Champlin Park Baseball Fall Meeting

2017 Coaching Staff Head Coach 9B – Mark Kerber Assistant 9A – Andrew Isenberg Head Coach 9A – Pete Ockuly Assistant 10 – Andrew Driessen Head Coach 10 - Ryan Tohm Assistant JV - Matt Hendrickson Head Coach JV - Jeff Hedlund Assistant Var. – Tim Loberg Assistant Var. - Mike Loberg Head Coach - Cory Davis

2017 Captains Cole Albers Zach Loven

Our High School program consists of… 9B (13-15 players) 9A (13-15 players) Sophomore Team (13-15 players) Junior Varsity (13-15 players) Varsity (13-15 players) *Approximately a 20 game schedule for all teams. (Playoffs for Varsity only) *We will initially place players on respective rosters based on formal evaluations, skill, present and past performance, and attitude. Players may be moved between levels based on performance and positional need during the season at the discretion of the coaching staff. Final team placements to start the season will occur during the 2nd week of practice. *Freshmen and Sophomores will only be pulled up to Varsity as a starter.

Represent our program well… Grade are important – it’s the reason you are here! 6.8% of High School Baseball players move on to NCAA Baseball (Sept.2013 NCAA Methodology Figures) Last season our playoff rosters cumulative GPA was 3.3 You have bad grades and you will not play. Maintain eligibility = on course to graduate. You are a part of something bigger than yourself. Many are counting on you! “To whom much is given – much is expected”.

2017 Tryout Information Must be cleared through the Activities office PRIOR to tryouts starting. Updated Physical – Fee – MSHSL Document Fill out online Rebel Baseball Info Sheet Player will receive a tryout jersey first night of tryouts – you must wear each night. Baseball pants & Champlin Park Hat (Look like you’re ready for baseball) Freshmen Tryouts – 3/6 – 3/9 8pm -10pm (CP Fieldhouse) 10th – 12th Grade Tryouts – 3/20 – 3/23 7pm-9pm (CP Fieldhouse and MG Dome) Parents please drop off your son - Tryouts are closed to viewing.

Spring Break There will NOT be organized baseball over spring break. 9th grade tryouts will have already concluded. 9th grade will resume following spring break. Practice will be largely weight room and classroom time during 10th – 12th grade tryout week. 10th – 12th grade will not start until after spring break – per MSHSL official start date.

Getting better year round… Playing another sport at CPHS is encouraged. Champlin Park High School weight room – Lifetime Fitness doesn’t have a baseball team… Pitch 2 Pitch in Rogers CPHS High School players ONLY are allowed tunnel time M,W,F from 3-5pm Must sign in upon entering the facility Captains Practice (Starts January 8th 8-10pm – Will run most Sunday and Monday evenings) Open to all players 9th – 12th supervised by Adults and organized/run by Captains and Seniors. Non CP Baseball affiliated baseball training See our website for links to the various options- ”Player Development Tab” …Don’t rest on past success – you either get better or you get worse. NO ONE STAYS THE SAME!

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Special opportunities for players.. Our website will be up and running in January for players that want to purchase Rebel Baseball Gear (Adidas). Player pack will be available. Buckler Glove Deal Buckler Glove Promo Codes 5% Off: QM2JJBQ Free Shipping: JMZ3YMA www.BucklerGloves.com

Summer Baseball… There is an option for everyone to play baseball in the summer. - 9th Grade Team often play 15’s (BABR or CDAA) - Sophomore team – VFW - JV/Varsity – Legion ** (Roster size will be limited) Legion and VFW are run through CPBA Support local business that help Rebels Baseball! Hudy’s Lil Bar Willy McCoys *Whether you make the high school team or not you can find a place to play in the community.

To Do List and Due Dates: 1. Complete Champlin Park High School Baseball Info Sheet (Will be available online – www.cphsbaseball.org) Due: March 7th 2. Online Registration: http://anokahennepin.schoolwires.net/Page/6100 * Complete MSHSL Participation Form ONLINE Due: March 3rd * Complete the Champlin Park Emergency Contact/Health Form ONLINE * Activity Fee Paid in Full (Fee can be paid online or by cash/check to the Activities Office.) 3. IF Needed: Schedule a Physical and have physician complete Form Due: ASAP (You will not be allowed to try out until you have a current physical) 4. Mandatory Player Meeting for all players Trying Out (9th-12th grade) March 1st Lecture Hall during advisement 5. Mandatory Parent/Player Meeting for final rostered Players 9, B, JV, V Monday March 27th – 7pm Auditorium

Staying Connected… Communication is key – Communicate with your families at home. Communicate with your coaches. Stay connected to CP Baseball Twitter @rebelsbaseball “Remind” once the season begins Website – www.cphsbaseball.org (sign up now!) Rebel Report (players)

Thank you for coming! Rebel baseball players are strong character men who are positive, respectful, selfless leaders in our community. We honor the game of baseball and have great pride in all we do.