EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 HORNETS THE TEAM

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 MISSION We create a high quality, high energy, positive environment in which to play baseball “The Edina Way”   We strive to achieve our full potential both on and off the field. We continue to build skills, character and values for life beyond high school. We support academic priorities, community involvement, multi -sport and extracurricular pursuits. We have FUN by COMPETING all out and by developing lasting relationships with our Teammates. We value TEAM over self, and we are proud to wear the E. A winner’s mentality permeates everything we do.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 PROGRAM GOALS To always COMPETE and give it best EFFORT & ATTITUDE. To play The Edina Way. To win Conference Championships. To win State Championships. To continually improve individually and as a TEAM. To have FUN and build lasting relationships. To put TEAM over individual aspirations. To accomplish community service. To successfully transition to the “next stage”

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 Social Media, Communication Facebook: Edina Baseball Twitter: @EdinaBaseball Email: ehs.hornets.baseball@gmail.com Is your email on the group list?

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 PLAYER EXPECTATIONS Put TEAM 1st Come On Time and Ready to Play (physically and mentally) Give it 100% Effort – Compete. Embrace your role. Be Coachable. Master a “next pitch” response to failure. Raise the Level of Expectations for yourself & the TEAM. Communicate. Be Accountable.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 Social Media, Communication. 24 hour rule. Ask yourself before you hit send or enter: “Does this help my TEAM?” “Would I want this on the front page?” Each Coach will implement Policy as needed. www.edinaschools.org  About Us  School Board District Policy Manual

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 PARENT EXPECTATIONS Treasure these years. They go fast. Come and Cheer!! Bring fans! Part of TEAM Chemistry. Stay Positive! Let us coach. Let us manage the umps Let your son advocate for himself. Player 1st in communicating with Coaches. Know start times and transportation needs.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 COACH EXPECTATIONS Create a Positive Environment Coach the Edina Way. Live our Mission Continually Improve Raise Expectations of ourselves and our Team Play to win as a Team Communicate / Be Organized Develop, Teach, Mentor…Baseball & Life Skills Hold players accountable for effort, attitude and teammate Have FUN competing all out

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 VARSITY COACHES * Carter Freeman Head Coach * Mike Theis Head Assistant Coach * Steve Black Assistant Coach/ Catchers Coach * Cole DeVries Pitching Coach

JV Coaches EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 Chan Handberg Head Coach Roger Lind Assistant Coach Grant Leese Assistant Coach

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 Sophomore Coaches Lee Redman Head Coach Jack Sullivan Assistant Coach

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 9A Coaches Troy Beckman Head Coach Marc McShane Assistant Coach 9B Coaches Carl Ermisch Head Coach Assistant Coach Volunteer Assistant Brad Benson

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 Hornet Captains Parents: Mike and Laurie Fischer: fischybake@msn.com Mike and Britt Theis: britt.theis@edinaschools.org Jeff and Deborah Eckland: deckland@goetzeckland.com Team Administrator: Patty Dronen ehs.hornets.baseball@gmail.com

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 EHS Baseball Apparel On line store is open! Link found on EHS Baseball website https://edinahsbaseball2018.itemorder.com/ Player gear + Parent swag. Order Period: Now – 3/12. Delivery Early/Mid-April

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 EHS Baseball Booster Assessment * $330 * Will Hold Until Teams Selected * Full Refund if not make an EHS Team

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 What does the assessment cover? * (1) Assist Coach (Turn Back In at end of Season) * (1) Hat (Keep) * (2) Practice T-Shirts (Keep) * (1) Pair of Sleeves (Keep) * (2) Pair of Socks (Please Keep) * Dome/Turf cost and other Equipment.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018

Will Eckland #11 Charlie Fischer #3 Carter Theis #17 EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 HORNET CAPTAINS: Will Eckland #11 Charlie Fischer #3 Carter Theis #17

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 On line Registration: http://hornets.edinaschools.org Must be registered to tryout. Complete On-Line Registration Health forms done on-line. a) Physical within last 3 years on file w/ school b) Health Questionnaire once/year 3) No Participation Pass required.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 EHS Baseball Website GAME SCHEDULE INFORMATION www.edinaschools.org high school, Activities, Baseball, Varsity – 9B OR http://hornets.edinaschools.org baseball, Varsity – 9B www.lakeconference.org (Games Only)

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 TEAM “HOME” PRACTICE SITES Varsity : Braemar 1 3:45 JV: Garden 3:45 Sophomore: McCarthy 3:45 9A: ECC Multi Purpose 3:45 9B: Countryside Prep* 3:45 * Bus service to the field. Each team may set their weekly schedule. It WILL change due to weather. Coach to text/email changes ASAP.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 Activity Bus Schedule 3:15 EHS Dismissal Time 3:22   Depart EHS – Door #12 3:26 Drop 9B players off at Countryside Prep 3:30 Arrive ECC – Door #7

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 INDOOR PRACTICE SITES Very Limited ECC Large & City Gyms Valley View North Gym Braemar Dome (only early) * 5 teams w/ varying schedules and uncertain weather means times and locations will change. Coach will text or email ASAP.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 Away Games * Excused absence for early release if needed. * Teachers have access to early releases. * All Players are expected to ride the bus to and from away games.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 9th Grade Tryouts. Monday, March 12 – Thursday, March 15 Dome 3:30-5:00 (or ECC Turf til 5:30) Friday Team Announcements ECC 3:30 Schedule Updates on EHS website by Noon. BBCOR or single piece wood bats only. Must be registered & paid assessment.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 MSHSL Conditioning Week Seniors - Sophomores Next Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:45-5:00 Edina HS Wellness Center / Gym Pre Tryout Conditioning

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 VARSITY TRYOUTS * All 12th-10th Graders. Possible 9th later. * Monday, March 19 – Thursday, March 22 3:30-5:00 (If ECC Turf go til 5:45) * Braemar Dome or ECC Turf * Team Announcements Fri, March 23 8:00 am – Noon. ECC * Schedule Changes by Noon on EHS website. Will also text captains. * BBCOR or single piece wood bats only. * Must be registered & paid assessment.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 Varsity – Soph Team Announcements Fri 3/23 Seniors 8:00 Juniors 8:15 Sophomores 9:00 Freshmen (if applicable) 10:00 Uniform Distribution/Team Meetings Varsity 10:30 JV 11:00 Sophomore: 11:30

What Can You Expect at Tryouts EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 What Can You Expect at Tryouts Organization, Efficiency, Opportunities Competition / Challenge / Groupings Plenty of “looks”: IF, OF, Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Situation, Base Running Multiple Coaches making multiple scores and evaluations on your performance. Charting, hard data, evaluations, rankings, commentary. “Go to your best position or where you want to tryout” with opportunity to tryout at more than 1 position. The Coach may move you to various positions.

What Determines Team Selection? Not in any order or any weighting: EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 What Determines Team Selection? Not in any order or any weighting: Talent Tryout Last 1-2 Years Spring & Summer Performance. Last 1-2 Years Spring & Summer Coach Evaluations. Position-Specific Needs. Hustle, Attitude, Competitive Drive, Team Focus

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 SPRING BREAK Home / Florida every other year This year off Fri 3/23 noon - 3/28 3:45 Practices may be held during this period. Coach discretion. Practices Daily 3/28, 29, 30, 31. Varsity & JV multiple practices/meetings per day.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2018 HORNETS… It’s Go Time!