UPTOWN LONG BEACH BASEBALL SOFTBALL Managing and Coaching

UPTOWN LONG BEACH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Managing and Coaching 10/31/2020 1

Introductions President Directors Player Agents Board Members Safety Officer 10/31/2020 2

President’s Message 10/31/2020 3

MANAGING AND COACHING The DO’S and DON’Ts 10/31/2020 4

I am the best coach ever! � If you believe this, you could be in for a surprise. � Most coaches are volunteers � Number of coaches who are dads coaching their own kids team: 85% 10/31/2020 5

My baseball kids will make it to the professional level! � If you believe this, you WILL be in for a surprise. � If you are extremely lucky, you will finally coach a kid that makes it to the professional level. � But it will probably take you about 670 years of coaching (Those are the odds). 10/31/2020 6

My softball kids will make it to the US Olympic level! � If you believe this, you WILL be in for a surprise. � If you are extremely lucky, you will finally coach a kid that makes it to the Olympian level. � But it will probably take you 600 years of coaching (Those are the odds). 10/31/2020 7

My softball or baseball kids will get a scholarship to college! � Your odds are better here, but not by much. � If you are lucky, you will finally coach a kid that makes it to the collegiate level. 10/31/2020 8

My softball or baseball kids will play in high school! � Your odds are a lot better here. � About 1 in 100 Little League players may play in high school. � 1 in 4, 000 boys who play High School baseball will play MLB. 10/31/2020 9

My softball or baseball kids will play NEXT YEAR! � This is one of our major goals, as managers, coaches, and the League. � But remember, some just will not come back. About 1 in 8. � Kids who say they planned to stop playing next year: 35% 10/31/2020 10

Some Interesting Facts About the Kids � � Kids who were reluctant to play sports: 15% Kids who play sports to be with friends: 65% Kids who want to improve their skills: 20% Kids who say they see other kids act like poor sports: 51% � Kids who say they have been called names or insulted by coaches: 45. 3% � Kids who say they would rather be on a losing team and play more, than be on a winning team and be benched: 90% � Kids who said they wouldn’t care if NO score was kept: 71% �Source www. statisticbrain. com 10/31/2020 11

My softball or baseball kids will have fun, enjoy the game, and learn something about the sport! � � 10/31/2020 This is a major goal, as managers, coaches, and the League. REMEMBER THEY ARE KIDS 12

My softball or baseball kids will learn something about life and being part of a team! � 10/31/2020 This is another major goal, as managers, coaches, and the League. 13

10/31/2020 Player, Manager World Series Winner 2009 14

But how do we do this? � Be a good manager and/or coach. � It’s that easy! But how? 10/31/2020 15

Topics to Better Managing and Coaching � � � � Communication Parent Involvement Practice Schedule Drills Coaching Up The Kids Paperwork Player Evaluations & Draft Day 10/31/2020 � � � Attendance Support League Events Dealing With Parents Rules, Know the Rules! Field Set-Up & Maintenance 16

Communication 10/31/2020 17

Communication The most important thing we can do for our player families is: COMMUNICATE WITH THEM 10/31/2020 18

Communication How ? Hold team meetings Talk with everyone after practices Talk with everyone after games Text Set up a Shutterfly Sport Account Set up a Team. Snap Account Set up a Group. Me Account 10/31/2020 19

Communication Be sure to get all Parent & Guardian information Phone/Text, Email Don’t forget about the dual family kids 10/31/2020 20

Parent Involvement 10/31/2020 21

Parent Involvement Why & How ? #1 – You need help ! Assistant Coaches Base Coaches Dugout Help Team Parent Scheduling Team Party More Drills You can’t do it all by yourself ! 10/31/2020 22

Practice Schedule 10/31/2020 23

Practice Schedule Have A Plan Come to practice with a plan, don’t just wing it. Know what you want to do, what the team needs to improve on. Don’t do too many complicated drills. 10/31/2020 24

Practice Schedule � � � Meet & Greet Stretch Throwing Warm Up Base Running Drills � Small Group Drills � Team Drills � � � 10/31/2020 Batting Fielding (Team) Wrap Up Try to make the drills fun. Make some of them into a competition. 25

Practice Schedule Fields are a Premium Not all your practices will get Cherry Park field time Have alternative parks (we will notify you of permitted parks) Grass Area Practices Batting Cages 10/31/2020 26

