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Parent Meeting 2012. CONTACT INFORMATION. Head Coach Paul Offill 761-5680 x 3809 paul.offill@midwayisd.org Assistant Coaches Jesse Lopez – Varsity Assistant Coby Meinzer – JV Coach John Armes – Freshman Coach
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Parent Meeting 2012
CONTACT INFORMATION Head Coach Paul Offill 761-5680 x 3809 paul.offill@midwayisd.org Assistant Coaches Jesse Lopez – Varsity Assistant CobyMeinzer – JV Coach John Armes– Freshman Coach Baseball - Welcome.mht– Departments – Athletics – High School Athletics - Baseball
2011 Season Recap Varsity: 33-5Record, 8-4A District Champion 6 Letterman lost 12 returning Letterman (7 seniors, 5 juniors) Georgetown Tournament Champions Frisco Tournament Champions Defeated Joshua in Bi-District Round Defeated Fort Worth Southwest in Area Round Lost to Ft. Worth Arlington Heights in Regional Quarterfinals JV: 21-7Record Freshman: 18-8 Record
TRY-OUT INFORMATION
SCHEDULES • Varsity, JV, and 9th Schedules are posted on the Baseball Website • Tournament Brackets for all three teams posted on Baseball Website • Schedule changes will be posted to the “Welcome” page ASAP
IMPORTANT DATES January 27th- First After School Practice/Tryouts January 28th- Saturday Practice/Tryouts January 30th-Tryouts January 31st - Tryouts/Teams Announced February 4th– Saturday Practice/Cookout February 9th- Early Release Day – after school practice March 12-16- Spring Break – schedule to follow April 9th– Bad Weather Day, Practice TBA
SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE March 12: Everyone off March 13: Varsity @ Ballpark in Arlington 2:00, JV/9 OFF March 14: Varsity Practice 9:00-10:30, JV/9 Practice 10:00-12:00 March 15: Varsity Home vs Lake Travis 2:30, 9th @ Burleson Centennial 4:00, JV @ Burleson Centennial 7:30 March 16: Varsity Practice 9:00-10:30, JV/9 Practice 10:00-12:00 March 17: Varsity @ Highland Park 2:00, JV @ North Mesquite DH 12:00, 9thvs Lorena DH 10:00
IN SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE VARSITY Practice will begin during 7th period and be over by 5:30/6:00 JV AND FRESHMAN Practice will begin after school and end at 6:15 NOTES: Please pick players up at the high school after practice Please stay in stands if you want to watch practice
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION • YOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING: • Practice/Game Sweats • Game Jersey and Pants • Jacket • Batting Helmet • This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your son will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED Player Package - Required Team Gear Website Required: Shorts, Royal T-Shirt, Red T-Shirt, Red Socks, Red Belt Varsity – Blue socks and Blue Belt also Optional: Spikes (black), Turf Shoes (black), Batting Gloves,Long Sleeve Mock Turtleneck (Red and Royal), Compression Shorts, Beanie, Batting Helmet, Long Sleeve Fleece, Short Sleeve BP Top
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED Cap – $15.00, Payable to the Midway Booster Club Practice Pants – Grey or White (provided by your son) Tennis Shoes or Turf Shoes – Players need to keep flat shoes in case we have to go inside for practice
EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS • Pass all classes every six weeks • Be on time with all equipment • Be respectful to coaches, administrators, teachers, opponents, and umpires • Be a good teammate • Focus and Hustle • Be coach-able • Take care of your arm • Follow all MISD policies • Call us when he will not be here
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES • To make decisions that are best for the team/program • To be honest with you and your son • To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard • To help develop your son physically, mentally, and emotionally • To teach your son life lessons through the game of baseball • We will “chase rabbits”
PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS AT MIDWAY Understanding and respecting the position of both parents and coaches will help enhance the athletic experience for our athletes.
APPROPRIATE CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH A COACH • The coach’s interaction with your son • How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student • Concerns about your son’s interactions with others
AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH • TEAM STRATEGY • OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON • PLAY CALLING • PLAYING TIME
FOR A CONFERENCE Call Coach Offill to set up an appointment at 761-5680 x3809 Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT • Love and support your child and the team, win or lose • Be realistic about your child’s abilities • Be positive and encouraging at all times • Do not come to the fence, dugout, or on deck circle during a game to talk to your son. • Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same • Realize that we are in this together
ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDE PURPOSE: To provide a high standard of accountability for our baseball players that meets the expectations of Midway High School and Midway ISD • This Guide will: • Fit hand in hand with all MISD and MHS policies and procedures • Provide discipline procedures for athletes • Encourage your son to make good decisions
Extracurricular Discipline Management Plan Drug Testing Absence Policy
MISC. Policies Practice Outside Midway - Players are not to be trying out, or practicing with other teams until the Midway season is over Hair – Hair will be above the ear and off the collar. Facial Hair – Players are not allowed to have facial hair. Players will be expected to be clean shaven on game days.
MISC. Policies Practice: Players will not be allowed to drive to the field for practice. Dress in the locker room and run to practice. Lockers: Every player will have a locker and a lock. It is the player’s responsibility to lock everything in their locker every day. Caps – Players will never wear their Midway cap backwards – THE “M” GOES IN FRONT!! Lettering – Players who end the regular season in good standing on the Varsity will earn a letter
MISC. Policies Uniforms– Players will turn in pants and jersey after each game to be cleaned Away Games – Players can ride home with their parents only. Parents must sign them out with the coach – players need to bring a change of clothes so they can turn in their uniforms. Practice Attire – Wear Midway attire that is issued or bought
BAT INFORMATION ALL BATS MUST MEET BBCOR CERTIFICATION
Freshman Tournament Dates: March 1-3 Game Times: March 1&2, 11:00, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30 March 3, 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 5:30 HELP NEEDED WITH: Ticket takers Scoreboard operator Field help between games Concession Stand