Transcript Slide 1

Why Berkshire Baseball?
• Fall Baseball for 10-U, 12-U, 13-U, 14-U, 16-U & 18-U players.
• Our organization has been around since 1989, we have stood the test of
time. Many organizations pop up every day and try to impersonate what
we have been doing for two decades. We have been established for
twenty-two years and are considered to be the organization in which
other organizations are molded after.
• We strive to instill the qualities of teamwork in all of our players.
• We strive to teach each every player to conduct themselves with dignity
and class both on and off the field.
• When we travel, we require that players conduct themselves in a
respectful manner. We always travel as a team. We return to the same
hotels that we stay at annually and expect all players to uphold the good
reputation that those who have played for us previously have established.
Why Berkshire Baseball?
• Our coaches are experienced, dedicated & pass background checks.
• At every age level of our program, our goal is to prepare our players for
the college baseball experience. We attempt to better prepare our players
for the vigorous schedule that a college athlete must maintain. There is a
tremendous commitment involved in playing in this organization. Just as
in college, players must be dedicated and disciplined to travel when they
need to and at the same time continue to maintain good grades in the
classroom.
• Hundreds of our players have advanced to play at the collegiate level, 26
have gone on to play professionally, most importantly, countless members
of our alumni have gone on to become productive members of society.
Why Berkshire Baseball?
• For our 18-U Showcase team, we strive to provide our areas
top baseball athletes with an opportunity to play a
competitive Fall schedule, while getting exposure to college
coaches and professional scouts. Our schedule is mailed to
over 200 college coaches and professional scouts and we
provide a profile link of each player on the roster that can be
accessed through our web site.
• Most of all, we aim to provide our players with the best
possible baseball experience that we can and hope that their
experience with Berkshire Baseball will last them for a
lifetime.
Mission Statement
• The objective of the Berkshire Baseball Club is
to promote amateur baseball at every level.
Our organization shall strongly encourage our
beliefs of good sportsmanship, honesty,
loyalty, dignity, humility, class and respect for
authority.
Mission Statement
• We will strive to teach and develop the necessary
skills for our players and participants to reach the
“next level”, all the while fully realizing that for
many of the players that go through this
organization, the “next level” for them may very
well be LIFE. Therefore, let it be known that it is
the responsibility of our members and coaches to
not only teach and train the young individuals
that participate in our program to be better
ballplayers, but more importantly, to be better
human beings.
Mission Statement
• To achieve this objective, the Berkshire Baseball
Club will provide supervised baseball programs
for youth participants in conjunction with the
rules and regulations of the local leagues and
tournaments in which they participate as well as
the official baseball rules.
• This organization will operate as a non-profit
501(C)(3) entity.
Organizational Structure
18-U
16-U
Organizational
Structure
• Concept was developed and modeled
14-U
after that of a professional organization.
• The organization is developmental in
nature.
13-U
• We will stress the fundamentals of the
game at every level, stressing repetition
and development of muscle memory.
12-U
• Winning and success on the field is a
bi-product of the fundamentals that are
stressed during practice and workout
programs.
10-U
• Berkshire Baseball is an organization
that to get the most out of it, you must
look at it as a “baseball journey”.
Adding a new dimension at every level
of the program.
18-U
16-U
Organizational
Structure
• Player Selection Process.
14-U
13-U
12-U
10-U
• Attempt to make each team at each
age level as equally competitive as
possible.
• Coaches have been removed from the
player selection process.
• There is no guarantee that players
moving from one age group to another
will remain on the same team.
• By the end of your son’s Berkshire
Baseball career, his social skills would
have benefitted tremendously by not
only getting to know 12-13 friends from
outside of his current school district, but
by becoming good friends with many,
many great individuals from outside of
his home school district.
18-U
16-U
Organizational
Structure
• Ultimately, we stress that Berkshire
14-U
Baseball is truly a family.
• We wish for our players to have mutual
respect for each other.
13-U
•Playing hard against each other.
• Rooting each other on when not
competing against each other.
12-U
10-U
• At the end of the day, there really is
only one name that matters.
18-U
16-U
Organizational
Structure
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14-U
Ultimately, we stress that Berkshire
Baseball is truly a family.
• We wish for our players to have mutual
respect for each other.
13-U
•Playing hard against each other.
Is the only name that matters!
• Rooting each other on when not
competing against each other.
12-U
10-U
• At the end of the day, there really is
only one name that matters.
