Minnesota Vortex / A’s KICK-OFF MEETING AUGUST 27, 2018

AGENDA Program Overview (Mike Carter – President) Financials (Rich Baker – Treasurer) Web & Communications (Ted Ellefson – Vice President) Tournaments (Ted Ellefson – Vice President) Winter Training (Jack Thibault – Player Development) College preparation/recruiting (Dan Maus – Secretary) Other – Uniforms, fan apparel, social media… (Dan Maus – Secretary) Team Meetings

Vision & Mission VISION Most admired girls fastpitch club in the upper midwest MISSION We provide an uncompromising commitment to developing players on and off the field and knowing that the quality of our coaches and the satisfaction of our teams and families is paramount

Winter Development Teams First and Second Year 14U Elite Level Teams 1st and 2nd Year 16U & 18U Elite Level Teams College Preparatory Development

Welcome & Program Overview – Mike Carter Thank You, Welcome Program Success 2017/18 Top 8 Texas Top Gun - 4th Place Overall USSSA National Championships - Champions GOLD NAFA Northern Nationals, 3rd Place GOLD NAFA Northern Nationals - Runner up (16& 18) GOLD State - Champions TTFC State Champions - USA Elite Select WFC Top 12 finish - USA National Championships Top 16 finish - Rookies Champions - Lexi Kretsch Tournament Champions - S&C Showcase Champions - Fall State Champions - WFC Illinois Last Chance Champions - Top 60 recognition - (22) 2017/18 players to report to their college teams this fall Introductions: Teams, Board, Managers, Coaches

Vortex/A’s Volunteer Organization Board of Directors Dan Maus Secretary Mike Carter President Ted Ellefson Vice President Rich Baker Treasurer Jack Thibault Member Organization Level Volunteers Jack Thibault Coach Coordinator & Director Player Development Ted Ellefson Fall Tournament Director Stacey Pinkerton Beth Peta Uniform Director Jack Thibault Social Media Director Brad Drey Lexi Kretsch Tournament Planning Ted Ellefson Rich Baker Director of fields Ted Ellefson Vortex/A’s Team Equipment Director OPEN Vortex/A’s Marketing Director OPEN Spirit wear Director OPEN w/ Jen Arends Fundraising Director OPEN Organizational Web Design and Copywriter

Coaches & Team Managers Vortex 05 Gold HC: Lisa Koehler AC: TBA TM: Sara Lackey Vortex 04 Gold HC: Jack Thibault AC: Lauren Oberle AC: Jayme Langbehn TM: Steve Bartz A’s 16U Gold HC: Mike Carter AC: Hannah Bergh TM: Ted Ellefson A’s 16U Maroon HC: Jim Leicht AC: TBA TM: Jill Huwe A’s 16U Blue HC: Morgan Garbecht AC: Dan Krause TM: Stacy Markert 18U A’s Maroon HC: Gary Prantner AC: TBA TM: EB Allen 18U A’s Gold HC: Mitch Zwack AC: TBA TM: Brad Drey MN A’s 18U HC: Dan Rubischko HC: Jim Berbee AC: TBA TM: TBD * Additional coaching resources will be assigned for winter training and for teams in the spring

Welcome & Program Overview – Mike Carter Background Checks – Managers, Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Board Members Vortex Philosophy Respect for all aspects of the game, facilities, and members Giving back, community partners, volunteers, scholarships Expectations & accountability - We are all accountable! Player Contact Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o-oOxPVIjiJpbjalMCNh_jmzp0DoysQBkF672BaXqq4/edit?usp=drivesdk

Financials – Rich Baker Non-Profit Organization In great financial situation Budgeting Team Based Fundraising Opportunities (Organization wide & Team Based)

Web and Communications – Ted Ellefson Vortex Web site: www.minnesotavortex.org Social Media Facebook: Minnesota Vortex/A's Fastpitch Organization https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotavortexA/ Twitter: @MNVortexMNAs; Lexi Showdown: @Lexi_Showdown Sports Illustrated Play app for Smartphone

Tournaments – Ted Ellefson Head Coach and Mike Carter to plan a tournament schedule which aligns with the team’s goals and objectives Tournament Classifications USSSA Fastpitch. All teams are registered and have team insurance USA Elite Select (ES) Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) North American Fastpitch Association (NAFA) USA Softball - no teams currently planned for registration Decisions for additional registration with NAFA, USA Elite Select and/or PGF are made by Head Coach & Mike Carter

Winter Training – Jack Thibault Individual player development plans, video analysis Position specific, team and individual training Sign up for days/times that fit your schedule Winter training goals Locations/Facilities: Minnetonka Dome, Wayzata Dome, Batting Cages of MN – Edina, Hit Dawg – Plymouth, Chanhassen TBD Trainers and Coaches Additional opportunities (e.g. clinics)

Fundraising – Dan Maus Minn Vortex/A’s Organizational Fundraisers Summer Tournament Lexi Kretsch Summer Showdown – Hosted by MN Vortex/A’s Volunteers Needed: Committees, ALL Hands-on Heggie’s Pizza Sales Team Fundraising options Cub Foods - Bag Groceries for Tips Renaissance Festival – pick up garbage, work concession stand Canterbury Park – work concession stand Other NOTE: Team Manager to check with Board on any team fundraising choices.

College Recruiting & Preparation - Dan Maus Play in College Showcase Tournaments: especially 16U teams and 1st year 18U Contact coaches attending the tournament with your schedule SportsRecruits software all team access (specific uses for age groups) https://sportsrecruits.com/ Create player videos Winter college info meeting Leverage Minn Vortex A’s Leadership connections to college coaches

Other – Dan Maus Uniforms: if any additional is needed, contact your Team Manager or Team Uniform Coordinator Minn Vortex and A’s Fan Apparel (delivered to your home) https://identitystores.com/Stores/StoreFront.aspx?StoreId=2875

Questions?

Team Meeting – Coaches & Team Managers Coach, Assistant Coach, and Manager Introductions Introduction of Players and Parents (all to meet each other) Coaching Philosophy & Expectations Accountability, Learning the game, Expectations beyond practice/games Schedule: practices, games/scrimmages, tournaments Signed Code-of-Conduct sheet Parent volunteer needs: Fundraising, Sponsorships, Travel Coordinator, Social coordinator (e.g. team lunch, dinners, other activities)