Managers and Coaches Spring 2017 Season

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1 Managers and Coaches Spring 2017 Season Updated January 12, 2017 Josh Arnold Joe Hauck

2 Agenda 1. Introductions 2. Expectations and Responsibilities 3. Application and Selection Process 4. Team Formation 5. Manager and Coach Development 6. Tee Ball 7. All-Stars 8. Matching Gifts 9. Key Dates 10. Q & A

3 Introductions President- Jonathan Friebert Baseball VP- Josh Arnold PA- Cliff Harlow UIC- Steven Kehrli AAA/Majors- Nicole Dill AA- Jake Rutenbar TB and A- Tyler Jones Softball VP- Joe Hauck PA- Barbara Trulson UIC- Mike van de Merwe Majors/Juniors- Jack Story AAA/Coast- Brock Phillips TB and A- Renee Gallant- McKay

4 Little League Parent Pledge I will teach all children to play fair and do their best I will positively support all Managers, Coaches, and Players I will respect the decisions of the Umpires I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game

5 EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

6 KNLL Coaching Philosophy Fun Skills Development Baseball/Softball Skills Life Skills Growth mindset Community Building Positive Role Models Sportsmanship Can I play again next year?

7 Definition of Roles Manager Approved by Board, selected by Division Director Single point of accountability and contact for the team Leader and Administrator of the team Responsible for safety, attendance, parent communications, player development and demeanor Coach Approved by Board, selected by Manager Supports the Manager with any task at the direction of the Manager

8 Manager and Coach Requirements Submit and pass LL background check Register in Bonzi as a Volunteer TBD- Safety First Aid Training Strongly encouraged annually One person on each staff must attend Feb 26 th Manager/Coach Training - BEFORE March 1 st, 2017

9 Baseball Additional Requirements AAA and Majors Assist at Evaluations February 12 th, 9 AM- 2 PM, Hartman Park February 18 th, 9 AM- 2 PM, Hartman Park Attend the Player Draft Majors Managers February 22 nd - 7 pm JHS AAA Managers February 23 rd - 7 pm JHS Manager Training, February 26 th - Rijo Athletics, 4-9 PM

10 Softball Additional Requirements Assist at Pre-Season Clinics Assist at Evaluations January 29 th, 1:00-4:30 PM, Kirkland MS February 4 th, 5-8:30 PM, Kirkland MS Coast, Majors, Juniors- Drafts TBD as needed Manager Training, February 26 th - Rijo Athletics, 4-9 PM

11 Top 5 Manager Responsibilities Abide by all LLOR, Local and D9 rulesespecially rules on mandatory play! Adhere to KNLL Safety Plan (ASAP) and report all injuries to the Safety Officer Communicate all pertinent information to parents and players in a timely fashion Secure umpire and scorekeeper volunteers Return all equipment at the end of the season on time and in good condition

12 APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

13 Application Process Fill out sign-up sheet tonight or Send to the Program VP s by Jan 31 st vp.baseball@kirklandnational.com vp.softball@kirklandnational.com Register as a volunteer within Bonzi Send background check form to: parentliaison@kirklandnational.com

14 Review Process VP s provide applicant list to committee for review- Jan 31 st Manager and Coach Committee consists of Division Directors Committee reviews applicants based on: Experience Parent, Manager, and Coach feedback Service record from previous year Phone interview with new candidates Committee presents recommended slate to President President reviews slate Asks committee to make adjustments Sends to the KNLL Board for approval

15 Approval and Selection Board approves the slate of Managers and Coaches during a closed session- Feb 7 th Registration closes and team numbers are projected Division Director selects Managers from the list of Board approved Managers Managers are notified of selection Remaining Managers and Coaches are notified that they are approved for coaching positions

16 Why did I not get a team? We did not receive your application More Managers than teams Not approved as a Manager through Board approval process

17 Additional Points of Note Either truly means Manager or Coach Managers cannot select Coaches before draft or team formations Upper Divisions- Coaches cannot request to coach for a certain Manager Lower Divisions- Manager/Coach combinations will be considered Any additional coaches must pass a background check and be approved by Board before March 1 st

18 TEAM FORMATION

19 KNLL Fosters Community To foster community among Players, Parents, and Volunteers, KNLL Forms teams with a blank slate each year Assigns Managers with a blank slate each year Creates team names each year