“Strive for Perfection,
Achieve Excellence”
~Vince Lombardi
Basic Philosophy
• First and foremost, the game of baseball is fun; you must have fun on the
field. We will teach your son the basic fundamentals of the game while
having fun doing it.
• Keep the game simple by driving home basic fundamentals.
• We’ll explain why we are telling your son to do something a certain way
and encourage them to ask us questions if they do not understand why we
are telling them to do something a certain way.
• Understanding individuality, there is no “cookie cutter” approach to
teaching the game of baseball. We understand that even though the core
fundamentals of the game are the same; no two players are the same.
Therefore we may “customize” some of the fundamentals of the game to
better fit each individual player’s talent and skill set.
• Repetition, Repetition, Repetition. We’ll do the drills correctly over and
over in order to build muscle memory, practice does not make perfect, but
perfect practice does make perfect.
• Baseball is a game of failure; we strive to teach our players to learn from
failure and to not get frustrated when they do fail.
• Work Ethic & Commitment – Your son will get out of Berkshire Baseball
what he puts into it.
Expectations
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We hold our “star” players to a higher standard.
We expect our “star” players to lead by example.
We expect our older players to be examples for our younger players.
Always hustle. On and off of the field and on every play.
Show Integrity.
Be honest.
No Alcohol, drugs or Steroids.
If your sick or injured, tell your coach.
Be on time. Lombardi Time.
Stand Tall, Look Proud, you are a ballplayer.
Show Respect.
In public, wear a complete uniform. Hat forward.
No throwing equipment.
Keep Dugouts, hotel rooms and dorm rooms clean.
Expectations
• No horseplay on vans, buses, hotels or dorm rooms.
• Players and coaches in the dugouts, no parents in the dugouts or bench
area during the games.
• Parents - Please allow our coaches to coach, coaching from the stands
generally only confuses the issue.
• Parents – If you have an issue with your sons coach, please do not
approach him immediately following a game. Give both yourself and him
time to cool down following a game.
• Always show up at the first game of the day in a clean uniform and the
correct uniform. Everything that you do is a portrait of yourself.
• Never argue with or belittle an umpire.
• Always address umpires as “Sir” or “Mr. Umpire”. Never address an
umpire by calling him “Blue”, it is a sign of disrespect.
• By striving for perfection, we will be able to achieve our 22 year “Tradition
of Excellence.”
•We will always use wood bats in our tournaments, games, workouts and camps.
•By using a wood bat, a player is forced to become a more disciplined hitter without doing anything else
other than using the wood bat.
•The “sweet spot” on a wood bat is considerably smaller than that of an aluminum bat, therefore forcing
the hitter to have a better pitch selection and knowledge of the strike zone.
•Wood bats are much less “forgiving” than an aluminum bat. Swinging at bad pitches with wood will
result in outs, broken bats and sore hands.
•Wood bats are generally heavier than aluminum and the weight is distributed differently which will help
build strength and bat speed over time.
•We will always have a supply of wood bats for our tournaments.
Team Budgets
10-U Team Budget
Player registration Fee: $250.00, plus uniform costs.
Income:
Player Registration Fees (12 @ $250.00)
$3,000.00
Expenses:
Home Tournaments (5)
Hats
T-Shirts (2 per player)
Socks
Belts
Footwear
Bats
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.)
Admin (Coaches Salaries/Insurance/Postage/Professional Services/Etc.)
Total Expenses
$1,500.00
$210.00
$350.00
$56.00
$56.00
$660.00
$300.00
$300.00
$1,550.00
$4,982.00
Please note: In an effort to keep our program costs as low as possible, our registration fees do not cover
100% of our team expenses during the year. The tournaments that we host help to offset those uncovered
expenses, therefore we ask that our parents help out during our tournament weekends with concession
stands, field prep, etc. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Team Budgets
12-U Team Budget
Player registration Fee: $700.00, plus uniform costs.
Income:
Player Registration Fees (12 @ $700.00)
Expenses:
SATB Entry Fee
SATB Lodging
SATB Travel
Home Tournaments (8)
League Fee
League Umpires
Hats
T-Shirts (2 per player)
Socks
Belts
Polo Shirts
Outer Garments
Footwear
Bats
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.)
Admin (Coaches Salaries/Insurance/Postage/Professional Services/Etc.)
Total Expenses
$8,400.00
$950.00
$600.00
$925.00
$4,050.00
$925.00
$350.00
$210.00
$350.00
$56.00
$56.00
$420.00
$420.00
$660.00
$500.00
$300.00
$2,000.00
$12,772.00
Team Budgets
13-U Team Budget
Player registration Fee: $750.00, plus uniform costs.
