PLAYER and PARENT MEETING OCTOBER 24,

Topics for today’s meeting 1. Meet the Coaching Staff 2. The Program Past and Present 3. General Conduct off the field – In Class and Halls – Outside of school – Twitter, Facebook, etc. 4. Practice and Games 5. Parent’s Roles 5. Offseason Program Overview 6. Offseason Calendar 7. Community Involvment 8. Extra Innings Club and Big Fundraiser Saturday!

Coaching Staff Varsity – Head Coach – Kevin Manero JV – Head Coach – Chad Gunzenhauser Assistant Coaches -Jeff Childs -Pat Brett -Frank Yanni -John Pedrazzani -Kevin Harris Performance Coach - Furey Leva

The Program Past and Present Knights in College Baseball ( )

League Titles: 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 District Title: 1984, 2005, 2008 State Titles: 2009 The Program Past and Present

Expectations for General Conduct Off Field List to be ed to NPHS Staff HALLS - Think before you act and look at who is around you. Guilty and guilty by association are the same thing. IN CLASS – Respectful, Alert, Participatory – Eligibility and Grades SCHOOL – Present AND On Time Everyday OUT of SCHOOL – Nothing different than everything above. There is no separation.

General Conduct off the Field Twitter, Facebook, etc. Twitter – Top Athlete Mistakes GETTING ON TWITTER BEFORE GETTING EDUCATED FORGETTING THEIR AUDIENCE USE PROFANITY OR DISCUSS R RATED SUBJECTS GETTING BAITED VENTING FRUSTRATION OR ANGER NOT BEING DISCREET WHEN IT COMES TO OTHER PEOPLE BELIEVING THAT DIRECT MESSAGES WILL REMAIN PRIVATE All of this stuff is nothing but a distraction from your purpose.

Facebook - It is very simple. If it is a picture you would not hang on your Grandmom’s refrigerator, do not put it on facebook, twitter, instagram, etc. General Conduct off the ield

Practice Times, Attire, Etc. Weekday practices after school begin at 3:00 Weekend practice times will vary Always be on field ready to go 15 min before official practice time All Equipment must be accounted for North Penn Attire Only (no other teams) During NP Season… NP Baseball Only

Parents’ Role Communication Process if needed Step 1 – Player to Coach Step 2 – Coach back to player Step 3 – Player to parent Step 4 - Parent to Coach on some matters only Questions we will not answer: Why isn’t my son playing? Why is player X playing? Why is your lineup that way? Questions we will be happy to answer: What skills does my son need to work on, and how can he focus on them? What can we do about getting the college process started? How can we get involved in fundraising or supporting the team off the field?

The Make-Up of a “Team” Playing as a team from March – June is really not enough. Therefore: – Fall Program – Offseason Strength and Conditioning Program – Non-Baseball Team Events – Close Relationship with American Legion programs – Consistent Communication

7 Fall League Practices 10 Fall League Games 40 Morning Team Lifting/Conditioning Workouts 3 Team Toughness Days 1 Alumni Team Toughness day 20 Team Indoor Hitting/ Defense Workouts 4 Turf field outdoor team workouts 12 Pitchers and Catchers morning bullpen sessions 2 Team Community/ Volunteer Sessions 3 Offseason Team Meeting 1 Team player and parent information meeting 1 Team Building Function supporting NPHS Activity 1 Team Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast 1 Team College Baseball Information Night 1 Team Pride Pack NP Baseball Gear order 4 Community Baseball Clinics with NP Team Members Total = 110 Team opportunities since September

The Multi-Sport Athlete Do we like it? Yes. Is it for everyone? No. Questions to Consider? – Do I make adjustments easily from sport to sport? – Am I able to make significant progress from year to year in each sport? – Can my body handle the demand? – Am I able to keep my grades in check?

Winter Strength and Conditioning Program Performance Coach: Furey Leva Schedule * Tues, Fri: 5:30am (Strength Training) * Wed.: 3:00pm (Conditioning) Winter Program begins Tues. Oct. 30 th

Why Workout at 5:30am? 1. No competition for space 2. Parallel to a collegiate schedule 3. Discipline and Team Enhancement 4. No schedule conflicts (work, clubs, etc.) 5. Allows for after school individual, sport specific work 6. Allows for individual supplementary workout time

AM Workout Challenges 1. Logistics for freshmen 2. Parental support 3. Self-Discipline 4. New Schedule (requires adjusting) 5. Full body readiness (Quality vs Quantity argument)

Warm-Up Begins at 5:30 (Time is limited…) Parking in designated spots only Set up carpools as needed “Buddy” system for pushing each other as needed Must be in 1 st period on time Gym, weight room, spinning room, outside areas, aux gym, showers, etc… All available Consistent or not at all Record keeping is important Eat something (wake up time) Weather Cancellations on Twitter and my website

Offseason Calendar

= Night for the Knights! This Saturday, 7:00pm  Night for the Knights! Ukrainian Church on Allentown Road next to Walton Farm Elem. $30 Advance Sale; $35 at the Door FOOD, BEVERAGE, MANY PRIZES, MUSIC, GAMES, GOOD PEOPLE-GOOD TIMES! More people, more resources, more benefit to the program. JOIN US FOR THE NEXT MEETING – Nov. 14, 7pm, NPHS RM K239

Involvement with the Community 93wU 93wU What we hope you all want to be a part of… VmIA VmIA

Offseason Contacts, Info. Centers, Questions Coach Manero: NPHS – Rm K Ext 4880 NPHS Teachers Website Twitter: Website: