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COLUMBIAN BASEBALL

COLUMBIAN BASEBALL. Parent / Player Team Meeting. Meeting Agenda. Introduction of Coaching Staff Introduction of Program Ideals, Expectations, and Philosophy Parental Role in Columbian Athletics Events & Activities Paperwork before you leave Open Format of questions. Tony Vasko

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COLUMBIAN BASEBALL

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  1. COLUMBIAN BASEBALL Parent / Player Team Meeting

  2. MeetingAgenda • Introduction of Coaching Staff • Introduction of Program Ideals, Expectations, and Philosophy • Parental Role in Columbian Athletics • Events & Activities • Paperwork before you leave • Open Format of questions

  3. Tony Vasko English Teacher Bluffton College 1B Coach Catchers/OF/Hitters 5th Season @ TC ThomasShuman Computer Specialist at BGSU Bench Coach Weekends / Tournaments 9th Season @ TC VarsityCoaching Staff

  4. Head Coach • Curt Mellott • 92’ Columbian graduate • 96’ Otterbein College • Played 4 years and coached 2 seasons at Otterbein • Coached at TC as volunteer in 97’ • Assistant again in 00’ • Head Coach since 01’ • Specialize in all phases of game and overall operations of program

  5. Nick Weber Head JV Coach BEST Home & Lawn TC Grad 05’ 3B Coach Catchers/Pitchers 3rd Year @ TC Brent Cartwright JV Assistant Coach T.U. Student & National Guard TC Grad 05’ Outfielders/Infielders 4th Year @ TC Junior Varsity Coaching Staff

  6. Additional Volunteer Coaches • Tyler Tracy - Summer Coach • Tim Breyman - Associate Coach

  7. Contact Information • Tiffin Columbian Athletics • 419 – 448 – 5224 • 419 – 448 – 5252 FAX • Baseball Office • 419 – 447 – 8733 • FORT Weight Room • 419 – 443 - 1472 • Website • tcbaseball.org • Email • curt_mellott@tiffin.k12.oh.us • Personal Phone • Available upon request

  8. PROGRAM IDEALS

  9. Follow along in Team Guide ProgramValues & Beliefs

  10. TEAM MISSION • “DO NOT LET ANYONE DOWN” • SELF • FAMILY • TEAM • SCHOOL • COMMUNITY • FAITH

  11. TEAM CREED • “TOGETHER, WE WILL ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS” • Daily Question • Routine during Jumping Jacks • Value Statement !

  12. TEAM PILLARS OF SUCCESS

  13. Path to Success

  14. General Team Ideals • 1.) Honesty & Trust • 2.) 100% Dedicated effort = 100% Support • 3.) Rules = Success • 4.) All in the Family • 5.) Be Prepared • 6.) Teach it ! not screech it ! • 7.) Play to Win = Play the best

  15. Specific Team Ideals • 1.) 3D Baseball • 2.) Be on Time, rule of 10 • 3.) Proper Warm up in Proper Area • 4-5.) Proper use of equipment • 6.) All up to congratulate & support • 7.) Run all fair balls out to 1B • 8.) Pick each other up • 9.) On Deck has a duty • 10.) Stay positive and notice the difference ! • 11.) Dugout is a place for the baseball team only!!! • 12.) Get your sports drinks prior to game time • 13.) The School Bus is an extension of School • 14.) Avoid the computer chat sites and personal pages • 15.) Your attitude = our altitude, be a part to our success !

  16. Academic Guidelines • 1.) School Detentions & minor discipline • 2.) Failing Grades • 3.) Class Removals • 4.) In School Suspensions • 5.) Out of School Suspensions • *.) Reduction Capabilities

  17. General Rules • 1.) Call a Coach If… • Sick • Family Emergency • 2.) Baseball season is for BASEBALL • Ask before attending any event • OHSAA rules, no outside baseball !!! • 3.) Avoid conflicts with outside events • College Visits • Spring Trips • Family First • 4.) This a privilege NOT a RIGHT • Prioritize your values: Faith, Family, School, Team

  18. Super Support

  19. Athletic Department Mission • Provide our student-athletes with a positive experience in athletic competition that becomes an integral part of their total educational program.

  20. Communication Chain of Command • 1.) Talk to your student-athlete! • Are you getting the full story? • Are there other items of concern? • 2.) Talk to a Coach • Schedule a time, (avoid practices/games) • School Phone (419) 448-5224 • Email curt_mellott@tiffin.k12.oh.us • 3.) Talk to the Athletic Director (Mr. Derek Lewis) • Last step, not first! • Phone is the same, email derek_lewis@tiffin.k12.oh.us

  21. Do’s & Don’ts of Parent/Coach Conversation • Do Talk About • 1.) Athletic/Skill Level of your son • 2.) Ways for them to improve • 3.) Rules/Policies concerning your son • 4.) Role of your son in program (I tell them) • Don’t Talk About • 1.) Other Athletes in program/ comparisons • 2.) My game plan/ strategies • 3.) Playing Time

  22. Role of Parents

  23. Your Expectations of the Coaches

  24. Events& Activities • 1.) Pre-Season Conditioning • 2.) Fundraiser • 3.) Shoe Fitting // Extras Order • 4.) Start of Pitcher / Catcher Practice • 5.) Cuts • 6.) Regular Practices • 7.) Scrimmages • 8.) Games • 9.) Parent Led Activities • 10.) Extra Team Activities TBA

  25. Pre-Season Conditioning • Mondays & Wednesdays 3-5 PM – FORT • Focus: • 1.) Lifting • 2.) Throwing • 3.) Core Conditioning • Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8PM – FORT • Focus: • 1.) Defensive Skills • 2.) Throwing Routine • 3.) Offensive Skills • School Cancellations will NOT necessarily cancel baseball, level 2 or above will!, questions call me!

