1. Welcome! BOBCATS SOFTBALL COACHES, PARENTS, PLAYERS, and MANAGERS Softball Season begins MONDAY, February 29, 3:15pm-5:45pm

2. 2016 Bobcats Softball Coaches Susan Mayberry, Head Varsity 19 th year smayberry@usd458.org 1 st Year Assistant2 nd Year Assistants Hannah TushEryn Knecht DeAngelo Brooks Allison Kasick

3. TEACHERS WEEKLY ELIGIBILITY LIST Probation (“P”) Out(“O”) Softball Program Philosophy 1.Grades come before softball. “P” or “O” = no softball 2.Failing Grade = athlete does NOT practice or play with team Extracurricular activities are a privilege!!! Classroom tenacity carries over to the competition field/court EVERY MONDAY at NOON, teachers receive “The List.”

4. 10 Point INFRACTIONS SYSTEM Addresses: 1.Behaviors 2.Choices 3.Character FREE DAY EARN POINTS

5. BASEHOR-LINWOOD HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AGREEMENT SIGN and TURN IN TONIGHT!!!

6. Consent to TREAT Form YOU must have this form on file in the high school office! YOU were to have completed and Turned in at Fall enrollment/fees

7. Completed PHYSICAL FORM on FILE! MUST be on file before Friday, February 26 th

8. PLAYER FEE $25.00 CHECK PAYABLE TO: BLHS or PAY THROUGH SKYWARD GIVE FEE to MRS. MCKINLEY in the OFFICE

9. Index Card

11. TEAM PRACTICES WE practice Monday through Friday IF we are outdoors 3:15-5:45 pm IF we are indoors we are 3:00-6:00 pm WE practice Saturdays 9:00-11:30am (refer to the calendars emailed to you) 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 SPRING BREAK: 3/11, 3/17, 3/18, 3/19

12. BRING PRACTICE GEAR EVERY DAY!!! (EVEN on GAME DAYS!) Softball Glove (and a spare if you have one) Cleats or Spikes (spares if you have a pair) Tennis shoes for indoor (and outdoor running) Winter wear (hoodie, gloves, stocking cap, etc.) Indoor wear Extra socks Long sweatpants Long sleeve undergarment

13. GAME SCHEDULES 1.HOME games 3:30pm start = NO LIGHTS 2.JV/Varsity Play Simultaneously 3.JV/Varsity Play Double headers 4.EVERYONE is expected to ride bus to/from Players and Managers MISS SCHOOL 1.Plan ahead 2.TIME MANAGEMENT 3.Complete assignments ahead of time 4.Don’t rely on Advisory time 5.Rainouts 6.Postponements

14. AT the GAME and PRACTICES

15. FANS & FAMILY on GAME DAYS 1.Parents, friends, summer coaches, and fans are NOT to approach the dugout, dugout fence, field, or players during competition on game days. 2.Respect your child and her team by resisting the temptation to approach the dugout or the coaching staff. She is working, and so are the coaches. 3.Bobcats softball is just like all of the other programs (basketball, volleyball, football). No one is allowed on the bench, court, field, or allowed to talk with a player during time-outs, etc. Let’s show trust, confidence, and respect, by allowing the team, and your daughter to focus on the TEAM and the entire coaching staff.

16. CHEER for all of our PLAYERS Be a GREAT FAN of the GAME Be a GREAT reflection for your child Be part of the POSITIVE VIBE Be involved by creating a SUPPORTIVE & POSITIVE BANDWAGON

17. Game Day FOOD for JV or Varsity Easter Practice Senior Night End of the Season Banquet

18. TEAM UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS for YOU to purchase/provide: 1.Solid DARK GREEN Game socks 2.WHITE LONG SLEEVE undergarment 3.Cleats or Spikes 4.Softball Glove 5.Softball Bat (if you don’t want to use ours)

19. TEAM APPAREL (optional)

21. PLAYING TIME There is NO GUARANTEE of PLAYING TIME no matter how old, what grade, playing experience, perceived ability, or years on the team. Work Hard, Execute, Know/Learn the Game Trust what the coaches are doing / Buy-in Show Passion for Learning, and Be a Great Teammate Play as Hard as You Can, and to the Very Best of Your Ability Question ONLY your ability, integrity, and Character Ask yourself what you have done in the off-season (individually) to elevate your game and individual softball skills. Do YOUR Part! SHOW UP!

22. Who Plays Where, and On Which Team? Players are asked or put into roles that best suits the TEAM Are there cuts? We are a “cut” sport. Based on numbers, there could be a scoring system tryout How Many Players are on a Team? Whatever number the coaching staff determines will work for our program

23. What Equaled a CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON? Took Academics Seriously Communicated in person with Teachers, Teammates, Manager, Coaches, & Parents Respected each other and everyone in our lives Were Selfless ALL had Perfect Attendance at Practices (never missed 1 practice in 4 years) Were Gamers on and off of the Field Had Collective Mental Toughness Took the Rules and Expectations of our TEAM Seriously Picked each other up HELD EACH OTHER ACCOUNTABLE ALWAYS wanted our teammates to be the best ALL attended every Saturday Practice and Spring Break Practice Were ALWAYS prepared ALWAYS remembered our equipment and uniform for practices and games Never made excuses for ANYTHING Hated to lose Made plays Put playing before partying Visualized Success Went above and beyond We weren’t going to be denied Prioritized and had Great Time Management Skills WE…

26. COMMUNICATION!!! Face to Face is the BEST In Advance if necessary Honestly The 24/48 Hour Rule Messages through another person Texting Email After the Fact Lying Not speaking/talking (avoiding) Social Media = Reflection of you

27. GAIN RESPECT by… Using your phone in class Being tardy Getting detentions Being the example Talking about others Lying Sneaking around Skipping class Gossiping Half-heartedly doing things Questioning coaching decisions Complaining MAKING EXCUSES Being the BEST Following teacher classroom rules Setting an example Being a role model Making sacrifices Giving the extra effort in the classroom Being selfless Taking time to teach others Conversations with classmates you don’t know Acknowledging others & her positive attributes Truly loving and caring about each other Being concerned about things that matter Being a valid teammate and player Trusting coaching decisions RIDING THE ENERGY BUS – Be “ALL IN”

29. BOBCATS SOFTBALL Be #1 QUESTIONS???