EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 HORNETS EDINA HORNET BASEBALL

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 HORNETS

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 • MISSION We create a high quality, high energy, positive environment in which to play baseball “The Edina Way” • We strive to achieve our full potential both on and off the field. • We continue to build skills, character and values for life beyond high school. • We support academic priorities, community involvement, multi -sport and extracurricular pursuits. • We have FUN by COMPETING all out and by developing lasting relationships with our Teammates. We value TEAM over self, and we are proud to wear the E. • A winner’s mentality permeates everything we do.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 PROGRAM GOALS • • • To always COMPETE and give it best EFFORT & ATTITUDE. To play The Edina Way. To win Conference Championships. To win State Championships. To continually improve individually and as a TEAM. To have FUN and build lasting relationships. To be a part of something bigger than ourselves. To accomplish community service. To successfully transition to the “next stage”

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 Social Media, Communication Facebook: Edina Baseball Twitter: @Edina. Baseball Email: ehs. hornets. baseball@gmail. com Is your email on the group list?

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 PLAYER EXPECTATIONS • Put TEAM 1 st • Come On Time and Ready to Play (physically and mentally) • Give it 100% Effort. • Embrace your role. • Be Coachable. • MASTER A “NEXT PITCH” ATTITUDE = HANDLING FAILURE. • Raise the Level of Expectations for yourself & the TEAM. • Raise your belief in yourself. • Communicate. • Be Accountable.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 Social Media, Communication. Ask yourself before you hit send or enter: “Does this help my TEAM? ” “Would I want this on the front page? ” Each Coach will implement Policy as needed. www. edinaschools. org About Us School Board District Policy Manual

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 PARENT REQUESTS • Treasure these years. They go fast. • Come and Cheer!! Bring fans! • Part of TEAM Chemistry. Stay Positive! • Let us coach. • Let us manage the umps • Let your son advocate for himself. • Player 1 st in communicating with Coaches. • Know start times and transportation needs.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 COACH EXPECTATIONS • Create a Positive Environment • Coach the Edina Way. Live our Mission • Continually Improve • Raise Expectations of ourselves and our Team • Play to win as a Team • Communicate / Be Organized • Develop, Teach, Mentor…Baseball & Life Skills • Hold players accountable for effort, attitude and teammate • Have FUN competing all out

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u VARSITY COACHES * Carter Freeman * Mike Theis * Chase Hentges * Steve Black Head Coach Head Assistant Coach Pitching Coach Assistant Coach/ Catchers Coach

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u JV Coaches • • Chan Handberg Roger Lind Head Coach Assistant Coach

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u Sophomore Coaches • Lee Redman • Riley Moynihan Head Coach Assistant Coach

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u 9 A Coaches • Troy Beckman • Jeff May Head Coach Assistant Coach u 9 B Coaches • Matt Farland • Rick Lavercombe Head Coach Assistant Coach

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u Hornet Captains Parents: u. Reed & Trish Boltmann: tboltman@shakopee. k 12. mn. us u. Tom & Julie Connell: tconnell 45@gmail. com u Andy & Karen Krenik: kakrenik@gmail. com u Team Administrator: u Patty Dronen ehs. hornets. baseball@gmail. com

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u HORNET CAPTAINS: Brock Boltmann #4 Jimmy Connell #14 Logan Krenik #2

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 On line Registration: Open NOW – 3/10 http: //hornets. edinaschools. org Must be registered to tryout. 1) Complete On-Line Registration 2) Health forms done on-line. a) Physical if last physical is before 6/16/14 b) Health Questionnaire once/year 3) No Participation Pass required.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 EHS Baseball Website GAME SCHEDULE INFORMATION www. edinaschools. org high school, athletics, Baseball, Varsity – 9 B OR http: //hornets. edinaschools. org baseball, Varsity – 9 B www. lakeconference. org (Games Only)

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 TEAM “HOME” PRACTICE SITES Varsity : Braemar 1 3: 45 JV: Garden 3: 45 Sophomore: Mc. Carthy 3: 45 9 A: ECC Multi Purpose 3: 15 9 B: Countryside* 3: 15 * Bus #59 service to the field. Each team may set their weekly schedule. It WILL change due to weather. Coach to text/email changes ASAP.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 9 th Grade Activity Bus • 2: 40 Middle Schools dismissal time • 2: 45 Depart Valley View Door #16 * Drop VV players off at Countryside • 2: 54 Arrive at Edina Community Center – Door #3 Arrive at South View – Door #1 • 3: 00 • 3: 05 Depart South View – Door #1 * Drop SV players off at Countryside Arrive at Valley View Door #16

