Team rules

default · Aug 11, 2009

Many are starting new seasons and first parent meetings of the season. Anyone have any guidelines or rules for teams, parents or players they would like to share?
I feel it is best to communicate goals and expectations upfront.

default · Aug 11, 2009

Throwing helmets, bats, cursing, texting! all a no no... I don't care what age they are. Especially a showcase team, nothing more a coach wants to see than any of the above. Hustle in and out to the field, no instructions from mom or dad during a game, no calling pitches or catcher location to hitters from parents, be ready to play multiple games a day, you're there to play ball first and foremost. No talk on playing time during the weekend, 24 hrs after the last game is sufficient.

Everyone wants to win, but someone has to lose too... At the end of the day, the sun comes up Monday morning and life goes on. It's not the end of the world if a bad weekend happens...

default · Aug 11, 2009

Hilliarddad3 said:
Throwing helmets, bats, cursing, texting! all a no no... I don't care what age they are. Especially a showcase team, nothing more a coach wants to see than any of the above. Hustle in and out to the field, no instructions from mom or dad during a game, no calling pitches or catcher location to hitters from parents, be ready to play multiple games a day, you're there to play ball first and foremost. No talk on playing time during the weekend, 24 hrs after the last game is sufficient.

Everyone wants to win, but someone has to lose too... At the end of the day, the sun comes up Monday morning and life goes on. It's not the end of the world if a bad weekend happens...

Dad, you give Socrates a run for his money........

default · Aug 11, 2009

Team OFC Policy - Keep 'team business' amongst the team. Discussing 'team business' on OFC is grounds for immediate removal.

Playing Time - Playing time is earned not given. After 24 hour rule, discussions of your dd playing time should be focused on what she needs to do to earn more vs. why she isn't already good enough.

default · Aug 11, 2009

Diamonds said:
Many are starting new seasons and first parent meetings of the season. Anyone have any guidelines or rules for teams, parents or players they would like to share?
I feel it is best to communicate goals and expectations upfront.

I sent you a PM with our code of conduct, hope it helps!

default · Aug 20, 2009

Hilliarddad3 said:
Everyone wants to win, but someone has to lose too... At the end of the day, the sun comes up Monday morning and life goes on. It's not the end of the world if a bad weekend happens...

I completely agree with that statement

default · Aug 21, 2009

COACHES coach, PLAYERS play, and PARENTS cheer!! Follow those guidelines and you will have a good year.

default · Aug 21, 2009

Klump said:
COACHES coach, PLAYERS play, and PARENTS cheer!! Follow those guidelines and you will have a good year.

I like this one. it even ryhmes.

default · Aug 24, 2009

If parent's can't be quiet during a game they need to move down the base line. Worst team ever that my DD played for had a few parents that would (and still do) sit behind homeplate and talk bad about other players.

Tell the parents that if they could do better to just get a glove and get out there.

I just wanted to give you that example so that I could tell you to make most of rules parent driven.

1. No speaking to players when there are in the dug-out.
2. Talk bad about about another player-find a new team.
3. DD those a helmet or bat-they will be benched for the remainder of the game.

IMHO

default · Aug 24, 2009

just curious on this -Is it appropriate for a parent to relay something that might be of value on to a coaching staff -- something like "the ump is giving 6 inches off the corner" or "their # 2 hitter crowds the plate so much her arms are in the strike zone" things that can't be seen well from the dugout or 1st-3rd base line. I understand at late 14u and by 16u this stuff should be picked up on and passed on by the players. should a parent ever say anything ? MD

default · Aug 24, 2009

ManitouDan said:
just curious on this -Is it appropriate for a parent to relay something that might be of value on to a coaching staff -- something like "the ump is giving 6 inches off the corner" or "their # 2 hitter crowds the plate so much her arms are in the strike zone" things that can't be seen well from the dugout or 1st-3rd base line. I understand at late 14u and by 16u this stuff should be picked up on and passed on by the players. should a parent ever say anything ? MD

Dan:

Your observations are good reasons why the best coaches release control of the pitch-calling duties to their catchers. Spend your time teaching the catchers what to call when and why -- and you can spend more time taking care of other defensive matters. Just signalling pitch after pitch to your catcher game after game isn't teaching anyone anything. And what's wrong with a pitcher shaking off a sign once in awhile? For goodness sake, these kids have faced hundreds of hitters by the time they're 14. Give them some credit.

default · Aug 26, 2009

Even though the parent is trying to do a good thing and tell the coach, if this is allowed you have to wonder how many parents have already told them. Parent's just need to be there for support. Like the rule that was taught when you were a kid-"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."

Thetruth08 is right-the girls should realize that the ump is calling off the plate and adjust...that's the whole learning part. The parent's are there to cheer and get gatorade. That's it. You are not a coach, so don't coach. IMHO

default · Aug 26, 2009

I have relayed messages to parents that "know" what's going on and they have helped me out...;&;&:lmao:. I may have been one of those parents when watching my older DD play and I'm supposed to be a spectator.

default · Aug 26, 2009

The rule I apply liberally is the no phone or ipods in the dugout. When I see one I just want to fungo it. I have more problems with my MS team than I do the summer team in that regard.

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