1. BISHOP MIEGE BASEBALL PLAYER AND PARENT MEETING SPRING 2016

2. THANK YOU Excited for the opportunity to coach baseball at such a celebrated place like Bishop Miege with these outstanding young men. Looking forward to the season and the challenge of building our collection of young men into a team. Especially want to thank my wife and two boys for sharing me during this season.

3. IMPORTANT DATES February 29: Tryouts begin, first three days of practice March 5: Parent/Player meeting in Commons at 2:00 pm March 14: Spring Break begins, no practice until the 17th (voluntary), 18th (mandatory) March 19: Intra-squad scrimmage March 22: First Game V/JV vs St. Pius X March 23: JV/C-Team vs BVN Holy Week: March 25th (voluntary), 26th (off), 28th (mandatory) May 19: Baseball Banquet in the commons from 6:00-8:00 pm

4. TEAM RESPONSIBILITY 1. Communication is necessary: Be sure to notify a coach ahead of time with any problems with attendance at team functions. 2.Priorities of the student/athlete: Faith Family School Baseball We ask that the family prioritize baseball during the season, but important events, unexpected occurrence are excused with proper communication. 3.Responsibility: Players are expected to display responsible behavior in school, on the playing field, and in the community. 4.Respect: The character of the student athlete is always visible by others. Any disrespectful behavior, language, or attitude will result in consequences. 5.School Policies concerning drugs, alcohol, and tobacco will be enforced based on Bishop Miege guidelines.

5. PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Show up on time for all practices, games, meetings, and team functions It is the athlete’s responsibility to communicate with coaches PRIOR to missing practice. Do NOT tell another athlete of an absence, potential absence, or late arrival. CALL or EMAIL Coach Meara and leave a message PRIOR to any late arrival. Unexcused absence from practice or tardiness will result in extra conditioning and/or loss of playing time. 2.Practice Requirements: (Prepare for indoor and outdoor practice EVERY day) Spikes and tennis shoes (inside practice, outside, or on the turf) Hat and Glove Practice pants Hair/facial hair cut Appropriate Bishop Miege shirts Hustle

6. PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

7. VOUCHER SALES April 26 at 4:00 pm, home game against St. Thomas Aquinas at Kauffman Stadium Selling 1,250 vouchers to future Royals games (some blackouts apply)  Option 1: Plaza Outfield Seats (lower level)- $25 per voucher, sell 6  Option 2: Hy-Vee View Seats - $15 per voucher, sell 14

8. PLAYER COUNCIL The purpose of the player council is to choose two young men to represent each grade level and be present in the decision-making regarding goals and values of the team, teambuilding activities, practice items, and apparel order. The hope for the player council is that these young men may develop as a source of leadership and standards of our team. Goals for the Season: Win state and Team building Core Values for the Team: Hustle, Intensity, Poise, Relentlessness, Toughness Bible Quote: ‘Keep pressing forward’ – Philippians 3:13

9. PARENT EXPECTATIONS 1.Support your Son: Every parent wants what is best for his or her son. As coaches we want your son to learn baseball and life skills through a TEAM concept. What may be best for your son may not be what is best for the TEAM. Please support the team first, attend games, and encourage your son to fill his role on the team 100%. 2.Family Schedules: Family comes first, but please make travel plans, doctor’s appointments, and other family events around your son’s baseball schedule. If it is not possible, make sure to tell a coach the duration and reason prior to the absence. 3.Support the Parent Council: The baseball parent council works towards improving and supporting baseball at Bishop Miege. If you would like to see changes or wish to help, make plans to stick around for our meeting or speak to one of the parent council members. 4.Concerns: If you have concerns about your son’s involvement with the team, please contact your son’s coach AFTER encouraging your son to talk to his coach FIRST. If you still have concerns, feel free to contact a coach to set up a time to meet with your son. Before and after games are not available. Playing time will only be discussed with your son present.

10. PRACTICE To start the season all players 9-12 will practice on the field at Bishop Miege after school, weather permitting. Players on the C-Team will finish practice around 5 pm; Varsity and JV will finish between 5:30 and 6pm. If weather is an issue, practices may be shortened, begin @5:30, or go at 6am before school. Website will be updated ASAP. As the season goes on, practice times for teams may be adjusted.

11. COST All players who make the team will be required to pay for a baseball package: Varsity players are required to buy the varsity package including 2 hats, 2 pairs of pants, 1 practice jersey, 2 belts, and 1 stirrup. Cost is $110. JV/C players are required to buy the JV/C package including 1 hat, 1 pant, 1 practice jersey, 1 belt, and 1 sock. Cost is $71.50. If you have any concerns with payment, please contact Coach Meara.

12. APPAREL ORDER WEBSITE: nillbros.itemorder.com Code: BMBASE16 Team Clothing Packets will also be available for players and families interested in purchasing additional Bishop Miege baseball apparel.

13. WEBSITE http://www.bishopmiege.com/s/100/index.aspx?sid=10 0&gid=1&pgid=947 Please visit the website for announcements and changes in practice/game schedules. Coaches will update the site with information regarding Stags baseball. GameChanger will be our stats manager again this year. If you’d provide your email address and we’ll send you invites to follow the Stags.

14. SUMMER BASEBALL In the past we have offered a summer baseball team to play a tournament schedule, usually through 3&2. With the traveling team commitments for many of our players cutting into numbers, we will no longer field a summer team. If your son is looking for a summer baseball team, please see Coach Meara and we’ll look into some options.

15. BASEBALL PARENT COUNCIL The Baseball Parent Council organizes events and supports the baseball program for the spring season. Team dinners, between game meals, home game concession stands, senior night, the baseball banquet, and end of season planning are just a few of the many ways parents support the baseball program. If you are interested in supporting any of the three teams through time, talent, or treasure, please contact current parent president Kim Burdolski at 913.579.8043 or kburdolski@kc.rr.com.

16. COACHES’ CONTACT Please email any of the coaches with questions regarding the 2016 season: Dan Meara: dmeara@bishopmiege.comHead Coach Travis Grosdidier: tgrosdidier@stpeterskc.orgVarsity Assistant Nolan Mansfield: nmansfield@whitelabelshowcase.com Varsity Assistant Brian Masewicz:bmasewicz@msn.comJV Coach Connor GadwoodC-Team Coach

17. LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON As a coaching staff, we are excited to work with your son and look forward to seeing you in the stands this spring. Thanks to all and Let’s Go Stags! Dan Meara W: 913.262.2700 x227 C:913.620.3013