1. A Anthem Baseball 2016 Ability<Motivation<Attitude

2. Coaching Staff Allan Culp Assistant Coaches Text @ansbb to 81010
Anthem.Dvusd.org – Athletics
Assistant Coaches
Philip Neal
Joe Cosiano
to 81010

3. Volunteer Opportunities
Scorebook
Team drinks/snacks etc.
Powder Gatorade for 5-gallon cooler
Positively refocus players in dugout while on offense
Returning 8th grade parent practice help
Fill out & return info sheet if interested

4. Practice Monday – Thursday 3:45 – 5:30
Friday and half-day practices will be utilized and announced as necessary
Field preparation after practice (15 minutes)
Fridays are scheduled for extended field prep
Team rotation

5. Victory with Honor Players and parents Practices and games Be TRRFCC!
Disrespect shown towards any players, teammates, coaches, umpires, parents, and/or school/district personnel will not be tolerated.
Disrespect includes but is not limited to:
Taunting
Back-talking
Mocking
Disobeying

6. Victory with Honor
Parents not pursuing Victory with Honor will be asked to leave the practice or game by an umpire, coach, or school/district personnel
Set an example for everyone around to follow

7. Playing Time Players not starting are vital to the game and team
16 players for 11 potential starting positions
(DH & EH)
Players not starting are vital to the game and team
Courtesy runner for pitcher/catcher
Offensive journal
Pitch count book
Warming up outfielders

8. Playing Time Pitching 3-4 starter rotation Pitch count
If you are pitching for a club/league team, please let me know when you (expect to) pitch
District bylaws
No more than 10 innings in a week (school+club/league)
No more than 6 innings in a 72 hour period
(school + club/league)
Week=7 day period.
Tuesday  Monday
Not Tuesday  Tuesday

9. Playing Time
Our goal is to improve baseball players & win baseball games
Contributing factors
Eligibility
Attitude/hustle in practice
Ability<motivation<attitude
Skills
Situation
We will play as many players as much as possible

10. Concerns Player discuss concerns with a coach
Coaches discuss concerns and follow up with player
Schedule meeting with coach, player, and parents
We are available to discuss concerns
Via
After practice
During a scheduled meeting
We are unavailable to discuss concerns
Before practice
After a game

11. Academic Eligibility Per DVUSD Athletic Handbook (pg 51-52)
Determined by grade check every Monday
Ineligible to compete in or travel to games with team if he is failing one or more classes (including electives)
Three Strike system
A yellow probation sheet will be sent home for parent signature. This must be signed and returned the following day.
The student will be ineligible to play the following week.
The student will be dismissed from the team.

12. Academic Eligibility Team/Coach specifics
Players earning a D in any class are eligible, may still dress out and travel with the team, but will not play
SCHOOL IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN BASEBALL

13. Discipline Issues Per DVUSD Athletic Handbook Team/Coach specifics
Student-athletes who are suspended on or off campus may not participate in games or practices
Team/Coach specifics
School punishment and consequences will be mirrored on the field
Suspension (on or off campus) could result in dismissal
Each before or after school detention will result in a one game suspension
7th & 8th grade teachers have been encouraged to keep me updated on issues

14. Medical Excuses and Absences
Per DVUSD Athletic Handbook (pg 52)
If a student-athlete has a medical excuse for regular physical education classes, he will be ineligible for practice/games.
Student-athletes must be in attendance at least ½ the day in order to participate in that day’s practice or game
Going to medical/dental appointments is okay

15. Student Release Forms Apply only to your player From practice
Only need one for the season
Must be signed and returned before our first game (Tuesday, March 1)
Following an away game
Must be signed and given to coach after every away game

16. Funds Hats Jerseys & Team Shirts Items to consider for Donation
$25 player – Covers home game hat days 
$20 additional
Jerseys & Team Shirts
Player owns either
Can be worn to school on game days
Jersey - $20-30 player (name & number on back)
Shirts - $15 players or parents
Items to consider for Donation
Bownet, ladder
Tax Credit Donations
$200 individual/$400 family