Black Hills FastpitchParent/Player Meeting 2015

Nikki Winkley ◦ Varsity Head Coach

Dennis Smith◦ JV Head Coach

Katy Kuchno◦ Varsity

Statistician/Assistant Coach

Jeff Scharich◦ Assistant Coach Varsity

Kimberly Kerlee◦ Assistant Coach JV/Varsity

Jason Smith◦ Assistant JV Coach

Jessica Klein◦ Assistant JV Coach

Brittany Skinner◦ Assistant JV Coach

Introductions to Staff

Went from being outscored by 10 or more runs 16 times in 2013 to only 6 times in 2014 (Varsity).

Had only 10 returners to our program (Both JV and Varsity) so a lot of Softball IQ building last year

Tons of Improvement in positive attitudes and skills Off Season Work was Field Maintenance improved for both fields during

both the season and off season. Fundraised a great amount of money towards the

fields improvements and new uniforms.

2014 Season Re-Cap

Selfless service. No Academic issues during the season. Now that we have a basic softball IQ, we need to

improve on eliminating errors both mentally and physically.

Building individual skills (hitting corrections and fielding corrections).

Continue to be coachable. Girls continue to take ownership and hold each other

accountable throughout the year to improve the team. Softball Meetings will include

Speed/Agility/Conditoning/Weightlifting

2015 Coaches Goals/Improvements need to be made

Safety Accountability Follow Doctors orders (Need to be cleared even with dentist, first with school

then turned into us). Build lifelong lessons

◦ Playing a sport is like a part-time job. We will prepare girls for life outside of school and sports.

Be positive. Respect, we will give it to the girls as much as they give us. Practice time is OUR time/Games are PLAYERS. Treat everyone fairly, but not equally. This is a process, we made steps last year in this rebuilding process, we WILL

make MORE STEPS this year. We have been accumulating a better softball IQ, working on what we can control

and that is our knowledge and how we teach skills. We will give everyone our 100%, we expect the same. This is our passion, we are not doing it for the fame, glory and certainly not the

money. Will be teaching Heads-Up Softball

Expectations of Coaching Staff

Heads-Up Softball We will be having Mental Game Workshops

the throughout the season. These afternoon Mental Game Workshops

will be to prepare for the season mentally, afternoon practices will be a place to practice those mental lessons.

Time to get tough on the mental side of things, learn how to control ourselves.

THESE ARE MANDATORY.

Personality Workshop All Players will go through.

Working on the Mind and Heart just as much at the Physical aspects to this game.

True-Colors

The Girls will create this Thursday after teams have been chosen:◦ How do you want to be treated by your peers?◦ How should Leaders treat everyone?◦ How do you think Leaders want to be treated?◦ How do you treat others in times of conflict?

Social Contract/Covenants

Coaching Philosophy

RESPECT

PASSION TEAMWORK

COMPETITION

Competitive Excellence

For the Game For Yourself Your Teammates Your Parents/Family Your Coaches Your Teachers Your Competition The Officials Equipment Everyone

Trust in the people fighting by your side

Build up others around you Sportsmanship Accept others differences Use a proper tone of voice Treat others how you would

like to be treated Negative mentality attracts

negative thoughts, a positive approach create the power of possibilities.

RESPECT

Love what you do, and do what you love.

Have fun while working hard.

It’s the will to win, not the wish to win.

Be inspired to be the best you.

Dare to believe the impossible.

Have a fighting spirit.

No matter what happens, I am going to turn it into a good situation.

Have a desire to pour the extra bit of effort.

Enthusiasm Energy

Passion

Loyalty Team over Self What can you do to

help our team achieve it’s mission?

Always protect the team

Reliable Accountable Communicates well Works as a Problem

Solver, not Creator

Listens actively Being Coachable Open to suggestions Cooperates Pitches In Shows Commitment to

the Team Every decision you make

will be a result that affected the team and ultimately everyone who depended on our success.

Teamwork

Do not settle Always Compete Relentless pursuit of a

competitive edge The WANT to Develop

Skills Confidence in ability It is not about beating

your opponent, it is about doing your best.

