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New Trier Trevian Pony Baseball 2014 Travel Program Overview September 29, 2013 Why NT Trevian Pony Baseball • Introduction – Board Members • History of NTTP Baseball • Belief in community-based baseball programs – Emphasis on developing the player – To make HS team or at least have confidence to try out Why NT Trevian Pony Baseball • Field as many “competitive” teams as we can – 9 teams in 2013 (can change annually) – Historically very successful • 14A, 14B, 13B champs in 2013 • 14A, 13A champs in 2012 – NTTP enters 2 A teams (A1, A2) and two equal B teams • Intense, but not overbearing program to the exclusion of other activities and sports Our Goals • Provide clear choices for parents and players. • Develop greater appreciation for the game. • High level player development and baseball IQ. • Select players on principles of merit. • Keep them playing ball. • Fun, enjoyable experience. NTTP Program • Evolved into full-year program – – – – – Fall Ball: New competitive fall league this year Tryouts in October (travel groups selected) Travel winter skills and conditioning Spring pre-season: practices and early tourney In-season tournaments • 3 per team • 14A to Omaha – LSFBL season and playoff week • Baseball operations oversight 2014 Try-Out Process • Multi-community input and evaluators. • Two day evaluation process at all levels. • Focus on player fundamentals: hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, speed, throwing and baseball IQ. • Two age pools will be created • Winter workouts will assist in player placement Tryout Skills Evaluated • INFIELD: Strength of Arm, Accuracy, Fielding, Range • OUTFIELD: Strength of Arm, Accuracy, Fielding, Range • HITTING: Balance, Contact, Power, Hands • PITCHING: Velocity, Command • CATCHING: Stance, Receiving, Blocking, Arm Strength • OTHERS: Speed, Hustle, Listening, Baseball IQ Commitment Policy • Commitment period starts with practices in early May (concurrent with house league), an early tournament and ends with completion of LSFBL tournament. • 100% participation is expected for all practices, league games and tournaments Commitment Policy • The rules are simple ... – If you miss due to illness or injury, expect to bat last and play minimum innings next game, but coach has some discretion with board approval – If you miss a game for any other reason, you will not play in the next game. Player is expected to be on bench supporting team – For example, if you leave for a weekend getaway and miss two games, you will sit for two games. Winter Workouts • Optional program for players selected to a travel team • Weekday session focuses on skills development • Weekend session focuses on training and conditioning • Approximate dates are mid January to end of March Spring House League • NTTP players must play spring house league • All/most NTTP players will play in Pony A house league • Pony A is a very competitive league comprised of travel-level teams from Glencoe, Wilmette, Ken-Win, Glenview, Highland Park and Evanston. • Spring house starts first or second week of April and runs through second weekend of June Summer Baseball 13U Tournaments • Memorial Day • 4th of July (or thereabouts) • 1 additional 14U Tournaments • Memorial Day • Omaha, College World Series • 1 additional 13U Summer Camp • All teams will play in the LSFBL Summer Travel league • Travel season ends with LSFBL Championship, Sunday July 27 2014 Team Selection • Scoring and rating aligned with NTHS methods • Players will be selected into 2 age pools announced late October/early November • A non-refundable $350 deposit is required upon selection to a travel team. • Winter workouts allow greater insight • Winter workouts not mandatory but recommended • Final team placement in late January or early February Additional Spring Games • Current plan is to enter A teams into one preMemorial day tournament. • We are considering a pooled team entry for B teams. Communication • Each team is assigned a board member liaison. • Each team will volunteer a “team parent” to assist in the coordination of team communication, transportation, etc. • Clear, open communication with the NTTPB Board. • Board liaison meetings with players, parents, and coaches. Calendar & Fees Activity Dates Fees Mandatory Tryouts Oct 19-21 $35 Yes Winter Workouts Jan – Mar ~ $350 No Spring House League April – June Varies by house league Yes Summer Travel April – July 13 A’s: ~ $950 14 A’s: ~ $1,100 B Teams:~$900 Yes 13 Summer Camp June ~$225 No NTTP Coaches • Solid baseball credentials • Veteran group – – – – 2 current HS coaches 2 current college coaches 2 played college and several years as youth coach 3 still playing college • Excellent coaches/outstanding young men Wrap Up • Thank you for attending • Q&A Governing Structure • Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2008. • 9 board members, 3 from each house league board Role Name Community President Steve Berceau Wilmette Vice President Paul Gallo NT Youth Secretary Ed Franczek Glencoe-NTY Treasurer Bob Brown Wilmette Other board members: Tom Burr (At Large/Glencoe), John Kann (Wilmette), Jim Robinson and Doug Grant (NT Youth) • Senior Coaches: Matt Lafontaine, Chris Beacom • Program Advisor: Pete Drevline, NT Assistant Varsity Coach NTTP Cost Structure Administrative 7% Uniforms & Equipment 10% Umpires & Fields 15% League & Tournament Fees 17% Coaching 51%