Program Standards Collective Decision MakingCollective Decision Making Overlapping of Coaching AssignmentsOverlapping of Coaching Assignments Coaching.

Program StandardsProgram Standards

• Collective Decision MakingCollective Decision Making• Overlapping of Coaching Overlapping of Coaching

AssignmentsAssignments• Coaching PhilosophyCoaching Philosophy• Winning PhilosophyWinning Philosophy• Coach, Player, & Parent RolesCoach, Player, & Parent Roles• Program AbsolutesProgram Absolutes• Field Day, Fundraiser, & GearField Day, Fundraiser, & Gear

Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. (John Wooden)

My RoleMy Role

• Be a Great Teacher (Loyalty, Integrity, and Teamwork)

•Teach a Strong Work Ethic (Expect the Best)

• Instill the Drive to Win and Excel (Goals)

• Care About Each Individual as a Person (Role, Empower, Realistic)

Playing TimePlaying TimePlaying TimePlaying Time• Varsity– Competitive– Best Nine not Nine Best– 12-15 Players– Underclassmen May Play Some JV/C Games for More

Playing Time

• Junior Varsity– Competitive– Learning Environment– Players Moved Down for More Playing Time (20 Games)

• Freshman/Sophomore (C-Team)– Instructional Learning Environment– # of Games?– Must be Flexible with Playing Time– Schedule a Constant Change

Player’s RolePlayer’s Role

•Practice Theory–Intense: Preparation

removes pressure and

builds confidence.–Be There: Fundraising,

practice, camp, etc.•Teamwork

–Out of position? Sacrifice builds character.–Individual accomplishments are a byproduct rather than the goal of genuine teamwork.

Player MisconceptionsPlayer MisconceptionsFun vs. Hard Work

Criticism puts someone down, correction means we want to help.

– Punishment is for the punisher (to make them feel better).

– Discipline always has the other persons’ best interest in mind.

Development of Champions off of the Field

Live in the present, not the past, and let the coach worry about the future.

Parent’s RoleParent’s Role

• Contacting CoachesContacting Coaches– Emergency?Emergency?

• Voicing Issues or ConcernsVoicing Issues or Concerns

• Lettering PolicyLettering Policy

• SupportSupport– AcademicsAcademics– TeamTeam– AthleteAthlete

2008 Schedule2008 Schedule• Field Day(s)Field Day(s)• Season (Varsity, JV, C) Season (Varsity, JV, C)

– Days OffDays Off– Spring BreakSpring Break

• CampCamp• PracticePractice

– TimesTimes– AttireAttire

• FundraiserFundraiser• Prostock Player PacksProstock Player Packs• Preseason WorkoutsPreseason Workouts• Summer Schedule and RegistrationSummer Schedule and Registration

Monday, February 18th, 9:00

TBA?

• Minimum of 10 Cases of Juice/Schedule–2 bags of apples equates to one case of juice/schedule.

• Money Goes Towards:–Field Maintenance–Coats, Helmets, Bats, etc.

• Incentives?• Due Date: MARCH 14

• Undershirt Required (T a good idea too)• Make Checks Payable to Prostock• Purchase Hats Separately

– Take check to me (EVYB)

• Due Date: FEBRUARY 27 (WED)