2015 PENDLETON BASEBALL PARENT

MEETING1/29/2015

Elite Baseball Program

Coaches Coach Introductions

Coach Durham Coach Gantt Coach Williams Coach Leopard Coach Sanchez

Entrust in the coaches- Give us 100% support! Parents

You expect 100% out of us and that is what we expect out of the kids! Be the player’s support system. I and the assistant coaches will push

them extremely hard in practice in order to succeed in games. Unfortunately, baseball is the only sport where we cannot freely sub

players in and out of games. Please understand that as coaches will evaluate players at practice and determine who will give this team the best chance to win.

Please do not badmouth other players and the coaches at home in front of your child. Players will bring that with them when they come to school and practice.

Expectations

The coaching staff and I will have high expectations of the players.

This means that they need to have the mindset of coming into the baseball season with the intention of being at every practice and game and giving every bit of effort they can possibly give from themselves and for their team!

At no point and time should a player feel as if baseball season is just something I do on the side or I am doing it for someone else.

Either they want to be out here and succeed or they need to find something else to do.

Philosophy Philosophy

Games are won because of hard work at practice, time in the weight room, and mental toughness.

Baseball is not like football or basketball where the largest and fastest teams win, although that helps. Baseball games are won because a team believes in themselves, their teammates, and will never give in or give up no matter what stands in front of them.

Life Lessons I want these kids to learn from their experiences in

baseball. If they are on time to practice then they will be on time to

work when they get out of school If they work with one another for one common goal now

then they will do the same in the work force If they learn to respect the coaches and one another then

they will respect their bosses and co-workers.

The Baseball Program

C-Team Program Coach Leopard

JV Program Coach Williams

The Program 1994, 1999, 2012 District Champions 1973 ,1994 ,2004 Conference Champions 1973, 1994 Upper State Finals Appearances

1973 State Runner Up

Events and Dates of Interest Coaches/Parents Recreation Clinic

Saturday, January 31st at 1 pm Any parent in our program is welcome to attend Players cannot attend!!!!

Catchers Clinic If any player is interested in catching this year please see Coach Gantt

and Coach Durham following this meeting Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, March 14th- 7 am-10am All levels will be involved

50-Inning Game Saturday, April 11th- 10 am Sponsor sheet can be downloaded, filled out, and emailed back to me. Minimum 20 households. Stay away from local businesses unless they are

family or close friends. Tell friends and family to come!!

Playoffs This is a goal EVERY year and should be a standard in this program

Awards Night- TBD Picture Day- TBD

Discipline Athletic Policy vs. Baseball Team Rules

Everything in the athletic policy applies Absent from practice (unexcused)

Sit one game Sit two games Possible Dismissal

Late to Practice (unexcused) For every minute they are late is two poles Once they are 10 minutes late it is an unexcused absence The second time they are late the poles are doubled per minute The third time they are late they will sit out a game!

Profanity At no time am I to hear profanity. If it is heard then player will run the Base Circuit after practice for every

word that is inappropriate If this becomes an ongoing problem then it may warrant dismissal

Disrespect If you disrespect the coaching staff then depending upon the severity it

may warrant dismissal otherwise the player will run the Base Circuit

Discipline Continued

Teacher Email If I receive an email from a teacher the player will

run 5 poles at the end of practice ISS

If a player gets ISS then the player will run the Base Circuit following practice the day he served ISS

OSS This counts as an unexcused absence This falls under the unexcused absence policy If a player receives OSS then he will be suspended

the amount of games equal to the amount of days he received OSS up to three.

Discipline Continued Favorites

I show favoritism! My favorites are the ones that show up every day to practice, work as hard as they

can, and always do what is asked of them without excuses or complaining! Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco

Drug and Alcohol use during a baseball event or trip will result in immediate dismissal from the team. If a player is arrested for drug or alcohol possession outside of baseball or school will immediately be dismissed as well.

Tobacco use while at or on a baseball event or at school will result in a one game suspension. The second time will result in dismissal.

