• Established in 1956

• One of Eight Sports in Fort Hunt

Youth Athletic Association (501c3)

• Chartered by Little League International– VA District 9– U.S. Southeast Region

• 19 Member Board of Directors – Monthly Meetings– Annual Fall Elections

• Spring and Fall Seasons

• 2014 Spring Registration –

650 Players Strong

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

President Barry Meuse

Player Agent/Safety Officer Mike Sundsted

Operations Director Joe English

VP T-Ball Division Jason Edwards

VP Junior Division Glen Copeland

VP A Division Chris Condon

VP AA Division Eric Rizzo

VP AAA Division Jimmy Finn

VP Minors Division Chris Lansburgh

VP Majors Division Tony Casttrilli

Executive VP / Secretary JoAnn Ruffin

Treasurer / Registrar Kim

Catanzaro

Fields and Facilities Director Barry Meuse

Communications Officer Tom Meyer

Chief Umpire Jasper

Thomson

Equipment Manager Bob

Enfield

Training Coordinator Tim

Riviere

Sponsorship Coordinator Jim Smith

Web Master Jeff

Smith

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2014 COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic Black Rock Group Bodner Chiropractic Burke & Herbert BankClarke & Sampson Insurance

Dale PhotographyDick’s Sporting GoodsDowntown Baptist Church Duane MorrisEdgesource CorporationEdwards Construction Mary Edwards, Realtor J. Fannon & SonsFifth Third BankFort Hunt Construction Fort Hunt Realty Group Fort Hunt Sportsmen’s Association Giant FoodHollin Hall AutomotiveHoyle Hitting, LLCHughes Orthodontics Genuario Construction

Jones Roofing Catherine Jouet, Realtor Kesterson Plumbing & Heating

John & Cindy LanganMassage Envy SpaMaster RoofingMcLaughlin Ryder Investments

R. Merkli, IncMomentum TechnologyMonument Title CompanyNational Stone and Gravel Assn. Nesbitt RealtyOccasions CaterersOlson PhotographyPlymouth Haven Baptist Port City Professional Grounds, Inc. Potomac Wealth AdvisorsPrimo Family RestaurantRemodeling & Exteriors, Inc.

Revolution AgencyRoche Thomas Sew ‘n Luv

Sluggers, Inc. – The Hohlt Family Southside 815SRPC MediaVan Scoyoc Associates, Inc. Village HardwareVirginia Baseball ClubVH Sign CompanyVZN GroupWest Potomac High School Baseball White Oak

• Darsey Field

• Fort Hunt Elem 1 – Adopted

• Fort Hunt Park 1, 2, 3

• Hollin Hall 1, 2 - Adopted

• Grist Mill Park 1, 2, 3

• MLK – Gum Springs

• Red Stevens Field – Adopted

• Stratford Landing Elem 1, 2

• Waynewood Elem 1, 2, 3

• Waynewood Rec 1, 2, 3

FIELDS AND FACILITIES / 20 FIELDS / 4 ADOPTED

2014 KEY DATES

December 1 REGISTRATION OPENS

February 16, 23 PLAYER ASSESSMENTS – Age 7-AA thru Majors

February 24 REGISTRATION CLOSES – Except T-Ball

March PLAYER DRAFTS – AA thru Junior Divisions

March PAYER ASSIGNMENTS – T-Ball, A-Ball

March 22 COACH CLINICS – T-Ball, A-Ball, AA, AAA

March 28 GAMES START

April 5 OPENING DAY CEREMONY and Team Photos

May 31–June 15 ALL-LEAGUE GAMES and TOURNAMENT PLAY

June 15 FUN and ALL-STAR TOURNAMENTS START

August 1 OPEN REGISTRATION – Fall Ball

COACH CODE OF CONDUCT

GREAT COACHES are leaders and teachers of all things life

and athletic.

By the nature of their work, they develop intimate personal relationships with

others and frequently are the most influential person in the lives of players

they coach second only to that of players own parents.

GREAT COACHES are keen observers of human nature and work well

with people of all ages and backgrounds. As a result of well-tuned

sensitivities, great coaches are also successful in their personal and

professional lives which makes them models for people of all ages.