Income:
Player Registration Fees (14 @ $750.00)
$10,500.00
Expenses:
SATB Entry Fee
SATB Lodging
SATB Travel
Home Tournaments (8)
League Fee
League Umpires
Hats
T-Shirts (2 per player)
Socks
Belts
Polo Shirts
Outer Garments
Footwear
Bats
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.)
Admin (Coaches Salaries/Insurance/Postage/Professional Services/Etc.)
Total Expenses
$950.00
$600.00
$925.00
$4,600.00
$925.00
$450.00
$210.00
$350.00
$56.00
$56.00
$420.00
$420.00
$894.00
$700.00
$300.00
$2,000.00
$13,856.00
Team Budgets
14-U Team Budget
Player registration Fee: $750.00, plus uniform costs.
Income:
Player Registration Fees (14 @ $750.00)
$10,500.00
Expenses:
SATB Entry Fee
SATB Lodging
SATB Travel
Home Tournaments (8)
League Fee
League Umpires
Hats
T-Shirts (2 per player)
Socks
Belts
Polo Shirts
Outer Garments
Footwear
Bats
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.)
Admin (Coaches Salaries/Insurance/Postage/Professional Services/Etc.)
Total Expenses
$950.00
$600.00
$925.00
$4,600.00
$925.00
$450.00
$210.00
$350.00
$56.00
$56.00
$420.00
$420.00
$894.00
$700.00
$300.00
$2,000.00
$13,856.00
Team Budgets
16-U Team Budget
Player registration Fee: $850.00, plus uniform costs.
Income:
Player Registration Fees (16 @ $850.00)
$13,600.00
Expenses:
SATB Entry Fee
SATB Lodging
SATB Travel
Home Tournaments (8)
League Fee
League Umpires
Hats
T-Shirts (2 per player)
Socks
Belts
Polo Shirts
Outer Garments
Footwear
Bats
Body Zone 10-Visit Pass
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.)
Admin (Coaches Salaries/Insurance/Postage/Professional Services/Etc.)
Total Expenses
$950.00
$600.00
$925.00
$4,500.00
$925.00
$550.00
$210.00
$350.00
$56.00
$56.00
$420.00
$420.00
$1,408.00
$700.00
$960.00
$300.00
$2,000.00
$15,330.00
Team Budgets
18-U Blue Sox Team Budget
Player registration Fee: $900.00, plus uniform costs.
Income:
Player Registration Fees (16 @ $900.00)
$14,400.00
Expenses:
SATB Entry Fee
SATB Lodging
SATB Travel
Home Tournaments (8)
League Fee
League Umpires
Hats
T-Shirts (2 per player)
Socks
Belts
Polo Shirts
Outer Garments
Footwear
Bats
Body Zone 10-Visit Pass
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.)
Admin (Coaches Salaries/Insurance/Postage/Professional Services/Etc.)
Total Expenses
$950.00
$600.00
$925.00
$4,800.00
$925.00
$550.00
$210.00
$350.00
$56.00
$56.00
$420.00
$420.00
$1,408.00
$700.00
$960.00
$300.00
$2,000.00
$15,630.00
Team Budgets
18-U Red Sox Showcase Team Budget
Player registration Fee: $1,300.00, plus uniform costs.
Income:
Player Registration Fees (16 @ $1,300.00)
$20,800.00
Expenses:
SATB Entry Fee
SATB Lodging
SATB Travel
Moosic Entry Fee
Moosic Lodging
Moosic Travel
Harrisburg Entry Fee
Harrisburg Lodging
Harrisburg Travel
Diamond Nation Entry Fee
Diamond Nation Lodging
Diamond Nation Travel
Home Tournaments (5)
League Fee
League Umpires
Hats
T-Shirts (2 per player)
Uniform Vests (2 per player)
Socks
Belts
Polo Shirts
Outer Garments
Footwear
Bats
Body Zone 10-Visit Pass
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.)
Admin (Coaches Salaries/Insurance/Postage/Professional Services/Etc.)
