Player Expectations

Player Code of Conduct (from Parker Rec)

• • I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.

  • I will respect others and maintain individual boundaries. Profanity will not be tolerated.

  • I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot.

  • I will expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time.

  • I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.

  • I will treat my coaches, other players, officials and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or abilities and I will expect to be treated accordingly.

  • I will demonstrate respect for officials, in part by accepting their decisions. Insulting comments, arguing, gestures and profanity directed at officials will not be tolerated.

  • I deserve to have fun during my sports experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun.

  • I deserve to play in an environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and expect adults to refrain from their use at all youth sports events.

  • I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it is important to me.

  • I will do my very best in school.

  • I will remember that sports participation is an opportunity to learn and have fun.

  • I understand that violence and abuse of any nature will not be tolerated.

My Expectations for Players

• Have a positive attitude and be ready to work at each practice

• Have an open mind - no matter how long you've played, you haven't learned everything

• Have fun! The game of baseball should be fun, not scary or stressful.

• Expect to make mistakes. Learn from them and move on.

• I do ask that each player give me their best effort. Without it, they won't be successful and coaching will be difficult.

• With only 1hr practice each week, it will be difficult to focus on the needs of every player - practicing at home is essential. Here are some trainings they can do at home.

  • Fundamentals:

    • EASY Step By Step Guide: How To Throw A Baseball Correctly - Baseball Tips

    • How To Hit A Baseball (BACK TO BASICS!)

    • Intro To Hitting A Baseball - 5 Easy Steps For Beginners - Swing Basics

    • Coaching Youth Baseball: Hitting Basics

    • How To Slide In Baseball (PROPERLY!)

    • How To Stop Being AFRAID OF THE BALL

  • Drills:

    • THROWING PROGRESSION FOR YOUTH PLAYERS

    • Infield - Every Day Drills (EDDs) 

    • 10 Easy Baseball Infield Drills You Can Do At Home

  • Best thing you can do is just play catch with your player - good quality time as well. Mix it up with some fly balls and grounders. Get them comfortable with the ball coming at them.