Drills 10/31/2020 27

Drills Fundamentals wn Do t t u t. B a Th Get � � Triangle Body Position Base Straddle (for getting a throw down) First Base Stretch Batting Feet Positions � First, � 10/31/2020 Second, Third – Batter Box Spots Pitching Power / Stretch 28

Drills Throwing Kneel Throw Increasing Distance Throw Cut Off Throw Line (Catch and Turn Throw Line) 10/31/2020 29

Drills Throwing Towel Slap Look & Throw Slow throw base to base 10/31/2020 30

Drills Infield BUCKET DRILL # 1 � � � Divide players into equal groups at each infield position Two coach batters, one to each side of home plate Coaches hit ground balls Players field balls, then puts them into buckets and returns to back of group Once coach buckets are empty, refill and continue Kids should get at least 5 balls each 10/31/2020 31

Drills Infield BUCKET DRILL # 2 � � � Divide players into equal groups at each infield position Two coach batters, one to each side of home plate Coaches hit ground balls Second & 1 st Base � � Players field balls and throw to 1 st base 1 st Base, catches and puts balls in bucket Short Stop & 3 rd Base � � Players field balls, then puts them into buckets and returns to back of group Once coach buckets are empty, refill and continue Kids should get at least 5 balls each 10/31/2020 32

Drills Infield BUCKET DRILL # 3 � � � Divide players into equal groups at each infield position Two coach batters, one to each side of home plate Coaches hit ground balls Short Stop & 3 rd Base to 1 st Base � � Players field balls and throw to 1 st base 1 st Base, catches and puts balls in bucket Second Base � � Players field balls, then puts them into bucket and returns to back of group Once coach buckets are empty, refill and continue Kids should get at least 5 balls each 10/31/2020 33

Drills Infield PITCH – THROW AROUND 3 rd � � Throw Around Pitcher pitches the ball to Catcher Third Baseman moves into position at third base to receive throw as a “stealing runner” Catcher throws to Third Baseman catches ball and “tags runner” Throw Around � Third Baseman throws to Second Baseman throws to Short Stop throws to First Baseman throws to Pitcher � Repeat drill numerous times � � � 10/31/2020 34

Drills Infield PITCH – THROW AROUND 2 nd � � � Throw Around Pitcher pitches the ball to Catcher Short Stop moves into position at second base to receive throw as a “stealing runner” Second Baseman moves to ‘back-up’ position Catcher throws to Short Stop catches ball and “tags runner” Throw Around � Short Stop throws to First Baseman throws to Second Baseman throws to Third Baseman throws to Pitcher � Repeat drill numerous times � � � 10/31/2020 35

Drills Infield Catcher Drills Goalie Drill – Block Balls � Throw balls into the dirt in front of the catcher and make him/her stop them. � Teach them to: 1. Drop to their knees. 2. Move side to side. 3. Use their body to block the ball. � 4. Keep their head down to locate the ball (do NOT turn their head). Catcher Drills � � � � 10/31/2020 � Blocking Drills with glove Blocking Drills without glove No glove catching (soft toss) Quick Hands (ball from glove to throwing hand) – Feet will follow usually automatically Move body to ball (center the ball with body) 36

Drills Infield & Outfield Fly Ball Drills � � Ladder Drop Tennis Ball Fly’s Run Left / Run Right “Call Off” Drill Ground Ball Drills � � � Knee Drop Standing Position Ground Ball Circus � Front & Back � Left & Right 10/31/2020 37

Drills Infield & Outfield Cut Off Throw � � Left Field to Short Stop Center Field to Short Stop � Right Field to Second Baseman � Short Stop covers Second Base Third Baseman covers Third Base First Baseman covers First Base, just in case there is a possible play � � � Second Baseman covers Second Base Third Baseman covers Third Base These are both done with Short Stop because he/she usually has the 10/31/2020 strongest arm � � � These are both done with Second Baseman because of location 38

Drills Infield & Outfield Group Drills � � � 10/31/2020 Ground Ball Triangle / Square Pickle Full Infield Full Team Scrimmage 39

Drills Hitting Half Bat Swing Practice Tee Hitting Lob Ball / Pitch Drill Soft Toss / Pitch Drill Regular Pitch Drill Net Hit Drill – Soft Toss Batting Aid Device / Machine Bunt Drill 10/31/2020 40

Drills Hitting It damages the fencing 10/31/2020 41

Drills Base Running Run Through First (single) Bend it off to the right Run For First Plus (round it off) Bend it off to the left Sliding – On any close play (no head first dives when advancing) Teach Base Running as a rounded or circular path, not a square (avoids the stutter step) 10/31/2020 42