Total Expenses
$950.00
$600.00
$925.00
$650.00
$1,250.00
$650.00
$650.00
$600.00
$650.00
$895.00
$1,350.00
$650.00
$3,450.00
$925.00
$550.00
$210.00
$350.00
$2,000.00
$56.00
$56.00
$420.00
$420.00
$1,408.00
$700.00
$960.00
$300.00
$2,000.00
$23,625.00
Team Budgets
Please note: In an effort to keep our program
costs as low as possible, our registration fees
do not cover 100% of our team expenses during
the year. The tournaments that we host help to
offset those uncovered expenses, therefore we
ask that our parents help out during our
tournament weekends with concession stands,
field prep, etc. Your cooperation is greatly
appreciated.
Uniform Inclusions w/Registration
10-U - $250.00
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Includes tournament/game fees, hat, T-shirts, socks, belt and spikes.
12-U - $700.00
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Includes all lodging, travel, tournament/game fees, hat, T-shirts, socks, belt, spikes, outer garment and
travel shirt.
13-U - $750.00
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Includes all lodging, travel, tournament/game fees, hat, T-shirts, socks, belt, spikes, outer garment and
travel shirt.
14-U - $750.00
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Includes all lodging, travel, tournament/game fees, hat, T-shirts, socks, belt, spikes, outer garment and
travel shirt.
16-U - $850.00
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Includes all lodging, travel, tournament/game fees, hat, T-shirts, socks, belt, spikes, outer garment, travel
shirt & 10-visit punch card for Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex.
18-U Blue Sox - $900.00
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Includes all lodging, travel, tournament/game fees, hat, T-shirts, socks, belt, spikes, outer garment, travel
shirt & 10-visit punch card for Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex.
18-U Red Sox - $1,300.00
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Includes all lodging, travel, tournament/game fees, hat, T-shirts, socks, belt, spikes, outer garment, travel
shirt & 10-visit punch card for Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex.
Uniform Requirements & Add-ons
Stand Tall, Look Proud, you are a ballplayer!
Spikes:
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Must be Mizuno, supplied by the organization.
Pants:
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All teams now wear the same style pants. You can purchase pants either through us (New or Used) or on
your own, however, they must be Rawlings pants.
Sleeves:
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Required to wear either Red or Navy sleeves. Mizuno Thermo Sleeves or UnderArmour can be purchased
through us. Any manufacturers sleeves can be worn as long as they are either Red or Navy.
Helmets:
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Berkshire Helmets are required to be purchased during your first year in the program. Helmet can be
replaced as needed at your own cost throughout your Berkshire career. Players will receive new helmet
decals when changing teams & age groups.
Bags:
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Starting at 12-U, Berkshire bags are required to be purchased during your first year in the program. Bags
can be replaced as needed at your own cost throughout your Berkshire career. Players will receive new bag
ID tags each season.
Equipment Add-on Deadline:
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Deadline for ordering uniform and equipment add-ons is July 1 of each season.
PINK RIBBON CLASSIC
TOURNAMENT
All teams will be provided with Pink Jerseys for
the weekend of the Pink Ribbon Classic
Tournament.
Fundraising Opportunities
Sovereign Center Concession Stand:
• We have secured one of the concession stands at the Sovereign Center for
several Reading Royals hockey games and other events at the Sovereign
Center.
• To work the stand, you must be 18 years of age or older.
• The organization receives 10% of the after-tax sales at that concession stand
for the evening.
• Each person that works receives 10% of the clubs net proceeds for the evening
to go toward their registration fee.
• Example:
• Stand does $4,000.00 in net sales
• Organization receives $400.00 for that evening.
• Volunteers receive 10% of $400.00 = $40.00 per person worked toward
registration fee.
• Call Randy Strausser at 610-223-5831 or email [email protected] to schedule.
Fundraising Opportunities
Lottery Calendars:
• Lottery calendars sell for $20.00 each.
• You receive $10.00 credit toward your
registration fee for each calendar sold.
• Calendars will be available in January.
• Available on a first come, first serve basis.
• Please sell what you take.
• Must be returned by June 15.
Fundraising Opportunities
Program/Newsletter ad sales:
• Program & E-Newsletter ad sales sell for anywhere
from $5.00 (patron) to $300.00 (full page ad)
• You receive 50% credit of any ads that you sell
toward your registration fee.
• Ad information will be available in January of each
year (web site and printed brochures).
Fundraising Opportunities
Golf Tournament:
• We hold an annual golf tournament at Willow
Hollow Golf Course (May 21, 2011).
• You receive $50.00 credit for each foursome that
you have golf in the tournament.
• You receive 50% credit of any tee or green
sponsorship you sell toward your registration fee.
