Robert D. Edgren High School Baseball

1. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Develop student-athletes who are committed to achieving excellence in the classroom and on the playing field.

2. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Agenda • Introduction of Coaches • Program Goals • Player Expectations and Accountability • Academic Eligibility • Traveling Expenses • Fundraisers • Practice Schedule • Travel Expectations • Coach/Player/Parent Relationship • Season Schedule • Player Paperwork

3. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Introduction of Coaches Brett Lehner – Varsity Head Coach

4. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball PROGRAM GOALS • Field a successful team at two levels: • In the classroom – academics • On the field • Provide each player with the opportunity to learn, develop, and improve baseball skills on a daily basis. • Provide each player with an atmosphere that encourages mental, social, and emotional maturity.

5. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Player Expectations and Accountability • Strive for excellence in the classroom. • Understand and follow the Athletic Code of Conduct and all Team Rules at all school and team events. • Be on time and prepared for all practices and games. • Any player unable to attend a practice or game must directly notify his coach. Do not send a message with a friend. • Unexcused absences from a practice or a game will result in a loss of playing time and possible further discipline.

6. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Academic Eligibility • Students are ineligible if: • They have 2 or more F’s • Their GPA is below a 2.0 • If a player is ineligible, they can not play in games that week and will use practice time to work on academics • If a player misses three games due to ineligibility, he will be removed from the team

7. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Travel Numbers & Expectations • Plane Trips (Sasebo and Iwakuni) • Can only take 13 players • Travelling players will be notified at practice on Tuesday • Bus Trips (All other locations) • Can take 15 players • Travelling Players will be notified at practice on Tuesday • Far East Tournament (Zama/Atsugi) • Can only take 13 players • Eligibility for Far East events is done one month prior to the event • Players will wear a shirt and tie on game days/travel days

8. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Traveling Expenses $60 meals for Friday through Sunday morning Billeting expense ($35 - $50) ¥3000 snack/drinks during trip

9. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Fundraisers • Fundraisers will be set up during the season to help with purchasing needed baseball equipment and to ease the cost of traveling. • Hit-A-Thon • Bake sale

10. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Practice Schedule • Weekdays • Indoor – varies according to pre-determined schedule • Currently: 1500 to 1800 at Weasels’ Den • Outdoor - 1500-1700

11. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Coach/Player/Parent Relationship • COMMUNICATION – Work as a team • Respect • Trust • Team First Philosophy • Edgren High School – Communication Process • Coach → Athletic Director → Administration • email: brett.lehner@pac.dodea.edu

12. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Season Schedule

13. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolSoccer Player Paperwork • All paperwork must be complete in order for your son to practice, play in games, and travel with the team. • Also, if you did not fill out the Japanese form, please fill it in. The blanks correspond with the ones on the front of the page.

14. Robert D. Edgren High SchoolBaseball Questions? Thank you and drive safely.