Drills Base Running Relay Race Home to Second & Second to Home 10/31/2020 43

Drills Develop the Future Pitchers Catchers Batters Ground Balls Stopping a ground ball is a great feat 10/31/2020 44

Drills Develop the Future Youth Academy MLB Urban Youth Academy Weekly Workshops 10/31/2020 45

Coaching Up The Kids 10/31/2020 46

Coaching Up the Kids Be influential Be positive Be a Role Model Don’t Degrade Don’t Insult Don’t Be Negative 10/31/2020 47

Coaching Up the Kids Don’t yell at the kids You can yell to the kids Make sure it is coaching or directions 10/31/2020 48

Coaching Up the Kids Position Rotations Especially for the younger kids It’s not so much about winning or losing, but more about getting the kids to experience multiple positions Ask them, and let them try them 10/31/2020 49

Coaching Up the Kids Have a Proper Line. Up Keep it Real 10/31/2020 50

Coaching Up the Kids Play Video https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ho. Tu 0 U 6 Ahd. A 10/31/2020 51

Paperwork 10/31/2020 52

Paperwork Injury Residency Medical Release Tournament Safety Cards Background Check Code of Conduct 10/31/2020 53

Paperwork LITTLE LEAGUE INFO Injury 10/31/2020 54

Paperwork LITTLE LEAGUE INFO Injury 10/31/2020 55

Paperwork LITTLE LEAGUE INFO Injury 10/31/2020 56

Paperwork SOFTBALL INFO Injury 10/31/2020 57

Player Verification LITTLE LEAGUE INFO Paperwork 10/31/2020 58

INFO Age Requirement LEAGUE Paperwork Birth Certificate LITTLE Must be original, NOT a copy 10/31/2020 59

INFO Residency LEAGUE Driver License / State ID LITTLE Paperwork (Feb 1, 2017 to Feb 1, 2018) 10/31/2020 Need 3 Items (Feb 1, 2017 to Feb 1, 2018) Utility Bill (1) Home Owner / Renter Documents School Enrollment 60

INFO School Enrollment - Option LITTLE Residency LEAGUE Paperwork 10/31/2020 Must be embossed stamped Showing enrollment prior to October 1 61

Paperwork Medical Release Softball does not have a medical release form, so for now we can use the Little league for so managers and coaches can have player information 10/31/2020 62

INFO Tournament Documents LEAGUE Get the Residency Papers Early Get the Birth Certificate Early LITTLE Paperwork Good duty for the Team Parent 10/31/2020 Make a book 63

LITTLE LEAGUE INFO Paperwork 10/31/2020 Tournament Documents Tournament Affidavit Available on Uptown Website Will need to signed off early 64

Paperwork Safety Cards Little League Safety Card / Class is good for 3 years Classes will be announced once scheduled Softball must take on-line class every year www. registerusasoftball. com 10/31/2020 65

Paperwork Background Check Little League must have background check every year Softball must do background every year. May be through the league or on-line. www. registerusasoftball. com 10/31/2020 66

Paperwork Background Check Baseball Volunteer Application & Background Check Softball Background Check AND a copy of Driver License or ID Card 10/31/2020 67

Paperwork Background Check – Coach Class ACE Certification Softball must do coach class every year on-line. www. registerusasoftball. com 10/31/2020 68

Paperwork Code of Conduct Manager & Coaches Additions – No texting or Social Media interaction with players 10/31/2020 69

Paperwork Concussion Protocols Manager, Coaches, Team Parents https: //headsup. cdc. gov/ 10/31/2020 70

Player Evaluations & Draft Day 10/31/2020 71

Player Evaluations Dates Baseball Saturday, January 20 Saturday, January 27 MAJORS (11&12) - 9: 00 AM – 10: 30 AM MINOR A (9& 10) - 10: 30 AM – 12: 00 noon MINOR B (7&8) – 12: 00 noon – 1: 30 pm FARM (6&7) - 1: 30 pm – 3: 00 pm Wednesday, January 24 Ages (6 -9) - 5: 30 pm – 7: 00 pm 10/31/2020 Ages (10 -12) – 7: 00 pm – 8: 30 pm First Come, First Served No evaluations required for Tee Ball 72