Fundraising Opportunities
Corporate & Tournament Sponsorships:
• Receive 20% of the cost of a corporate or
tournament sponsorship.
• Contact Dan Clouser for details.
It’s about more than just Baseball
One organization, one family, with one unified goal:
• We truly believe that every player that wears a Berkshire uniform is a
special individual.
• We have a track record of over 22 years.
• Our coaches and board members are dedicated to the goals of the
organization.
Berkshire Baseball can be a lifetime full of great memories:
• We are very proud of the fact that over 85% of the coaches within our
organization are former players.
• We are developing young men and hope that those young men
continue to come back and pass on their knowledge to those that
follow in their foot steps.
Community Service:
• We stress to our players the importance of “giving back” to the
community.
It’s about more than just Baseball
Berkshire Scholarship Fund:
• We have awarded over $35,000.00 in scholarships since 2001.
World Equipment Outreach Fund:
• We have donated over 400 boxes of equipment worldwide since 2006.
• We have spent almost $10,000.00 in shipping of equipment worldwide
since 2006.
Baseballtown Charities:
• We have donated $9,100.00 to Baseballtown Charities since 2003.
Breast Cancer Support Services of Berks County:
• We have donated over $3,500.00 to BCSS since 2007.
Children’s Alopecia Project:
• We have donated $650.00 to CAP since 2010.
We use the game of baseball to teach our players about life.
It’s about more than just Baseball
Our tournament events generate over
$1,000,000.00* annually
for the Reading & Berks County Economy.
*This figure has been provided
to us by the Greater Reading
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Where does the Money Go?
Oley Valley Varsity Field, Oley Valley School District:
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1991 – Re-worked and refurbished infield and provided additional infield mix.
Approximate cost: $2,000.00.
Robesonia Playground, Borough of Robesonia:
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1995 – Cut infield back to regulation depth, provided additional infield mix, seeding & aerating.
Renovated storage shed and concession stand by adding additional shelving and upgrades.
Approximate cost: $4,000.00.
2001 – Re-sodded and re-graded entire infield. Rolled, seeding & aerated outfield.
Approximate cost: $16,000.00.
2002 - Provided hitting screens, hitting mats and tarps.
Approximate cost: $4,000.00.
2010 – Installed clay bricks in the mound and home plate area.
Approximate cost: $2,500.00.
2010-2011 – Complete installation of batting cage.
Approximate cost: $5,000.00.
Ongoing annual projects that are done at no cost to the borough such as providing infield mix,
edging and general maintenance.
Approximate cost: $1,500.00-$2,000.00 a year in addition to field rental.
Where does the Money Go?
Gibraltar Playground, Robeson Township:
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2009 – Cut infield back to regulation depth, provided additional infield mix, surveyed and corrected
the placement of foul poles.
Approximate cost: $1,500.00.
2011 – Replacing concession stand main double-doors and service window door.
Approximate cost: $2,000.00.
Daniel Boone M.S., Daniel Boone School District & Amity Township:
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2010 – Installed batting cages, made concession renovations, installed storage shed shelves, installed
clay bricks in mounds, re-edged and leveled infield surfaces and donated four home plate and
pitcher’s mound tarps.
Approximate cost: $10,000.00.
Optimist Field, Borough of Birdsboro & Daniel Boone Coaches Association:
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2007 – Provided hitting & pitching mats, home plate & pitcher’s mound tarps.
Approximate cost: $1,200.00.
2010 – Installed clay bricks in the mound and home plate area.
Approximate cost: $750.00.
Where does the Money Go?
George Field, Reading School District:
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2006 – Provided hitting & pitching mats, home plate & pitcher’s mound tarps, L-Screen and hitting
screens.
Approximate cost: $2,500.00.
Conrad Weiser J.V. & Varsity Fields, Conrad Weiser School District:
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2003 – Provided hitting & pitching mats, home plate & pitcher’s mound tarps, L-Screen and hitting
screens.
Approximate cost: $2,500.00.
Womelsdorf 419 Field, Borough of Womelsdorf:
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2010 – Provided home plate & pitcher’s mound tarps, base plugs, trash receptacles, hoses, hose
rollers, mound clay and home plate infield mix, infield screen drag and infield over seeding to the
brand new facility.
Approximate cost: $2,500.00.
Egelmans Park, Reading Jr. Legion, Egelmans Park Assoc & City of Reading:
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2004 - Provided hitting & pitching mats, home plate & pitcher’s mound tarps, L-Screen and hitting
screens.
