Parent Meeting2014

CONTACT INFORMATIONHead Coach Paul Offill 761-5680 x 3809 paul.offill@midwayisd.org

Assistant Coaches Jesse Lopez – Varsity AssistantDustin Sykora– JV Blue CoachBrian Kelley – JV Red Coach

BASEBALL WEBSITE

2013 Season RecapVarsity: 21-15 Record, 8-5A 2nd Place

16 Lettermen Lost7 Returning LettermenDefeated Cedar Hill in Bi-DistrictLost to L.D. Bell in Area

JV Blue: 24-2 Record

JV Red: 19-4 Record

Program Results2010 Varsity   26-12-1    

  JV  14-8      9th   17-3          57-23-1   70%

2011 Varsity   33-5      JV  21-7      9th   18-8          72-20   78%

2012 Varsity   29-12      JV  18-1    

  9th   17-1          64-14   82%

2013 Varsity  21-15    JV Blue 24-2JV Red 19-4

64-21 75%

  Varsity   109-44-1   71%Total Program   257-78-1   76%

TRY-OUTINFORMATION

TEAM SELECTION PROCESS

Varsity, JV Blue, JV Red

SCHEDULES• Varsity, JV Blue, and JV Red Schedules are

posted on the Baseball Website• Tournament Brackets for all three teams posted

on Baseball Website• You will be notified through email when there are

schedule changes

January 24th - First After School Practice/TryoutsJanuary 25th - Saturday Practice/Tryouts January 27th - Tryouts/Senior Poster PictureJanuary 28th - Tryouts/Teams AnnouncedFebruary 1nd – Practice/Cookout JV 9-11:45, V 1-3:30February 13th - Early Release Day – after school practiceMarch 10-14 - Spring Break – schedule to followApril 18 – Good Friday (no games)April 21 – Bad Weather Make-up Day, Practice/Games

IMPORTANT DATES

SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE

March 10-14

Monday: Varsity Practice time TBA JV Red @ Ellison, JV Blue vs Ellison

Tuesday: Varsity vs Ellison JV Red and Blue practice 2:30-4:30

Wednesday: Varsity Practice time TBA JV Red and Blue: Day off

Thursday: Varsity Practice 9:30-12:00 JV Red and Blue practice 10:30-12:30

Friday: Varsity @ Temple JV Red and Blue vs Temple

IN SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULEVARSITYPractice will begin during 8th period and be over by 5:30/6:00

Varsity will practice on Saturday 3/29, Saturday 4/12, and Friday 4/18

JV Blue and RedPractice will begin after school and end at 6:15/6:30

NOTES:

Please pick players up at the high school after practice

Please stay in stands if you want to watch practice

EQUIPMENT INFORMATIONYOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Sweat Shirt and Sweat Pants• Game Jersey and Pants• Jacket • Batting Helmet

This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your son will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUEDPlayer Package - Required Team Gear Websitewww.requiredteamgear.com

Required: Shorts, Royal T-Shirt, Red T-Shirt, Red Socks, Red Belt, Royal Socks, Royal Belt

Optional: Spikes, turf shoes, sweat top, sweat bottom, royal fleece pullover, royal long sleeve top, red long sleeve top

Batting Helmet

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED

Cap – $15.00, Payable to the Midway Booster Club

Practice Pants – Grey or White (provided by your son)

Tennis Shoes or Turf Shoes – Players need to keep flat shoes in case we have to go inside for practice

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS1. Pass all classes every six weeks2. Be prepared and on time3. Pick up after practice and games – take care of the facility4. Be respectful to coaches, teachers, administrators, and

opponents 5. Be a good teammate – know your role6. Strive to have zero mental mistakes in practice and

games7. Be coachable8. Take care of your arm and let us know if you’re hurting9. Call us when he will not be here

1. To make decisions that are best for the team/program

2. To be honest with you and your son

3. To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard

4. To help develop your son physically, mentally, and emotionally

5. To teach your son life lessons through the game of baseball

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES

APPROPRIATE CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH A COACH

1.The coach’s interaction with your son

2.How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student

3.Concerns about your son’s interactions with others

4.Playing at the next level - college

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH

1.TEAM STRATEGY

2.OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON

3.PLAY CALLING

4.PLAYING TIME

FOR A CONFERENCECall Coach Offill to set up an appointment

at 761-5680 x3809

Others who will attend: Player, position/team coach, administrator (if necessary)

Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT1. Love and support your child and the team, win or lose

2. Be realistic about your child’s abilities

3. Be positive and encouraging at all times

4. Do not come to the fence, dugout, or on deck circle during a game to talk to your son.

5. Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same

6. Communicate

Extracurricular Discipline Management Plan

Drug Testing

Absence Policy

Accountability Guide

Website

Misc. InformationPractice Outside Midway - Players are not to be

trying out, or practicing with other teams until the Midway season is over

Hair – Hair will be above the ear and off the collar.

Facial Hair – Players are not allowed to have facial hair. Players will be expected to shave on every game day.

Athletic Trainer/Injuries – MHS has 2 full time trainers on staff. Athletes need to see the trainer if they have any concerns about injuries.

MISC. InformationPractice: Players will not be allowed to drive to the

field for practice. Dress in the locker room and run to practice.

Lockers: Every player will have a locker and a lock. It is the player’s responsibility to lock everything in their locker every day.

iPads– Players will lock their iPads in their locker; iPads do not go with them to games

Lettering – Players who end the regular season in good standing on the Varsity will earn a letter

MISC. InformationUniforms – All three teams will wear black spikes.

All three teams will wear both red and royal undershirts, socks, and belts. Players will turn in pants and jersey after each game to be cleaned

Away Games – Players can ride home with their parents only. Parents must sign them out with the coach – players need to bring a change of clothes so they can turn in their uniforms.

Practice Attire – Wear Midway attire that is issued or bought

Players BewarePlayers need to understand that what they “put out” on the internet is for everyone to see and they can be held accountable for the content they have on their sites.

• Twitter• Facebook• Other Social Media

Parents – It is YOUR JOB to monitor what your son has on his site.

We will investigate if we are given information about content on your son’s site

Varsity Tournament

March 6,7,8 Waxahachie, Bryant (Arkansas), Tyler Lee, A&M Consolidated

What we need from you:

• Ticket Sellers• Concession stand workers

Tournament Coordinator: Eddie Burns

Booster ClubGoal – Support and promote Midway High School

baseball Program

Financial Help - $41,400 back to baseball program in the last 5 years

Fundraiser – Membership Drive

We need you to get involved!

V a l u e S y s t e mPractice – Prepare to WIN every day, fundamentals, mental preparation

Accountability –Your decisions and actions have an impact on your team.

Ntegrity – Do what’s right even when nobody is watching.

Teamwork – Success is never achieved alone. Encourage your teammates.

Honesty – Be honest and truthful in everything that you do.

Effort – What is the best I can give? - I can’t accept not trying

Respect – Respect yourself, the game, and your opponent.

Service – Give your time and energy to help those in need