LBA%20North%20Parent%20meeting

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LBA North Parent meeting

• Glenn Sayer
• LBA North Travel Director

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Agenda

• 2009 changes
• North Travel staff
• Tryout process defined
• Coach selection process
• Coaching responsibilities
• New LBA North Traveling Rules
• QA

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New stuff for 2009

• 15s now under Traveling
• 14/15A Tryout
• 89 House teams - ?
• South Senior Youth
• 18U

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North Travel Staff

• 10's                              Bill Riach
• 11's                              John Sowards
• 12's                              Doug Gunderson
• 13's                              Ann McMillon
• 14's                              Ben Olson
• 15's - 14/15A's           Dan Prondzinski
• Coach and Player Development - Scott Hare
• First point of contact

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Player End of Year Evaluation

• Coaches shall conduct an end of year evaluation
  for all players on their team. The end of year
  player evaluations shall be tracked. Prior year
  evaluations may be used in next years player
  selection process.
• The player end of year evaluation will include
  the following
• Attendance (Commitment)
• Character / Coach ability
• Baseball Intelligence
• Competitiveness
• Recommended off-season development

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10, 11, 12, 13 Year Old Teams

• Each team will consist of 12 players.
• Evaluation Scoring
• Two groups of 18 will be created from the top 36
  players from the Evaluation scores.
• These two groups will practice together for as
  long as possible. During this process players
  can be moved between groups if the coaches feel
  it is best for the player. AAA, AA, and A
  teams will be selected from these two groups.
  The AAA team of 12 players will be selected
  from the top group. The remaining 6 players will
  then be assigned to the AA team. The A team
  of 12 players will be selected from the bottom
  group. The remaining 6 players will then be
  assigned to the AA team. These groups will be
  coached by a group of coaches for this age level.
  Some of these coaches will not have players
  within their group. Player selection will be
  done via a balloting process from the coaches
  within that group. Coaches with players in their
  group will be excused from voting on their
  childs placement. North Travel Director will
  have final say on all player team placements.
• (With the possibility of more A teams depending
  on the talent level and may be a cooperative team
  with Lakeville South).

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14, 15 Year Old Teams

• Each team will consist of 12 to 14 players.
• Evaluation Scoring
• Two groups of equal size will be created from the
  top 36 to 42 players from the Evaluation scores.
• These two groups will practice together for as
  long as possible. During this process players
  can be moved between groups if the coaches feel
  it is best for the player. AAA, AA, and A
  teams will be selected from these two groups.
  The AAA team will be selected from the top
  group. The remaining players will then be
  assigned to the AA team. The A team players
  will be selected from the bottom group and split
  up equally between the two 14/15A Teams. The
  remaining players will then be assigned to the
  AA team. These groups will be coached by a
  group of coaches for this age level. Some of
  these coaches will not have players within their
  group. Player selection will be done via a
  balloting process from the coaches within that
  group. Coaches with players in their group will
  be excused from voting on their childs
  placement. North Travel Director will have final
  say on all player team placements.
• (With the possibility of more A teams depending
  on the talent level and may be a cooperative team
  with Lakeville South).

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The Numbers

• 10s - 43
• 11s - 53
• 12s - 45
• 13s - 54
• 14s 46
• 14/15As - 7
• 15s - 31

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Tryout example

• 60 kids signup for tryouts
• Scoring tryouts are held top 36 kids selected
  for traveling. Remaining 24 kids move to house.
• 36 kids broken in two groups of 18 (upper and
  lower)
• Both groups coached by mixed set of coaches
• Kids can move between groups
• Groups will be together as long as possible
• Coaches will then determine final teams by ballet
• Coaches will not vote on own kid
• Final team selection are determined by Travel Dir

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Tryouts Info

• Arrive 15 minutes early
• Check in and get number
• Pay to play
• Tryout Cards
• Number
• Dates Times
• Location
• First station
• Stations
• Hitting, Fielding, Pop-Fly, Glove to Glove, Down
  and Back, Star Drill
• Numbers swings, grounder

