parent meeting 2014
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Parent Meeting 2014. CONTACT INFORMATION. Head Coach Paul Offill 761-5680 x 3809 [email protected] Assistant Coaches Jesse Lopez – Varsity Assistant Dustin Sykora – JV Blue Coach Brian Kelley – JV Red Coach BASEBALL WEBSITE. 2013 Season Recap. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Parent Meeting2014
CONTACT INFORMATIONHead Coach Paul Offill 761-5680 x 3809 [email protected]
Assistant Coaches Jesse Lopez – Varsity AssistantDustin Sykora– JV Blue CoachBrian Kelley – JV Red Coach
BASEBALL WEBSITE
2013 Season RecapVarsity: 21-15 Record, 8-5A 2nd Place
16 Lettermen Lost7 Returning LettermenDefeated Cedar Hill in Bi-DistrictLost to L.D. Bell in Area
JV Blue: 24-2 Record
JV Red: 19-4 Record
Program Results2010 Varsity 26-12-1
JV 14-8 9th 17-3 57-23-1 70%
2011 Varsity 33-5 JV 21-7 9th 18-8 72-20 78%
2012 Varsity 29-12 JV 18-1
9th 17-1 64-14 82%
2013 Varsity 21-15 JV Blue 24-2JV Red 19-4
64-21 75%
Varsity 109-44-1 71%Total Program 257-78-1 76%
TRY-OUTINFORMATION
TEAM SELECTION PROCESS
Varsity, JV Blue, JV Red
SCHEDULES• Varsity, JV Blue, and JV Red Schedules are
posted on the Baseball Website• Tournament Brackets for all three teams posted
on Baseball Website• You will be notified through email when there are
schedule changes
January 24th - First After School Practice/TryoutsJanuary 25th - Saturday Practice/Tryouts January 27th - Tryouts/Senior Poster PictureJanuary 28th - Tryouts/Teams AnnouncedFebruary 1nd – Practice/Cookout JV 9-11:45, V 1-3:30February 13th - Early Release Day – after school practiceMarch 10-14 - Spring Break – schedule to followApril 18 – Good Friday (no games)April 21 – Bad Weather Make-up Day, Practice/Games
IMPORTANT DATES
SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
March 10-14
Monday: Varsity Practice time TBA JV Red @ Ellison, JV Blue vs Ellison
Tuesday: Varsity vs Ellison JV Red and Blue practice 2:30-4:30
Wednesday: Varsity Practice time TBA JV Red and Blue: Day off
Thursday: Varsity Practice 9:30-12:00 JV Red and Blue practice 10:30-12:30
Friday: Varsity @ Temple JV Red and Blue vs Temple
IN SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULEVARSITYPractice will begin during 8th period and be over by 5:30/6:00
Varsity will practice on Saturday 3/29, Saturday 4/12, and Friday 4/18
JV Blue and RedPractice will begin after school and end at 6:15/6:30
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:
• Sweat Shirt and Sweat Pants• 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 Websitewww.requiredteamgear.com
Required: Shorts, Royal T-Shirt, Red T-Shirt, Red Socks, Red Belt, Royal Socks, Royal Belt
Optional: Spikes, turf shoes, sweat top, sweat bottom, royal fleece pullover, royal long sleeve top, red long sleeve top
Batting Helmet
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 prepared and on time3. Pick up after practice and games – take care of the facility4. Be respectful to coaches, teachers, administrators, and
opponents 5. Be a good teammate – know your role6. Strive to have zero mental mistakes in practice and
games7. Be coachable8. Take care of your arm and let us know if you’re hurting9. 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
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES
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
4.Playing at the next level - college
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
Others who will attend: Player, position/team coach, administrator (if necessary)
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. Communicate
Extracurricular Discipline Management Plan
Drug Testing
Absence Policy
Accountability Guide
Website
Misc. InformationPractice 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 shave on every game day.
Athletic Trainer/Injuries – MHS has 2 full time trainers on staff. Athletes need to see the trainer if they have any concerns about injuries.
MISC. InformationPractice: 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.
iPads– Players will lock their iPads in their locker; iPads do not go with them to games
Lettering – Players who end the regular season in good standing on the Varsity will earn a letter
MISC. InformationUniforms – All three teams will wear black spikes.
All three teams will wear both red and royal undershirts, socks, and belts. 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
Players BewarePlayers need to understand that what they “put out” on the internet is for everyone to see and they can be held accountable for the content they have on their sites.
• Twitter• Facebook• Other Social Media
Parents – It is YOUR JOB to monitor what your son has on his site.
We will investigate if we are given information about content on your son’s site
Varsity Tournament
March 6,7,8 Waxahachie, Bryant (Arkansas), Tyler Lee, A&M Consolidated
What we need from you:
• Ticket Sellers• Concession stand workers
Tournament Coordinator: Eddie Burns
Booster ClubGoal – Support and promote Midway High School
baseball Program
Financial Help - $41,400 back to baseball program in the last 5 years
Fundraiser – Membership Drive
We need you to get involved!
V a l u e S y s t e mPractice – Prepare to WIN every day, fundamentals, mental preparation
Accountability –Your decisions and actions have an impact on your team.
Ntegrity – Do what’s right even when nobody is watching.
Teamwork – Success is never achieved alone. Encourage your teammates.
Honesty – Be honest and truthful in everything that you do.
Effort – What is the best I can give? - I can’t accept not trying
Respect – Respect yourself, the game, and your opponent.
Service – Give your time and energy to help those in need