Rock Bridge Baseball

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Rock Bridge Baseball
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Rock Bridge Baseball

• Philosophy
• Program Expectations
• Program Structure
• Practice Organization
• Spring Trip
• Fundraisers
• Work Day
• Off Season
• Youth Camp
• Summer Baseball
• Program Essentials

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Rock Bridge Bruin BaseballPhilosophy

• Bruin baseball players must possess the attitude
  and work ethic that championship teams have.
  Pride and determination to excel as a player and
  a student are key components to winning teams.
  Bruin baseball players are those that are willing
  to set aside personal goals in order for the team
  to be successful.

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Rock Bridge BaseballProgram Expectations

• Player-Team-Coach-Parent Relationships
• Always remember that the most important factor in
  dealing with your teammates and coaching staff is
  respect. Respect is the nucleus for all
  constructive relationships and must be earned.
  In order to receive respect, one must display and
  understand the process of giving it. NEVER
  back-talk your coaches in any manner. If you
  have a problem or a misunderstanding, inform the
  coach that you would like to talk and it will be
  done privately.
• The coaches goals are to coordinate the
  personnel toward one common goal. This cannot be
  done without the cooperation and commitment of
  every player.
• Make sure you understand what is expected of you
  in all aspects of the baseball program and how it
  affects you. The primary role of the coach is to
  teach. The primary role of the player is to
  learn and perform.
• Baseball, as mentioned before, is a team game and
  everyone must work together in order to be
  successful. Be willing to praise your teammates
  when praise is due and when one needs a lift.
  PRAISE the good throw, good hit, good catch, good
  defensive plays and good effort, etc.
• The leaders of the team have an important view of
  the game and team. They are constantly in a
  position to interpret the action on and off the
  field within the teams perception. Team leaders
  are players capable of assuming leadership with
  the responsibility that comes with it. Share on
  and off field concerns with the coaching staff.
• The parents job is that of support. It is
  important to understand that just because your
  player was the starting short stop on a team
  before he got to RB doesnt always mean that is
  where we will place him. As a parent you need to
  be supportive of these types of decisions as well
  as any other RB Baseball decisions.
• Umpires 1) They are human and will make
  mistakes, and 2) They are part of the game and
  belong on the field. Mistakes are part of the
  game, both by the participants and the umpires.
  Accept their decisions and play.

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Bruin ExpectationsFulfillment and Neglect

• It is entirely up to the individual player as to
  whether he chooses to fulfillment or neglect for
  any of the expectations. Each must choose for
  himself in any decision relating to ones
  performance as a baseball player on and off the
  field.
• Each member of the RB Baseball Program can expect
  to be rewarded in any one or all of the following
  ways based upon meeting the expectations given
  both orally or in the handbook
• The opportunity to represent Rock Bridge High
  School in baseball. Never consider the aspect of
  dressing out for a game as trivial.
• Playing Time. This depends on ones ability,
  attitude, and good standing, as well as strategy
  and philosophy for the upcoming opponent.
• Varsity Athletic Award upon the fulfillment of
  season-long expectations. Each one must remain
  in good standing and meet the criteria set forth
  by the coaching staff.
• Fun, Challenges, Achievements, and Experiences
  that come with playing High School Baseball and
  Sports.
• Each member of the team can expect any one or all
  of the following as applicable in neglect of
  stated expectations
• Extra work of assignment provided for the neglect
  of expectations.
• Loss of playing time due to neglect of
  expectations.
• Suspension from practice and/ or games due to the
  neglect of expectations.
• Dismissal form the team due to neglect of
  expectations.

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Rock Bridge BaseballTraining Expectations

• Be aware of physical needs such as nutrition and
  sleep. Both affect your performance mentally and
  physically. Adhere to curfews when they are
  expected.
• No tobacco use in any way, shape, or form.
• No consumption of alcoholic beverages in any way,
  shape, or form.
• No drug use in any way, shape, or form unless
  under the care of a doctor and/ or parental
  permission.
• Use of profanity will not be tolerated. Be in
  control of your speech at all times, on and off
  the field. Be a positive example to the little
  ones who admire your role as an athlete.
• Maintain good-standing in the classroom with both
  class work and behavior. You will need to
  maintain the grade requirements set forth by the
  head coach to receive playing time. If you are
  disciplined at school for not following school
  expectations, you will also be disciplined by the
  baseball program. This program demands you to
  carry yourself with class on and off the field.
• Maintain good-standing in the community. As an
  athlete and a part of the ROCK BRIDGE BASEBALL
  PROGRAM, you are looked up to by many youngsters
  and the community.
• NOTE District handbook regulations will apply
  in the areas of training rules, travel, academic
  requirements, and unexcused absences.

