Baseball Policies
For
La Vernia Bears
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASEBALL HANDBOOK
INTRODUCTION
EXPECTATIONS
ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT POLICIES
BASEBALL RULES
LA VERNIA
BASEBALL LEADERSHIP GUIDE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PAGE (to be turned in to the Coaches)
Introduction
The primary purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you with the rules and policies of the La Vernia High School Baseball team. You are responsible to read, know, and understand the complete contents of this handbook. In the event that there is something in this handbook you do not understand, please bring it to my attention as soon as possible.
I firmly believe that you have a great desire to win the state championship and are willing to work in order to accomplish this goal. If I did not believe this thoroughly, either you would not be here or I would not. Our policies have been put in this booklet so you could refer to them from time to time during the course of the season.
This handbook was made not to disrupt the line of communication between you and the coaches, but to encourage it. All decisions are individually considered before being acted upon. This is not my baseball team, but is yours. You have told me that you wish to be a part of a great baseball team and program. This can only be accomplished when you know what is expected of you. In the event you disagree with any policies in this handbook, see me at your earliest convenience. I want the same thing as you, and that is a State Championship.
La Vernia Definition of Winning
Just Do Your Best,
Don’t Sweat the Rest,
Let Winning Take Care of Itself!
EXPECTATIONS
· We expect you to do something worthwhile with your life.
· We expect you to have “great expectations.” Anticipate having a great day, a great practice, a great season, and a great life.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
We expect the following things:
1. To get an education.
2. Pass every class.
3. To hustle 100% at all times.
4. Practice to the best of your ability.
5. To be totally honest on all your dealings.
6. To be loyal and respectful to your school, administration, teammates, coaches, families and friends.
7. To play to the maximum of your potential at all times, practices and games.
8. To be prompt for all meetings and practices.
9. Never take an opportunity to criticize and never pass up one to praise.
10. To be part of something great.
11. To be a winner.
12. To make every practice and game.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR COACHES
You can expect the
following things:
1. To be loyal to you in all areas.
2. To be totally honest.
3. To provide the leadership training necessary to achieve our goals.
4. To work you harder than you have ever worked before.
5. To assist you in any way possible now and after you graduate.
6. To treat you as a man and to love and respect you.
7. To make all decisions predicated on what is best for the team and then what is best for the individual.
8. To help you mature and grow as a man.
9. To help you reach your goals.
ATTHLETIC / BASEBALL DEPARTMENT POLICIES
1.
Illegal Substances( other than Alcohol/Tobacco):
Illegal substances will not be tolerated; no athlete shall, while on or off
campus, sell, give, deliver, use, possess, or be under the influence of illegal
substances. A first offense will result in a 6 week suspension from game
competition. If there are not 6 weeks remaining in that particular sport
season, the balance will be fulfilled in the subsequent sport season. Second
offense will result in a permanent dismissal from Baseball/Athletic program.
2. ALCOHOL &/or Tobacco: No baseball player / athlete shall, use, posses, distribute, or be under the influence of alcohol. 1st offense will result in OFI’s and may have a 1 game suspension. The 2nd offense may result in OFI’s, 2-game suspension and / or dismissal from the baseball team for the remainder of the school year. If a 3rd offense occurs the player/athlete will be dismissed from the Baseball program for a year/or permanently.
3. STEALING: Taking things that do not belong to you, especially taking from your teammates will not be tolerated. Any athlete guilty and found guilty of theft on campus will; 1st offense will result in a week of OFI’s, 2-game suspension; meet with the AD & Head Baseball Coach and possible dismissal from the team, 2nd offense will result in meeting with the AD & Head Baseball Coach with dismissal from the baseball team for the remainder of the school year. If there is a 3rd offense; it will result in dismissal from the Baseball Team / Athletic program for a year/or permanently.