Striving to reach your potential

Alertness No whining, no

complaining, no excuses Compete with Class WORK for what you

WANT Refuse to give up. Hustle everywhere Doing things better than

they have ever been done before.

It’s all about us.

Competition

Commitment ◦ Family◦ School◦ Black Hills Fastpitch

Zero Tolerance for Bullying◦ Verbal◦ Electronically◦ Body Language

Punctuality ◦ 1st time-extra duties◦ 2nd time- loss of playing time

Read Players Expectation List Respect everyone in the

program

Communicate with staff Follow BHHS athletic and

academic codes of conduct Team Over Self! Accountability to themselves

and to their team. If there is a bus, kids have to

be on it Spring Break-Mandatory

◦ See Calendar

Eliminate 80% of the work being done by 20%

Expectations of Players

Practice is one of the many places where we compete to be the best.

Practice makes just as important a statement about who we are as how we play the games.

How we practice defines who we are. Always hustle, station to station, drill to drill

◦ Should be no walking Always move your feet to the ball; do not get lazy. Keep your eyes active for complete concentration. Chest in front of the ball, whether it is a grounder or a thrown

ball. Use two hands for quick efficient execution. Always move to the ball, preparing to throw ahead of receiving

the ball. Work with the player you will be working with in a game. The way you practice equals the way you play. No one leaves until all the equipment is all put away.

Practice Expectations

Release your kids to us. Parents importance:

◦ #1 child(ren)◦ #2 child(ren)

Coaches importance:◦ #1 Team◦ #2 Players

When to talk to Coaches◦ Daughter needs to speak with coaches

first if it’s about playing time.◦ After practice/24 hour period after game.◦ Emails to set up meetings, but not to

discuss issues◦ Meetings with Mr. Farler

Playing time and position issues:◦ Coaches will place players where they will

be successful and help the WHOLE team.◦ We will communicate with your

daughter(s).

◦ If they do not understand after our meeting then we will sit down with Mr. Farler.

Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches◦ Treatment of your child, mentally and

physically.◦ Ways to help your child improve◦ Concerns about your child’s behavior.

Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches◦ Playing time.◦ Team Strategy◦ Play Calling◦ Other student participants.

Please come out to practice◦ Limits

No parents in dugouts TEAM OVER SELF!

Expectations of Parents/Family

Must have played in 20% of the innings Must finish the season unless injured

Varsity Lettering

You can visit our web page on the Black Hills High School Web Page-Click Athletics-Click Fastpitch.

Also you can sign up for alerts on the 2aevergreen.com website. It will let you know if a game has been canceled if you sign up for alerts.

Games and Practice Info

Fundraisers◦ Take a leadership position

Booster Club Reps Snack Stand (Varsity

Parents This Year Everyone Needs to sign up for at least one)

Clinic Registration (1 or 2) Collecting items for Auction

(ANYONE) Display Case (Need new

pictures printed out and put up/decorated)

Coordinator for Banquet

Introductions/PA announcers (For Varsity Games)

Score Board (For Varsity Games)

Signs/Posters for Games Olive Garden (Food

Handlers Permit) Take photos and post on

Facebook Page Help with creating

traditions(team dinners, bonding nights, etc...)

Volunteer Opportunities for parents: Sign-Up today to help!

Auction (last year $1200)◦ Collect items for the auction. ◦ Make gift baskets for the auction to be auctioned off.◦ This is our big money maker

Softball Clinic during season ($25 per kid, $1000 total)◦ Registration (Cost)

Snack Stand (During season) ($500 or more) Olive Garden Selling Tickets ($800-$100)

◦ Make 50% of the ticket price ($5 off each ticket)◦ Every kid is responsible for selling at least 10

tickets. ◦ You may buy out your tickets for $100 also.

Fundraisers

Will need to buy your own pair of navy pants

Varsity players (non-seniors) need to purchase their pants for the year, unless this is their last year of playing.

Will need to buy your own long red socks Online Clothing Form will be out ASAP. Look

for email link.

Clothing

BLE Carnival Food Bank

Community Service

Get a vote $15 for a membership Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30PM

in Staff Lounge

Booster Club

Thank you for being supportive