BRIGHTON BULLDOGS BASEBALL ONE TEAM ONE GOAL ONE

BRIGHTON BULLDOGS BASEBALL ONE TEAM ONE GOAL ONE MISSION TEAM COMES FIRST!

WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING INTRODUCTIONS: BASEBALL WEBSITE: www. brightonbaseball. net (emails – TWIB – documents – news – photos – updates – stats – bio’s – apparel – schedules - rosters – coach info – spring/summer/fall info – online store - much more) Twitter: @BBulldog. Bseball Facebook: BHS Bulldogs Baseball Google Classroom code: hjkypj (player informational sheet) Reminder: Enter this number 81010 Text this message @18 bh Team Snap: In the works, stay tuned!

BOOSTER CLUB BOARD POSITIONS (RE-ELECTION AND OR NEW ELECTS? ) PRESIDENT : Chad Musgrave? VICE – PRESIDENT: Kathleen Beck? SECRETARY: Ed Mascarenas? TREASURER: Larae Szafraniec CLASS REP’S… 1. SENIORS: 2. JUNIORS: 3. SOPHOMORES: 4. FRESHMAN:

What we have accomplished… Batter’s Eye 2 Refurbished Groomers with attachments Mowers and Gators Infield Repairs (clay, turf, dirt, turface, sprinklers, sod, etc…) A number of Screens, Portable Pitching Mounds, Tarps, power tools, pads, netting, New fencing, paint and mats for our dugouts Barn (Hitting Facility Improvements) Coaches Office Improvements New Cage and Sheds over at Rockies and Ron Cox Much, Much More!!!

WHY DO WE FUNDRAISE… Our PRIDE in the program as parents and to leave it better than we found it Field maintenance, improvements and or up/grades are the RESPONSIBILITY of the program and it’s participants INVESTMENT for all players and their families…this year and coming years

Fundraising STRATEGIES FOR 2018… KING SOOPERS: Chad Musgrave UMBRELLA BOOSTER: Ed Mascarenas FALL RAFFLE: 188 Tickets, 165 less than 2016 CHILI’S: January 27 th, 6 am – 10 am SNAP RAISE: Kick-Off Date Wednesday, March 7 th CANJUN BOIL: TBA MEET THE BULLDOGS/AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CLINIC: Saturday, March 3 rd 1: 30 – 4: 30

HOW DO WE USE THOSE DOLLARS ? The Boosters and I will determine how to utilize fundraising dollars and it is directly tied to how much we are able to raise Currently there are short term and long term goals and we will meet as boosters how we prioritize these goals, outside input is always welcome. Annual review of what we need and want to set forth our ongoing effort to maintain, improve and upgrade will be discussed at our next booster club meeting which will include new elections. Freshman and Sophomore parents are strongly encouraged to attend as the fundraising for the next few years will need to be determined to start and complete some of the improvements and upgrades proposed. You are an important member of the team and we value your input and support.

NEEDS VS. WANTS… NEEDS: Pitching Machine = $2400 Indoor Pitching Mound = $2000 2 Radar Guns = $1100 Wind Screen Rockies = $1800 Concession Stand Rockies = $2000 Scoreboard Rockies = $7000 Uniforms = $2500 Clubhouse = $10, 000 Spring Coaches Salaries = TBD

TRAIN UGLY GROWTH MINDSET VS. FIX MINDSET Self Assessing Strengths and Challenges Practicing Optimism and Gratitude https: //youtu. be/75 GFzikm. RY 0

VISION… “WE NOT I” WHAT DO WE WANT OUR PROGRAM TO LOOK LIKE? • ONE RULE (BE A TEAM PLAYER) • NOT BIG ON A LONG LIST OF RULES • NOT BIG ON A LONG LIST OF PUNISHMENTS • COMMUNICATE EVERY PLAYERS ROLE (SENIOR ROLE, PLAYERS WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS) • NO SENIORITY • UNIFORMS COMES FROM THE WORD UNIFORMITY • TEAM DINNERS • ESTABLISH TEAM CAPTAIN AND OR CAPTAINS (all levels) • CHARACTER WINS (GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE) • STARTS WITH COACHING STAFF • DEVELOP THE PERSON FIRST AND THE PLAYER SECOND • SPECIAL AWARD? ? ? • COMMUNITY SERVICE (reading to elementary, Sr. homes, clinic, etc…)