Player Ejections If a player is ejected during a contest they will be suspended minimum of the next

two games and an additional game by the baseball program. If there is malicious contact it is also a minimum of two games with an additional

game by the baseball program, but if it is with an umpire they could possibly be suspended the remainder of the year.

In the case of an altercation on the field, if any player leaves the dugout they will be suspended a minimum of two games and an additional game by the baseball program.

If a player is ejected from a game twice in a season then they will be dismissed from the team.

Spectators During a game all spectators are to show sportsmanship at all times. You will be removed if the umpire feels they are being threatened in any way. Remember, just because you do not use profanity towards an umpire does not

mean you cannot be removed from the contest.

Miscellaneous

Website Overview www.pendletonbaseball.com

Can link to physical forms, Athletic Policy, Parent/Player Agenda, Email Notifications, Pre-Season Tournament Info, Spring Break Tourney Info, Game casts, Varsity and JV Schedules, Stats, Rosters, and Awards and Records

Booster Club Representative from Booster Club Join the Booster Club!

Field Work Days February 7th?

Academics Players need to be able to SUCCESSFULLY juggle academics and

athletics. When they take on the responsibility of participating in sports they are accepting the task of being able to do both very well. Academics are the most important thing BUT missing practice due to making up work or extra credit shows that they are not using their time wisely. THEY NEED TO BE AT PRACTICE!!

They have 30 minutes every day as well as 20 minutes for lunch to meet with teachers to get extra help, make up work, or complete extra credit. Teachers are also willing to meet in the mornings before school. Students with late arrival or early dismissal need not tell me they need to stay after school for extra credit or make up work UNLESS it is the only time they can meet. Use these options first!!

Parents please use all options before deciding to pull your son from the team due to grades (examples: cell phones, cars, video games, etc.)

Physicals

No one is allowed to practice until a physical form is turned in and signed off by a doctor

Take care of that now!! No physical by the start of practice counts as an unexcused absence

If your child has any medical conditions then the coaches need to be aware of it. Also if your son has asthma they need to be responsible to pick up their inhaler from the office everyday before practice or a game.

Practice Times and Procedures, Cancellations

I will email players a practice schedule by 12 pm every day. They need to notify me before 12 pm if they are getting help after school or have an appointment.

Players are to wear their practice pants, shirt, long sleeve shirt, socks, and baseball hat to practice everyday! They are not to alter their practice or game uniforms in any way! They are not to wear sweat shirts or hoodies during practice.

If practice or a game is cancelled due to rain then I will try and have it announced by 2:45 so that players can call for rides

Players need to make every effort possible to be at practice if they do not feel well. I understand if they are vomiting and cannot keep anything down but if they have the sniffles or a slight tummy ache then they need to be at practice. Parents please help me in this matter!

Practices will be over between the times of 6:00 – 6:15 if a practice starts at 4 pm and between 5:45-6:00 if we begin at 3:45. Please have a ride ready for your son when practice ends.

Misc Prom (if applicable)

We could possibly have a game the day of prom. If we are at home we can decide the time but if we are away we have no control of that.

Just FYI!!! Dugouts, Locker Rooms, Hotel Rooms, Field

Parents are not to be in any of these areas at any time unless asked by a coach.

Cuts The possibility of cuts may occur this year based on numbers.

We can only dress a certain number of players. I may also cut if we feel that the person could possibly be hurt based upon their skill set. If your child is cut please understand that it is not personal it is just that they may need to work harder or it may mean they need one more year of improvement. Please speak to your child before cuts and make them understand this.

Misc. Quitting

It seems like this has become the easy thing to do this day and time. Quitting is not the answer to not having much playing time or that

someone beat you out for a position. Parents please talk to your child that they need to work hard and

compete to win a spot or to earn more playing time. FINISH WHAT THEY START! Dedication to the program!

Playing Time and Meetings The assistant coaches and I will not discuss playing time We will be more than happy to discuss things your son can work on in

order to improve. We evaluate every day at practice the skills and attitude your son shows. We could possibly change the position your son may want to play but

understand we are doing this to try to put them in a position to play sooner.

