Coach Name:Ph. #:Email:

Softball Coach - background

Coaching Philosophy:

  • Reward effort and process - not (necessarily) results
  • Teach kids to play the right way
  • Give respect, earn respect
  • Team will improve throughout season, our best ball will be in June / July
  • Once they learn the game, the kids will love the game
  • Rebuilding technique and form, worth the short term pain – for long term gain
  • Always ask – what’s best for the team, then - what’s best for the individual.

My expectations of myself:

  • Be prepared for practices and games
  • Be a positive role model
  • ‘Fair Play’ throughout regular season.
  • Kids safety is paramount
  • I am in charge of entire coaching staff

My expectations of parents:

  • Be on time (call if late). Give me notice if not coming.
  • Let me handle the coaching
  • Field set up (home games), nets set up, banner up...
  • Nothing but positive in the stands ***
  • Have a good ride home with your little player
  • 24 hour rule to discuss things with me

My expectations of players:

  • Have fun
  • Listen to coaches
  • Give a full effort – 100% of what they’ve got...

Team Stuff:

  • Everyone plays equal innings, equal bats - during regular season. Positions are based on best way to make the team and the player successful. Full stats are available for everyone
  • Tournaments / Playoffs: it’s not always going to be everyone playing the exact amount of innings or having the same amount of at bats. Your time is earned through effort and skill set – we will put our best team forward. Everyone who is healthy, will see action in every game.
  • Storm is a great organization to be part of – we will represent Storm with pride and dignity

Other:

Rainouts / Cancellations – coming to you via email. Be sure Manager has the right email address

Sickness / Injuries – err on side of caution. Just give me notice.

Player needs ride – get on the email / phone.

Dates (approximate):

  • Last Indoor Practices – gym booked for ______
  • Outdoor Practices - ??? Sunday mornings; Batting Cages too...
  • Elite Training ??? –
  • Boot Camp Nights - TBA
  • Season Starts – April 8???
  • Opening Ceremonies –April ???
  • Tournament 1?
  • Tourny 2?
  • Tourny 3?
  • Tourny 4?
  • Tourny 5?
  • Districts? (if applicable mid June)
  • Ball / Bat Girls – Kassandra Tournament – June 21-23 – Cloverdale
  • Provincials (if applicable) July ??
  • Wind Up ???
  • Year End Player Interviews ???