March 1, 2011 - Hunterdon Central Regional High School
March 1, 2011 - Hunterdon Central Regional High School
March 1, 2011 - Hunterdon Central Regional High School
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Program Goals1. Field a successful team at all three levels.a. In the classroom – collection of report cards and interimsb. On the fieldc. In the community2. Provide each player with the opportunity to learn,develop, and improve their baseball skills on a daily basis.3. Provide each player with an atmosphere that encouragespersonal growth and maturity.4. Open doors for college advancement.
Player Evaluation Process• Minimum 6 day try-out period• Evaluation Scenarios1. Practice situations – indoors and outdoors2. Game situations• Player Evaluation Forms1. Position players2. Pitchers – Bullpen Summary Chart• Multiple Evaluations• Team Breakdowns and Pre-season Line-ups
Overview of Program• FRESHMEN LEVEL1. Freshmen only2. Playing Time• JUNIOR VARSITY LEVEL1. Combination of Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen2. Playing Time• VARSITY LEVEL1. Grade level is not a factor2. Playing Time
Dress for Practice• Always come prepared to go outside.• All players must wear a hat.Shirts/Sweatshirts – Red, Black, Grey, or White with <strong>Central</strong>,<strong>Central</strong> Baseball, or blank.• Shirts/Sweatshirts• Pants – Black, grey, or white baseball pants or sweatpants.• Shoes – Spikes and sneakers or turf shoes.• All other baseball related equipment.Criteria does not pertain to Freshmen or Try-outs.
Sportsmanship Behavior Statement<strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>Central</strong> Athletic ProgramAthletes are expected to display proper SportsmanlikeBehavior before, during, and after contests. Athletesand teams are subject to NJSIAA mandated suspensionsfrom contests as a result of disqualification.Athletes should know that they may be subject toadditional school mandated or recommended penaltiesfor unsportsmanlike behavior (regardless of time of season).Such penalties to include, but not limited to, suspensionfrom contests, expulsion for the team and denial of ateam letter.
Coach/Player/Parent Relationship• COMMUNICATION – Work as a team‣ Respect‣ Trust‣ Team First Philosophy• <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>Central</strong> Baseball – CommunicationProcess• <strong>Hunterdon</strong> <strong>Central</strong> Parent/Coach CommunicationBrochure• HC Baseball web site -http://central.hcrhs.k12.nj.us/baseball
Season Schedule• Skyland Conference – North <strong>Hunterdon</strong>, Ridge, Voorhees,Warren Hills, Phillipsburg, Immaculata, , Hillsborough, Bridgewater,Montgomery, Watchung Hills• Independent Games – Randolph, Hun, Edison, Spotswood,Lawrenceville Prep, East Brunswick• Annual Red Devil Classic - Spotswood, Buena, and ???• <strong>Hunterdon</strong>/Warren/Sussex Tournament – Champions the past 7 out10 years• State Tournament – Group IV, North Jersey II
• WeekdaysPractice Schedule - Traditional‣ Outdoor - 3-5:30pm‣ Indoor – varies according to pre-determined schedule• Weekends‣ Outdoor - varies according to weather and facilities‣ Indoor – varies according to pre-determined schedule‣ No Sunday practices except for special circumstances
Practice Schedule – 1 st Weekend• Varsity and Junior Varsity<strong>March</strong> 4 th – 2:45-5:00pm5:00pm – HealthQuest Sports Dome<strong>March</strong> 5 th – 6:00-7:45am- HealthQuest Sports Dome<strong>March</strong> 6 th – 6:00-7:45am– HealthQuest Sports Dome<strong>March</strong> 7 th thru <strong>March</strong> 11 th – 7:00-9:15pm• Freshmen9:15pm – Fieldhouse3:00-5:00pm- Varsity Field<strong>March</strong> 4 – 7:30-8:00pm– Meeting in Team Room (Fieldhouse(Fieldhouse)8:00-9:30pm– Fieldhouse<strong>March</strong> 5 th – 12:00-2:00pm2:00pm - Fieldhouse<strong>March</strong> 6 th – 10:00am – 1:00pm – Turf Football Field (NO SPIKES)<strong>March</strong> 7 th – 6:00-8:00pm
Strength and Conditioning• Full time Strength and Conditioning Coach – Coach Sellman• Development of Year Round Program1. Improved Performance2. Reduce injuries• Components of a Year Round Strength Program1. Out of Season – 3 times per week2. Pre-Season– 3 times per week3. In-Seasona. <strong>March</strong> – 1-22 times per weekb. April, May – once per week
Injuries and Athletic Training Services• Team Athletic Trainer – Karen “Doc” Manfre• Report all injuries directly to a coach ASAP. . Injuries are a part ofathletics – do not hide an injury.• Do not encourage players not to “tough it out”.• See Doc before or after practice to make her aware of an injuryASAP.• Do not allow minor injuries to turn into extended or season endingnginjuries.• Any time a player sees a private physician, they must have writtenclearance on file with Doc before he can participate again.
Past Questions and Concerns• Pitchers are only pitchers.• Pitchers do not hit.• Starters are starters – Back-ups are back ups.• Moving from a position that they have played in thepast.• If I voice a concern to a coach, it will be held against myson?• Do players get moved up during the year?
Areas of Focus:Summer Baseball1. Skill Development2. Challenging Competition3. Exposure through showcases and game playSeveral Teams to Choose from:1. Diamond Jacks & New Jersey Twins2. Jack Cust Summer Leagues – 18U & 16U3. Flemington American Legion – Seniors/Junior4. Any team that provides player the bestopportunity to play and develop
Additional Information• Code of Conduct Form & Student/Parent Participation Forms• Letter from the Athletic Director• Travel Release Procedures• PARENT PICK UP TIME• Athletic Web Page & Athletic Activity Information Hotline – (908) 284-7299• www.highschoolsports.net• Introduction of BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB• Communication• Fundraising• Tonight’s s Parent Feedback Survey
The EndThank you for your attention.Drive Safely.
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