Parent Meeting 2014

1. Parent Meeting 2014

2. CONTACT INFORMATION Head Coach Paul Offill 761-5680 x 3809 paul.offill@midwayisd.org Assistant Coaches Jesse Lopez – Varsity Assistant Dustin Sykora– JV Blue Coach Brian Kelley – JV Red Coach BASEBALL WEBSITE

3. 2013 Season Recap Varsity: 21-15Record, 8-5A 2nd Place 16 Lettermen Lost 7 Returning Lettermen Defeated Cedar Hill in Bi-District Lost to L.D. Bell in Area JV Blue: 24-2Record JV Red: 19-4 Record

4. Program Results

5. TRY-OUT INFORMATION

6. TEAM SELECTION PROCESS Varsity, JV Blue, JV Red

7. SCHEDULES • Varsity, JV Blue, and JV Red Schedules are posted on the Baseball Website • Tournament Brackets for all three teams posted on Baseball Website • You will be notified through email when there are schedule changes

8. IMPORTANT DATES January 24th- First After School Practice/Tryouts January 25th- Saturday Practice/Tryouts January 27th-Tryouts/Senior Poster Picture January 28th - Tryouts/Teams Announced February 1nd– Practice/Cookout JV 9-11:45, V 1-3:30 February 13th -Early Release Day – after school practice March 10-14- Spring Break – schedule to follow April 18 – Good Friday (no games) April 21 – Bad Weather Make-up Day, Practice/Games

9. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE March 10-14 Monday: Varsity Practice time TBA JV Red @ Ellison, JV Blue vs Ellison Tuesday: Varsity vs Ellison JV Red and Blue practice 2:30-4:30 Wednesday: Varsity Practice time TBA JV Red and Blue: Day off Thursday: Varsity Practice 9:30-12:00 JV Red and Blue practice 10:30-12:30 Friday: Varsity @ Temple JV Red and Blue vs Temple

10. IN SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE VARSITY Practice will begin during 8thperiod and be over by 5:30/6:00 Varsity will practice on Saturday 3/29, Saturday 4/12, and Friday 4/18 JV Blue and Red Practice will begin after school and end at 6:15/6:30 NOTES: Please pick players up at the high school after practice Please stay in stands if you want to watch practice

11. EQUIPMENT INFORMATION • YOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING: • Sweat Shirt and Sweat Pants • 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

12. EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED Player Package - Required Team Gear Website www.requiredteamgear.com Required: Shorts, Royal T-Shirt, Red T-Shirt, Red Socks, Red Belt, Royal Socks, Royal Belt Optional: Spikes, turf shoes, sweat top, sweat bottom, royal fleece pullover, royal long sleeve top, red long sleeve top Batting Helmet

13. 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

14. EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS • Pass all classes every six weeks • Be prepared and on time • Pick up after practice and games – take care of the facility • Be respectful to coaches, teachers, administrators, and opponents • Be a good teammate – know your role • Strive to have zero mental mistakes in practice and games • Be coachable • Take care of your arm and let us know if you’re hurting • Call us when he will not be here

15. 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

16. 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 • Playing at the next level - college

17. AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH • TEAM STRATEGY • OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON • PLAY CALLING • PLAYING TIME

18. FOR A CONFERENCE Call Coach Offill to set up an appointment at 761-5680 x3809 Others who will attend: Player, position/team coach, administrator (if necessary) 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

19. 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 • Communicate

20. Extracurricular Discipline Management Plan Drug Testing Absence Policy Accountability Guide Website

21. Misc. Information 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 shave on every game day. Athletic Trainer/Injuries – MHS has 2 full time trainers on staff. Athletes need to see the trainer if they have any concerns about injuries.

22. MISC. Information 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. iPads– Players will lock their iPads in their locker; iPads do not go with them to games Lettering – Players who end the regular season in good standing on the Varsity will earn a letter

23. MISC. Information Uniforms– All three teams will wear black spikes. All three teams will wear both red and royal undershirts, socks, and belts. 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

24. Players Beware Players need to understand that what they “put out” on the internet is for everyone to see and they can be held accountable for the content they have on their sites. • Twitter • Facebook • Other Social Media • Parents – It is YOUR JOB to monitor what your son has on his site. • We will investigate if we are given information about content on your son’s site

25. Varsity Tournament • What we need from you: • Ticket Sellers • Concession stand workers • Tournament Coordinator: Eddie Burns March 6,7,8 Waxahachie, Bryant (Arkansas), Tyler Lee, A&M Consolidated

26. Booster Club Goal – Support and promote Midway High School baseball Program Financial Help - $41,400 back to baseball program in the last 5 years Fundraiser – Membership Drive We need you to get involved!

27. V a l u e S y s t e m Practice– Prepare to WIN every day, fundamentals, mental preparation Accountability –Your decisions and actions have an impact on your team. Ntegrity – Do what’s right even when nobody is watching. Teamwork – Success is never achieved alone. Encourage your teammates. Honesty– Be honest and truthful in everything that you do. Effort – What is the best I can give? - I can’t accept not trying Respect – Respect yourself, the game, and your opponent. Service – Give your time and energy to help those in need