Bishop Miege Baseball Player and Parent Meeting - PowerPoint Presentation

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Bishop Miege BaseballPlayer and Parent Meeting

Spring 2016Slide2

Thank You Excited for the opportunity to coach baseball at such a celebrated place like Bishop Miege with these outstanding young men.Looking forward to the season and the challenge of building our collection of young men into a team.

Especially want to thank my wife and two boys for sharing me during this season.Slide3

Important DatesFebruary 29: Tryouts begin, first three days of practiceMarch 5: Parent/Player meeting in Commons at 2:00 pmMarch 14: Spring Break begins, no practice until the

17th (voluntary), 18th (mandatory)

March 19:

Intra-squad scrimmage

March 22:

First Game V/JV vs St. Pius X

March 23:

JV/C-Team vs BVNHoly Week: March 25th (voluntary), 26th (off), 28th (mandatory)May 19: Baseball Banquet in the commons from 6:00-8:00 pmSlide4

Team responsibility1. Communication is necessary: Be sure to notify a coach ahead of time with any problems with attendance at team functions. 2. Priorities of the student/athlete: • Faith

• Family• School• BaseballWe ask that the family prioritize baseball during the season, but important events, unexpected occurrence are excused with proper communication.

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Responsibility:

Players are expected to display responsible behavior in school, on the playing field, and in the community.

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Respect: The character of the student athlete is always visible by others. Any disrespectful behavior, language, or attitude will result in consequences.5. School Policies concerning drugs, alcohol, and tobacco will be enforced based on Bishop Miege guidelines.Slide5

Player Responsibilities1. Show up on time for all practices, games, meetings, and team functions It is the athlete’s responsibility to communicate with coaches PRIOR to missing practice. Do NOT tell another athlete of an absence, potential absence, or late arrival. CALL or EMAIL Coach Meara and leave a message PRIOR to any late arrival. Unexcused absence from practice or tardiness will result in extra conditioning and/or loss of playing time.

2. Practice Requirements: (Prepare for indoor and outdoor practice EVERY day)• Spikes and tennis shoes (inside practice, outside, or on the turf)

• Hat and Glove

• Practice pants

• Hair/facial hair cut

• Appropriate Bishop

Miege

shirts• HustleSlide6

Player Responsibilities Continued3. Be a Student Representative of the

Team: Any behavior unbecoming of the Bishop Miege baseball team on or off the field will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

•

Poor

classroom behavior will result in increased conditioning and loss of playing

time

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• Control Emotions: Anger on the field towards an umpire, teammate, or opponent will result in immediate removal from a game. • Care for Equipment: Do not roll or throw helmets. Do not alter uniforms and launder uniforms following guidelines4. Care to Give Full Effort:

Never walk on the field when you can run. Run out all balls to first base, never miss a sign, and visualization are all expectations on the field.

Voucher

Sales:

Each player will be required to sell 20 Royals ticket vouchers to enable the varsity team to play at Kauffman Stadium on April 26th against St. Thomas Aquinas. The vouchers cost $25 for the outfield plaza and $15 for Hy-Vee view and can be redeemed for Royals games barring certain blackout dates.

Click the link for

further

information:

http

://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/ticketing/group_offers.jsp?loc=hsbaseballSlide7

Voucher SalesApril 26 at 4:00 pm, home game against St. Thomas Aquinas at Kauffman StadiumSelling 1,250 vouchers to future Royals games (some blackouts apply)Option 1: Plaza Outfield Seats (lower level)- $25 per voucher, sell 6Option 2: Hy-Vee View Seats - $15 per voucher, sell 14Slide8

Player CouncilThe purpose of the player council is to choose two young men to represent each grade level and be present in the decision-making regarding goals and values of the team, teambuilding activities, practice items, and apparel order. The hope for the player council is that these young men may develop as a source of leadership and standards of our team.

