My name is Mark Gleason. When my son was a junior at an Atlanta-area high school, I hired a company to help us locate a compatible college baseball program. After a couple of months, I realized that they would not– or could not– do what they had promised. I took matters into my own hands and developed a marketing plan and strategy to get the exposure he needed.

gwu21205a-001.jpgMy `rookie` effort produced very positive results. My son received five offers to play baseball.  News of our success traveled fast among his teammates; several parents asked me to employ the same strategies to help their sons and daughters achieve their athletic goals. After several more success stories, I was convinced that my `game plan` would work for any talented and aspiring high school athlete.

During the past several years I have worked with  high school athletes throughout the southeast and other regions of the country.    In the spring of 2005, a C.H.A.M.P.S. athlete was drafted directly out of high school (see: Morgan Drafted by Padres 37th Round). Our athletes have experienced success beyond college as well; we have helped several baseball players earn placement at the professional level ( “Success Stories Matt Maloney“) and are currently marketing several “Pro Prospects”.


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How  the  C.H.A.M.P.S  System Works

allstargame-002.jpg We use time-tested direct marketing methods to approach college coaches and recruiters allowing them to preview talent without leaving the office.

Athletes are professionally marketed to include the use of : the internet – web based profiles linked to skills/live game videos, direct email campaigns to any athletic program in the country, direct mail and phone calls.

We maintain detailed records of our contacts with college program’s on the athlete’s behalf, and provide them and their parents with periodic updates so that they can monitor our progress.

A Proven Record of Success

An aggressive, proactive marketing plan is the key to getting noticed. The C.H.A.M.P.S. System has helped numerous high school athletes continue to live their dream at the college level.

We can help “anyone – anywhere – any sport” who has the desire and ability to ..”Compete at the next level.” Contact C.H.A.M.P.S.

C.H.A.M.P.S. Athletes have been placed with the following programs:

  • Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
  • Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA
  • St. Bonaventure University, New York
  • Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
  • University of Georgia, Athens, GA
  • Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
  • U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
  • Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
  • Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
  • Newberry College, Newberry, SC
  • Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
  • Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC
  • Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
  • Albany State University, Albany GA
  • Benedict College, Columbia SC
  • Enterprise Ozark Community College, Enterprise AL
  • Oglethorpe University, Atlanta GA
  • Chipola Community College, Marianna FL
  • Southern Union Community College, Wadley AL
  • Lagrange College, Lagrange GA
  • Shaw University, Raleigh NC
  • Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville GA
  • Reinhardt College, Waleska GA
  • North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC
  • Young Harris College, Young Harris, GA
  • Peace College, Raleigh, NC
  • College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Colorado Northwestern Community College, CO
  • Knoxville College, TN

C.H.A.M.P.S. has represented athletes from:

  • Clarence HS, Clarence, NY
  • Theodore HS, Theodore, AL
  • Hackney CC HS, London, England
  • Reynoldsburg HS, Reynoldsburg, OH
  • Hilliard Davidson HS, Hilliard,OH
  • Chamblee HS, Chamblee GA
  • Dunwoody HS, Dunwoody GA
  • Frederick Douglas HS, Atlanta GA
  • North Springs HS, Sandy Springs GA
  • Norcross HS, Norcross GA
  • St. Pius X Catholic HS, Atlanta GA
  • Woodward Academy, College Park GA
  • Marist HS, Atlanta GA
  • The Wesleyan School, Norcross GA
  • Riverwood HS, Atlanta GA
  • Centennial HS, Roswell GA
  • Greater Atlanta Christian School, Norcross GA
  • North Gwinnett HS, Suwanee, GA
  • The Walker School, Marietta, GA
  • Towers HS, Decatur, GA
  • Chattahoochee HS, Alpharetta, GA
  • Carrollton HS, Carrollton, GA
  • Lambert HS, Suwanee, GA

Photos: [Top] Mark (left) with wife Chris and son Andrew. An outfielder and pitcher, Andrew signed with Gardner-Webb University after considering offers by five programs. [Bottom] Andrew Gleason (left) and DeMario Cash, both CHAMPS Atheltes and 2006 Georgia Dugout Club Summer Collegiate League All-Stars.