  26. Baseball/Softball Fundraiser • Look at packet and follow along

  27. Price Analysis • Item Cost differenceItem Cost difference A $5 D $3 • B $3 E $7 • C $5 F $5 • G $5 J $7 • H $5 K $7 • I $5 L $7 • M $5* • N $5* • O $7 • P $7

  28. Reason for Fundraiser • Eliminate need to pay for any baseball items • Needed Items (By All Players/Coaches) • 1.) Baseball Hats ($25) • 2.) Practice T-Shirt ($10) • 3.) School T-Shirt ($15) • 4.) Baseball Socks ($5) • 5.) Banquet ($10) • Final Cost = ($65 per player or coach)

  29. Other Items of Interest • Wanted Items: (Order due by Feb. 1st) • 1.) Mock Turtleneck (Cold Gear) $27 • 2.) Sliding Shorts $20 • *.) See order sheet for details • NOTE: Fundraiser money cannot go towards team shoes!!!

  30. Other Events Upcoming • Shoe Fitting Date • Tuesday January 26th @ 2:30 PM HS Gym • Extra Items Order Deadline • Monday February 1st in Sat 6 or @ FORT • All Forms Due Date • Monday February 8th in Sat 6 or @ FORT • Pitcher Catcher Start Date • Monday February 22nd • All P/C practices are mandatory for available athletes • NOTE of the alternate gym schedule • Practice site changes are made by 1:00 PM daily!

  31. Cut Week • Begins on Monday, March 8th • Ends on Wednesday March 10th • ALL CUTS ARE BASED ON SCORED CRITERIA • Final Roster is posted Wednesday AM at School • Cut athletes have opportunity from 3-4 PM to talk with coaching staff or set up appointment • NO PARENTS will be seen until athlete has been seen first by coaching staff to go over evaluations • What we are looking for at cut time, (see packet)

  32. Regular Practices • Begins @ 4:30 on March 10th • Normal practices will be either • 1.) Scrimmage Based Practice 3 – 6 PM • 2.) Skills Based Practice 3 – 5 PM • 3.) Conditioning Based Practice 3 – 4:30 PM • *** 90 % of the time option 1 occurs. • Options 2 & 3 are more likely during the season • Expect a updated practice schedule after cuts

  33. Scrimmages • See packet page for information • Cincinnati Trip • 1.) Leaving Friday • 2.) Overnight stay with game Friday and 2+ Saturday • 3.) Lodging information • 4.) Itinerary • 5.) Cost = Booster Stipend Plus FR money.

  34. Games • Home Games • Arrive in Locker room IMMEDIATELY after school • Dressed and Ready for Field by 3:00 PM • Leave once all duties are done for all • Expect to be done between 20 minutes to 40 minutes after the last out. • Away Games • Dismissal or early dismissal needs to be QUICK!!! • Players are expected to help load and unload bus • Players need to be in full uniform except Cleat and game jersey on bus by the assigned time. NO SANDALS! • Players are to ride the bus home unless there is an emergency or family function to go to. Players cannot ride home with other parents period! • Dress • Uniforms are expected to be worn properly at all times during game day • Bus Conduct • School rules apply as does rules regarding cell phones, I-Pods, etc… • Expectations • 100% Compliance from all

  35. Parent Led Activities • Concession Stand • Mr. & Mrs. Arvin and Rhonda Craig • List of Games, Sign up for at least one! • Team Meals • Parent Based • Options to look at • 1.) Parents responsible for items each away game • 2.) One set of parents responsible for whole meal for one away game • 3.) Money to a parent organizer to bring food to every away game • Home Double Headers • We feed each visiting team on Saturdays • Again, parent led and organized • Other Items???

  36. Team Activities • Organized Team Night (TBD) • Father-Son/special person game (TBD) • Community Service Events (TBD) • Other ?

  37. Final odds and ends • Paperwork to get in and due dates • Shoe Order (January 26th) • Extras Order (February 1st) • Physicals/Forms (February 8th) • Fundraiser DUE (February 10th) • Spring Sports Meeting (TBD- March !!) • When in doubt, check your packets !!!

  38. REMINDER OF PAPERWORK • Complete Packets (1st sport athletes) • Seasonal Packets (2nd/3rd sport athletes) • Parent Help Sign Up (Varsity & JV events) • Schedules (Found in your packet)

  39. Questions ????? • I will be available after the meeting • REMINDER THE FUNDRAISER BEGINS NOW!!!! • GO TORNADOES !!!

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