Champlin Park Baseball Fall Meeting

2014 – 2015 Coaching Staff Head Coach 9B – Dan Foss Assistant 9A – Eric Holmlund Head Coach 9A – Jeff Huth Assistant 10 – Andrew Driessen Head Coach 10 - Ryan Tohm Assistant JV - Matt Hendrickson Head Coach JV - Jeff Hedlund Assistant Var. – Tim Loberg Assistant Var. - Mike Loberg Head Coach - Cory Davis

Captains Tim Munn Casey Carlson Noah Bouley

Our High School program consists of… 9B (13-15 players) 9A (13-15 players) Sophomore Team (13-15 players) Junior Varsity (13-15 players) Varsity (13-15 players) *Approximately a 20 game schedule for all teams. (Playoffs for Varsity only) * We will initially place players on respective rosters based on formal evaluations, skill, present and past performance, and attitude. Players may be moved between levels based on performance and positional need during the season at the discretion of the coaching staff. Final team placements to start the season will occur during the 2nd week of practice. *Freshmen and Sophomores will only be pulled up to Varsity as a starter.

Represent our program well… Grade are important – it’s the reason you are here! – 6.8% of High School Baseball players move on to NCAA Baseball (Sept.2013 NCAA Methodology Figures) You have bad grades and you will not play. Maintain eligibility = on course to graduate. You are a part of something bigger than yourself. Many are counting on you! “To whom much is given – much is expected”.

2015 Tryout Information Must be cleared through the Activities office PRIOR to tryouts starting. – Updated Physical – Fee – MSHSL Document – Fill out online Rebel Baseball Info Sheet Player will receive a tryout jersey first night of tryouts – you must wear each night. – Baseball pants – Champlin Park Hat Freshmen Tryouts – 3/9 – 3/12 8pm -10pm (CP Fieldhouse) 10 th – 12 th Grade Tryouts – 3/16 – 3/19 7pm-9pm (CP Fieldhouse) Parents please drop off your son - Tryouts are closed to viewing.

Spring Break Practice is not optional over Spring Break. – Teams will have already been formed. Someone WILL take your spot in the lineup. Indoor or outdoor practice (Mon – Thurs) Team building activity on Monday night. – Team meal, Guest Speaker, Outreach Opptunity

Getting better year round… Playing another sport at CPHS is encouraged. Get involved in a baseball specific workout program - Captains Practice (Starts first Sunday of January 8-10pm) - Open to all players 9-12 supervised by parents and organized/run by Captains and Seniors. - Non CP affiliated baseball training - See our website for links to the various options- ”Player Development Tab” Champlin Park Weight Room ($60.00/Trimester) …Don’t rest on past success – you either get better or you get worse.

Summer Baseball… There is an option for everyone to play baseball in the summer. - 9 th Grade Team often play 15’s (BPAA or CDAA) - Sophomore team – VFW - JV/Varsity – Legion ** Legion and VFW are run through CPBA – Support local establishments that help us! Hudy’s Lil Bar Willy McCoys 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.

To Do List and Due Dates: 1. Complete Champlin Park High School Baseball Info Sheet – (Will be available online – Due: March 9 th 2. Online Registration: – * Complete MSHSL Participation Form ONLINE Due: March 9 th – * Complete the Champlin Park Emergency Contact/Health Form ONLINE Due: March 9 th – * Activity Fee Paid in Full Due: March 9 th – (Fee can be paid online or by cash/check to the Activities Office.) 3. IF Needed: Schedule a Physical and have physician complete Form Due: ASAP – (You will not be allowed to try out until you have a current physical) 4. Mandatory Player Meeting for all players Trying Out 9th-12th March 4th – Lecture Hall during advisement 5. Mandatory Parent/Player Meeting for Final Rostered Players 9, B, JV, V – Friday March 23 rd – 6pm Auditorium

Staying Connected… Communication is key – – Communicate with your families at home. – Communicate with your coaches. Stay connected to CP Baseball – – “Remind” once the season begins – Website – – Rebel Report (players)

CPHS Baseball Dugout Club Dugout Club Mission - Support the Champlin Park High School Baseball teams What we support – Player Development – Uniforms – Field Maintenance – Baseball Equipment – Field Improvements We do this by: – Fund Raising – Volunteering

Board Members President – The president will have a one year term. This term will expire on August 1. – Only board members can become a candidate for the position of president. – The president should have a player at the varsity/JV level. Minimum of 4 vice-presidents one from each grade – All vice presidents will have a term until August 1 of the player’s graduation year. – Multiple vice presidents at a grade level will be accepted. Treasure – The treasure will have a term until August 1 of player’s graduation year. – The treasure and a minimum of 2 board members will be placed on the Dugout club banking account Secretary – The treasure will have a term until August 1 of player’s graduation year. Board consist of: 2015  Mike McGill (President)  Paul Zona 2016  Mike Smith  Lisa Yerks  Chris Goodman  2017  Bob Albers  2015/2018  Eric Carlson (Treasurer) Still have room for 2017/18 Board Members and Secretary

What the School Pays For 5 coaches Umpires Buses Some General field upkeep The Rest Is Up To Us

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We Need Your Help to Support our Baseball Program The Board Meets Monthly Next General Dugout Club Meeting in November