Champlin Park Rebels Baseball

Meet the Coaches Head Coach 9B – Dan FossDan Foss Head Coach 9A – Jeff HuthJeff Huth Assistant 10 th - Alex SmithAlex Smith Head Coach 10 th - Ryan ThomeRyan Thome Assistant JV - Matt HendricksonMatt Hendrickson Head Coach JV - Jeff HedlundJeff Hedlund Assistant Varsity – Tim LobergTim Loberg Assistant Varsity - Mike LobergMike Loberg Head Coach Varsity - Cory DavisCory Davis

Rebel baseball players are strong character men who are positive, respectful, selfless leaders in our community. We honor the game of baseball and have great pride in all we do. Preparation + Confidence + Performance = Success

Meet the Captains ‘14 - Brandon Rushmeyer ‘14 - Trevor Kiminski ’14 - Daniel Kielb

Getting better year round… 1 – Playing another sport at CPHS is encouraged. 2 – Get involved in a baseball specific workout program - Captains Practice - Non CP affiliated baseball training such as: - Tony Kiminski Baseball training – Extra Innings - Next Level Baseball training – Jim Egan - Velocity - Champlin 3 – Champlin Park weight room *Working out in the “club” on your own is not a good option* *See our website for links to the various options- ”Player Development” Don’t rest on past success – you either get better or you get worse.

Get it done in the classroom… - Strive to keep a high GPA - Work towards earning scholarship money in the classroom as much as you work on your game. - Sit in the front of the class. -Make it known you’re a baseball player, a leader and someone that can be counted upon. - Any failing grades during the season will result in “study table” time with your coach. Grades checked regularly! - If you play during work time…you will work during play time.

Tryouts… - Tryouts will start on Monday March 17 th. - Reminder No School March 17 th. - Our tryouts will involve all coaches on our staff for all teams. -We are signed up for the “late shift” for tryouts. -Have your homework done. -It will be a challenging week. -Be prepared physically and mentally. -Teams - 9 th Grade (30) - 10 th Grade (15) - JV/Varsity (30) - You must be cleared prior to Spring Break -Physical up to date and on file -Fee paid and cleared from the office -Violations will make it very difficult for you to make our program.

Summer Baseball… - There is an option for everyone to play baseball in the summer. - 9 th Grade Team often play 15’s - Sophomore team – VFW - JV/Varsity – Legion - Whether you make the high school team or not – you can find a place to play in the community. - Check the website later in the spring for more details.

A word from the Dugout Club… President: Mike McGill Tony Kiminski Katie Kielb Terry Christle Paul Zona Mike Smith Lisa Yerks Chris Goodman

Dugout Club Vision The purpose of the dugout club is to help support our teams and provide enthusiastic support of our baseball program We do this through three main focus areas: Support Player Development Field Improvements and Maintenance Team Building

Player Development Assistant Coaches Salary Dugout Club funds 4 assistant coaches Fund Coaches attending Coaching Clinics Youth Clinic sponsored by CHPS Coaches Support winter training Throwing drills at the school Batting/Pitching at Extra Innings

Field Improvements and Maintenance This year we have three major projects that are currently being implemented: Bull Pens Water to the Infield New Scoreboard Other Planned Purchase Screens for all fields General Maintenance We provide volunteers for general maintenance of the field such as installation and removal of wind screens, spring clean-up, etc

Team Building Uniforms and Equipment Provide funding for Uniforms and Equipment Player Pack Last year included Hat, Socks, Practice and Captain’s jersey Senior Night at the ball game Last year presented each senior with their Jersey and provided barbecue for all players End of Season Party Team Building Night Event for each team Fund Website

Fund Raising Discount Card Basketball Tournament Tournament is planned for April 4, 5, and 6 Fence Signs Youth Coaches Clinics Coach Davis is planning two clinics (February and March) Donations from: CPBA CDAA BPAA BPBR Cub bagging Support from Local Businesses How Does The Dugout Club Provide This Support? We Need Your Help to Support our Baseball Program Next Meeting in October Volunteer Help – Field Maintenance – Support at team building events – Player Development – Board Members – Website

How to stay connected… - Up to the minute game changes – Activities Calendar CPHS - Official website of CPHS High School Baseball game recaps, player development, calendars, directions to schools, etc.

Official gear of Rebel Baseball… - Champlin Athletic. - Select items available year round. - Everything is fully customizable. - Players will have more options in the spring.

“The will to win is important, but the will to prepare to win is vital.” ― Joe Paterno