1. 2016 YOUTH BASEBALL ANNUAL COACHES MEETING
April 10th, 2016
6:30
Rome Corners Intermediate School

2. WELCOME to Another Season of Baseball

3. PARENTS MEETING w/ Teams
>> Coaching Philosophy >> Discipline Policy >> Playing Time >> Expectations of Player - Show Respect to other players, other teams, umpires etc. - Represent Oregon well in other Communites - Practice like you play. - Support your teammates

4. Coaching Info Parent Expectations:
>> Let the Coaches coach – “One Voice”
>> Let the players play
>> You continue to support and encourage positive results / and re-enforce winning attitudes!
>> Punctuality. Drop kids off on time and pick up on time

5. BE THIS
NOT THIS

6. COACHING PHILOSOPHIES Keep it FUN Keep it MOVING Keep Them Coming BACK

7. PRACTICE PLANS:
> Create a Practice Plan – at ALL levels – will help organize and move practice along
> What Do I Use in My Plan- ( depending on level )
* Create Station Work – throwing / ground ball / Fly Ball / Hitting
* Keep Stations to 7 minutes and then rotate – be careful you do not go too long – you will lose them and then this happens

8. Keep Groups Small if Possible – Figure out the Skill Levels you Have
Keep Them Interested
Instruct First – Then Engage Them

9. PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULES Contact parents within the week –
T-Ball – Saturday Mornings / Middle School Diamonds / Statz Field and Kiser Fields will be used ( 8:00 Start )
Coach Pitch – Monday – Wednesday / Middle School Diamond (6:00 Start)
Machine Pitch – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday ( 5:15 Start )
Kiser Park Diamonds
Minor League – Tuesday and Thursday / McGaw in Fitchburg ( 5:30 Start )
Little League – Monday and Wednesday / Kiser Park and Statz ( 5:00 Start )

10. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE OUR TOURNAMENTS A SUCCESS
JUNE / 14U and 15U / Faust and Varsity Fields
JULY / 11U, 12U, 13U / High school fields and McGaw Park Fields in Fitchburg
JULY / 9U and 10U / Kiser and Statz Fields
PLEASE SET ASIDE SOME TIME TO HELP

11. OR
OR IF IT DOES THIS
WE WILL NEED
A LOT OF THIS

12. YOUTH BASEBALL NIGHT AT THE VARSITY BOYS BASEBALL GAME
FRIDAY MAY 13th, 2016 / GAME TIME 5:00
HELP
SUPPORT THE
CAUSE

13. UMPIRES – they are learning too, be patient and please set the example – Show the right way / not the wrong ……..
to eliminate this ….
and hopefully this ……

14. so we can keep them around !!

15. UMPIRE PAY SYSTEM
All coaches in leagues with umpires will be getting umpire pay cards.
3 part form
Top Copy – Home plate umpire
Middle Copy – Base umpire
Hard Copy – Home plate umpire mails to league treasurer; form is self-addressed and stamped.

16. PRACTICE TIMES AND FIELD PLANS
Each Team will receive 2 nights per week pre- season
Once Season Starts one night a week will be given
Additional dates need to be ok’d to assure field space. us to get this ok'd

17. Field Maintenance Faust / Statz and Kiser Fields
- Faust and Statz Re-Do
- Kiser Base Anchors and now will have removable bases – Place in Storage Units
- Rake Holes / Fill best possible
Please take care of these fields – this was a large investment

18. Equipment April 17th 1:00-2:00 EQUIPMENT NEWS: Dave Jameson
PICKUP DATES April 16th 2:00-4:00
April 17th 1:00-2:00
Send Someone
Helmets
Game Balls – Home Team
Bats – Tball / Coach Pitch
Other Ages

19. Uniforms - Info UNIFORMS:
There will be separate hand out of Jerseys and hats when they come in -
- All Hats and Travel Team Jerseys are ordered -
- In-House T-shirts will be ordered in a few weeks.

20. THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
CONCUSSION FORMS
IF AT ANYTIME YOU NEED SOME HELP DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK

21. If You Have Questions, Comments or Concerns
Never Hesitate To Contact any Board
Member or Your League Directors
REMEMBER THE BOTTOM LINE of WHY WE ARE HERE

22. LEAGUE DIRECTORS T-Ball- Dave Jameson
Coach / Machine – John Jicha and Jeff Walter
Minor League- Nate Heller
Little League- Tim Trace
Pony/Teener/Travel- Brian Knobel

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24. BEST OF LUCK AND PLEASE ENJOY THE SEASON
At this Time all Directors and Coaches please meet for further questions and league information -