Wheeler Baseball
Pre-Season Parents Meeting
2015-2016
Meet the Coaches
• Scott Haddock
- Varsity Head Coach
• Michael Schlact
- Assistant Varsity Coach
• Chris Roberts
- Assistant Varsity Coach
• Tyler Jones
- JV Head Coach
• Keith Fitzgerald
- JV Assistant coach
Winning Tradition
• We are starting to create a winning
Atmosphere.
– 13-13 record last season.
– Second best record in the last decade.
– Creating a winning tradition demands sacrifice
Baseball Program Goals
• To create a great high school baseball
experience
• To develop players who are ready to play at
the next level
• To win the Region Championship (State
Championship)
• To teach life lessons through accountability
Website
• Please always check the Wheeler Baseball
website for updates concerning pre-season
workouts and tryouts.
• Make sure to sign up for emails by registering
your student athlete on our website.
• The website will be updated regularly.
Important Dates
• Will be posted on the bulletin board outside my
office.
• Pre-Season Workouts:
– Start on October 5th
– Monday, Wednesday before school on the track.
• 6:45am-7:45am.
– Tuesday, Thursday after school in the weight room.
• 4pm-5:30pm.
• NOTE: PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD
AT 5:30PM.
Wheeler Baseball Player Benefits
• Be exposed to high level, professional coaching
• Train in a first class facility
• Play against some of the best competition in the
state
• Be a part of a rich history and dynamic program
focused on fundamentals
Dave McDonald Field
David McDonald Field
KEY PARK RULES/EXPECTATIONS:
• Use of any baseball facility needs to be
approved by Scott Haddock or our AD
• All unapproved use is considered trespassing
• Please respect the all of our new facilities.
Player Expectations
• PLEASE ATTEND ALL PRE-SEASON WORKOUTS!
• PASS ALL OF YOUR CLASSES
– If you fail 2 classes, you are not eligible to play a sport in
the spring
– Must pass ¾ or 3/3.
• All transfer students must complete a Form B.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
• HUSTLE EVERYWHERE YOU GO!!
Player Expectation
• Represent yourself and your team with class,
on and off the field
• Respect others including COACHES, TEACHERS,
AND ADMINISTRATORS
• Know that practice time is important
Parent Communication
• Open Door Policy
– School related issues
– Family situations
– Personal problems
– College advice
• Close Door Policy
– Playing time
– Positions
– On the field communication
Parent Expectation
• Parents are not allowed in the dugout
• Parents are not allowed to talk to players through
the fence, especially in the on deck circle or dugout
during games
• Always respect others including umpires, opposing
fans and players
• Support all players on your team
Very Important Dates
• February 15th-19th (No School)
– We will play games during this break.
• April 4th -8th (Spring Break)
– Please plan on attending all practices and games.
*Missing these dates will cause you to lose
playing time
Construction Updates
• Field House Building Construction
– Estimated completion
• After Fall Break (September 21st week)
• Concrete behind home plate
– Estimated Completion
• TBA: Before the season
• New Netting Behind Home Plate
– Estimated Completion
• TBA: Before the season
Wheeler Wildcats
Wheeler Baseball
• Scoreboard
– Was purchased and will be installed before the
new season!
Thank you BOOSTER CLUB!!!
Physical Information
• You must have a current physical to
participate in pre-season workouts
• Completed Concussion Agreement
• www.wheelerathletics.com
– COMPLETE 2015-16 COBB PHYSICAL HERE!
Ideals Leadership Program
• A 10-week course for Juniors and Seniors.
– We will meet every Thursday morning in the media
center at 7am
– Start week of October 5th.
– Sign up if interested on the baseball bulletin board
– This does not guarantee you will make the baseball
team
A Parent’s Role
• How can you help the Wheeler Baseball
program?
Volunteer for the booster club
Volunteer on team field work days
Volunteer to help in the concession stand
Volunteer over the summer
Look for ways to help ensure our facilities are
clean and first class condition.
– Support the entire program financially
– Support your kid! He needs a fan, not a coach.
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What do you get out of your
investment?
• Three months of weight training (not including
baseball season)
• Four to five months of baseball
• At least forty-five practices (skill development)
• College and pro-ball recruiting help (if
requested)
PowerPoint
I will post this document on my teacher blog.
www.cobblearning.net/coachhaddock/
• It will also be posted on the website.
Thank you for your time!
Go Wildcats!
Booster Club Board
Wheeler Baseball
Pre-Season Parents Meeting
2015-2016