1. Lakeland Union High School Baseball ‘212’

2. Coaching Staff Head Varsity Coach- Mike Wilhelm Assistant Varsity Coach-Wade Wentland Head JV Coach-Mike Syverson Head Freshman Coach-Rick Vesbach Volunteer Coach- Doug Etten Volunteer Coach- Travis Syverson

3. Program Goals Field a successful team at all three levels (positive, hard working young men) In the classroom On the playing field In the community Provide each player with the opportunity to learn, develop, and improve baseball skills on a daily basis Provide each player with an atmosphere that encourages mental, social, emotional development and maturity Open doors for success after graduating high school

4. Philosophy & Mission The baseball coaches at Lakeland Union High School believe that each of our athletes possess the ability to be successful baseball players and people in our program. We will work diligently with our athletes to prepare them to be the best baseball players they can be and instill in them the ideals to make them successful on and off the baseball field. To impact the lives of our athletes by building a passion for excellence, emphasizing development of body and mind, while using the universal language of baseball.

5. Attendance to School and Practice Need to be to school on time Need to be to class on time 3 or more tardies in a week Need to be at all classes, lunch, etc Unexcused absences may result in loss of playing time Day after a game Need to be at every practice and game Even with an injury Call/text Team Head Coach with any excused absences day of Unexcused absences may result in loss of playing time 3 or more may result is dismissal from the team Coaches will be checking daily!

6. Grades LUHS Athletic Code Allows you to play with a failing grade LUHS Baseball Code No failing grades at all during anytime of the season Student/Athletes cannot play with a failing grade, but he can practice Study Table Coaches will be checking daily!

7. LUHS Baseball Program Roles Head Coach Assistant Coaches Players Managers Parents We all have to work together and trust in each other

8. Practice/Tryouts The 1 st week is our tryout This is a tryout to make a specific team There may be cuts Each player is being evaluated everyday The Coaching Staff meets with each player during the first week of practice At the end of Week 1 the Coaching Staff will meet and form the teams

9. Parent/Player Handbook

10. Lakeland Union High School Baseball Communications Process FOUR STEP ACTION PLAN Step 1: The concerned player should approach his immediate head coach to schedule a time to discuss his questions or concerns. If the player does not feel comfortable and satisfied with the outcome of this meeting, he should move forward with Step 2. Step 2: The concerned player should request a meeting involving himself, his immediate Head Coach and the Varsity Head Coach. If the player does not feel comfortable and satisfied with the outcome of this meeting, he should move forward with Step 3. Step 3: A meeting involving the player, the necessary Lakeland Union High School baseball coaches and parent(s)/guardian(s) should be requested via e-mail. This e-mail should include a brief explanation of the player/parent concerns. If this meeting does not resolve the situation, the player and his parents should then move forward with Step 4. Step 4: A meeting should be requested involving the player, appropriate Lakeland Union High School baseball coaches, parent(s)/guardian(s), and the Athletic Director. If all the parties involved are still not comfortable with the outcome of this meeting, additional alternatives should be discussed to resolve this matter. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. All discussion should focus on individual questions or concerns. 2. The performance and ability of other players will not be a subject of discussion. This is contrary to our team values of mutual respect and support. 3. Before leaving any meeting, be sure to clarify and summarize your thoughts and feelings. This will ensure that everyone involved has a clear understanding of the meeting's outcome.

11. LUHS Baseball Athlete/Parent Contract I, _____________________, _____________________ understand the importance of Athlete’s name___________________ Parent/Guardians’ name__________________ the LUHS Baseball Team Handbook and the policies/expectations that are stated within. My signature below shows that I have read the entire handbook and understand my role as either an athlete or a parent and how essential it is that I follow the guidelines that are set forth. I also understand that there are consequences, including loss of playing time and/or removal from the LUHS Baseball program if the policies/expectations in the handbook are not followed. Athlete Signature: __________________________________Date: ______________ Parent/Gaurdian Signature: ___________________________Date: _____________

12. Pre-Season Questionnaire Name________________________________________Date of birth__________________________________ Grade__________ Throws___________Bats__________Cell Phone#__________________________________ Home Phone#_____________________Parent/Gaurdian Name(s)____________________________________ List 3 Positions You Would Like to Play: 1 st Choice:___________________________ 2 nd Choice:___________________________ 3 rd Choice:___________________________ My strengths as a baseball player are: As a baseball player, I need to need to work at: My preparation for the upcoming baseball season included: My goals for the upcoming season include(be specific): I play baseball because:

13. What you need for baseball practice: Hard Working, Positive, Coachable attitude Baseball Hat Long sleeve shirt *this is required (preferably a LUHS Baseball shirt) Athletic/baseball pants and/or athletic shorts Protective Cup Athletic shoes for indoor practice Baseball spikes Glove *put your name on it Bat (if you have one) **Must be BBCOR certified** Batting gloves (if you have them) *put your name on them Cold weather clothing *we get outside as soon as possible and sometimes unexpectedly Any other baseball equipment you may personally use/need ex. Sunglasses, eye black, etc. It is important to have indoor and outdoor practice clothing with you everyday. We may start inside and then move outside or vice versa.

14. Important Dates 1 st Week of practice is March 24-March 28 7:15pm-9:00 pm Team meeting at 6:15 in the Distance Learning Lab\ 2 nd Week of Practice is March 31-April 4 5:30pm-7:15pm This may vary depending on the MPR availiability Our 1 st game is Scheduled for April 4 @Witt/Birn 3 rd Week of Practice is April 7-April 11 3:45pm to 5:30pm (if needed) We will get outside as soon as possible Once outside we practice from 3:45-6:00

15. Websites LUHS Website Facebook Baseball Website Eastbay Team Store

16. Fundraising Discount Cards Ads for the Program

17. Cards and Forms Physical or Alternate Year Card WIAA Form LUHS Code of Conduct form Emergency Card Concussion Form See me at the end of the meeting tonight to find out what your son needs to turn in

18. Thank you for coming Think Spring!!