20 Lower Divisions T-Ball, A, AA (BB), AAA (SB) KNLL Forms teams by schools Facilitates friend requests Facilitates family requests (siblings, parents) Team sizes that support development and reps Sometimes Schools are split up Team sizes expand

21 Upper Divisions AAA (BB), Coast (SB), Majors, Junior KNLL Forms teams for league parity Facilitates parent/child (Manager/player) requests Facilitates sibling requests Meets Little League requirements for team size and age distribution Sometimes Parity isn t as close as we would like Occasionally we have to file waivers for size or age distribution

22 Baseball Draft All AAA/Majors players must evaluate at least once and are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions for their division Players are evaluated in 6 areas; hitting, infield, fly-balls, pitching, catcher and running. Players are ranked based on scores at evaluations Players are put on teams based on a computer program that uses a Serpentine Draft Pitchers and catchers are balanced among the teams Managers draw a number from a hat that is their team Children of Managers are then placed on their team

23 Softball Draft Players must attend at least one Evaluation Coast, Majors, and Juniors may require a draft One team between KALL and KNLL- combine for one team Two teams between KALL/KNLL- work with KALL on parity Two or more teams in KNLL- draft within KNLL only KNLL only draft is same process as Baseball

24 COACHING DEVELOPMENT

25 Mandatory Coaches Clinic Mandatory to satisfy our requirements for LL and AIG- Feb 26 th Review of 2017 playing rules Manager responsibilities Practice plans Managing practices and games Fundamental drills

26 Little League University FREE!!! Videos and articles for Coaches, Umpires, Parents, and League Officials KNLL will use these resources for both Baseball and Softball

27 TEE BALL

28 New Tee Ball Program Starts after LWSD Spring Break Schedule is Tee Ball Events 45 minute practices 45 minute games Same 1-2 days and times each week All Teams Participate at each Tee Ball Event Follow the same practice plans from Little League University We are looking for two Tee Ball Lead Managers

29 KNLL Goals Consistent early development and training of baseball/softball skills Proven method for practice schedule Reduce scheduling conflicts for families Optimize Field Usage Adjust Tee Ball diamond sizes as necessary Free up fields with backstops for divisions that need one Smaller teams = more reps

30 ALL-STARS

31 All-Stars May 1 st, Manager and Coach commitment forms sent out to eligible coaches Assigned within Bonzi as manager or one of two coaches for a team Worked in their team s dugout at least 60% of games In good standing with KNLL Mid May; All-Star information meeting First week of June; selection meetings start

32 MATCHING GIFTS

33 KNLL Budget Income Registration $70,000 Fundraising $27,000 Total $97,000 Expenses Fields $27,000 Uniforms $23,000 Equip/Umpire $12,000 Little League Fees $ 5,500 CC Fees $ 4,000 Subtotal $71,500 Facility Rentals $10,000 Scholarships $ 2,000 Other $13,500 Subtotal $25,500

34 Corporate Sponsorships Corporate grants for volunteer hours Microsoft Boeing Alaska Airlines Matching gifts Direct corporate donations and sponsorships Sadie Arnold

35 KEY DATES

36 Baseball Key Dates Feb 3 rd Registration closes for players ages Feb 15 th Lower Level Registration Closes Feb 12 th /18 th Baseball Evaluations Hartman Park Feb 16 th A/AA teams are formed (Players notified) Feb 22 nd Majors Draft- TBD Feb 23 rd AAA Draft- JHS TBD Safety First Aid Training Feb 26 th Mandatory Managers and Coaches Clinic- Rijo Feb 26 th Managers given rosters March 1 st Outdoor practices may begin March 19 th Opening Day for Baseball April 15 th Opening Day for Tee Ball

37 Softball Key Dates Jan 8 th Pre-Season Clinics Start Jan 29 th Softball Evaluations- Kirkland Middle School Feb 4 th Softball Evaluations- Kirkland Middle School Feb 9 th Coast/Majors/Juniors Draft (as needed) Feb 15 th Lower Level Registration Closes Feb 16 th A/AAA Teams Formed Feb 24/26 th Safety First Aid Training Feb 26 th Mandatory Managers Coaches Clinic- KiMS March 1 st Outdoor practices may begin March 25 th Opening Day for Softball April 15 th Opening Day for Tee Ball

38 Next Steps Fill out the sign-up sheet tonight Spread the word Register yourself as a volunteer within Bonzi Submit for background check Read the KNLL 2017 Local Rules Contact the appropriate Division Director with specific questions

39 Questions?