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 INDOOR PRACTICE SITES ECC Large & City Gyms Valley View North Gym Braemar Dome (only early) * 5 teams w/ varying schedules and uncertain weather means times and locations will change. Coach will text or email ASAP.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 Early Release for Away Games * Excused absence for early release. * Bus will come to both Middle Schools for 9 th Grade games. * Teachers have access to early releases.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u 9 th Grade Tryouts. • Monday, March 13 – Thursday, March 16 • Friday Team Announcements • Dome, ECC Turf, Mc. Carthy Field • Schedule Updates on EHS website by Noon. • BBCOR or single piece wood bats only. • Must be registered & paid assessment.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 9 th Grade Tryouts Mon 3/13 Braemar Dome 3: 15 -5: 00 Tues 3/14 Braemar Dome 3: 15 -5: 00 Wed 3/15 Braemar Dome 3: 15 -5: 00 Thur 3/16 Braemar Dome Cages 3: 15 -5: 00 * ECC Turf Option? 3: 15 -5: 30 * Field Option? 3: 15 -5: 30

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u VARSITY TRYOUTS * Monday, March 20 – Friday, March 25 * Braemar Dome, ECC Turf, Field? * All 12 th-10 th Graders. Possible 9 th later. * Schedule Changes by Noon on EHS website. Will also text captains. * BBCOR or single piece wood bats only * Must be registered & paid assessment.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 VARSITY Mon 3/20 Braemar Dome 3: 30 -5: 00 Tues 3/21 Braemar Dome 3: 30 -5: 00 Wed 3/22 Braemar Dome 3: 30 -5: 00 Thur 3/23 Braemar Dome Cages 3: 30 -5: 00 Fri 3/24 Braemar Dome 3: 30 -6: 00 * ECC Turf Option all 5 days 3: 30 -6: 00 * Field Option? 3: 30 -6: 00

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 What Can You Expect at Tryouts • Organization, Efficiency, Opportunities • Competition / Challenge • Plenty of “looks”: IF, OF, Hitting, Pitching, Catching, Situation, Base Running • Multiple Coaches making multiple scores and evaluations on your performance. Charting, hard data, evaluations, rankings, commentary. • “Go to your best position or where you want to tryout” with opportunity to tryout at more than 1 position. • The Coach may move you to various positions.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 • • • What Can You Expect at Tryouts Competitive Groupings Announcements Friday/Saturday Flexibility of location each day. Potential Additional Time/Location posted on EHS Baseball website by NOON if location has changed from previous day’s announcement. Varsity will also text the Captains.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 • • • What Determines Team Selection? Not in any order or any weighting: Talent Tryout Last 1 -3 Years Spring & Summer Performance. (last yr holding more wt. ) Last 1 -3 Years Spring & Summer Coach Evaluations. (last year holding more wt. ) Position-Specific Needs. Hustle, Attitude, Competitive Drive, Team Focus

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 Team Announcements/Uniform Distribution/Team Meetings 9 A & 9 B: Friday 3/17 at ECC @ 3: 15

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 Varsity – Soph Team Announcements Sat 3/25 Seniors 8: 30 Juniors 9: 15 Sophomores 10: 00 Freshmen (if applicable) 10: 45 Uniform Distribution/Team Meetings Varsity 11: 30 JV 12: 00 Sophomore: 12: 30

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 SPRING BREAK Practices will be held during spring break. 3: 00 Mc. Carthy weather permitting 3: 00 ECC Multi Purpose Turf 3: 00 Dome Batting Cages Players in town: Expected to be there.

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 u Assessment * $325 * Will Hold Until Teams Selected * Full Refund if not make an EHS Team

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 What does the assessment cover? * (1) Assist Coach (Turn Back In at end of Season) * (1) Hat (Keep) * (2) Practice T-Shirts (Keep) * (1) Pair of Sleeves (Keep) * (2) Pair of Socks (Please Keep) * Dome/Turf cost

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 EHS Baseball Apparel • • • On line store is open! Link found on EHS Baseball website https: //edinahsbaseball 2017. itemorder. com/ Player gear + Parent swag. Order Period: Now – 3/19. Delivery Early/Mid-April

EDINA HORNET BASEBALL 2017 HORNETS PLAYING AS A TEAM!!