1. PRIOR LAKE BASEBALL PARENT/PLAYER MEETING JANUARY 11 TH, 7:00 PM

2. EVENING AGENDA 1. Coach Nesbitt Program Structure Program Structure Spring Break Spring Break Registration Registration Tryout Schedule Tryout Schedule Tryout Process Tryout Process Player Handbook Player Handbook Student Attendance Student Attendance Student Grades Student Grades Student Chemical Use Student Chemical Use 2. Mike Keating Captains Practice Fundraising Burger Bash Gold Cards 3. Coach Geisler Hats Online Apparel Store Equipment Needed

3. PLHS BASEBALL COACHES MISSION STATEMENT We coach to help young men become responsible, accountable, hard working men of integrity who persevere through adversity while striving to have a positive impact on their peers and community.

4. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Prior Lake High School Baseball maintains 5 teams and involves tryouts and releases. Each team will keep the number of players that the coaches determine from the tryouts. Varsity (SR, JR, SO, FR) Varsity (SR, JR, SO, FR) Junior Varsity (JR, SO, FR) Junior Varsity (JR, SO, FR) Sophomore (Typically SO Only, can add FR) Sophomore (Typically SO Only, can add FR) Freshmen A & B (FR Only) Freshmen A & B (FR Only)

5. SPRING BREAK Prior Lake Spring Break is Monday, March 14 th Prior Lake Spring Break is Monday, March 14 th MSHSL: 1 st day of contact for Baseball (SR-SO) is Monday, March 21 st, 2016 MSHSL: 1 st day of contact for Baseball (SR-SO) is Monday, March 21 st, 2016 FRESHMEN Tryouts start Monday, March 7 th FRESHMEN Tryouts start Monday, March 7 th PLHS Baseball Tryouts (SR-SO) start Monday, March 21 st. PLHS Student Athletes are allowed to go on a SPRING BREAK TRIP. PLHS Student Athletes are allowed to go on a SPRING BREAK TRIP. For a (SR-FR) PLHS player wanting to participate in the 2016 baseball season they must be at ALL 5 days of tryouts, Monday through Friday. For a (SR-FR) PLHS player wanting to participate in the 2016 baseball season they must be at ALL 5 days of tryouts, Monday through Friday.

6. BEFORE TRYOUTS REGISTRATION AND PHYSICAL 1.YOU NEED TO REGISTER THROUGH ATHLETIC DEPT. 2.YOU NEED AN UP TO DATE PHYSICAL ON FILE 3.YOU CAN NOT TRYOUT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE BOTH 4.YOU CANNOT MAKE UP TRYOUT DAYS IF YOUR PAPERWORK IS LATE

7. TRYOUT SCHEDULE Freshmen Tryouts When: Monday, March 7 th through Thursday, March 10 th Where: - Starters Sports Training (Mon & Tues) - Starters Sports Training (Mon & Tues) Time: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm (Busing Provided) Time: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm (Busing Provided) -Twin Oaks Middle School (Wed & Thurs) Time: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Time: 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

8. PLAYER RELEASE DAY Freshmen Release Day When: Friday, March 11 th Where: Prior Lake High School Time: 3:30 pm -At least 1 coach will meet with each player to inform them of their status in the PLHS baseball program -The players are encouraged to ask questions during this meeting -A & B teams will NOT be picked by this date -Freshmen baseball players will start practice on Monday, March 28 th.

9. TRYOUT SCHEDULE Sophomore Tryouts When: Monday, March 21 st through Thursday, March 24 th Where: Twin Oaks Middle School Time: Mon - Thurs (7:30 pm to 10:00 pm)

10. TRYOUT SCHEDULE Junior & Senior Tryouts When: Monday, March 21 st through Thursday, March 24 th Where: Twin Oaks Middle School Time: Mon - Thurs (5:30 pm to 8:00 pm)

11. PLAYER RELEASE DAY SOPH/JR/SR Release Day When: Friday, March 25 th Where: Prior Lake High School Time: 3:30 pm SENIORSJUNIORSSOPHS -Varsity Coaches-JV Coaches -SOPH Coaches

12. TRYOUTS / EVALUATION PROCESS Players will HIT everyday, Players will FIELD everyday Players will HIT everyday, Players will FIELD everyday Everyone will participate in INF drills & OF drills Everyone will participate in INF drills & OF drills Pitchers will throw bullpens during tryout week Pitchers will throw bullpens during tryout week There will be a speed/conditioning test everyday There will be a speed/conditioning test everyday

