Dirtdogs 12U Hines/Furlong Softball Team

Dirtdogs Mission Statement Central California Dirt Dogs goal is to provide the tools for each player to excel and develop into a complete softball player,  both offensively and defensively.  Create a student athlete with the proper mechanics and fundamentals to compete at the highest level, both academically and athletically.  We will provide each girl with the opportunity to achieve her fullest potential as an athlete and to  contribute to her development into a successful young adult.  The organization will actively pursue highly competitive levels of play in qualifying tournaments and college-exposure tournaments in order to promote the advancement of these players to softball teams at the college level The Dirt Dogs were created in 2007. In their short history as an organization, the Dirt Dogs have participated in many National Tournaments, attended some of the best college showcases, and have got their players recruited. The History of the Dirt Dog Organization is not as long as some organizations in the Central Valley, but in a matter of a couple of years they have earned the respect of the softball community. With each senior class comes more commitments.

12U Hines/Furlong Dirtdogs Fall –Spring 2017 Team Team Practices Up to 3 team practices per week based on Tournament schedule. The Fresno/Clovis area The practice days will be Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays Strength & Core Training / Speed & Agility Once a week We will be on Fridays Hitting Each player will be expected to have their own hitting Coach- Expectations is that you are hitting 1-2X / week We will be hitting at a private indoor facility on Tuesdays tell the weather warms up. Pitchers Expectations is you are throwing 3-5 X / week Grades If your grades fall below a 3.3, a team meeting will be required with your parents to understand the situation. If a plan/ resolution to improve your GPA is not agreed upon during the meeting, you will be released immediately.

12u - Dirtdogs Fall –Spring 2017 Team Goals The Dirtdogs Hines/Furlong Team will plan to carry 12/13 Players in the Spring of 2017. Expect to Play the Best Competition Expect to compete at Every Practice! Expect to be around 12-13 Committed Families We want Athletes Who Plan to Put in the Hard Work! Are you READY for this type of Commitment?

Coaching Staff Steve Furlong Bryan Hines Co-Head Coach Co-Head Coach 559-940-1212 B.hines@me.com Steve Furlong Co-Head Coach 559-824-9150 steven220@yahoo.com

2017 Spring/Summer Schedule ** Schedule can change based on number of teams and competition

Budget – 2017 Potential Spring Cost Target Spring budget $ 13,160.00   Total Uniforms Jersey $ - for Grey $ - Pants White Socks Black Coach Expenses $ Speed & Agility Coach Indoor Hitting Practice Org Fees $ 460.00 1 Org Fees - Annual $ 5,520.00 Tournaments 8 Tournaments $ 600.00 9 Tourneys $ 5,400.00 Nationals National Tournament $ 1,900.00 Triple Crown Friendlies $ 200.00 5 $ 1,000.00 Insurance ASA/NSA/PGF $ 500.00 Gear $ 500.00 Balls Dozen $ 65.00 4 Practice balls $ 260.00 Wiffle Balls/buckets/wrist Backpack and Helmet Practice Shirt 2 practice shirts $ 40.00 12 Practice Shirts $ 480.00 Total cost of the trip $ 13,160.00 You're over budget by $ - Number of Players $ 1,097.00 Cost Per player $1,100.00 January 15th February 1st $500.00 $200.00 March 1st April 1st