Softball 2015 Spring Season. Agenda Coaches Meeting February 17, 2015 Introductions of Board Members & Positions Zero Tolerance Policy 2015 Program: –Improvements.

Softball2015 Spring Season

AgendaCoaches MeetingFebruary 17, 2015

• Introductions of Board Members & Positions• Zero Tolerance Policy• 2015 Program:

– Improvements– Updates– Changes

• Coaching Responsibilities• Timing of Upcoming Events

Before You Leave Tonight

– Fill out or turn in your Background check (This is your verification you were here)

– Note the dates for events

– All information will be on the web

Softball LeadershipBrian Lange

Softball DirectorBrian Lange

Softball Director

Indicates Voting Board Member

Indicates Voting Board Member

Bill SchellhornTravel DirectorBill SchellhornTravel Director

Travel Program

Chris Eckert12U Coach

Chris Eckert12U Coach

Bill Schellhorn Joe Visco

14U Coach

Bill Schellhorn Joe Visco

14U Coach

Dave Schulman16U Coach

Dave Schulman16U Coach

Softball Operations

OpenSecretary

OpenSecretary

Joanne SobieskiTreasurer

Joanne SobieskiTreasurer

Joe ViscoEquipment Manager

OpenVolunteer

Coordinator

Lauren PlocharskiSpirit ware

Coordinator

Francine GuinanUmpire

Coordinator

Joanne SobieskiUniform

Coordinator

Recreation League

Judd Boyer8U Sunday Select Coach

Judd Boyer8U Sunday Select Coach

Jim Demusz10U Sunday Select Coach

Jim Demusz10U Sunday Select Coach

Dave Gordon

12U Sunday Select CoachDave Gordon

12U Sunday Select Coach

Rich RevereVIGS 14/18 Director

Rich RevereVIGS 14/18 Director

Rob Nace6U DirectorRob Nace

6U Director

Jeff Yoder8U DirectorJeff Yoder

8U Director

Jung WiChuck Waddington

10U Director

Jung WiChuck Waddington

10U Director

Anthony LindiaDave Gordon12U Director

Anthony LindiaDave Gordon12U Director

Jim DemuszSunday Select Director

Jim DemuszSunday Select Director

Indicates Coach Non-Board Member

Indicates Coach Non-Board Member

Zero Tolerance PolicyNo player, parent, coach or fan may argue with an umpire/referee/official.

• Coaches are reminded that they may ask for clarification on rules but under no circumstances are they to yell, call out, or question officials during the game. Sarcasm or angry tones are not acceptable. COACHES are responsible to remind spectators & players not to challenge or criticize the officials.

 • Consequences of arguing with an official: Ejection from all DAA games the day of the ejection

plus one additional game. Any person ejected from a game more than once in a season (i.e. fall or spring) will be suspended from DAA games for the remainder of the season. Failure to leave the complex (fields, gyms, parking areas) will result in forfeiture of game by the team associated with the ejected party.

There will be no profanity, abusive language, or obscene gestures towards any official, coach, player, or fan.

 • Consequences: Cause for suspension from all games for the remainder of the season

Any type of violence will result in immediate expulsion from the league.

 • Consequences: Expulsion for the current year & subject to review for any other subsequent year.

2015 Program Updates

League Status - 25 Teams across 6 age groups:– 6U – 6 Teams– 8U – 6 Teams– 10U – 6 Teams– 12U – 4 Teams + Collaboration with Lenape Valley– 14 VIGS – 2 Teams– 18 VIGS – 1 Teams

Fields:– Community Park, Doyle Elementary & Burpee Park– New Dugouts for 3 Fields at Community Park– Fees - $50/day/field– Need significant work at field maintenance day – March 21st

Field 5

Doyle Elementary School

Parking

Umpire Parking

Field 4

Field 3

Field 1

Field 2

Snack Stand

Google Maps Address:

260 North West Street,

Doylestown

WARNING

2015 Program Emphasis

Rules:– 6U and VIGS, no significant changes

– 8U machine pitch after first few games• League Director will communicate process

– 10U and 12U leagues:• Will utilize paid umpires

• Will utilize a Line Up Card to track appropriate player movement in alignment with the rules.

– Rules have also been detailed to more accurately describe the required player movements

• 10U machine pitch after ball 4 from pitcher - no coach pitch

Player RotationsDAA Softball 10U and 12U Line Up Card

Inning Position DesignationsPlayer Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 Extra Inning

Infield Positions

C = catcher

P = Pitcher

1 = First Base

2 = Second Base

SS = Short Stop

3 = Third Base

Outfield Positions

LF = Left field

CF = Center Field

RF = Right field

SF = Short Field

Instructions:

1. Coach fills in the players position for each inning of the game.

2. The Line up card should be given to the apposing coach prior to the start of the game, but no later than the end of the 1st inning.

