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2014 Andover Huskies 12U AAA. Head Coach: Tom Jarosz Assistant Coaches: Michael Sharon, Glenn Plohasz and Mark Schannauer. Agenda: Meet the Team Season – Commitment Coaches Philosophy Objectives Playing Time and Positions Player Expectations Parent Expectations Notes/Action Items
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2014 Andover Huskies 12U AAA Head Coach: Tom Jarosz Assistant Coaches: Michael Sharon, Glenn Plohasz and Mark Schannauer
Agenda: • Meet the Team • Season – Commitment • Coaches Philosophy • Objectives • Playing Time and Positions • Player Expectations • Parent Expectations • Notes/Action Items • Q & A and open discussion
’ Let’s meet the team: • Jake Aune(1) • Charlie Hora(2) • Ryan Hostad(6) • Jason Jarosz(22) • Jason Klubben(23) • Keaton Leukam(12) • Seth Plohasz(7) • Shandon Schannauer(10) • David Schaust(8) • Jack Sharon (50) • Joe Steiner (14) • Joey Zaske(5)
2014 season: • 16 regular season games (10 @ home!) • Four tournaments • Big Lake (May 9), Blaine (May 16), Sauk Rapids (May 31) and Brainerd (June 13). • Potential to qualify for two tourneys in July (GSTC / MBT). • Single elimination playoffs in July. • Up to five nights per week • Our home field is Shadowbrook North.
Co Coaches Philosophy / Objectives: • Focus on effort and attitude. • Winning is not the #1 priority. • Stress importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. • Improve baseball IQ. • Have fun and help kids develop a love for the game. • Help develop skills necessary to be successful at this level and future seasons. • Provide a safe and healthy environment. • Regular season approach differs from tournaments.
Pl Playing Time and Positions: • Kids deserve an opportunity to learn and play multiple positions. One IF and OF. P and/or C. • Playing time will be adjusted based on effort, attitude, attendance and game situation. • Positions may be adjusted throughout the season. • Balance setting them up for success and taking on challenges.
Pl Player Expectations: • Good attitude, give best effort, stay focused, be coachable and be on time. • Be respectful and demonstrate good sportsmanship. • Work on your skills outside practice. • Challenge yourself and each other to improve. • Understand the ‘why’. • Accept failure as part of the game and learn to let go.
Parent Expectations: • Keep things in perspective. • Get your son to practice and games on time. • Encourage and demonstrate good sportsmanship. • Lead by example and avoid giving instruction. • Teach your son how to handle adversity and be supportive. • Contact me with any questions or concerns. • Check email and team page (NGIN app) for latest information.
Additional Notes: • Kids shared what they like most about baseball: • Playing with friends, batting, fielding, eating sunflower seeds, etc… • Did winning come up? • Navigating all the information available – MYAS, ABA and team calendar. Action Items: • Scorebook duties – Barb? • Field Prep for home games – volunteers? • Code of Conduct • Use a calendar tool/app. • Sign up for the ABA mailing list. • Brainerd hotel registration. • Training/Facilities payment.
Q & A Go Huskies!!!