LITCHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

2009

DREAM BIG!

One Heart, One Mind

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START FRESH EACH YEAR BUILDING A TEAM!

Abilities

Goals

Outside Influences

Negative Intangible

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System of Communic

ation

If the purple line represents the TEAM, you can see there are things in the way of the TEAM being successful.

WE WILL OVERCOME! WE WILL SUCCEED! WE WILL BUILD THIS TEAM!

What should the TEAM do

to get better?

I am working as hard as I

can.

What can I do to get

better?

How can I be a leader

today?

Am I doing everything the

coaches are asking me to do to the

best of my ability?

IT’S YOUR TEAM!It’s up to you to decide how you will act!

STEP 1 RULES & EXPECTATIONS ATTENDANCE – players are encouraged to

realize the commitment they are making to their teammates. Absences will not be allowed. Be at practice everyday! Never miss a game!

Doctors Appointment – however players are encouraged to do everything in their power to schedule appointments around practice and games

Death in the Family Ill and not at school. If you are at school you

must attend practice. School functions with coach approval

RULES & EXPECTATIONS WE ALL MUST SACRIFICE!

Family vacations are no reason to missSomething better cannot just come upOther extra-curricular activities are no

reason to missNon-school sports no reason to miss

COMMITMENT PLEDGEIn-Season CommitmentsOff-Season Commitments

CampsSummer League GamesWeightlifting

COMMUNICATION If you are going to miss I must be

contacted.Cell 851-1994School 324-3955 Ext. 4106

CONSEQUENCES If you miss practice, you won’t start the

next game. If you miss a game, you will also miss

the next game. Penalties will escalate . Coaches discretion applied.

RULES & EXPECTATIONS PLAYING TIME

Playing will be influenced by the following items: Ability Effort & Hustle Knowledge of the game Attendance Participation in off season workouts Potential

Never beg or ask for playing time before, during, or right after a contest. PLAYING TIME IS WON AT PRACTICE.

RULES & EXPECTATIONS PRACTICE ATTIRE ATTENTION – when a coach is talking or giving

instruction all focus should be on the coach. Maintain eye contact.

TEAM MEETINGS – when a coach is holding a team meeting players are expected to listen and pay full attention. Players with questions should wait until the coach asks for questions or is finished. Questions will be answered one-on-one after the meeting.

ELIGIBILITY – all players are expected to maintain their eligibility during the season. Any player considered ineligible must attend all practices and games; however, they cannot dress in uniform for those games. Everyday they are ineligible players will owe the team conditioning.

RULES & EXPECTATIONS1. Catcher and pitcher are the only two players

allowed to sit on the bench during games.2. Coaches coach the game.3. Always be in uniform. Everyone will look the

same. 4. All players should be in the dugout at all times.

5. Pay attention to the game.6. Once game activities have started there should be no talking to family and friends in the stands or through the back of the dugout.7. Cheer on your daughters and their teammates!

8. All players will be required to ride the bus to and from games.

GOOD WORK ETHIC Everyone has bad days. Everyone gets sick. Work ethic is defined by how you work

when you are tired and sick. Work ethic is defined by how hard you work

when you don’t think a coach is watching.

Ask yourself if you think these guys had bad days. If they can overcome these obstacles, you can overcome whatever might bothering you.

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WORK ETHIC You have a gift! Not everyone can play softball! Hitting a moving round ball with a round

bat is the hardest single activity in all of sports.

You are a chosen few. Make sure every action you take is out

of respect for the situation you are in. Never take anything or anyone for

granted.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Captains Seniors Everyone should look to be a leader of some activity or

team function. School and Community

Because of the uniform you are a leader The school has designated that you are worthy to

represent the school and community You have influence. Our goal is to ensure you have a

positive influence on those around you.1. Teammates2. Classmates & Friends3. Softball Community4. Neighborhood & Litchfield

LEADERSHIP At school everyday Do all of your homework Do well on your tests Hold yourself and your classmates to a high

standard Volunteer in your community Set a good example for your younger brothers

and sisters and kids in the neighborhood Be an ambassador for softball

Take time to play catch with your young sister or neighborhood kids

After high school volunteer to coach a youth league team

LEADERSHIP “If I am going to pursue excellence on

the field, I am going to pursue excellence in every part of my life.”

This statement defines the kind of leaders that will drive the softball program to be successful.Be a great playerBe a great teammateBe a great friendBe a great sister and daughterBe a great American

TEAM CHEMISTRY It is important to form bonds of friendship

with all your teammates. If you have a disagreement with a

teammate you have to learn to work them out.

Make an effort to get to know every teammate.

Everyday make 1 teammate feel better about themselves.

Don’t stay in your little clique. No pettiness. No jealousy.

GOAL SETTING Set personal and team goals and work

toward achieving those goals everyday. Our #1 goal is to get better everyday,

so that we are achieving at our highest when it is time for REGIONALS.

Let’s set goals for our TEAM.

BUILDING TRADITIONOUT OF RESPECT FOR THOSE

WHO CAME BEFORE YOU TEAM Respect Accountability Discipline Inspire Thrive on Pressure Intimidate One Thing Never Give Up