Player Evaluations Dates Softball Saturday, January 20 12 U & 14 U (11 -14) - 9: 00 am – 11: 00 am 8 U & 10 U (7 -10) - 11: 00 am – 1: 00 pm No evaluations required for 6 U Saturday, January 27 12 U & 14 U (11 -14) - 9: 00 am – 11: 00 am 8 U & 10 U (7 -10) - 11: 00 am – 1: 00 pm 10/31/2020 73

Draft Day Softball Baseball Monday, January 29 Tuesday, January 30 Petroleum Club 6: 00 PM Starts with upper divisions Process Player Option honored (3) – Majors Returning Players Snake Draft All players of age must be drafted first prior to dropping down and pulling a player up HAT Draw – Players that did not attend the evaluations (All players that attended evaluations must be drafted prior to HAT Draw)74 10/31/2020

Paperwork Player Options Baseball & Softball 3 Players per team Paper must be signed and filed with the player agent 48 hours prior to the DRAFT 10/31/2020 75

Paperwork Majors Returning Player Guarantees Baseball Paper must be signed by: Player Parent Manager and brought to the DRAFT Otherwise the player will be entered into the draft 10/31/2020 76

Attendance 10/31/2020 77

Attendance Arrival Practices – Coaching Staff (15 to 30 minutes early) – Players (on time) Games – Coaching Staff (30 minutes to 1 hour early) – Players (30 minutes to 45 minutes early) What if ? Have a plan Have a back-up plan Have a substitute 10/31/2020 78

Support League Events 10/31/2020 79

Support League Events Lead by Example As Managers and Coaches we expect you to support the league and carry the torch 10/31/2020 80

Support League Events Attend events and get your team to attend Movie Nights League Fund Raisers Professional /College Game Nights Field Maintenance Days Team Parties 10/31/2020 81

Support League Events Encourage team families to work and support the Snack Shack 10/31/2020 82

Dealing With The Parents 10/31/2020 83

Dealing With The Parents This may be the most difficult thing you do as a youth sports manager or coach Code of Conduct Parents and Family We will further discuss this at the Team Parent Meeting 10/31/2020 84

Dealing With The Parents Examples My kid should be playing _____ spot /base! My kid should be batting _____ spot! Why is my kid sitting on the bench? ! I don’t think you are treating the kids all the same! My kids can’t make any of those practices! My kid is better than him/her, why do they play more? ! Kid is always late. Kid misses most practices, but shows up for games. Kid is “mouthy / disrespectful” to coaches and players. 10/31/2020 85

Dealing With The Parents Get them involved. If they think they have the answers, ask them to help. Explain the rules to them Communicate, keep them up to date Remind them that the safety of their kids is your responsibility when they are on the field! 10/31/2020 86

Dealing With The Parents Remind them that you are just a volunteer doing your best. AND If they really want to make a difference, get involved. 10/31/2020 87

Rules ! Know The Rules ! 10/31/2020 88

Know The Rules Mandatory Play (Play / Sit) Bat Rules (Little League bats have changed for 2018 – USA Baseball Bat Certification – 2 5/8”) – No change for softball. Correct Balls Pitch Count / Rest Base Running (Stealing, Sliding, Interference, Obstruction) Scoring Rain Delay / Field Closure Read The Books ! 10/31/2020 89

Know The Rules 10/31/2020 90

Know The Rules Umpires Are Umpires They are doing their best … But they do make mistakes They are human after all (NO VIDEO REPLAY ALLOWED) The manager should be the one to “argue” a call … Not the player, Not the fans/parents “Argue” rules, not judgments Be respectful 10/31/2020 91

Field Set -Up & Maintenance 10/31/2020 92

Field Set-Up Field Set Up Home Team Sets up the field Chalk Bases Mound Fence – Sometimes (Monday’s) Visitor Team Cleans it up Fence – Sometimes (Saturday Last Game) 10/31/2020 93

Field Set-Up Field Set Up How long will it take? About an hour What gets done? Water the infield Chalk the lines Set the bases Set the pitching mound Get the game balls for umpire Fence ? ? – Monday’s 10/31/2020 94

Field Maintenance Encourage and Request Players Clean Dugout After Games Don’t Trash The Fields Respect Field Closures HELP OUT at scheduled field maintenance days 10/31/2020 95

Field Set-Up & Maintenance We will have a field day before the start of the season to demonstrate the field set-up and maintenance procedures And to hand out Keys & Equipment 10/31/2020 96

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Questions ? 10/31/2020 98

Contact Info President - Andy Hernandez uptownlbll@gmail. com Safety Officer - Rob Weaver uptownllsafety@gmail. com 10/31/2020 99