1. 2017 Joliet Central Steelmen Baseball Parent Meeting

2. Contact Information
Head Coach Kevin Fitzgerald x43300
Assistant Coaches
Varsity – Michael Lara and Chad Schwartz
Sophomore – Shaun Porento
Marc Betancourt and Steven Kotrba
Freshman – Antonio Juarez
Domenic Rohe and Tyler Brown.

3. 2017 Goals Playing Best Baseball Heading in to Regional Play
All players eligible for entire season.
Create daily team goals
Practice plans will be written and executed Daily
Develop leadership abilities within athletes
Help develop productive citizens in our community

4. Important Dates First Game (3/15)
Windy City Thunderbolts (4/8, Saturday 7:00pm) Varsity
Oswego – 5/8 6:00pm Varsity
Minooka 4/14 10am (no school)
Regional Week of 5/22
State Finals – Will need volunteers June 10th at Slammers Field

5. Spring Break Schedule March 24 – April 1 3/25 – vs. Eisenhower 1:00pm
3/25 - Crete-Monee DH 10am and 12pm
3/28 – vs. Rich Central 4:30pm
3/30 – WJOL Tournament (Varsity) 12pm
3/30 – Fresh/Soph – Double Header at Tinley Park 10am-12pm
4/1 – WJOL Tournament (2 games) Varsity times TBD

6. In Season Practice Schedule
No Rain – ALL LEVELS Outside 3:30-5:30/5:45pm
Activity Bus at 6pm
Rain – Indoor Schedule called by our Athletic Office
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Fresh
Soph
Varsity or 530am-7am
Tuesday/Thursday
Soph/Varsity

7. Equipment Information
All players required to wear Royal Blue Socks and a Royal Blue Belt with their jersey.
Players also need to have a royal blue undershirt for their jersey
Spirit Wear should arrive in 2 weeks. Socks and Belts were given to those who ordered them.

8. Player Expectations On the Playing Field In the Classroom
Never quit attitude
Pride in the uniform and in the facility we use
In the Classroom
Eligibility isn’t enough
Our performance in the classroom collectively as a team is more important than anything we do on the field.
Develop time management skills
Within the Community
Be a positive role model – “who are you when no one is watching?”
Wearing our hats/jackets/jerseys is a privilege

9. Absence and No Show
Absence – You were not there but YOU (player) notified the coach before hand.
It is the players responsibility, not their parent (unless emergency), to notify the coach.
Prefer face to face communication with coach, however is also acceptable if player is out of school sick.
2 ABS = Sit 1 Game
4 ABS = Sit 2 Consecutive Games
5 ABS = Player is Removed From Team

10. Absence and No Show No Show First NO SHOW Second NO SHOW
You were not there and you did not notify your coach.
First NO SHOW
Sit Two Consecutive Games
Second NO SHOW
Player is removed from the team

11. What you can Expect from Coaches
We will make decisions that are best for the team/program
We will be honest with you and your son
We will discipline each athlete equally and hold athletes to a very high standard
Help develop your son physically, mentally and emotionally
Teach your son life lessons through the game of baseball

12. Appropriate Concerns to Discuss With a Coach
Coach’s interactions with your son
How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student
Concerns about your son’s interactions with others
Playing at the next level - College

13. Areas Left to the Discretion of the Coach
Team Strategy
Other athletes or other situations not involving your son
Play Calling
Playing Time

14. For a Conference
Call Coach Fitzgerald at ext to set up an appointment.
Others who will/may attend: Player, other coach, administrator (if necessary)
Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and may not result in a positive resolution.

15. Parent Code of Conduct
1. Love and support your child and the team, win or lose.
2. Be realistic about your child’s abilities and be positive and encouraging at all times.
3. Do not come to the fence, dugout, or on deck circle during a game to talk to your son.
4. Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same
5. Communicate

16. Twitter - @SteelmenBBcoach
Steelmen Social Media
Twitter
Facebook – facebook.com/steelmenbaseball

17. Remind 101
To receive updated information via text message (game/practice updates, etc.) please do the following:
VARSITY
to 81010
Sophomore
to 81010
Fresh
to 81010

18. 8to18 Joliet Township High Schools use 8to18 for our team websites.
Please visit and click on your level (varsity, sophomore or freshman) for schedule/roster etc.
The athletic office updates this site regularly for game times.

19. GameChanger
Use the following link to follow Joliet Central on GameChanger:
Stats and game information is updated here.

20. Player Social Media
PLAYERS NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY “PUT OUT” ON THE INTERNET IS FOR EVERYONE TO SEE.
PLEASE THINK BEFORE YOU PRESS “SEND”.
Clean up all of your social media accounts.

21. FUNDRAISER Youth Camp – HUGE SUCCESS! Snap! Raise
Thank you to everyone who helped with the youth camp campers!
Snap! Raise
Participation requires each player to send out 20 s asking for others to help support Joliet Central Baseball.
- The money earned from last year’s fundraiser bought us:
1. New Windscreen for Varsity Field
2. Pullovers for each player in program
3. Varsity Jackets (will be passed down each year).
4. New helmets
5. Baseballs, bases, and other equipment needed for day-to-day practices