We will not meet with parents before or after a game. You need to email me or Coach Sutherland if you would like to meet and

we will let you know the best time for us to do this.

Game Day Procedures I will let the players know when they are to report to the school or

field for games the day before Please do not attempt to talk to the players during a game or once

the player is on the field preparing to begin the game. They have been told not to talk to anyone outside the dugout so do not take it personally if they do not respond to you

Parents are reminded that once the game begins they do not need to be handing food to the players. This is not good for the player to eat during the game. Thank you for your cooperation.

We need people to help in the concession stand. There is no Varsity/JV or JV/ C-Team DH’s so hopefully this works out better. If there is a home game being played and your child is not on that team please help in the concession. This money comes back into the program and everyone needs to help.

All players will ride the bus to and from away games. In the case where you have an emergency and the child needs to leave with you then please give the coaches 24 hour notice and you will need to sign a form stating they are leaving with you. The player can only leave with a parent!

Equipment You are responsible for cleats, gloves, batting gloves (black,

gray, or white), helmet (all black), long sleeve shirt (black), and personal bat if they choose. Cleats need to be black- Can have some VEGAS Gold, white, or

gray on the shoe. I will be distributing the players practice uniform so they will not

need to have their own pants. Varsity will be wearing white pants and black jersey and JV will be wearing gray pants and gray jersey.

We will have bats, catcher’s gear, and game uniforms I have order forms from Dillard’s Sporting Goods of equipment that

can be ordered. This form needs to be turned in with payment by Friday, February 6th.

Injuries Heath Major is the certified athletic trainer at Pendleton

High School. All of the coaches have his number and if there is an emergency or injury then he will be contacted immediately if we are at home.

If your child gets injured during practice then the staff will assess the injury and take care of it as best we know how. We will not take chances and in most situations the athletic trainer will be notified followed by the parent.

During away games the other school should have an athletic trainer available during games. If not then we will assess the injury and notify the parent if they are not present at the game.

During a game please do not come out on the field unless one of the coaches has motioned for you to come out. When parents come out onto the field it tends to shake up the player more because he may see how you react.

Misc.

Uniforms I will wash all game and practice uniforms. These

uniforms along with hats should never leave the locker room.

Field I would like for parents of each class to get together and

think about a class project for the field. There is a work day February 7th

Individuality Issues Practice

We play and practice as a team. No one will wear different clothing that is why I give out practice uniforms.

No one will outcast himself during practice. Hair

Hair will not hang out the front of the hat at all! Hair can be out of the hat on the sides no farther than

halfway down the ear and hair in the back does not need to be touching their shirt.

Players can have facial hair but it needs to be trimmed cleanly including sideburns.

Attitude I will not put up with sorry attitudes. Our success is

dependent upon kids showing up ready to work everyday!

Schedule Monday, February 2nd

Practice begins at 4 pm This means we start bat cals at 3:45 SHARP! Make sure you wear baseball pants, cleats, long sleeve

shirt, hat, and bring your baseball glove Spring Break

We are participating in a Spring Break Tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC from March 30th-April 3rd. It is called the Mingo Bay Spring Break tournament. The team will stay at the Kingston Plantation in North Myrtle Beach. I have placed Villa rates on the website if you are interested in going.

Contacting Coaches

Cell Number- Coach Durham 864-642-5706 Coach Leopard

Do not call after 9 pm unless it is something that just cannot wait until the next day!

These numbers are for emergencies only and when you or a player are contacting me about missing a practice (Texting is preferred)

These numbers are not to call about stats that were wrong in the paper, etc.

Email- kdurham@anderson4.org (Preferred!)

Assistance

There are a few jobs that we will need assistance with this coming season: Scorebook (Varsity and JV) Game by Game player stats (Varsity and JV) I-Score (Varsity) Music and Announcing (Varsity, JV, and C Team) CONCESSION!!

Forms

The following forms need to be completed and returned (preferably tonight) Physical Parent Permission to participate Student/Parent Contract Concussion Form Medical Information Sheet

Questions/Dismissal