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Rock Bridge BaseballPractice Expectations

• BE ON TIME! If you cannot be on time BE
  EARLY!!!
• Notify your coach if you are going to be absent.
  An unexcused absence is a one game suspension.
  Notifying the coach the next day or having a
  teammate give the message is unacceptable. On
  the third unexcused absence, a player may be
  dismissed from the team.
• All drills are to be performed at game speed
  unless otherwise specified by the coaching staff.
  
• ALWAYS HUSTLE!! RUN from drill to drill, station
  to station, dugout to field and back and anywhere
  else the coach instructs the players to RUN.
• Perform skills and drill as they are instructed.
• Stop what ever is happening when instructed to
  stop.
• Push yourself everyday in practice.
• Dont argue with teammates. CONTROL YOUR
  MOUTH!!!!!!!!
• No horseplay. Take your job seriously.
• Accept constructive criticism and apply the
  skills that are being emphasized and rehearsed.
• Pick up around the field after every game and
  practice. DO YOUR PART!!!
• The coachs door is open to anyone who has a
  problem concerning the team or himself.
• Take nothing for granted in baseball. It is your
  PRIVILEGE to represent RB and the community. The
  coaches are constantly evaluating players and
  positions.

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Rock Bridge BaseballGame Expectations

• Motivation and performance go hand in hand and
  both must be present for an athlete to be
  consistent and dependable on game day. Your
  mental, as well as our physical preparation, is
  highly dependent upon you and your approach to
  each contest. PLAY EVERY GAME AS IF IT WERE YOUR
  LAST!!!!! THEY ALL COUNT TOWARDS SEEDINGS IN
  DISTRICT!
• Game and Game-Day Expectations
• Your appearance on the field should reflect a
  team image. Look sharp, think sharp, play sharp!
• Play the game the way it is practiced. Utilize
  the game plan as it is designed.
• Do not talk back, make faces or gestures, or
  perform any other type of immature actions
  towards fans, opponents, coaches, umpires, or
  parents.
• Your best effort is a minimum and a premium.
• Run on and off the field at all times.
• When not in the game, give undivided attention to
  the action on the field, the play of your
  teammates, and the play of the opponents. Stand
  and acknowledge all good plays and hustle. Also
  acknowledge the player being substituted for.
• Pre-Game and Post-Game Expectations
• Relax and eat a good meal before the games.
• Do not allow any distractions before a contest.
  Be ready to play both physically and mentally!
• Display proper self-control after the game.
  Greet the opponent in humility and celebrate away
  from the opponent.
• Never approach the umpires for any reason after
  the game.
• Uniforms need to be washed after each game.

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Rock Bridge BaseballTravel Expectations

• While we are traveling, we are providing others
  with first impressions as we pass through the
  communities and ours. Dont shout, throw or
  stick anything out the windows of the bus. Stay
  in your seat and keep your shoes off the
  upholstery.
• If you bring food or drink on the bus, be
  respectful of the property and put trash in the
  trash can.
• When occasions arise in which we must stay over
  night, adhere to curfews and travel guidelines
  set forth by the coaching staff.
• We came as a team and we will leave as a team.
  Our school district has a policy concerning your
  travel to and from a contest. Leaving with
  anyone besides the team bus must be approved by
  the administration and cleared with the coach
  prior to the contest. It will be discouraged and
  only allowed with administrative approval and
  verification of need.

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Program Structure

• Varsity
• This team is comprised of the top players in the
  program. Coaches will evaluate players and try
  to put the BEST 9 not the 9 BEST players on
  the field that can work together as a team.
  Players on this team will range from grades 9-12
  depending on the teams needs and players
  ability, attitude, and work ethic.
• Junior Varsity
• This team is a player development team for the
  varsity. Players will range from grades 9-11
  depending on ability. JV games are typically 5
  inning games with an hour and a half time limit.
  They are also usually played immediately
  following the Varsity game.
• A-Team
• This team is a player development team for the
  Junior Varsity program. Players on this team
  will be mostly made up of 10th graders. Their
  games are typically 7 inning games.
• B-Team
• This team is the beginning player development
  level for the program. The purpose for this team
  is to learn the basic fundamentals and structure
  of the program. Players on this team will be
  made up of 9th graders unless there arent enough
  to completely field a team.

