Newington Little League – Tee Ball Division

[TEAM NAME]

[Team #]

***ALL Highlighted Areas will need to be updated each season.

Parents,

I am very excited to be coaching your children this year. It is going to be an exciting, fun, and educational season. My goals for the season are to teach the kids the fundamentals of baseball, provide an encouraging environment, have a ton of fun, and leave the kids with a positive, memorable experience. I hope and expect that you will trust my judgement and support our team throughout the season. I fully encourage each and every one of you to get involved and help out with the team.

To provide you with some background on me, [Personalize - below is an example. Include Assistant Coaches]

I grew up in Newington – Elizabeth Green, Martin Kellogg, NHS – and am an alumnus of Newington Little League. I have deep passion and knowledge of baseball having played two years of professional baseball in the New York Mets minor league system and growing up with a dad who has been a professional baseball scout for 35 years. I currently work at Travelers as a Senior Director of Information Technology in the Personal Lines division. My wife, Jen, and I have three kids – Cooper, Gunnar, and Maya – with a 4th on the way in August.

I wanted to provide all of you with the key information that you will need to know for the season. Please use this document and others that were distributed to you as reference. I will do my best to meet you and your child’s expectations. If, at any time, you have any questions, concerns, please talk to me at a practice or game, send me an email, or call me.

Mike

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EQUIPMENT

The Team will provide:

  • Balls
  • Bats
  • Helmets
  • Uniform Shirt
  • Uniform Hat

All Players must have the following:

  • Baseball Glove
  • Sweat Pants or Baseball Pants (NO Shorts)
  • Cleats or Sneakers

KEY DATES

  • April2nd - Practices Start
  • April 28th– Opening Day and Pictures
  • May 26th– Memorial Day Parade
  • June 2th– Tee Ball Jamboree

PRACTICE & GAME INFORMATION

  • First Practice = March 28th[Fill in for your team]
  • First Game = April 23rd [Fill in for your team]
  • Practice and Game Location = John Paterson Elementary School Fields
  • NOTE: Fields are numbered on backstop
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early

March 28ththrough April16th – 2 practices per week. All practices will be:

  • Tuesdays@ 5:45pm
  • Saturdays @10:00am

April th through May th– 1 practice and 1 game per week

May th through June th – 2 games per week

Please review the Map of the field so you know where the practices and games are.

*** If you are unable to make a practice or game, please call my cell phone or email me ***

TEE BALL TIPS & DRILLS

We have incorporated a lot of exciting new changes this year into how the Tee Ball League is run. Highlights include:

-Focus on building fundamental baseball skills

-Increased use of tee

-If a player gets out (e.g., ball gets to first base before player does), then he/she will go and sit on the bench

Please read the Tips & Drills document for more details about the skills, tips, and drills. Feel free to practice them at home! [If you want to distribute the document]

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

It is required that all parents read the Code of Conduct document. We want to promote a supporting, positive atmosphere and have a fun, encouraging, and memorable experience for the players, coaches, and parents.

LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY

-Little League Opening Day is Saturday April 28th from 10:30-11:30pm

-All Players should arrive early

-Players will be introduced and Teams will lineup on the field

-Players should wear uniforms and sneakers (no cleats)

TEAM PICTURES

-Individual and Team Pictures will be taken on Opening Day at Volunteer Field at time TBD

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

-All Tee Ball Teams will march in the Memorial Day Parade – Please join us

-Teams will meet at Badger Field ½ hour before the parade starts

-Players should wear uniforms and sneakers (no cleats)

-Bring bags of candy as the tradition is that the players/teams pass candy to the spectators.

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