1. WESTWOOD WARRIORS COMMITMENT-PASSION-UNITY SOFTBALL PROGRAM COACH HILL Click on warrior to view video

2. My Dreams are not your dreams…my passion is not your passion The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is… You are ready and able to do beautiful things in this world She who says she can and she who says she can’t are both usually right What do you want to be remembered for? The fight you gotta fight is in your mind If you are number one you gotta act like you are number two trying to get to number 1 You are replaceable on your roster It not matters the number of hours you put but the what you are putting in those hours Today is the best day to start

3. WHERE TO GO To get to your destination you must know where to start

4. YOU ARE HERE Knowing where you are is the first step. The second step is knowing your destination

5. DESTINATION This map reveals how to get from Westwood high to Mesa Police dept. head quarters

6. AGENDA Introduction of Coaches Expectations Philosophy Parent Support Web Site

7. INTRODUCTION OF COACHES Coach Julie Good ▪Pitchers ▪Dobson/MCC/Adams State Coach Amy Tjaarda ▪1 st and 3 rd ▪Westwood/MCC/Adams State

8. INTRODUCTION OF COACHES Coach Mike Sullivan ▪Outfield ▪Maple Heights/UCLA/Dobson/MCC Coach Wayne Hill ▪Middle Infield & Catchers ▪Hitting

9. INTRODUCTION OF COACHES Junior Varsity – Coach Treva Erickson On-Campus Coach Summer Team Coach Westwood Grad Freshman TBD

10. INTRODUCTION Mesa High Softball Program ▪8 years ▪Varsity & JV Dobson High Softball Program ▪6 of 9 years in State tournament ▪Best Win Record (Nationally Ranked) ▪Reset nearly all records tracked ▪Coach Sullivan & Coach Julie Good

11. INTRODUCTION Mesa Community College ▪2 nd season finished 2 nd in region ▪Sent 6 players to Div 1 programs ▪Changed the environment of MCC softball ▪Coach Sullivan

12. EXPECTATIONS When it is game time, we should all know the game plan Coach you up Direction of program ▪Attitude (Coach, Player, & Parent) Team first, Individual second No-nonsense program ▪Rules & RegulationsRules & Regulations

13. VICTORY WITH HONOR AIA Mission Statement ▪“Pursuing Victory with Honor” ▪Student athlete, Coach, Official, Spectators ▪Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, & Citizenship

14. COMMITMENT TO VICTORY Commit to your education Compete with passion Commit to your team

15. COACHING PHILOSOPHY To provide an environment in which all athletes can grow, physically, emotionally, and intellectually Athletes in the process “A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end” Self Responsible, Take charge of their lives, Proactive in decision-making Virtues Teamwork, focus, self-confidence, leadership, determination, sacrifice, respect, and the ability to set and achieve goals

16. PHILOSOPHY Know athletes on a personal basis as I expect them to know each other on personal level Yelling and swearing at players and officials is not part of any sport Play their sport with respect and class I will play no individual who does not abide the team concept Education comes before sports To provide leadership in an environment that athletes will have fun and grow as people CLIK HERE TO VIEW: The Wisdom of Geese

17. SUMMER BALL Tempe High School Prep League JV League (Varsity not available) Club Ball 1 st day of summer to end of June Morning Workouts & Field Instruction ▪Teach each part of the game & how we want things done Importance of family time (Coach & player) Click here Click here to view registration form, schedule, & rules

18. FALL BALL Focus will be on Strength & Conditioning ▪Core ▪Speed November ▪Skill Development ▪Drills (Fielding & Hitting) ▪Game situations ▪Strength & Conditioning After 6 th Period ▪Evaluate player performance ▪Projecting their future as a softball Warrior

19. IN SEASON Begins upon return from Winter Break Intensity level increases Competition between players becomes crucial for their development and our evaluations Pre-season Camp ▪3 Days a week ▪3PM to 4PM

20. IN SEASON Tryouts (February 7) from 2:15 to 4:00 Freshman on JV field Sophomores on Varsity Field Juniors & Seniors ▪On Varsity Field ▪4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Wednesday ▪Players will be placed on one of three teams for final evaluation ▪All athletes are rated on point value Final cuts and assigned teams will be made Thursday

21. IN SEASON Practice Monday through Friday Saturday practice will be at the discretion of the level coach Varsity start time will be 2:15 PM ▪If you are on time, you are late…if you are early, you are on time

22. REQUIRED PRACTICE UNIFORM WW shirt; otherwise turned inside-out ▪Blue, Gray, Orange, Black, or white ▪T-shirts will not be cut up Grey or Black pants Black Shorts Matching socks BE UNIFORMED

23. PRACTICE Duties will be assigned ▪Set up and clean up ▪Practice & Game Day ▪Personal items left on field after practice will result in pole runs

24. SPRING BREAK Varsity will participate in a tournament Plan your spring break accordingly Freshman and JV coach will schedule practice at their discretion

25. RESOLUTION PROCESS Our responsibility is to provide guidance for the athlete to problem solve and learn to make sound decisions. We will work with teachers within the scope of their classroom policies and procedures. Our athletes “In Process” will learn life skills beyond the playing field

26. PARENT COMMUNICATION We will not discuss concerns prior to games, during games Playing time will not be discussed Contact the level coach to schedule a time to meet. ▪ text, email, voice mail should only be used to set up a meeting. ▪In person meeting is the best communication method All conversations with you will be shared with Coach Hill

27. PROTOCOL ON COMMUNICATION OF CONCERNS Players are highly encouraged to speak with the coach. ▪Learn to problem solve and; ▪Not to rely upon parents to handle their concerns If still unresolved next step is: ▪Meeting with player, coach, & parent ▪With support of parent, the discussion is still focused on the player

28. PROTOCOL If still unresolved ▪Coach Hill/Athletic Director will meet with Parent, player, and coach to further discuss and clarify issues of concerns Discuss only your child ▪Do not compare to other athletes Other parents will not be involved in the discussion The purpose of this protocol is to resolve the issue during the first communication between player and coach.

29. TRIANGLE OF SUPPORT Athlete Coach Triangle of Support Parent

30. TRIANGLE OF SUPPORT Athlete Coach Triangle of Support Parent

31. TRIANGLE OF DISRUPTION Athlete Coach Triangle of Disruption Parent

32. WEB SITE Click on Warrior to view Web site

33. IT IS A MIND SET We believe in…Commitment We believe in …Passion We believe in …Unity War Eagle …Tear’m Up Westwood