Welcome to the 2019 Baldwinsville Baseball Pre-Season Meeting www.bvillebaseball.com Baldwinsville Baseball Twitter: @beesbase
COACHES Dave Penafeather - Varsity Head Coach Chris Savacool - Varsity Asst. Coach Mark Bader - Volunteer Varsity Asst. Coach John Pallotta - JV Head Coach; Program Pitching Coordinator Pat Chetney - 8/9 Modified Coach Dennis Wellman - 7/8 Modified Coach
BEFORE WE GET STARTED REMIND 101: Program communication Tool: Enter this # on cell: 81010 and text this message to @beesbase Reminders: 1. Pick up Academic Checkup Sheet if you you don t have one 2. Family ID Information Sheet
PROGRAM LEVELS Varsity JV 8 th /9 th 7 th /8 th We play in a very competitive league and are looking for committed student-athletes 6 days a week
WHAT YOU NEED IN ORDER TO TRYOUT 1. FamilyID sign up (must be approved) Physical Form Concussion Academic/Athletic Code of Conduct Modified - Family ID opens Feb. 23rd http://www.familyid.com Reminder: Sign up under the building your child attends and if uploading a physical, it needs to be done every season/every registration 2. Academic Check Up Sheet Bring with you on first day of tryout
ACADEMICS Good Academic Standing Academic Code of Conduct Please Review with your Son! Baseball Season - 3rd/4th QUARTERS ACADEMICS BEFORE ATHLETICS!!!! Academics open many more doors than athletics 94.458 GPA for the 2013 Season (2 nd in NYS for Baseball)
TRYOUT DATES & TIMES JV and Varsity tryouts begin Monday, March 4 th @ the High School. Time: TBA 8 th /9 th Grade Team and 7 th /8 th Grade Team tryouts begin Monday, March 25th (Time and place TBA) Listen to announcements for tryout times and place Look on website: www.bvillebaseball.com
TRYOUT INFORMATION Varsity/JV: 9 th 12 th grader (some selected 8 th graders) 9 th graders/selected 8th graders have 3 days to make JV or Varsity Team 10th-12th grader: Tryouts will be 3-4 days Coaches will talk to each player individually
TRYOUTS CONTINUED 8 th /9th: - 9 th graders sent down from Var/JV must still tryout - all 8 th graders will start with 9 th graders the first day Modified (7 th /8 th ): - all 7 th graders - 8 th graders sent down from 8/9 8 th graders sent down from 8/9 team still must tryout for 7 th /8 th team. EVALUATIONS FOR 7/8 & 8/9 TEAMS MAY TAKE A WEEK OR MORE!
General Guidelines to follow for Tryouts! Each player will have a minimum of 3 days of tryouts Academic Check up sheet will be looked at when selecting teams Cuts are made based on the needs of the team at different positions. The greatest competition varies from year to year at each position. Many times the final few spots are filled with athletes gifted in only one area (Pitchers/catchers). Team roster for school baseball range from 14 to 20+ players on a team (depends on Level)
SELECTION/CUT PHILOSOPHY Players at all levels are chosen for their skills, work ethic, and potential as a player & teammate. The purpose of the 7 th /8 th, 8 th /9 th, and JV teams is to develop players for the Varsity level. All the players on these 3 levels will have an opportunity to have game experience. The emphasis at the lower levels is not on winning or losing, but on skill and player development. While at the Varsity level there is more of an emphasis on winning (League, Sectional and State Titles).
