MIDWAY BASEBALL PARENT MEETING. Please take a folder and fill out the Player Information Sheet and the Emergency Card

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1 2016 MIDWAY BASEBALL PARENT MEETING Please take a folder and fill out the Player Information Sheet and the Emergency Card

2 Contact Information Head Coach: Paul Offill x3809 Varsity Assistant: Ben Basden JV Blue: Bobby Strumlauf JV Red: Matt Woodard Baseball Website

3 TRY OUT INFORMATION Team Selection Process Varsity JV Blue JV Red

4 Important Dates January 29 February 2: Tryouts/Practice 2/6: Practice & Cookout JV s- 9:00-11:30, Lunch 11:30-12:30, Varsity 12:30-3:30 2/18: Early Release Day Practice TBA 3/7-3/11 Spring Break (schedule to follow) 3/25 Good Friday 4/11 Bad Weather Make-up Day Community Service: 3/19, 3,26, 4/9

5 Spring Break Schedule Varsity Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3/7 3/8 3/9 3/10 3/11 3/12 Off 4:30-7:00 TEAM MEAL 10:30-12:30 Midway Tournament Midway Tournament Midway Tournament JV Blue Off Off 9:00-11:30 Franklin Tournament Franklin Tournament Franklin Tournament JV Red Off Off 9:00-11:30 Alvarado Tournament Alvarado Tournament Alvarado Tournament

6 Varsity: In-Season Practice Schedule 8 th period (3:00) until 5:30/6:00 JV Blue & JV Red: 4:00 to 6:15 Please pick up players at the baseball locker room

7 Equipment Information Your son will be provided with the following: Sweat Top and Sweat Bottoms Jacket Game Jerseys and Game Pants Batting Helmets This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned, undamaged, at the conclusion of the season. Lost or damaged equipment will be replaced by the player

8 Equipment Information The following required equipment is available for your son to purchase Red Shirt Blue Shirt Shorts Camo Cap (Varsity only) Blue Socks & Belt Red Socks & Belt Blue/Red Cap All three teams will need both blue and red socks/belts/undershirts. Players will provide their own practice pants (white or grey) All players will need spikes and flats/turf shoes. Black spikes or team spikes. Once teams have been selected players will have the opportunity to purchase their equipment.

9 Expectations of Players 1. Pass all classes every six weeks 2. Be prepared and on time 3. Be respectful to coaches, teachers, administrators, and opponents 4. Be a good teammate, be positive 5. Take care of his arm and let us know if he s hurting 6. Communicate with his coach when he will miss baseball 7. Look like a Midway Baseball Player (hair, facial hair, etc) 8. No cell phones in dugout practice or games

10 Expectations of Parents 1. Be positive, encourage, and support your child and the team; win or lose 2. Respect the coach s decisions and encourage others to do the same. Let the coaches do their job 3. Communicate with your son s coach when you have a question

11 What you can expect from Coaches 1.To make decisions that are best for the team/program 2.To be honest with you and your son 3.To hold your son accountable to a very high standard. 4.To communicate ( , website, twitter, your son) 5.To help your son achieve academic success

12 Parent/Coach Communication Call or with questions concerning: 1. Your son s academic progress 2. Your son s interactions with others 3. Help/Assistance/Advice with college baseball 4. Situations that might be affecting your son 5. Policy or procedure

13 Parent/Coach Communication Call Coach Offill to set up an appointment at x3809 Others who may attend: Player, position/team coach, administrator Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution

14 Parent/Coach Communication Areas left to the discretion of the coach: 1. PLAYING TIME 2. OTHER ATHLETES OR SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON 3. TEAM STRATEGY/PLAY CALLING

15 Midway ISD Athletic Policy Extracurricular Discipline Management Plan Drug Testing Baseball website Midway Baseball Policy Absence Guide Accountability Guide

16 Frequently Asked Questions 1. How does my son earn a letter jacket? Players who are on the varsity and in good standing at the end of the regular season will earn a baseball letter jacket 2. Can my son play/practice with his select team during the season? No 3. Does MHS have athletic trainers? YES, we have two full time trainers that are very good at what they do. We expect our players to see us and the trainers when they are hurt. Our trainers will refer them to a doctor if they determine it is necessary. 4. Will my son have a locker? YES, every player will have a locker with a combination lock in the baseball locker room. It is your son s responsibility to lock his locker every day. Players are not allowed in the locker room unless there is a coach present. 5. Where do I pick up my son after practice? At the baseball locker room 6. Does my son have to ride the bus home after an away game? No, although we encourage them to ride home with the team MISD does allow players to ride home with their parents. Parents must sign out their player with the coach before leaving. Players are not allowed to ride home with anyone other than their parents.

17 Frequently Asked Questions 7. What does my son wear for practice? Every day the dress will be specified on the practice schedule. Players will wear baseball pants or sweats every day. They will wear their blue shirt on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and their red shirt on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. They are expected to wear a belt, socks, and Midway cap each day to practice. 8. What kind of uniform will my son wear? Varsity 3 pants, 6 jersey tops, both blue and red socks/belt JV Blue 2 pants, 3 jersey tops, both blue and red socks/belt JV Red 2 pants, 3 jersey tops, both blue and red socks/belt Your son will turn in his jersey and pants after every game to be washed. Players do not take their jerseys or pants home.

18 PLAYERS BEWARE Social Media Caution Twitter Snap Chat Instagram Parents Talk to your son about the dangers of social media. It is your responsibility to monitor their use of social media

19 Grand Slam Club GOAL Support and Promote the Midway HS Baseball Program Financial Assistance Over the past 7 seasons, the GSC has donated $108,000 back to the baseball program (facility upgrades, uniforms, equipment, hotel rooms, meals) Fundraising 1) Membership Drive 2) Varsity Tournament March We will need workers to help with: Concessions Ticket Booth Field Prep between games