TEAM DEVELOPMENT… PRE-SEASON: • JAN 8 th – FEB. 24 th OPTIONAL WORKOUTS. HIGHLY RECCOMENED PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON PITCHERS/CATCHERS AND CONDITIONING PITCHERS/CATCHERS/HITTERS TWICE A WEEK, TEAM CONDITIONING THREE TIMES A WEEK TEAM LONG TOSS, SWIMMIMG AND POSSIBLE INFIELD/OUTFIELD PRACTICES, PLACE TBA STRENGTH/CONDITIOING – MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY PITCHERS/CATCHERS – TUESDAY AND SATURDAY HITTING – WEDNESDAY/ FRIDAY WINTER SPORT ATHLETES ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THESE WORKOUTS, UNLESS WRITTEN PERMISSION IS GIVEN FROM YOUR COACH. IF INTERESTED, THERE WILL BE A FEE OF $250 WHICH COVERS FACILITIES, SPRING HAT, EQUIPMENT, COACH PAY --- MUST SIGN UP AND BE PAID IN FULL BY JAN. 3, NO LATER.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED… IN-SEASON: • FEB. 26 th – AUG. 1 SPRING AND SUMMER ARE BOTH IN-SEASON FOR US STRENTGH AND CONDITIONING IS NOW 2 -3 TIMES A WEEK SUMMER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE DO (QUALITY VS. QUANTITY) MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES

TEAM DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED… OFF-SEASON: MID AUG. – BEGINING OF JAN. FALL-BALL OPTIONAL, FOOTBALL ENCOURAGED TIME-OFF IS AN OPTION FALL-BALL: INSTRUCTIONAL/DEVELOPMENTAL PRACTICES, WORLD SERIES, HALLOWEEN GAME PLAY LOCALLY 1 TIME A WEEK AND ENTER A COUPLE LOCAL TOURNAMENTS FALL OUT OF STATE TOURNAMENT? FALL-SPORT ATHLETES NOT ALLOWED NOV. AND DEC. – NO BASEBALL, CONDITIOINING AND OPTIONAL WORKOUTS TBA SHOWCASE PLAYERS

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT OFFENSE Teach proper mechanics without discovering mechanics directly Free up mind to focus on approach, rhythm and timing Take care of mechanics through a series of drills Quality vs. Quantity Swings Practice Mechanical, Approach and Mental Philosophy Hitting Goals (Short vs. Long Term) We don’t clone hitters (observe first, change second) Hitting-BP with a PURPOSE-EFFECTIVE-EFFICIENT!

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT DEFENSE Program “D” We do this with individual “D” Time This does not include pitchers (we just don’t have pitcher only guys) Great way to develop young Players Defensively Great way to get Staff on Same page Coach Pitch Scrimmage Find our playmakers 6 innings in 30 minutes, Live baseball always helps you find your weakness Great Conditioning (9 -5’s, get on and off the field) Great way to compete in practice (put something on it) At times we will mix our JV/Varsity, all involved

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PITCHING Developing Depth All freshmen pitch or at least throw scheduled bullpens Help us find a pitcher we didn’t know we had Helps develop pitching for that summer grind Pitching with a plan Keep charts on all teams Charts + Plan = CONFIDENCE We call pitches in the spring, Pitchers/Catchers call summer

PARENTS WE WANT TO BE CONCISE WITH OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM WE WANT TO BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH YOU WE WANT YOU TO FEEL THAT YOU ARE PART OF THE PROGRAM AND TO REPRESENT IT WITH CLASS CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION PLAN IN PLACE THAT EVERYONE WILL UNDERSTAND OUR CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION IS PLAYER-COACH FIRST, PARENT-COACH ONLY IF NEEDED

Spring Teams (3, not 4 teams) 3 Levels: (45 -48 Players Max) DIFFICULT DECISIONS, NO DOUBT C-Team Program (15 -18 Players) Freshman, sophomores and juniors Purpose: Learning the game and develop as well time to refine skills and greater emphasis on Competition Junior Varsity Program (12 -15 Players) Freshman, sophomores and juniors Purpose: Time to refine skills and greater emphasis on Competition Varsity Program (12 -15) Players All Grades Eligible Purpose: Emphasis on Competition

