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NORTH PENN KNIGHTS BASEBALL . SIGN UP MEETING February 7, 2013 . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJJVzoy-RQA. Topics for today’s meeting. 1. Meet the Coaching Staff 2. The Program Past and Present 3. General Conduct off the field In Class and Halls Outside of school
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NORTH PENN KNIGHTS BASEBALL SIGN UP MEETING February 7, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJJVzoy-RQA
Topics for today’s meeting • 1. Meet the Coaching Staff • 2. The Program Past and Present • 3. General Conduct off the field • In Class and Halls • Outside of school • Twitter, Facebook, etc. • 4. Practice and Games • 5. Offseason Program Overview • 6. Offseason Calendar • 7. Tryout Information
Coaching Staff Varsity • Head Coach – Kevin Manero JV • Head Coach – Chad Gunzenhauser Assistant Coaches • Jeff Childs • Pat Brett • Frank Yanni • John Pedrazzani • Kevin Harris Performance Coach - Furey Leva Athletic Director: Mr. Don Ryan Asst. AD: Mr. Dan Huston Mrs. Melanie Seeders Athletic Sec.: Mrs. Linda Law
The Program Past and Present Knights in College Baseball (2008-2012)
The Program Past and Present • League Titles: 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 • District Title: 1984, 2005, 2008 • State Titles: 2009
Expectations for General Conduct Off Field • List of players to be emailed to NPHS Staff • All school rules always followed. • HALLS - Think before you act and look at who is around you. Guilty and guilty by association are the same thing. • IN CLASS – Respectful, Alert, Participatory • Eligibility and Grades • SCHOOL – Present AND On Time Everyday – All school rules always followed. • OUT of SCHOOL – Nothing different than everything above. There is no separation. • At NPHS Baseball – we take these matters as seriously or more, than what we ever do on the field.
General Conduct off the Field • Twitter, Facebook, etc. Twitter – Top Athlete Mistakes GETTING ON TWITTER BEFORE GETTING EDUCATED FORGETTING THEIR AUDIENCE USE PROFANITY OR DISCUSS R RATED SUBJECTS GETTING BAITED VENTING FRUSTRATION OR ANGER NOT BEING DISCREET WHEN IT COMES TO OTHER PEOPLE BELIEVING THAT DIRECT MESSAGES WILL REMAIN PRIVATE All of this stuff is nothing but a distraction from your purpose.
General Conduct off the ield • Facebook - It is very simple. If it is a picture you would not hang on your Grandmom’s refrigerator, do not put it on facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.
Practice Times, Attire, Etc. • Weekday practices after school begin at 3:00 • Weekend practice times will vary • Always be on field ready to go 15 min before official practice time • All Equipment must be accounted for • North Penn Attire Only (no other teams) • During NP Season… NP Baseball Only
Parents’ Role • Communication Process if needed • Step 1 – Player to Coach • Step 2 – Coach back to player • Step 3 – Player to parent • Step 4 - Parent to Coach on some matters only • Questions we will not answer: • Why isn’t my son playing? • Why is player X playing? • Why is your lineup that way? Questions we will be happy to answer: • What skills does my son need to work on, and how can he focus on them? • What can we do about getting the college process started? • How can we get involved in fundraising or supporting the team off the field?
The Make-Up of a “Team” • Playing as a team from March – June is really not enough. • Therefore: • Fall Program • Offseason Strength and Conditioning Program • Non-Baseball Team Events • Close Relationship with American Legion programs • Consistent Communication
7 Fall League Practices 10 Fall League Games 40 Morning Team Lifting/Conditioning Workouts 3 Team Toughness Days 1 Alumni Team Toughness day 20Team Indoor Hitting/ Defense Workouts 4 Turf field outdoor team workouts 12Pitchers and Catchers morning bullpen sessions 2 Team Community/ Volunteer Sessions 3 Offseason Team Meeting 1 Team player and parent information meeting 1Team Building Function supporting NPHS Activity 1Team Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast 1Team College Baseball Information Night 1Team Pride Pack NP Baseball Gear order 4 Community Baseball Clinics with NP Team Members Total = 110 VoluntaryTeam opportunities since September
The Multi-Sport Athlete • Do we like it? Yes. • Is it for everyone? No. • Questions to Consider? • Do I make adjustments easily from sport to sport? • Am I able to make significant progress from year to year in each sport? • Can my body handle the demand? • Am I able to keep my grades in check?
Winter Strength and Conditioning Program • Performance Coach: Furey Leva • Schedule * Tues, Fri: 5:30am (Strength Training) * Wed.: 3:00pm (Conditioning) • Winter Program begins Tues. Oct. 30th
Why Workout at 5:30am? • 1. No competition for space • 2. Parallel to a collegiate schedule • 3. Discipline and Team Enhancement • 4. No schedule conflicts (work, clubs, etc.) • 5. Allows for after school individual, sport specific work • 6. Allows for individual supplementary workout time
Offseason Calendar • Oct. 27: EBFBL Playoffs 12:30pm Night for the Knights 7:00pm • Oct. 30: Begin Strength and Conditioning Program • Nov. 7: College Baseball Info night 7:00 pm • Nov. 14: Next Extra Innings Club mtg. • Nov. 17: Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade • Nov. 25: Pancake Breakfast • Mid. Dec: Indoor Workouts Begin • Jan/ Feb; Sat AM Community Clinics • Jan./Feb. – Indoor Workouts/ P-C Am Work • First Monday in March - Tryouts
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The Tryout Process • Begins Monday, March 4 • Times will vary (3pm, 4:30, EVENING, ETC.) • Saturdays • Location/Conditions will vary • Have clothes for all conditions • Baseball Pants and Hat • Shirt with name on it if possible • Bring all equipment
The Tryout Process • All paperwork is due to me on Friday, March 1 by 3:00pm – No exceptions • No paperwork = No tryout • Normal Process • 1st cut on Wednesday • Final cut on Friday • (Varies with weather)
Offseason Contacts, Info. Centers, Questions Coach Manero: NPHS – Rm K239 manerokj@npenn.org 215-368-9800 Ext 4880 NPHS Teachers Website Twitter: www.twitter.com/npknights Website: www.northpennbaseball.org