2017 Joliet Central Steelmen Baseball Parent Meeting

Contact Information Head Coach Kevin Fitzgerald 815-774-7400 x43300 kfitzgerald@jths.org Assistant Coaches Varsity – Michael Lara and Chad Schwartz Sophomore – Shaun Porento sporento@jths.org Marc Betancourt and Steven Kotrba Freshman – Antonio Juarez ajuarez@jths.org Domenic Rohe and Tyler Brown.

2017 Goals Playing Best Baseball Heading in to Regional Play All players eligible for entire season. Create daily team goals Practice plans will be written and executed Daily Develop leadership abilities within athletes Help develop productive citizens in our community

Important Dates First Game (3/15) Windy City Thunderbolts (4/8, Saturday 7:00pm) Varsity Oswego – 5/8 6:00pm Varsity Minooka 4/14 10am (no school) Regional Week of 5/22 State Finals – Will need volunteers June 10th at Slammers Field

Spring Break Schedule March 24 – April 1 3/25 – vs. Eisenhower 1:00pm 3/25 - Crete-Monee DH 10am and 12pm 3/28 – vs. Rich Central 4:30pm 3/30 – WJOL Tournament (Varsity) 12pm 3/30 – Fresh/Soph – Double Header at Tinley Park 10am-12pm 4/1 – WJOL Tournament (2 games) Varsity times TBD

In Season Practice Schedule No Rain – ALL LEVELS Outside 3:30-5:30/5:45pm Activity Bus at 6pm Rain – Indoor Schedule called by our Athletic Office Monday/Wednesday/Friday Fresh 330-530 Soph 530-730 Varsity 730-930 or 530am-7am Tuesday/Thursday Soph/Varsity 730-930

Equipment Information All players required to wear Royal Blue Socks and a Royal Blue Belt with their jersey. Players also need to have a royal blue undershirt for their jersey Spirit Wear should arrive in 2 weeks. Socks and Belts were given to those who ordered them.

Player Expectations On the Playing Field In the Classroom Never quit attitude Pride in the uniform and in the facility we use In the Classroom Eligibility isn’t enough Our performance in the classroom collectively as a team is more important than anything we do on the field. Develop time management skills Within the Community Be a positive role model – “who are you when no one is watching?” Wearing our hats/jackets/jerseys is a privilege

Absence and No Show Absence – You were not there but YOU (player) notified the coach before hand. It is the players responsibility, not their parent (unless emergency), to notify the coach. Prefer face to face communication with coach, however email is also acceptable if player is out of school sick. 2 ABS = Sit 1 Game 4 ABS = Sit 2 Consecutive Games 5 ABS = Player is Removed From Team

Absence and No Show No Show First NO SHOW Second NO SHOW You were not there and you did not notify your coach. First NO SHOW Sit Two Consecutive Games Second NO SHOW Player is removed from the team

What you can Expect from Coaches We will make decisions that are best for the team/program We will be honest with you and your son We will discipline each athlete equally and hold athletes to a very high standard Help develop your son physically, mentally and emotionally Teach your son life lessons through the game of baseball

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss With a Coach Coach’s interactions with your son How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student Concerns about your son’s interactions with others Playing at the next level - College

Areas Left to the Discretion of the Coach Team Strategy Other athletes or other situations not involving your son Play Calling Playing Time

For a Conference Call Coach Fitzgerald at 815-774-7400 ext. 43300 to set up an appointment. Others who will/may attend: Player, other coach, administrator (if necessary) Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and may not result in a positive resolution.

Parent Code of Conduct 1. Love and support your child and the team, win or lose. 2. Be realistic about your child’s abilities and be positive and encouraging at all times. 3. Do not come to the fence, dugout, or on deck circle during a game to talk to your son. 4. Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same 5. Communicate

Twitter - @SteelmenBBcoach Steelmen Social Media Twitter - @SteelmenBBcoach Facebook – facebook.com/steelmenbaseball

Remind 101 To receive updated information via text message (game/practice updates, etc.) please do the following: VARSITY TEXT @17steel to 81010 Sophomore TEXT @porento to 81010 Fresh TEXT @e3af8c to 81010

8to18 Joliet Township High Schools use 8to18 for our team websites. Please visit http://il.8to18.com/jolietcentral/activities/baseball/b and click on your level (varsity, sophomore or freshman) for schedule/roster etc. The athletic office updates this site regularly for game times.

GameChanger Use the following link to follow Joliet Central on GameChanger: http://gc.com/team-57d85bb9a8675600228fe977 Stats and game information is updated here.

Player Social Media PLAYERS NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY “PUT OUT” ON THE INTERNET IS FOR EVERYONE TO SEE. PLEASE THINK BEFORE YOU PRESS “SEND”. Clean up all of your social media accounts.

FUNDRAISER Youth Camp – HUGE SUCCESS! Snap! Raise Thank you to everyone who helped with the youth camp. 170+ campers! Snap! Raise Participation requires each player to send out 20 emails asking for others to help support Joliet Central Baseball. - The money earned from last year’s fundraiser bought us: 1. New Windscreen for Varsity Field 2. Pullovers for each player in program 3. Varsity Jackets (will be passed down each year). 4. New helmets 5. Baseballs, bases, and other equipment needed for day-to-day practices