Coach’s Statement Regarding College and Professional Scouting Not the coach’s responsibility to secure a player college scholarships or to get them drafted by a professional baseball team. The coaches have no control over these decisions. However, we will do our best to get our players exposure and lead them into contact with college and professional scouts. When coaches are asked to evaluate a baseball player’s future by college or professional scouts, an objective and honest evaluation will be given. This evaluation will include baseball skills as well as performance and behavior in and out of the classroom. We want college and professional teams to know they are getting the whole picture of the student-athlete. This will not be compromised under any circumstances. Our program does not exist to be a feeder system to college and professional baseball. We are here to add to your son’s overall educational experience during his time at Brighton High School. With Respect,

2018 APPAREL – See ORDER FORM (due by 12/11/17)

IMPORTANT DATES IN THE NEAR FUTURE www. brightonbaseball. net Monday 12/11/17 – Deadline for 1 st Apparel order to guarantee before Christmas Monday 1/1/18 – Deadline to sign up and fee to be paid in full for preseason workouts Monday 1/8/18 – 1 st Official Start to Pre-Season Workouts Wednesday 1/10/18 – 1 st Day of Hitting Wednesday 1/10/18 – Chili’s Tickets Information and tickets distributed Tuesday 1/16/18 – 1 st Day Pitchers and Catchers Report Saturday 1/27/18 – Annual Chili’s Fundraiser Monday 2/19/18 – 1 st day of Annual Mini-Camp, concludes 2/24/18 Monday 2/26/18 – 1 st Day of Mandatory Practice and Tryouts, must be cleared via of Family ID or can not participate, NO QUESTIONS. Saturday 3/3/18 – Meet The Bulldogs Clinic, Tryout Results Posted

VARSITY SPRING TRIP (PHOENIX, ARIZONA) www. brightonbaseball. net SPRING TRIP MARCH 26 TH – MARCH 30 TH 16 PLAYERS – 4 COACHES COST? – TBD TRANSPORTATION – FLIGHTS? ROOMS AND VANS HAVE BEEN BOOKED, ALL PLAYERS MUST STAY IN THE HOTEL AS A TEAM AND TRAVEL TO AND FROM WHILE STAYING WITH THE TEAM. HOTEL: Residence Inn – Phoenix 8242 North Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix, AZ 85051

PLAYERS FEES, PHYSICALS AND FAMILY ID www. brightonbaseball. net FAMILY ID PAPERWORK/REGISTRATION/FEES A MUST (VIP) MUST BE TURNED BEFORE MINI-CAMP, NO QUESTIONS. ADDITIONALS: $15 TEAM HAT (VARSITY X 2) CHARCOAL PANTS AND SUMMER HAT FOR PRACTICES UNDERSHIRT (LONG OR SHORT) SOCKS CATCHERS GEAR

ELIGIBILITY ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION IS A PRIVILEDGE, NOT A RIGHT Those who are interested in participation must initiate the process as outlined below. REGISTRATIONS AND FORMS The student athlete is the participant and responsible for gathering , completing and submitting registration information on time to the athletic department. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILTY The Athletic Department will verify academic eligibility (spring season only) Every athlete is required to be enrolled and have a passing grade in at least 5” classes, totaling 2. 5 Carnegie Units. Please contact Ty Gordon, Athletic Director or Julie Trujillo, Athletic Secretary if you have additional questions.

ELIGIBILITY – GRADE CHECKS Grade Checks will be done every Thursday and the students will have until 3: 30 on Friday to make any changes if they think their grade is not correct. Student must have a signature from the teacher and turn it into Julie Trujillo, Athletic Secretary, by 3: 30 pm on Friday for any changes. The ineligibility week for the athlete starts that following Monday thru Sunday no matter if you get your grades up during the ineligibility week. 2 or more D’s – One Game suspension 1 F – Not eligible for one week (Monday – Sunday) Multiple F’s – Not Eligible for two weeks (Monday – Sunday) ** 3 or more F’s – We need to talk and see how important baseball really is to you ** ** Multiple F’s – You will NOT travel with team to away games or Dress for home games

SUMMER BALL www. brightonbaseball. net Cost – 3 Teams (18 U, 17 U, 15 U) $500 - $900 Tournaments – 2 -3 per month (4 -6 total) Deposits $250. 00 No Later than March 1 st Club Teams? Not arguing and or questioning just be upfront No more graduates, only HS athletes with remaining eligibility

How to get involved Website Booster Reps Concessions Press-Box, Announcing, Disc Jockey Team Reps Fundraising Meet The Bulldogs Clinic 3/3 Senior Day and Gifts End of the Year Banquet and Awards Field Work/Clean-up/Projects/Donations/Fundraising Options

CURRENT CULTURE?

BASEBALL WEBSITE (VIP)