This will allow for late arrivals to be added to the line up card during the first inning.

3. If the Line up Card is given to the apposing coach at the end of the 1st inning, the positions the players were in should be accurate.

4. Once the Line up Cards have been exchanged, it is the apposing coaches responsibility to review the card for compliance

with the player rotation rules and monitor the other teams compliance with their line up.

5. Once the Line up Card has been given to the apposing coach, any line up change must be communicated to

the apposing coach prior to the change.

6. It is the apposing coaches responsibility to review any changes made during the game for complaince with the player rotation rules.

7. Deviation between the Line up Card and the players positions on the field must be identified by the apposing coach at the time it occurs.

No action should be taken if the deviation is noticed after the end of the half inning where the player is in the field.

8. When deviations are properly indentified, the coaches should meet at home plate with the umpire,

review the discrepancy and make the necessary corrections to comply with the rotational rules.

9. Line up Cards should be maintained and delivered to the League Director at the end of the season.

It is recommended that the coach utilize a parent to monitor the Line up Card to review the players in the field at the start of each inning

and point out any issues to the coach prior to the start of the half inning.

2015 Coach Responsibilities– Follow the Rules and Policies

• Includes enforcement of zero tolerance policy with you, your coaches and your team’s parents

– League Director• First contact for questions/issues is your League Director

– Commitment from February to June• February for Team Preparation Support• Peak Time Requirement – April thru June practices and games

– Required Attendance at the following:• Coaches Meetings as needed• Player Evaluations – February 22nd 2:00pm -5:00pm CB West• Draft for 10U and 12U – March 1st – 6:00pm Lenape Middle School• Equipment Readiness & Field Maintenance (March 21st)

– Identify and Support a Team Parent• Usually enough volunteers, team parent will coordinate all activities for your team• Ensure Parents fulfill their volunteer obligations

2015 Coach Responsibilities

Tools available to support Coaches:• Code of Conduct – review with your team families• Required Skills by League

– Skills and Drills to run during practice• Updated and Consolidated Rules• Inclement Weather Policy• Coaching Clinic to consistently teach pitching

– March 29th at CB West• Player Clinics for Pitching and Batting

– Currently scheduling a coach for 1 day per team• Tools for managing volunteers• Access to the batting cage

– Schedule through your League Director• The latest equipment and facilities

2015 Coach Responsibilities

2011 Coaching Guide Skills to Learn – Goals to Achieve

8 & Under Overall Goal: Learn to play basic defense, make the right play in the field and successfully hit coach pitch/machine pitch.

Key Skills: o Learn and know the defensive positions. o Learn and know the defensive responsibilities of each position. o Learn which base to throw to under game situations. o Understand a force out versus a tag play. o Continue hitting with good posture, vertical bat position and proper grip. See

the contact in front of the plate. Things to keep in mind:

o Once again be careful at first base. Many can throw but not all can catch at this age.

o The challenge here is to get three outs in the field before going through 10 batters. Accomplishing this is a huge achievement and you should celebrate that with your tea when it occurs.

o Once again, Make sure everyone has fun plays equally and wants to come back next year.

The new Volunteer processHow it works?

Volunteer Coordinator

• Field Maintenance• Base setting• Snack Stand• Clean Up

Master Schedule

Team Parentassigns duties to team

parents per the schedule

Teams on all fields will support Snack Shack

First game of day: home team drags/lines field, away team sets bases.

Mid Day game: home team drags/lines field.

Last game of day: home team puts bases away locks up, clean up trash.

Assignments:

Communication to Team Parent Network

Coaches Support Team

Parents

2015 Schedule of Events– Feb 17th – Mandatory Coaches Meeting – 6:30 at Lenape– Feb 22nd – Mandatory Player Evaluations – 2:00pm – 5:00pm CB West– March 1st – Drafts for 10U and 12U – 7:00pm at Lenape– March 15th – Teams/Rosters Communicated– March 21st

• Equipment Maintenance and Field Readiness• League Schedules Issued

– March 29th

• Equipment Distribution 1:00 Community Field Shed• Coaches Clinic – CB West Gym 2:00pm – 5:00pm

– April 1st – Season Starts with Practices (Wednesday)– April 11th

• Field Maintenance• Make Up Coaches Training

– April 19th – Uniforms Available– April 25th – Season opens with Games (Saturday)– June 13-14th – Season Ending Tournament

What’s in it for me?

• Time with your family• Contribute to the growth of the organization• Satisfaction that you are helping our young

athletes

Before You Leave Tonight

– Fill out a Background check (This is your verification you were here)

– Note the dates for other required events

– All information will be on the web

Questions?