd_928

Remember manny the Dark Side has the Force. (available in D and Z Plastic)

It's called the dark side of the Force! So his 462 ft. drive was actually mind enhanced to go that far! Is that fair? I knew he had to be using some sort of Jedi mind tricks! Nick says congrats to Andrew, he deserves to be sponsored too! Even though Nick is Innova sponsored, I still putt with a Buzzz! Hehehe!

I hear ya, Andrew has already started on me. he's putting me a bag together.

"He says you will like it", "he says you will throw it."

What did you say about mind ticks?

[mannyd_928]

Originally Posted by wyattcoggin

I hear ya, Andrew has already started on me. he's putting me a bag together.

"He says you will like it", "he says you will throw it."

What did you say about mind ticks?

I knew it! Nick tries his Jedi mind tricks with me, but so far he's only been able to put me to sleep and once he made me wet myself. Did I say that out loud???? Doh!!!!

[mannyd_928]

In all reality, I think it's great that the major disc manufactures are realizing the potential of the youth of disc golf and are stepping up to sponsor them. They work just as hard, if not harder, to improve there games, and to maintain the level of golf that is needed to succeed. And having someone believe in them, besides just the parents, does wonders for their game, and self esteem. So who would you say is the next Jr. to be signed by a disc manufacture?

[two5twosix9]

Beware of Chandler Fry! 19 years old just hit 1000 and rips for sure. If he isn't being watched it would stun me. But he is up here in the disc golf abyss that is washington state. Heis making his first trip to the USDGC this year as the state rep. If you don't know now ya know.

[MiTTenZZ]

Joe Rovere from CO was recently picked up. He's only been playing 3-4 years and is already rated 1012 and will be ~1020 with the next update in a few weeks. He finished 19th in his first ever worlds (tying some unsponsored (aside from PoorboyDiscs and Phenix) mullet named Mittenz) He's got a crushing backhand, crushing thumber, and deadly putt. Not sure what level he is on the team...but should advance quickly up through the ranks. Congrats Joe!

[stringfinger]

I am baby thats right

[JHBlader86]

I'm not really sure it's great to be sponsored anymore. I have heard that both Innova and Gateway will only give out discs to their team members based on how much they are selling their companies merchandise. So if you sell $200 in discs, then you'll receive $200 in discs for yourself. No more freebies apparently.

[the_kid]

Originally Posted by JHBlader86

I'm not really sure it's great to be sponsored anymore. I have heard that both Innova and Gateway will only give out discs to their team members based on how much they are selling their companies merchandise. So if you sell $200 in discs, then you'll receive $200 in discs for yourself. No more freebies apparently.

How are they supposed to prove that? By putting the sponsored players name in a coupon code or something?

I haven't heard of this (I'm sure I would have) and would be surprised if this held true for all sponsored guys.

[JHBlader86]

Originally Posted by the_kid

How are they supposed to prove that? By putting the sponsored players name in a coupon code or something?

I haven't heard of this (I'm sure I would have) and would be surprised if this held true for all sponsored guys.

The Gateway site doesnt even have a sponsored players page anymore. I believe this is due to all the lost revenue from players calling their sponsor and getting what they needed. I believe Innova alone lost over $250,000 in discs they gave to their players.

[discette]

Originally Posted by JHBlader86

I'm not really sure it's great to be sponsored anymore. I have heard that both Innova and Gateway will only give out discs to their team members based on how much they are selling their companies merchandise. So if you sell $200 in discs, then you'll receive $200 in discs for yourself. No more freebies apparently.

INNOVA team players are NEVER required to sell company merchandise in exchange for sponsorship. Placement on INNOVA teams is directly related to player performance. This includes number and type of events played, bonuses earned, player ratings and world rankings. All discs provided to INNOVA sponsored players are intended for personal use. Each year, INNOVA World Champions and Star Team members do receive personalized custom discs. While some do sell these custom discs to help raise funds to cover tournament and travel expenses, it is certainly not a requirement of sponsorship.

[discette]

Originally Posted by JHBlader86

The Gateway site doesnt even have a sponsored players page anymore. I believe this is due to all the lost revenue from players calling their sponsor and getting what they needed. I believe Innova alone lost over $250,000 in discs they gave to their players.

The amount of money INNOVA spends on sponsorship is just one portion of the annual promotional expenses. INNOVA ensures sponsored players have the equipment and support they need to perform to the best of their abilities while promoting the INNOVA brand.