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Coach Selection

• Coach goes with player
• Primary selection criteria include past baseball
  coaching and playing experience, personal
  coaching and human development philosophies,
  organizational skills, strong moral and ethical
  characteristics, coaching ability, ability to
  work with others, willingness to teach others,
  active in the Lakeville Baseball program, follows
  LBA policies/procedures, and the applicant's
  commitment to devote several hundred hours to the
  program during the season and off season.
• Pass Background check
• Peer input
• Coach evaluations
• The North Travel Director will make all final
  coach selections.

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Coach Responsibilities

• A Coaches is a teachers of baseball skills, a
  manager of the functions necessary to run a team,
  and is responsible for the social, psychological,
  and physical development of all players in
  his/her care. He/she is accountable to the
  players and their families, the LBA North
  Traveling Director and the LBA Board.
• Coach Responsibilities include but not limited
  to
• Obey and enforce all rules outlined in this hand
  book
• Treat all players in an equal and fair manner
• Provide equal playing time for all players
  regardless of skill level as outlined in the
  Playing Time section of this document.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship, self-control and
  proper behavior
• Teach the players to have fun and enjoy
  competition. Help the players to develop a
  healthy, competitive attitude toward winning and
  losing.
• Assess individual players strengths and
  weaknesses and create a developmental plan to
  help each player improve in the areas of concern
• Conduct pre-season parents meeting. At this
  meeting, the coach should set the tone and
  expectation for the season, distribute them
  schedule, roster, parent responsibilities code of
  behavior, etc.
• Report any problems with fields to their Age
  Level Coordinator
• Recruit parent volunteers when needed
• Track players playing time by position
• Provide yearend player evaluations. One copy to
  they player and one copy to the LBA North Travel
  Director

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New North Travel rules

• Playing Time
• Behavior
• Respect the Game
• Attendance
• Bench Must be a coach

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Playing Time

• Playing Time
• Minimum playing time for 10-13 year olds will be
  4 defensive innings per game on average. No
  player shall sit more than two consecutive
  innings unless for disciplinary reasons. It is
  preferred that a player does not sit two
  consecutive innings. The starting lineup will
  provide an opportunity for every player to have a
  place in the batting order. Playing time should
  be the same for all players with the exception of
  time loss due to absence, injury, and
  disciplining.
• Minimum playing time for 14 and 15 year olds will
  be 4 innings defensively on average. No player
  shall sit more than four consecutive innings
  unless for disciplinary reasons.
• Game lineups will be provided to the players 24
  hours before game time.
• Playing time should be the same for all players
  with the exception of time loss due to absence,
  injury, and disciplining.
• Plate appearances
• Batting orders are at the discretion of the
  coaches.
• 10-13 age groups will have all players bat with
  the exception of injury, and disciplining.
• 14-15 age groups must abide by league and
  tournament rules when creating batting orders.
  The general rule for this age group is 9 batting
  with DH allowed.
• Rotation of players
• A general rule of thumb is Age 10 - 11 year old
  players will rotate players in 3-4 positions
  throughout the year. Age 12 - 15 will start
  focusing on 2-3 positions.
• Some game situations (e.g., 10 run rule) may
  prevent this from happening in a specific game.
  Note If a player is in the lineup as a
  designated hitter (DH), he/she may not receive
  any defensive playing time for that game.