13. TRYOUTS / EVALUATION PROCESS 5 components OF evaluation 1. 1.Individual athleticism evaluation 2. 2.Physical conditioning evaluation 3. 3.Offensive skill/capabilities evaluation 4. 4.Defensive skill/capabilities evaluation 5. 5.Intangibles evaluation (coachable, attitude, work ethic, versatility, team need, off the field behavior)

14. TRYOUTS / EVALUATION PROCESS Players are expected to be at all tryout days Players are expected to be at all tryout days Tryouts will be PROCESS oriented, not RESULT oriented Tryouts will be PROCESS oriented, not RESULT oriented If you get an unexcused absence on a tryout day you are INELIGIBLE for that day. If you get an unexcused absence on a tryout day you are INELIGIBLE for that day. Players are responsible for bringing their own equipment (glove, bat) to tryouts. Players are responsible for bringing their own equipment (glove, bat) to tryouts. Every player will meet individually with coaches on Player Selection/Release Day (Fri) Every player will meet individually with coaches on Player Selection/Release Day (Fri)

15. FILLING A ROLE You need to fill one of the identified roles in order to make the Prior Lake High School Baseball Program and a team. -Discussions on these roles occur between the coaches throughout the year. -A player’s role can change through out the year -If you have questions about where you are THE PLAYER needs to ask.

16. PLAYER HANDBOOK Will be emailed to you and added to the Baseball Website Topics covered: Topics covered: Team Breakdowns Team Breakdowns Communication Chain/Contacting Coaches Communication Chain/Contacting Coaches Tryouts Tryouts In Season Practice Schedule In Season Practice Schedule Away game transportation Away game transportation Lettering Policy Lettering Policy Player/Parent Expectations Player/Parent Expectations ISD 719 Chemical use policy ISD 719 Chemical use policy Academic/Attendance requirements Academic/Attendance requirements Players need to turn in Player/Parent Agreement to PLHS athletic office by Tuesday, March 29 th 2016

17. SEASON/PRACTICE SCHEDULE There are games or practices Mon-Fri. There are games or practices Mon-Fri. Due to weather, games can be rescheduled for Saturdays Due to weather, games can be rescheduled for Saturdays Practice on Saturdays is the coaches decision Practice on Saturdays is the coaches decision Practice starts are Mon-Fri at 3:30 pm sharp. Practice starts are Mon-Fri at 3:30 pm sharp. Varsity & JV practice at Memorial Park Varsity & JV practice at Memorial Park Sophomore practice at Ponds 7 Sophomore practice at Ponds 7 Freshmen A & B practice at Ryan Park Freshmen A & B practice at Ryan Park A bus is provided to bus the SO & FR to Ponds 7 and Ryan A bus is provided to bus the SO & FR to Ponds 7 and Ryan

18. COMMUNICATION WITH COACHES If a Player or Parent has a question, concern, conflict It is the PLAYER’S responsibility and obligation to contact the coach. It is the PLAYER’S responsibility and obligation to contact the coach. Making/Released from Program Making/Released from Program Role on Team Role on Team Missing a Practice/Game Missing a Practice/Game

19. GRADES Student athletes are required to be passing all of their classes Student athletes are required to be passing all of their classes Grade checks are done by the Athletic Dept every 2 weeks during the season. Grade checks are done by the Athletic Dept every 2 weeks during the season. Any player found with a grade of F has 2 weeks to raise that grade to passing. Any player found with a grade of F has 2 weeks to raise that grade to passing. After that time if the grade is still a F the player is ineligible for games until the grade is raised to passing. After that time if the grade is still a F the player is ineligible for games until the grade is raised to passing. It is the coaches decision on whether the player participates in practice. It is the coaches decision on whether the player participates in practice. Any player who failed a class for 3 rd quarter sits a mandatory of 2 games. Any player who failed a class for 3 rd quarter sits a mandatory of 2 games.

20. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Student athletes are required to attend all of their classes during the school day. Student athletes are required to attend all of their classes during the school day. If you are ABSENT from school for more than HALF the day you are ineligible to practice or play that day. If you are ABSENT from school for more than HALF the day you are ineligible to practice or play that day. If you have an UNEXCUSED ABSENSE during any part of the school day you are ineligible to practice or play that day. If you have an UNEXCUSED ABSENSE during any part of the school day you are ineligible to practice or play that day. A parent excusing their student for a missed hour(s) DOES NOT necessarily clear them for practice or play. A parent excusing their student for a missed hour(s) DOES NOT necessarily clear them for practice or play.

