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Parent Guide
Cannons Baseball Parent Guide
Introduction
The mission of our program is to develop baseball players with good skills that will continue to develop to a level of excellence that will be passed on to our high school programs. We will develop players not only on the field but also instill a sense of responsibility and community pride in all players who participate. We will promote strong character both on and off
the field along with promoting good will among our teams and opponents. We will insist on good sportsmanship and proper behavior. Most importantly, we want EVERYONE to have fun and enjoy their experience with the Cannons. This includes players, coaches, parents and fans. We want our opponents, their fans and even the umpires to enjoy their experience with the Cannons.
This guide is designed to assist you in gaining a better understanding of the traveling baseball program and hopefully answer many of the questions you may have. Please take the time to read it in its entirety. Thank you for your participation in Cannons Baseball
Mission & Philosophy
Our mission is to assist athletes in developing advanced baseball skills and
provide the opportunity to compete with other players of similar abilities.
~ All kids are selected based heavily on the results of a tryout process and player history.
~ Promote physical fitness, stamina and agility
~ Develop self - confidence
~ Develop respect for others, teamwork, pride in the team and community
~ Teach the fundamentals of baseball
~ Incorporate the spirit of good sportsmanship in victory OR defeat.
~ Allow every player to have an opportunity to participate and develop
~ Play in a safe and healthy environment
~ Build character
~ Allow EVERYONE to have fun and enjoy the game of baseball!
Commitment
Traveling baseball requires a significant time commitment from both players and parents, from March through July. Every players presence is important and he is expected to attend all practices and tournament games. Unexcused absences will result in a reduction of playing time.
Payment schedule:
Traveling Baseball fees are paid in three installments.
1st installment: $100 @ registration ( Sept)
2nd installment: @ Uniform fitting ( typically Mid - Jan)
3rd installment: Balance of the account. (Feb )
Games and Practices
Indoor practices will begin around January / February.
Tournament play begins in late March early April and continues through July, with approximately 12 weekends. The number of tournaments, and whether or not one is played out of town, will be discussed as a team. Post season tournament play (state and national events) is by invitation and depends upon success in qualifying tournaments during the season.
Personal Equipment
Each player must provide his own glove, shoes, bat, and personal protective equipment. Parents are responsible for providing any additional safety equipment that they choose to use. Properly fitted, correctly sized equipment is very important to a player’s success, especially in terms of gloves and shoes.
Most tournaments require the wearing of athletic supporters with a hard protective cup if catching
Bats
Bats are an item of equipment which, like gloves, need to be fitted to the individual player. Parents should consult coaches before purchasing a bat.
Player Evaluation
Every players baseball skills will be evaluated by a team of impartial evaluators. The evaluators will be people who are known to possess the knowledge necessary to evaluate a players skill at a particular level. Some evaluators that will be used will not be related to any of the tryout participants involved.. The evaluation scores will be the primary basis used to select the team.
Evaluation Guidelines:
Hitting:
~ Practice: 1- bunt, 3- Swings, After practice swings player is evaluated on
2 bunts and 10 swings
Evaluators are looking for setup - hands ready, grip, coil, head on ball,
Stride- timing balance, length of stride toward pitcher, Swing- quick hands,
ahead of ball , hip rotation, extension.
Scoring: ( 0 to 5 points)
0- no contact
1 - marginal contact (tick, pop up foul)
2 - below average contact (weak grounder/ infield pop up)
3 - average contact
4 - above average contact (solid base hit)
5 - excellent contact - extra base hit
Outfield trials:
Each player will get one practice ball - no grade, then be graded on a
maximum of 10 fly balls
Evaluators will be looking for player position - circle the ball, position
the throw, Catch- two hands, shoulder high, Throw- strong and accurate.
Scoring: 0-5
0 - complete miss/ poor positioning
1- Glove error / poor positioning
2 - Glove error / fair positioning
3 - Average catch / fair positioning
4 - Above average catch and positioning
5 - Excellent Catch & positioning
* Evaluators will be watching for strength and accuracy of the throws.
Infield Trials
Each Player will get one practice ball - no grade, then be graded on a
maximum of 9 ground balls.
Evaluators will be looking for fielding position- attack the ball, knees
bent, feet apart, and ball in center of body Catch-two hands, head down,
funneled in, Throw- strong, accurate, quick and fluid
Scoring: 0-5
0 - complete miss/poor positing
1- glove error / poor positioning
2 - glove error / fair positioning
3 - average catch/ fair positioning
4 - above average catch & positioning and above average speed
5 - excellent catch and positioning
* Evaluators will watching the strength and accuracy of the throws (SS to 1st)
Running:
Hm to 1st & Hm to 3rd
Approximate pitching speeds for tryouts: 10yr- 45-55mph,
Player Selection
Players will chosen on the team based upon their own merits (skills, athletic ability, hustle, enthusiasm, and coachability) If players have played on a previous years team, their prior commitment, character and parent issues may also be considered.
General Policies
Attendance
Every players presence is important and is expected. Unless Otherwise
exempted by the coach, all players are expected to attend all practices,
and tournament games. Excused absences will be granted for
school and religious events, however, it is expected that the coach will be
notified in advance of such events. Unexcused absences will result in a
reduction of playing time.
Your child's participation in traveling baseball will require a significant contribution of your time and effort. Parents can contribute many things to support their child, team, and the program.
Parents' Responsibilities include:
* Let your child know you love him win or lose, whether he plays well or not.
* Compliment and encourage. Let the coaches handle coaching and criticism.
Coordinate your efforts to help your child's development with the recommendations of the Coaches.
Support your coaches. Remember that they are responsible for many children in addition to yours.
* Don't compare your child to other players. Be honest with yourself and your child about his abilities.
* Regard each player on the team as your own.
* Keep negative comments to yourself. Express concerns only to the coach and a straightforward, fair, and objective manner.
* Teach your child to have fun and enjoy competition. Don't tell him
that winning does not count
because it does, and he knows it. Instead, help him to develop a
healthy competitive attitude toward winning and losing.
* Demonstrate good sportsmanship and proper behavior. Don't criticize
officials, coaches, or other parents or players.
* Ensure the good sportsmanship and proper behavior of your child and your
guests.
* Get your child to, and pick them up from, practices and games on time.
* Inform the coach in advance whenever your child will miss or be late for a
practice or a game.
* Cheer, cheer, cheer.
PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS
Players on a traveling team should take pride in themselves, their team, and
in their community. They must follow the directions of the coaches, and must
be willing to accept constructive criticism.
Players' Responsibilities include:
*Have pride and confidence in yourself, your teammates, and your coaches.
* Be attentive and work hard in practice and games. Make your best efforts
to perform the tasks as directed by the coaches.
* Be a competitor, perform up to your full ability, and contribute to team
unity. Compliment teammates and let the coaches handle criticism.
* Show respect toward your coaches, teammates, and parents.
* Show respect toward opposing players, coaches, umpires, and spectators.
* Remember that baseball is a game and keep it in perspective with family,
school, and/or church activities and responsibilities.
* Demonstrate good sportsmanship and proper behavior.
* Remind your parents that you need to be at practices and games on time.
* Inform the coach whenever you will miss or be late for a practice or a game.
PROBLEM RESOLUTION GUIDELINES
When a player or parent has a question regarding the general policies or
procedures of traveling baseball, they should address their questions to the
coach of their team as the first course of action. Choose a time and place that is convenient for both parties involved (not prior to or during a game or practice) and address
your questions in an appropriate manner (keep the conversation polite,
private, and out of the earshot of other players or parents).
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