EVALUATION 1. Athletic Ability: speed, range, power, arm strength, arm velocity, exit velocities and quickness 2. Conditioning: endurance 3. Academics: grades, attendance, and teacher recommendations 4. Characteristics: hustle, mental toughness, loyalty, commitment, trust, reliability, citizenship, desire, coachability, attitude 5. Skills: throwing, hitting, bunting, fielding, base running, pitching and catching
BALDWINSVILLE BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB WEBSITE http://www.bvillebaseball.com/ Baseball Parent/Player Handbook & Pre season meeting Power Point https://docs.google.com/document/d/1enpcaj68bqyddlns2 Hf0lgAJwSZTw8RFcE3zMuyy3GU/edit
BALDWINSVILLE BASEBALL HANDBOOK The primary purpose of this guide is to advise you of the rules policies and procedures of the Baldwinsville Baseball Program. Being an important part of a solid baseball program can only be accomplished when everything is outlined and understood by all members. This manual is designed with that in mind. It is your responsibility to read, know and understand the complete contents. If there is an area of concern or something you don t understand, please bring it to the attention of our coaches as soon as possible. The following pages describe the conduct we expect of you as a member of this team. If we are going to be successful as a team these rules must be adhered to. Common sense and respect for the program will accomplish this. This handbook was not made to disrupt the lines of communication between you and your coaches, but to encourage it. Please communicate with your coaches as soon as needed. Problems occur when communication breaks down.
HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS Mission Statement Player Responsibilities Expectations of Parents Communication Between the Parent and Coach Absent Policy (Board Policy) Bus Rides to and from contest (Board Policy) Social Media
Chain of Command 1. Have your son talk with the COACH FIRST!! ASAP!! 2. Team Coach - Parent Email 3. Team Coach Parent Phone Call 4. Varsity Coach Parent Email or phone call 5. Athletic Director Last resort will call coach
SCHEDULES Practice/game times are subject to change due to weather and gym availability. Any cancellations will be announced in school as well as placed on the Bees Booster Club Website (www.bvillebaseball.com) along with the Schools Athletic Website. Please bear with us as the weather is very unpredictable and changes without warning. (www.bville.org and select athletics) GAME SCHEDULES FOR ALL TEAMS ARE ON THE ATHLETIC WEBSITE. https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/10
VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS & WEEKENDS Varsity/JV Level: Baseball games and practices are held during vacation week and on weekends. If you plan on being away during the week of vacation please do not try out. Your attention should be with your in-season sport 7 th /8 th and 8 th /9 th levels: We are a little more understanding at the lower levels but it is hard to develop players if they are not there. If a situation arises, please talk to your coach as soon as possible. Understand that those players who attend practices and games may receive priority in playing time.
OUT OF SEASON SPORTS Issues arise when a player leaves their in season game/practice for another sport/team The priority is with your in season sport/team There needs to be a period of rest and recovery What you do outside of your in season sport is up to you
EQUIPMENT All players are expected to be ready to start practice at the designated starting time. Practice time will vary depending on level of play. Players are to be fully dressed before the starting time. Baseball pants or sweats (no shorts allowed) t-shirt, ¾ shirt or sweatshirt baseball hat (worn correctly) no jewelry will be allowed sneakers in the gym or cleats outside Athletic supports and athletic cups (Safety issue) Bat (-3) (BBCOR certified) & Gloves labeled www.nfhs.org/baseball/ Tryouts/practices during March are very cold. We will go outside as much as possible. Be prepared with hats, gloves, sweatshirts and anything else you need to keep yourself warm. Pitchers must have long sleeves on all the time.
INJURIES TRAINERS Becky Rapp SOS Sports Medicine All injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported to the coach immediately. There are no exceptions See trainer before you take your child to your own doctor for a sports related injury Inhalers/Epi-pens (NEED FOR TRYOUTS If labeled on participation form) - label and put in medical kits
PITCH COUNTS NYSPHSAA Rule - Good for the game Max # of pitches per game # of Nights rest based on total Pitches thrown in game Coaches are responsible for keeping pitch count
CONCUSSIONS Report all head injuries to your coach Must follow protocol set for by the athletic trainers/school district Board/State/National Policy Part of FamilyID!!!