21. CHEMICAL USE Any PLHS student athlete found in possession or under the influence of Alcohol, Tobacco, and/or Illegal Narcotics is in violation of the PLHS Chemical Use policy Any PLHS student athlete found in possession or under the influence of Alcohol, Tobacco, and/or Illegal Narcotics is in violation of the PLHS Chemical Use policy This is a GROWING PROBLEM in our community This is a GROWING PROBLEM in our community Any PLHS student athlete in violation of Chemical Use policy receives: Any PLHS student athlete in violation of Chemical Use policy receives: 1 st Offense: 6 week suspension 1 st Offense: 6 week suspension 2 nd Offense: 1 Calendar year suspension 2 nd Offense: 1 Calendar year suspension This is the minimum amount for suspension, coaches are allowed to increase suspensions or remove a student athlete from the athletic team entirely. This is the minimum amount for suspension, coaches are allowed to increase suspensions or remove a student athlete from the athletic team entirely.

22. PRE TRYOUT PLAYER ONLY MEETING Friday, March 4 th 3:15 PM Lecture Hall at PLHS ALL PLAYERS (FR, SO, JR, SR)

23. QUESTIONS Are there any questions?

24. PRE-SEASON/CAPTAINS PRACTICE Purpose: Provide PLHS student athletes with an opportunity to get in BASEBALL SHAPE and engage in BASEBALL ACTIVITIES before their tryouts in March. Purpose: Provide PLHS student athletes with an opportunity to get in BASEBALL SHAPE and engage in BASEBALL ACTIVITIES before their tryouts in March. Starting: Monday, Jan 18 th through Thurs, Mar 3 rd Starting: Monday, Jan 18 th through Thurs, Mar 3 rd Times: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Times: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Days: Mondays, Wednesday, & Thursdays Days: Mondays, Wednesday, & Thursdays Location: Starters Sports Training Location: Starters Sports Training 1698 Vierling Drive East (Shakopee) Cost: $175 Cost: $175 Registration: Link to Registration is Baseball Website Registration: Link to Registration is Baseball Website

25. WHY DO WE FUNDRAISE Objective of Fundraising Assist in paying coaches salaries Assist in paying coaches salaries Equipment purchases Equipment purchases Field maintenance and improvements Field maintenance and improvements New uniforms at all levels New uniforms at all levels Savage Dome Time/Space for tryouts & practices Savage Dome Time/Space for tryouts & practices Senior Night Senior Night Year End Banquet Year End Banquet

26. BURGER BASH 2 nd Year Baseball Fundraiser 2 nd Year Baseball Fundraiser Saturday, January 30 th, 11 am to 3 pm at the POINT Saturday, January 30 th, 11 am to 3 pm at the POINT $10 per ticket-Burger & Fries $10 per ticket-Burger & Fries Other Fundraisers during Burger Bash Other Fundraisers during Burger Bash Silent Auction Silent Auction SR & JR Players will be assigned work shifts (10-1) & (12:30-3:30) SR & JR Players will be assigned work shifts (10-1) & (12:30-3:30) There is a Sign up for Parents on Sign-Up Genius (Will email it out) There is a Sign up for Parents on Sign-Up Genius (Will email it out) The Wine Wall/Craft Beer stand as been canceled and donations are no longer desired. The Wine Wall/Craft Beer stand as been canceled and donations are no longer desired.

27. GOLD CARDS Gold Card Blitz A Saturday in April This is a All Baseball Program Activity Further details coming THE ACT TEST is on Saturday, April 9th

28. VOLUNTEER WE HAVE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

29. QUESTIONS Are there any questions?

30. HATS 2016 PLHS Baseball Hat will be here soon. Will be sold at Burger Bash and Players Meeting for $20

31. PRIOR LAKE BASEBALL APPAREL STORE Opens Wednesday, Jan 12 th through Sunday, Jan 31st Opens Wednesday, Jan 12 th through Sunday, Jan 31st SITE: http://championshipproducts.com SITE: http://championshipproducts.com Women’s appeal also offered Women’s appeal also offered Will Be Emailed to you Will Be Emailed to you Delivery of apparel will be make before school about four weeks after the store closes.

32. EQUIPMENT FOR SEASON PLHS supplies the player with Jersey Tops Player is responsible for: 1.Pants (online store)5. Cleats (Black/Dark Blue) -White pants w/ Navy Blue piping -White pants w/ Navy Blue piping 1.Socks (Dark Blue)6. Batting Helmet (Dark Blue) 2.Belt (Dark Blue/Black)7. Glove 3.Hat ($20)8. Bat (Minus 3) 9. Cup

33. QUESTIONS Are there any questions?

34. THANK YOU FOR COMING See you at the Burger Bash on Sat, Jan 30 th at THE POINT