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Behavior

• The highest standards of sportsmanship will be
  expected from the players, parents, coaches,
  umpires, and spectators.
• Conduct that will not be tolerated includes
  verbal abuse, tantrum-like acts, profanity,
  physical aggression on or off the field, and acts
  intended to cheat the spirit of the rules or to
  intimidate the umpires. Umpires may use their
  discretion whether to issue a warning or to
  immediately eject the violator (coach, player, or
  spectator) from the game. The umpires and/or
  coaches are responsible for reporting all
  incidents to the North Travel Director and the
  Age Level Coordinator. Subsequent violations may
  result in suspension from play and/or attendance.
  If a parent or player has a problem with the
  performance of an umpire, he/she should direct
  his/her concerns to the team's coach. The coach
  represents the Lakeville North Traveling Baseball
  Program and should be the only person
  communicating with the umpires.
• One of the objectives of the program is to teach
  respect for the officials and the proper
  procedure for dealing with any problems with the
  umpires. Unless playing in the field, at bat, on
  base, on deck, or coaching, all players shall
  remain on the bench. It is mandatory that each
  batter, on deck player, runner, player in a
  coach's box, or person on the field wear a
  batting helmet that meets NOCSAE standards.
• Players will treat their coaches, parents,
  teammates, the umpires, and the opposition with
  respect. After each game, the participants will
  line up and shake hands. Spectators are
  restricted to the areas that are "out of play"
  and away from the benches.

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Behavior - Guide Lines

• Guide Lines (These are per playing year
  occurrences)
• Throwing/abuse of equipment
• First occurrence sit one inning
• Second occurrence sit rest of game
• Third or more occurrence sit rest of game one
  game suspension
• Arguing Umpire
• First occurrence verbal warning
• Second occurrence sit one inning
• Third or more occurrence sit rest of game one
  game suspension
• Inappropriate Language
• First occurrence sit one inning
• Second occurrence sit rest of game
• Third or more occurrence sit rest of game one
  game suspension
• Ejection MBL rules
• First ejection will result in one additional game
  suspension. (player must still attend the
  suspended game not on bench)
• Second ejection will result in the child being
  removed from the team.

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Respect the Game

• Players are responsible for their actions on and
  off of the field. This is true during practices,
  team activities, and games as you are
  representing Lakeville North Traveling Baseball.
  With the commitment to the LN Travel program we
  expect all players to respect the game of
  baseball with the guild lines listed below.
  Players that dont show proper respect will
  result in a reduction of playing time.

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Respect the Game - Guide Lines

• Guide Lines (One extra inning of bench time will
  be assessed per occurrence)
• Hustle
• Players are expected to run on and off of the
  field of play between innings. The field of play
  is defined by the white foul lines.
• Running to first on hit balls. Any player not
  running out a play to first.
• Uniform
• Hats will be worn facing forward.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• Umpires
• No arguing balls and strikes will be allowed.
• Play calls will not be argued/contested.
• Other player and Coaches
• Respect will be shown for all opposing and own
  team players at all times.
• Respect will be shown for all opposing Coaches
  and your Coaches at all times.
• Practice
• Practice time is the most important time for
  players to hustle and listen.
• Players not hustling between activities.
• Players goofing off or not listening while a
  coach is talking to the group or an individual
  player.
• Games
• Supporting fellow teammates should be conducted
  at all times.

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Attendance

• Every player's presence is important and is
  expected. Unless otherwise exempted by the coach,
  all players are expected to attend all practices,
  league games, and tournament games. Excused
  absences will be granted for school, family and
  religious events however, it is expected that
  the coach will be notified in advance of such
  events. Unexcused absences will result in a
  reduction of playing time.

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Attendance - Guide lines

• One unexcused absence will result in a one game
  suspension (player must still attend the
  suspended game)
• Second unexcused absence will result in a one
  game suspension (player must still attend the
  suspended game). Meeting between player,
  parents, coach, Age Level Coordinator will be
  conducted to discuss issue and define a
  resolution.
• Third unexcused absence can result in player
  being removed from the team if a resolution
  cannot be found. Three game suspension (player
  must still attend the suspended games). Meeting
  between player, parents, coach, Age Level
  Coordinator, North Travel Director, and LBA
  Commissioner will be conducted to discuss issue
  and resolution.
• Fourth unexcused absence will result in the child
  being removed from the team.

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All Star Team selection

• All Star Team selections will be made by a
  majority vote of the team players. This includes
  selection to MBL August Classic.

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?Questions?