Parent Meeting2012

CONTACT INFORMATIONHead Coach Paul Offill 761-5680 x 3809 paul.offill@midwayisd.org

Assistant Coaches Jesse Lopez – Varsity AssistantCoby Meinzer – JV CoachJohn Armes – Freshman Coach

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2011 Season RecapVarsity: 33-5 Record, 8-4A District Champion

6 Letterman lost12 returning Letterman (7 seniors, 5 juniors)

Georgetown Tournament ChampionsFrisco Tournament Champions

Defeated Joshua in Bi-District Round Defeated Fort Worth Southwest in Area Round Lost to Ft. Worth Arlington Heights in Regional Quarterfinals

JV: 21-7 Record

Freshman: 18-8 Record

TRY-OUTINFORMATION

TEAM SELECTION PROCESS

SCHEDULES• Varsity, JV, and 9th Schedules are posted on the

Baseball Website• Tournament Brackets for all three teams posted

on Baseball Website• Schedule changes will be posted to the

“Welcome” page ASAP

January 27th - First After School Practice/TryoutsJanuary 28th - Saturday Practice/Tryouts January 30th - TryoutsJanuary 31st - Tryouts/Teams AnnouncedFebruary 4th – Saturday Practice/CookoutFebruary 9th - Early Release Day – after school practiceMarch 12-16 - Spring Break – schedule to followApril 9th – Bad Weather Day, Practice TBA

IMPORTANT DATES

SPRING BREAK SCHEDULEMarch 12: Everyone offMarch 13: Varsity @ Ballpark in Arlington 2:00, JV/9 OFFMarch 14: Varsity Practice 9:00-10:30, JV/9 Practice 10:00-12:00March 15: Varsity Home vs Lake Travis 2:30, 9th @ Burleson Centennial 4:00, JV

@ Burleson Centennial 7:30

March 16: Varsity Practice 9:00-10:30, JV/9 Practice 10:00-12:00 March 17: Varsity @ Highland Park 2:00, JV @ North Mesquite DH 12:00, 9th vs Lorena DH 10:00

IN SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULEVARSITYPractice will begin during 7th period and be over by 5:30/6:00

JV AND FRESHMANPractice will begin after school and end at 6:15

NOTES:

Please pick players up at the high school after practice

Please stay in stands if you want to watch practice

EQUIPMENT INFORMATIONYOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Practice/Game Sweats• Game Jersey and Pants• Jacket • Batting Helmet

This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your son will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUEDPlayer Package - Required Team Gear Website

Required: Shorts, Royal T-Shirt, Red T-Shirt, Red Socks, Red BeltVarsity – Blue socks and Blue Belt also

Optional: Spikes (black), Turf Shoes (black), Batting Gloves,Long Sleeve Mock Turtleneck (Red and Royal), Compression Shorts, Beanie, Batting Helmet, Long Sleeve Fleece, Short Sleeve BP Top

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED

Cap – $15.00, Payable to the Midway Booster Club

Practice Pants – Grey or White (provided by your son)

Tennis Shoes or Turf Shoes – Players need to keep flat shoes in case we have to go inside for practice

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS1. Pass all classes every six weeks2. Be on time with all equipment3. Be respectful to coaches, administrators,

teachers, opponents, and umpires4. Be a good teammate 5. Focus and Hustle6. Be coach-able7. Take care of your arm8. Follow all MISD policies9. Call us when he will not be here

1. To make decisions that are best for the team/program

2. To be honest with you and your son

3. To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard

4. To help develop your son physically, mentally, and emotionally

5. To teach your son life lessons through the game of baseball

6. We will “chase rabbits”

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES

PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS AT MIDWAY

Understanding and respecting the position of both parents and coaches will help enhance the athletic experience for our athletes.

APPROPRIATE CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH A COACH

1.The coach’s interaction with your son

2.How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student

3.Concerns about your son’s interactions with others

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH

1.TEAM STRATEGY

2.OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON

3.PLAY CALLING

4.PLAYING TIME

FOR A CONFERENCECall Coach Offill to set up an appointment

at 761-5680 x3809

Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT1. Love and support your child and the team, win or lose

2. Be realistic about your child’s abilities

3. Be positive and encouraging at all times

4. Do not come to the fence, dugout, or on deck circle during a game to talk to your son.

5. Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same

6. Realize that we are in this together

ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDEPURPOSE: To provide a high standard of accountability for our baseball players that meets the expectations of Midway High School and Midway ISD

This Guide will:

1. Fit hand in hand with all MISD and MHS policies and procedures

2. Provide discipline procedures for athletes

3. Encourage your son to make good decisions

Extracurricular Discipline

Management Plan

Drug Testing

Absence Policy

MISC. PoliciesPractice Outside Midway - Players are not to be

trying out, or practicing with other teams until the Midway season is over

Hair – Hair will be above the ear and off the collar.

Facial Hair – Players are not allowed to have facial hair. Players will be expected to be clean shaven on game days.

MISC. PoliciesPractice: Players will not be allowed to drive to the

field for practice. Dress in the locker room and run to practice.

Lockers: Every player will have a locker and a lock. It is the player’s responsibility to lock everything in their locker every day.

Caps – Players will never wear their Midway cap backwards – THE “M” GOES IN FRONT!!

Lettering – Players who end the regular season in good standing on the Varsity will earn a letter

MISC. PoliciesUniforms – Players will turn in pants and jersey

after each game to be cleaned

Away Games – Players can ride home with their parents only. Parents must sign them out with the coach – players need to bring a change of clothes so they can turn in their uniforms.

Practice Attire – Wear Midway attire that is issued or bought

BAT INFORMATIONALL BATS MUST MEET

BBCOR CERTIFICATION

TEXAS RANGERS TICKETS

Freshman TournamentDates: March 1-3

Game Times: March 1&2, 11:00, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30 March 3, 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 5:30

HELP NEEDED WITH:Ticket takersScoreboard operatorField help between gamesConcession Stand