FLORIDA HIGH BASEBALL

BOOSTER MEETING

October 24th, 2017

Welcome and Introduction
  • Head Coach (Varsity): John Hollenbeck; (850) 524-0521
  • Assistant Coach (Varsity & JV) :Nick Gray (850) 274-0265
  • Assistant Coach (Head Middle School):Keith Davie (850)508-8191
  • Assistant Coach (Varsity, Head JV): Mike Massey (850) 363-8088
  • Volunteer Assistant Coach/Admin. Asst.: Bill Pericelli (850)309-0118
/ Coach Hollenbeck

Team Information
  • Game Schedules:Varsity, JV& MS (Var.& JV scheduleshave been completed) Schedules will posted on FSUS website soon.
  • Fall Season/ ConditioningUpdate: Conditioning is open to all returning and interested players in grades 6-12. Conditioning takes place on Mon., Wed.and Thurs. from 3:15-4:30pm. (Weight Training 4:30-5:30). Players participate in agility drills, running drills and weight training. A current physical form needs to be on file with Coach Hollenbeck before a player can participate in conditioning. Conditioning will continue until try-outs begin in Jan.
  • Physicals and Player Consent Forms: EL-2, EL-3, ELCH, ELCH-A, &G4Forms must be current. Find forms at Forms should be uploaded to FOCUS and hard copies given to Coach Hollenbeck.Players must have a current physical and consent forms on file with Coach Hollenbeck before tryouts begin. If a physical has already been performed, it must be valid throughout the entire baseball season. If the physical expires during the baseball season, a new physical is required.
/ Coach Hollenbeck
Important Dates
  • Fall Baseball Schedule is posted on the FSUS Baseball Website.
(Varsity and JV players that played on Florida High Summer Babe Ruth teams)
  • Tryouts: Varsity/JV begin week of 1/29/18 (Mon.) @ 3:15 pm. Middle School will start on Tues.Jan.30th@ 3:15pm. Update at future meeting.
  • Opening Day: Possible date Feb.10th starting at 10:00 am. Scrimmages& Chili Cook-off and Bake-off.
  • Pre-season Classic (Varsity): Hosted by Maclay; week of 2/12/18 thru. 2/16/18 (Schedule TBA). Teams: Rickards, FHS, and Maclay
  • Spring Break Tournament (Varsity): At Florida League High School Invitational (Orlando).3/12/18 to 3/16/18. Hotel information available. Rooms are reserved.
/ Coach Hollenbeck
Financial Update
  • Budget:Current Balance/funds available. Someprojected expenditures for 2018.
/ Coach Hollenbeck
Contribution for 2018 Baseball Season
  • For Consumable Items: Varsity - $200; JV - $175; Middle School - $150
  • Cleats/Turf shoes:Will be available/offered with Spirit Pack. Possible team cleats thruBSN again.
  • Spirit Pack: Information will be available after teams are chosen.(Shara Falstrom)
  • Booster Gate Passes:Will be available for purchase.
/ Coach Hollenbeck
Field Maintenance
  • Coach Hollenbeck will coordinate workdays.
  • Work Day (Field): TBA
Infield was top dressed with sand & fertilized, Infield clay and base paths need continuous weeding, Field has been edged, clay needs to be put in some low areas, cement wall needs painting, dug-out wall wood replacement last season but needs some paint,Concession stand cleaning. Etc. / Coach Hollenbeck
Concession
  • Karen Miller will be Volunteer Coordinator
  • Sign-up to work when schedules available
  • Additional info.
/ Karen Miller
Fundraising Projects
  • FSU Concession Stand update (Karen Miller, Pam Mills)
  • FSUS General Athletic Fundraiser Discount Cards (all sports teams sell the cards)
  • Opening Day Chili Cook-off and Bake-Off
  • Additional fundraising ideas (Anyone)
Spirit Nights? Strawberries? Discount Cards? Window decals? Beef O’Brady’s Etc.
Sign Sponsorships
  • Shana Beiro will be the Billboard Sign Coordinator.
  • Update on renewal letters.
  • New sign letters availableon Blackboard
  • Update at future meeting.
/ Shana Beiro

Game Program & Team Pictures
  • Team/Individual Photos –TBA

Website/ Information
  • The FSUS website be used for baseball information. Coach Hollenbeck will review/approve information posted.
  • FSUS List-serve
  • E-mail list, text messages, phone calls also used to pass along info. ( contact Lali Campbell and give her your email address)
/ Coach Hollenbeck
Future Meetings
  • TBD

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