As life models, GREAT COACHES need to project confidence

while remaining open-minded and be teachers of specific skills while

addressing the needs of the whole person.

GREAT COACHES set an example for all to follow and strive to

improve themselves in every dimension.

BASEBALL COACHES STRIVE TO:

• Be positive and respect everyone

• Model the highest standards of personal conduct, character

and good sportsmanship and strive to instill these standards in

player and parent alike

• Establish a vision for the season and communicate it to players and parents

• Provide a safe, challenging and encouraging environment for practice and

competition which emphasizes the development of

the whole person

• Demonstrate that winning is inside each person –

encourage players to do their personal best, be a good sport

and a good teammate

• Model life lessons – be generous of spirit, gracious in defeat,

and modest in victory

• Strive to improve communication and coaching skills

and techniques

• Foster a love and respect for the game – and

• Be Great Coaches!

COACHING FOCUS

• Teach Proven Mechanics• Repetitions to Instill Muscle Memory• Encourage the Art and Heart of an Athlete • Allow for Differences• Cultivate Personal Responsibility

COACHING TIPS• Be Organized – Enlist a Team Parent and Assistant Coaches

• Rotate Players through Positions – Except Safety Positions

• Teach Good Mechanics; Instill Muscle Memory w/ Reps

• Stations Help

• ALWAYS Encourage 

• Make Practices Fun / Keep ’em Moving

• Coaches Practice – Players Game

• Teach Personal Responsibility

PARENT MEETING AND COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION IS KEY!

• Email / Text

– Practice and Game Schedules – try to minimize changes

– After Game Summaries

• Parents’ Meeting

– Have your Parents’ Meeting Early in the Season

– Explain your Coaching Philosophy

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

• Additional Coaches • Snacks / Drinks

• Team Parent • End of

Season Party

• Photo Day • Special

Needs

• Raffle

SAFETY STARTS WITH MANAGERS AND COACHES

SAFETY BASICS

• HELMETS ON when Handling Bats

• NEVER LEAVE THE FIELD During a Game or Practice

• NEVER BE ALONE WITH A CHILD Who is not Your Child

REVIEW

THE FHLL SAFETY PLAN

FortHuntLittleLeague.org

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand Little League Rule Book

and FHLL House Rules

• Ensure Good Warm Up and Stretching

• Check the Field for Hazards

• Good Mechanics are Safe Mechanics

• Maintain Equipment in Good Working Order

• Assure Phone Access

• First-Aid Kits at Each field

• “No On-Deck” for Batters

• Players Behind Screens

• Report Accidents / Injuries / Unsafe Conditions

SAFETY BEST PRACTICIES

LIGHTNING

– Monitor Weather Conditions When Stormy

– Weather Threatens

– Average lightening Strike 6-10 miles long,

Moves 25 MPH, Up to 30 Million Volts

– At Risk if Leading Edge of Storm within10 Miles

– Cloud to Ground Lightning: Suspend Play;

Players to the Cars

– Don’t Resume Play Until 30 Minutes from the

Last 30-second Flash-Bang Count

CHILD ABUSE

– Exploitation or Harassment of a Child, Including

Bullying

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION / BACKGROUND CHECK

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

CONCUSSIONS– Managers, Coaches and Umpires are

Encouraged to Complete Online Concussion Care Training on the CDC’s Website

– Concussion is a Brain Injury from Direct Blow to the Head or Indirect Blow to the body

– Recognize Symptoms – If in Doubt, Remove Player from Game or Practice and Alert Parent

EYE INJURIES– Hits to the Eye Socket from Baseball or Bat

– • DO NOT Ice the Eye • Alert Parent • Seek Medical Care Immediately

– Chemical / Dust in the Eye • Wash Out Eye with Water • Alert Parent to Seek Medical Attention

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• FHLL Website – forthuntlittleleague.org

• Little League Website – littleleague.orgGreat Coaches Resource Center

• Local Training Facilities – Virginia Baseball Club – virginiabaseballclub.com – Dominion Baseball Academy – dbabaseball.com – Strike Zone – thestrikezoneacademy.com

• FHLL Coach and Player Training

• Positive Coaching Alliance – positivecoach.org