Andover VFW Baseball TeamPlayer/Parent Meeting

May 26th, 2015

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

AGENDA Coaches Introductions Player Introductions Fundraisers

Impact Fundraising – Monty – June 6th, 2014 Pancake Breakfast at VFW Post – Date TBD

VFW Post #10796 and District 7 Info Coaching Philosophy Expectations Communication Schedule Tournaments Hotel Blocks Team Photo Uniform Deposit and Player Volunteer Requirement Folders

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Coaches Introductions

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Jason SaulsburyHead VFW Baseball Coach

Third Year as VFW Head Baseball Coach Head Coach Certified through the MSHSL NFHS Accredited & Certified Interscholastic Coach American Red Cross CPR/AED Certified Co-Manager of the Andover Aces Amateur Team President of Andover Baseball Currently Plays for the Coon Rapids Diamonds Senior

Amateur Team 4 Years of Amateur Baseball 3 Years of College Baseball 2-Year Letter Winner in HS

Coaches Introductions

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Pete AndersenVFW Baseball Coach

Second Year as VFW Baseball Coach

Andover HS JV Head Baseball Coach

Andover HS Freshman Football Offensive Coach

Co-Manager of the Andover Aces Amateur Team

Self-nominated as having the best hair in District 7

Coaches Introductions

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

CT HarrisVFW Baseball Coach

Third Year as VFW Baseball Coach

Co-Manager of the Andover Aces Amateur Team

Co-Coach and Currently Plays for the Coon Rapids

Diamonds Senior Amateur Team

Trivia Master

Players Introductions

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Angell, Trask Rezac, Logan

Bernard, Colin Rowland, Tyler

Childs, Jac Schumacher, Austin

Englund, Seth Sorenson, Jake

Goodin, Wil Stirzl, Tyler

Lenhart, Dylan Studer, Logan

Noga, Mike Walsh, Gavyn

Olson, Conner Wilkey, Alex

Perrin, Adam

Fundraisers

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Discount CardsPresenter: Monty Montbriand

June 6th, 2015

Fundraisers

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Andover VFW Baseball Team Post # 10796

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Please, come out and support the Andover VFW Baseball Team at their second annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. There you will enjoy all of the pancakes, sausage, and coffee you can eat or drink for only $8 per person. When: TBDWhere: Don Hansen’s VFW Post # 10796

1438 Crosstown BlvdHam Lake, MN 55304

VFW Post #10796 and 7th District Info

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Our team is sponsored out of the Don Hansen’s VFW Post #10796 located at 1438 Crosstown Blvd, Ham Lake, MN 55304

We play out of the VFW 7th District – www.7thdistrictvfwbaseball.org. There are a total of 26 teams in the 7th District here in 2015

Official standings are kept on the Minnesota Baseball Hub Page – www.mnbaseballhub.com. Go to More, Other Leagues, 7th District VFW

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There are four divisions. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. We are playing in the Army Division – Andover, Anoka, Cambridge-Isanti, Forest Lake, North Branch, and St. Francis

Playoffs – Division winners get a first round bye. All other teams will then play a one-game play-in game. The winners of that advance to the best two-out-of-three series. The winner of that then advances to the Final 8 District Tournament (double-elimination)

The winner of the District Tournament then advances to the VFW State Tournament. So in other words you have to be the best team out of 26 teams this year to make the VFW State Tournament.

Coaching Philosophy

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To create a highly positive and highly motivating atmosphere that will maximizing player potential and learning abilities. To clearly define team roles and goals, as well as individual roles and goals. I want instill in my players a sense of accomplishment and a level of pride that comes from hard work and determination. Lastly, I would like to pass along my knowledge and love for this great game. Years from now I want my players to be able to look back and say, “I really love this game and I remember how Coach Saulsbury help instill that in me.”

Expectation

I have high expectations for myself, as well as my players. I will never ask you to do something you are not capable of doing. I expect everyone to give max effort in whatever role they have on any given day and to play the game the right way. There is zero tolerance for lack of effort or laziness. Hard work and determination is what you deserve, your teammates deserve, parents and fans deserve, and most importantly the game deserves.

Always remember, RESPECT THE GAME!

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Expectations

Expectation

Needed to play successfully on this team:

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Expectations

Effort Drive

Execution Hustle

Energy Dedication

Passion Desire

Preparation Enthusiasm

Hard Work Love the Game

Expectation

From time to time a player may want to grow their role on the team. Players should always discuss this with me during the season. It is no longer the responsibility of Mom and Dad to have these conversations.If you are going to be late or miss a practice/game, you must communicate that to me.If you have a job or a planned vacation that will cause you miss games/practices – email that to me ASAP.

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Expectations

Expectation

Yes, there are expectations for you as well. I expect parents and fans to be respectful to our opponents and umpires. Cheer, have fun, and be supportive of the team and your son. At no time, should the coaches have to manage the bleachers too. I exercise one rule – the 1-time get out of jail free rule. If someone becomes a problem or disruptive, they get one chance. If this happens again, that person is promptly going to be asked to leave. If it is a parent, that parent will be asked to leave as well as the player. There is zero tolerance with these items.

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Expectations - Parents

Expectation

If a parent feels they need to discuss items going on with their son regarding playing time, how they are being treated, etc. I ask that we set up a meeting away from the field and team. I have no interest in having these meetings before or after a game or practice.

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Expectations - Parents

Expectation

I will communicate via a number of different ways. With players, it will be via a group text I will set up, as well as the Andover VFW Twitter account - @andovervfw. With parent’s you will typically receive emails with pertinent information. I will distribute a contact list with everyone’s contact information.

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Communication

Expectation

For Brookings, SD we are staying at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Call-in information is located in your folder.For Fargo, ND we are staying at the Holiday Inn. Call-in information is located in your folder.

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Tournament Hotel Blocks

Expectation

Team photos will be this week. There will be a team photo and individual headshots taken for the website and they will be used in the 7th District Playoff booklet. I will have a date out later this week when these will be happening.

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Team Photos

Expectation

Each player is required to write a uniform deposit of $50. This check will be held and will be shredded once the two jerseys (white and black) are returned.Players are required to volunteer to work an 8 hour shift at one of the tournaments during the year. I have a sign-up sheet here that everyone will need to fill out.

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Uniform Deposit and Player Volunteer Requirement

Expectation

In each folder, a player should find:

All Items are due back to me by 5/27/15

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Player Folders

Checklist Player/Parent Contract

2015 Defensive System 2015 Offensive System

2015 Pre/Post Routine Hotel Block Info

Emergency Contact Form Player/Parent Info Sheet

ExpectationPlayer/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015

Thank you!