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Practice Organization

• WHEEL PRACTICE
• All Players (9-12) Coaches
• 300 340 Team Stretch
• 330-440 Wheel (15 minutes per spoke)
• Base Running, Throwing, Positional Defense, Cage
  Work
• 440-530 Scrimmage/ Situational Hitting
• C-Team breaks off for the rest of their practice
• 530 Conditioning
• ¾ WHEEL PRACTICE
• All Players (9-12) Coaches
• 330-340 Team Stretch
• 340-410 Wheel (10 minutes per spoke)
• Cage Work, Throwing, Positional Defense
• 410-440 Team Defense/ Offense
• C Team breaks off for the rest of their practice
• 440-540 Hitting Groups
• 540 Conditioning
• SCRIMMAGE PRACTICE/ C Team at Bethel Memorial
• 330-340 Team Stretch

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Bruin Baseball Spring Trip

• PURPOSE
• The Spring Trip is used as a team building
  activity for the players and coaches. This is
  also an opportunity for our program to measure
  itself against other out-of-state teams that we
  normally wouldnt get to play.
• PLACE
• 2008 Disney World Orlando, Florida
• COST
• The cost will be 500 per player.
• Includes 5 Night Stay, 3 Day Park Hopper
• Who Goes?
• All Seniors and Juniors. 9th and 10th graders
  are on an invite basis only. We plan to take up
  to 30 players.
• SCHEDULE
• Friday, March 21 Bus leaves at 400 pm
• Saturday, March 22 Off Day
• Sunday, March 23 Practice
• Monday, March 24 - Games
• Tuesday, March 25 Games
• Wednesday, March 26 Team Building
• Thursday, March 27 Leave at 800 am

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Baseball Fundraisers

• HIT-A-THON
• Saturday, March 8 _at_ 1200,
• Earned goes directly towards your 500 for the
  Spring Trip
• Rain Date Saturday, March 15 _at_1200
• PROGRAM (Black/ White)
• Place of Business
• Full Page - 450
• Half Page - 250
• Quarter Page - 150
• Eighth Page - 100
• GARAGE SALE
• Saturday, March 8
• CANDY BARS
• Saturday, March 1

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Bruin Work Day

• Saturday, March 1
• Saturday, March 8
• Shovels, Rakes, Leaf Blowers, Edger, Trash Bags,
  etc.

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Bruin Off SeasonWeights/ Conditioning

• Fall Workouts
• Mon, Wed, Thurs
• 400 530
• Conditioning
• Sprint Day, Agility Day, Distance Day
• Power Stretching
• Yoga
• Weights
• Core Workout
• Winter Workouts
• Mon, Thurs
• Conditioning, Power Stretching, Weights
• Wed. Night Workouts
• Optional at Balls and Strikes

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Bruin Summer Youth Camp

• Camp Dates
• K-4th Grade
• June 25,26
• 5th 7th
• July 8,9
• Cost
• 35 T-Shirt
• Volunteers

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Southside Baseball

• PHILOSOPHY
• The philosophy of the Southside Summer Baseball
  Team is to prepare each of its players for the
  following spring. SPRING BASEBALL IS WHAT
  REALLY COUNTS. Every player will be given the
  opportunity to play different positions (as
  determined by team needs) and to work on the
  skill needed to improve in his respective
  position. The coaches will tell each player what
  they need to do in order to improve and
  contribute at the next level. The only promise
  the program can give is that each player will get
  a chance. The rest is up to the player. How he
  handles the opportunity is up to him. There will
  be no guarantee on number of innings a player
  will get. Many players will get more time
  because of their work ethic and their ability but
  many players will get more innings than they did
  in the spring to see where they stack up with the
  rest of the competition.
• ATTENDANCE
• Summer is a time to experience many things.
  Baseball is not the only thing in our lives. Our
  only policy is to let the coach know at least 48
  hrs in advance of missing a game for any reason
  other than an emergency. No player will be
  penalized for missing a practice or game if they
  follow this rule. We do expect each player to
  show up at games unless they have made the proper
  arrangements.
• PROGRAM STRUCTURE
• The summer program consists of two teams, a
  Varsity and a Junior Varsity. Each team will
  play 20 league games and 4 tournaments, which
  includes a state tournament. The Varsity player
  will have a chance to participate in a College
  and Pro Showcase prior to our state tournament.
  There will also be the opportunity to try out for
  a Mid-Mo Prospects team that travels to various
  Junior Colleges in the fall to play double
  headers.

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Program Essentials

• In order to be CHAMPIONS, every coach, player,
  and parent must work together towards the same
  goal!