4. CONDUCT: The Bears that have preceded you have given a great deal of class and pride to our program. Don’t do anything to take away from this. We are noted for our clean, tough, competitive play. We don’t shoot off our mouths on or off the ball field. Praise opponents and play beyond your ability. We expect you to follow school rules and procedures while attending class at La Vernia High School. We expect each of you to act properly in class, giving your teachers and administrator’s courtesy and respect. We expect each of you to perform to the best of your abilities. Failure to adhere to the above conduct will result in a conference and possible disciplinary action.
5. ATTENDANCE: Be in class. Be on time. If you must miss call and talk to one of the coaches before practice. If you fail to call, you will be assigned an O. F. I. You will be required to make up work you missed when you were absent. If you miss a practice or a game you may forfeit your starting position, through hard work you will have the opportunity to earn your position back. This is particularly true if you miss during spring break. We will have practices and games the week of spring break, all players are expected to attend both practices and games.
6. RESPECT FOR COACHES: Coaches should receive “yes sir”, ”no sir” responses from players when talking with them. Players in return will be treated with respect by their coaches. When a coach is speaking with you, individually or as a group, you will give him your undivided attention and always establish eye contact with him.
7. PROMPTNESS: Always be on time. On trips the bus will not wait. The sooner you are ready to begin, the earlier you leave. Tardiness will result in disciplinary action.
8. APPEARANCE: For safety reasons and to attain a good team appearance, look sharp, be sharp. Give an appearance of class. The athlete’s hair should be kept neat at all times, and in a fashion that should not and will not be in a manner that will draw attention to the individual instead of the team. For safety reasons, a player’s hair will be above the eyes and is not to touch the ears. Hairstyle considered inappropriate by the coaching staff will be corrected in a timely fashion or discipline action may be taken. (No facial hair; no earrings)
9. DRESS: Should be professional in uniform and out. Everyone will wear their uniform in an acceptable manner as deemed by the coaches. We are a team and will look like a team. You are responsible for your own spikes, gray practice pants, and a cup that is to be worn at practices and games!!! Do not wear jewelry in practice or during games. On game day players are required to wear an appropriate tie and clothes during school hours; to and from the games, failure to wear a tie will result OFI’s and may inhibit a player from starting / playing in that game.
10. Any player assigned to ISS/Alternative for any reason, is NOT allowed to play in the game(s) during the day(s) they are in ISS. These players are still required to attend practice and travel to the games, but they will not dress for the games.
Rules
We have as few rules as possible. We ask three questions:
1. Will it make you a better person?
2. Will it make you a better student?
3. Will it make you a better athlete?
If the answer is no, then it will be a rule, and there will be no exceptions.
If the answer is yes, then there is no need for a rule.
1. No drinking or smoking or drugs of any kind.
2. No profanity
3. The hair should be kept neat at all times, No special hairdos.
4. No facial hair, no earrings.
5. If you have to miss practice you must call or tell one of the coaches.
Phone # 830-779-2181 ext 3233
6. Be prompt and on time for all meetings and practices.
7. Treat others, as you would have them treat you.
8. At all times you will be held responsible for your actions
9. Do right! Do your best!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
TIME AND EFFORT COACH HUBER
Believe in Bear Pride
Acknowledgement of Rules and Policies
Located on La
I, _____________________________ acknowledge that I have read and understand the
(Player’s name)
before mentioned rules and policies of the La Vernia High School Baseball Team. I also
understand that to participate in baseball or any sport is a privilege and that by signing
this form/contract I have agreed to follow the rules and policies for this team. I also understand
that if I do not follow the rules and policies, I am subject to; O. F. I (s), suspension, and/or
removal from the team.
I understand that baseball games and practices occur during the week of March 12 - 17 and
that I will be expected to be at practices and games. I understand that if I do miss practices and/or
games that I will need to earn my position back. I understand if as a player I am designated as a
bubble player I am required to meet the stipulations set forth by the Coaches.
I,_____________________________, WANT TO PLAY BASEBALL FOR THE LA VERNIA BEARS, AND AGREE TO FOLLOW THE BEFORE MENTIONED POLICIES AND RULES.
Player’s signature _________________________________Date______________
Parent’s / Guardian’s signature___________________________________________Date_________________