Social Media Players: Twitter, Instagram, etc what you say is never lost colleges coaches/admission office Parents: Facebook, etc posting negative comments - community sees it
COMMUNITY SERVICE Little League Evaluation Run, Hit and Pitch Contest: Sponsored by The Town of Lysander Strike out Cancer: Tuesday, May 14th @ OCC vs. McQuaid ALS Game May 1st @ 6:30pm: FM vs Bville @ NBT ALS Weekend: In Honor of Mike Pauldine JV Tournament May 17-18 @ Reeves Teams: Bville, WG, Lpool & CNS Varsity Game vs Rome on Sat. May 18th @ 11am
IMPORTANT DATES 3/4 Varsity/JV Tryouts Begin @ the HS - Time TBA 3/6 Booster Club Meeting 7pm Durgee Library 3/9 V/JV Bottle Drive 3/16 - V/JV Team Pictures 3/25 Modified Tryouts (7/8 & 8/9 Teams) Place/Time TBA 4/6 - Modified Bottle Drive 4/11-4/18: Varsity Spring Trip - Disney 4/6 Modified Bottle Drive and Team Pictures 5/1 - ALS Game vs. FM 6:30p @ NBT Stadium 5/14 - Strike out Cancer Game vs. McQuaid @ OCC. 7:30pm Game 5/18 Senior/Alumni Day/ALS JV Tournament Baseball Picnic MANY MORE IMPORTANT DATES PLEASE CHECK BASEBALL WEBSITE www.bvillebaseball.com
In Season/Off Season Workouts Proper strength exercises Position specific Increase explosive speed Increase overall muscle strength conducive to all movements to baseball Increase agility - working on Fast Feet Injury prevention/proper stretch Nutritional Needs Guidance to facilitate optimal results for strength training pre & post workouts and games Mental Aspect Square 1 Wellness - Developed a Relationship
FIELD CONDITIONS One game field Varsity field Using Little League fields for Modified and JV games/practices Having to practice multiple teams at one time. Athletic Renovations the last few years. Baseball has not been touched We need a VOICE!!
TRAVEL TEAMS & PERSONNAL PITCHING / HITTING COACHES
BALDWINSVILLE BEES BASEBALL CLOTHING You can go to either website www.bvillebaseball.com, www.scholasticsportssales.com and go to team stores Open now thru March 3rd Delivery (Coach Penafeather) 3rd week in March Will open again at the end of March early April for modified levels, although anyone can order now.
Uniform Needs for Players in Program Varsity New Home/Away Jersey Will be expected to have their own home and away pants White and Grey pants with Black pipe JV Will be wearing old Varsity Uniforms (Home/Away) Will not need their own pants. 7/8th and 8/9th Grade Teams Red jersey Will be required to buy their own solid grey pants
THINGS TO DO Register with FamilyID (www.familyid.com) SEE TEACHERS FOR ACADEMIC CHECK- UP Clothing order open until March 3rd https://baldwinsvillebaseball2019.itemorder.com Booster Meeting Wednesday, March 6th at 7pm in the Durgee Library
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS THAT WANT TO PLAY HARD ALL THE TIME PLAYERS THAT ARE WILLING TO PLAY TEAM BASEBALL PLAYERS THAT ARE GOOD TEAMMATES!
QUESTIONS?
BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS President: Mike Carr Vice President: Stacey Gorham/Michele Seeber Treasurer: Paul Arvantides Secretary: Jen Auclair The Baldwinsville Bees Baseball Booster Club is a support group for the student-athletes in the baseball program. There are no political agendas. Everything we do will impact the players in the program in some way Remember, just because a parent/guardian supports/helps out with the booster club does not mean his/her child is going to start or even make a particular team. The coaches will decide the rosters. Baldwinsville Baseball Booster Club Website www.bvillebaseball.com Baldwinsville Central School District Website www.bville.org go to athletics click on booster clubs (this will link you to the baseball website) click on current announcements (will list any up to date changes click on schedule galaxy(will allow you to find daily practice schedules and season game schedules) you may also sign up for schedule changes for your son s team
BOOSTER CLUB MEETING Next meeting is Monday, March 6 th in the Durgee Library 7pm We need more parent volunteers
THANK YOU FOR COMING Any questions or comments please phone/email Coach Penafeather *638-6086 ext. 6093 *dpenafeather@bville.org THERE WILL BE A BRIEF MEETING FOR ALL RETURNING V/JV PARENTS ABOUT OUR SPRING TRIP!!