Goals for the Season: Win state and Team building

Core Values for the

Team:

Hustle, Intensity, Poise, Relentlessness, Toughness

Bible Quote

:

‘Keep pressing forward’ – Philippians 3:13Slide9

Parent expectations1. Support your Son: Every parent wants what is best for his or her son. As coaches we want your son to learn baseball and life skills through a TEAM concept. What may be best for your son may not be what is best for the TEAM. Please support the team first, attend games, and encourage your son to fill his role on the team 100%.

2. Family Schedules: Family comes first, but please make travel plans, doctor’s appointments, and other family events around your son’s baseball schedule. If it is not possible, make sure to tell a coach the duration and reason prior to the absence.

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Support the Parent

Council:

The baseball

parent council works towards improving and supporting baseball at Bishop Miege. If you would like to see changes or wish to help, make plans to stick around for our meeting or speak to one of the parent council members.4. Concerns: If you have concerns about your son’s involvement with the team, please contact your son’s coach AFTER encouraging your son to talk to his coach FIRST. If you still have concerns, feel free to contact a coach to set up a time to meet with your son. Before and after games are not available. Playing time will only be discussed with your son present.Slide10

PracticeTo start the season all players 9-12 will practice on the field at Bishop Miege after school, weather permitting. Players on the C-Team will finish practice around 5 pm; Varsity and JV will finish between 5:30 and 6pm. If weather is an issue, practices may be shortened, begin @5:30, or go at 6am before school. Website will be updated ASAP. As the season goes on, practice times for teams may be adjusted.Slide11

CostAll players who make the team will be required to pay for a baseball package: Varsity

players are required to buy the varsity package including 2 hats, 2 pairs of pants, 1 practice jersey, 2 belts, and 1 stirrup.

Cost is $110.

JV/C players are required to buy the JV/C package including 1 hat, 1 pant, 1 practice jersey, 1 belt, and 1 sock. Cost is $71.50.

If

you have any concerns with payment, please contact Coach Meara. Slide12

Apparel OrderWEBSITE: nillbros.itemorder.comCode: BMBASE16Team Clothing Packets will also be available for players and families interested in purchasing additional Bishop Miege

baseball apparel.Slide13

Websitehttp://www.bishopmiege.com/s/100/index.aspx?sid=100&gid=1&pgid=947Please visit the website for announcements and changes in practice/game schedules. Coaches will update the site with

information regarding Stags baseball.

GameChanger

will be our stats manager again

this year.

If you’d provide

your email address and we’ll

send you invites to follow the Stags.Slide14

Summer BaseballIn the past we have offered a summer baseball team to play a tournament schedule, usually through 3&2. With the traveling team commitments for many of our players cutting into numbers, we will no longer field a summer team. If your son is looking for a summer baseball team, please see Coach Meara and we’ll look into some options.Slide15

Baseball Parent CouncilThe Baseball Parent Council organizes events and supports the baseball program for the spring season. Team dinners, between game meals, home game concession stands, senior night, the baseball banquet, and end of season planning are just a few of the many ways parents support the baseball program. If you are interested in supporting any of the three teams through time, talent, or treasure, please contact current parent president Kim Burdolski

at 913.579.8043 or kburdolski@kc.rr.com.Slide16

Coaches’ ContactPlease email any of the coaches with questions regarding the 2016 season:Dan Meara: dmeara@bishopmiege.com Head CoachTravis

Grosdidier: tgrosdidier@stpeterskc.org Varsity Assistant

Nolan

Mansfield:

nmansfield@whitelabelshowcase.com

Varsity Assistant

Brian

Masewicz: bmasewicz@msn.com JV CoachConnor Gadwood C-Team CoachSlide17

Looking forward to a great seasonAs a coaching staff, we are excited to work with your son and look forward to seeing you in the stands this spring.Thanks to all and Let’s Go Stags!Dan MearaW: 913.262.2700

x227C: 913.620.3013