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My Dreams are not your dreams…my passion is not
your passion
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The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is…
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You are ready and able to do beautiful things in this world
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She who says she can and she who says she can’t are both usually right
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What do you want to be remembered for?
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The fight you gotta fight is in your mind
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If you are number one you gotta act like you are number two trying to get to
number 1
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You are replaceable on your roster
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It not matters the number of hours you put but the what you are putting in
those hours
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Today is the best day to start
WHERE TO GO
To get to your destination you must know where to start
YOU ARE HERE
Knowing where you are is the first step. The second step is knowing
your destination
DESTINATION
This map reveals how to get from Westwood high to
Mesa Police dept. head quarters
AGENDA
Introduction of Coaches
Expectations
Philosophy
Parent Support
Web Site
INTRODUCTION OF COACHES
Coach Julie Good
▪ Pitchers
▪ Dobson/MCC/Adams State
Coach Amy Tjaarda
▪ 1st and 3rd
▪ Westwood/MCC/Adams State
INTRODUCTION OF COACHES
Coach Mike Sullivan
▪ Outfield
▪ Maple Heights/UCLA/Dobson/MCC
Coach Wayne Hill
▪ Middle Infield & Catchers
▪ Hitting
INTRODUCTION OF COACHES
Junior Varsity –
Coach Treva Erickson
On-Campus Coach
Summer Team Coach
Westwood Grad
Freshman
TBD
INTRODUCTION
Mesa High Softball Program
▪ 8 years
▪ Varsity & JV
Dobson High Softball Program
▪ 6 of 9 years in State tournament
▪ Best Win Record (Nationally Ranked)
▪ Reset nearly all records tracked
▪ Coach Sullivan & Coach Julie Good
INTRODUCTION
Mesa Community College
▪ 2nd season finished 2nd in region
▪ Sent 6 players to Div 1 programs
▪ Changed the environment of MCC softball
▪ Coach Sullivan
EXPECTATIONS
When it is game time, we should all know the
game plan
Coach you up
Direction of program
▪ Attitude (Coach, Player, & Parent)
Team first, Individual second
No-nonsense program
▪ Rules & Regulations
COMMITMENT TO VICTORY
Commit to your education
Compete with passion
Commit to your team
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
To provide an environment in which all athletes
can grow, physically, emotionally, and
intellectually
Athletes in the process
“A series of actions or steps taken in order to
achieve a particular end”
Self Responsible, Take charge of their lives,
Proactive in decision-making
Virtues
Teamwork, focus, self-confidence, leadership,
determination, sacrifice, respect, and the ability
to set and achieve goals
PHILOSOPHY
Know athletes on a personal basis as I expect
them to know each other on personal level
Yelling and swearing at players and officials is not
part of any sport
Play their sport with respect and class
I will play no individual who does not abide the
team concept
Education comes before sports
To provide leadership in an environment that
athletes will have fun and grow as people
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SUMMER BALL
Tempe High School Prep League
JV League (Varsity not available)
Club Ball
1st day of summer to end of June
Morning Workouts & Field Instruction
▪ Teach each part of the game & how we want
things done
Importance of family time (Coach & player)
Click here to view registration form, schedule, & rules
FALL BALL
Focus will be on Strength & Conditioning
▪ Core
▪ Speed
November
▪ Skill Development
▪ Drills (Fielding & Hitting)
▪ Game situations
▪ Strength & Conditioning After 6th Period
▪ Evaluate player performance
▪ Projecting their future as a softball Warrior
IN SEASON
Begins upon return from Winter Break
Intensity level increases
Competition between players becomes crucial for
their development and our evaluations
Pre-season Camp
▪ 3 Days a week
▪ 3PM to 4PM
IN SEASON
Tryouts (February 7) from 2:15 to 4:00
Freshman on JV field
Sophomores on Varsity Field
Juniors & Seniors
▪ On Varsity Field
▪ 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday
▪ Players will be placed on one of three teams for final evaluation
▪ All athletes are rated on point value
Final cuts and assigned teams will be made Thursday
IN SEASON
Practice Monday through Friday
Saturday practice will be at the discretion
of the level coach
Varsity start time will be 2:15 PM
▪ If you are on time, you are late…if you are
early, you are on time
REQUIRED PRACTICE UNIFORM
WW shirt; otherwise turned inside-out
▪ Blue, Gray, Orange, Black, or white
▪ T-shirts will not be cut up
Grey or Black pants
Black Shorts
Matching socks
BE UNIFORMED
PRACTICE
Duties will be assigned
▪ Set up and clean up
▪ Practice & Game Day
▪ Personal items left on field after practice will
result in pole runs
SPRING BREAK
Varsity will participate in a tournament
Plan your spring break accordingly
Freshman and JV coach will schedule
practice at their discretion
RESOLUTION PROCESS
Our responsibility is to provide guidance
for the athlete to problem solve and learn
to make sound decisions.
We will work with teachers within the
scope of their classroom policies and
procedures.
Our athletes “In Process” will learn life
skills beyond the playing field
PARENT COMMUNICATION
We will not discuss concerns prior to games,
during games
Playing time will not be discussed
Contact the level coach to schedule a time to
meet.
▪ text, email, voice mail should only be used to set up
a meeting.
▪ In person meeting is the best communication method
All conversations with you will be shared with
Coach Hill
PROTOCOL ON COMMUNICATION OF
CONCERNS
Players are highly encouraged to speak with the
coach.
▪ Learn to problem solve and;
▪ Not to rely upon parents to handle their concerns
If still unresolved next step is:
▪ Meeting with player, coach, & parent
▪ With support of parent, the discussion is still focused
on the player
PROTOCOL
If still unresolved
▪ Coach Hill/Athletic Director will meet with Parent,
player, and coach to further discuss and clarify
issues of concerns
Discuss only your child
▪ Do not compare to other athletes
Other parents will not be involved in the
discussion
The purpose of this protocol is to resolve the
issue during the first communication between
player and coach.
TRIANGLE OF SUPPORT
Athlete
Triangle
of
Support
Coach
Parent
TRIANGLE OF SUPPORT
Athlete
Triangle
of
Support
Coach
Parent
TRIANGLE OF DISRUPTION
Triangle
of
Disruption
WEB SITE
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IT IS A MIND SET
We believe in…Commitment
We believe in …Passion
We believe in …Unity
War Eagle …Tear’m Up Westwood