Approximate cost: $2,500.00.
Where does the Money Go?
Lake Drive Rec Facility, Amity Township & Daniel Boone Coaches Assoc:
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2010 – Installed clay bricks in the mound and home plate area.
Approximate cost: $500.00.
Kutztown High School Varsity Field, Kutztown Area School District:
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2009 & 2010 – Re-worked and refurbished infield and provided additional infield mix.
Approximate cost: $2,500.00.
Union Twp. Rec Facility, Union Township & Daniel Boone Coaches
Association:
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2010 – Installed clay bricks in the mound and home plate area.
Approximate cost: $500.00.
• Many other smaller projects throughout our existence.
• Our organization has put over $70,000.00 in addition to field rental fees
back into facility improvements for our local communities parks.
• We are currently in negotiations with the County of Berks regarding an
over $100,000.00 renovation project at the Youth Recreation Facility.
What sets Berkshire Baseball Apart?
Along with every thing else that we just went
over, our resources are second to none…
College Recruiting
• As your son progresses through our program,
the stress that comes along with selecting a
college that is the right fit for him becomes
greater.
• Everything that we do as an organization from
10-U through 18-U is to help prepare your son
for the experience of playing baseball at the
college level.
College Recruiting
• We’re of the firm belief that there truly is a
college out there for every player.
• We stress the importance of finding a college
that is the right fit.
• We host a college recruiting seminar for our
players who are in their junior and senior
years of high school every season. Coaches
from our local colleges as well as a
professional scout attend to speak to our
players that evening.
College Recruiting
• That seminar will help you understand the
recruiting process and what coaches are
looking for in a player at the collegiate level.
• In baseball, athletic scholarship money is very
hard to come by.
• You must have good grades and good SAT/ACT
scores in order to play baseball at the
collegiate level.
• Be honest when speaking with college
coaches.
College Recruiting
• We will always give you an honest evaluation
of your sons ability and we’re always willing to
help, but we also stress as with everything
else in our program, your son will have to do
his part as well.
• Don’t get caught up in divisions, go where you
can play.
• If you are good enough to play professionally,
they will find you, regardless of what level
you’re playing at in college.
College Recruiting
• Through our relationships with the Phillies
Scouting Department, our four local colleges
and partnerships with organizations such as
corecoursegpa.com & freecollegewebinar.org,
our organization adds a dimension to helping
educate you and your son on the college
recruiting process that is second to none.
Online Skills Coach
• The world’s easiest to use Advanced Motion Analysis Software with
Connect-to-Coach Technology built right in;
• Optional Comprehensive video analysis program;
• Coaches can video players and break down their mechanics;
• Players can purchase a “video locker” for $40.00 annually;
• Will allow our coaches to compare your sons mechanics side by side to a
professional players mechanics;
• Coaches can better teach one on one;
• Video analysis can be done right at home;
• Software enables for frame by frame slow motion analysis;
• This program should greatly enhance our coaches abilities to break down
mechanics and help your son fix small glitches;
• Please visit www.onlineskillscoach.com for more detailed information.
STAR Sportsmanship Program
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Required for every athlete (approximately an hour)
Required for every coach
Required for one parent of each athlete (approximately 10 min)
Recommended for all of the family
Stop
Think
Act
Replay
Please visit www.starsportsmanship.com
From here you can click on the appropriate category
You will be prompted to enter this code: STAR04022
Program will record completion. Must be completed by August 1, 2011.
Important Dates
• May 17 & June 14- Chik-Fil-A Fundraiser
@ Chik-Fil-A in Exeter
• July 25, 27 & 29 - Pitchers & Catchers Only
@ Daniel Boone Middle School Complex
• August 1-4 – Fall Workouts (all players)
@ Daniel Boone Middle School Complex
• August 6 - Uniform Handout and Pig Roast
@ Beverly Hills Tavern
Important Dates
• August 7 - Opening Day/Picture Day
@ Daniel Boone Middle School Complex
• August 18-21 – Sports at the Beach Trip
@ Rehoboth Beach, DE
• November 13 – Berkshire Baseball Banquet
@ Crowne Plaza – Reading
• 2nd Tuesday Each Month – Board Meetings
@ Body Zone – 7 PM
The Big Picture
• With our growth, have come growing pains.
• As an organization, we have taken great steps
to open lines of communication.
• Dispel the misconceptions that exist regarding
the organization.
• We have ongoing one-on-one meetings with
our coaches to make sure that they
understand the “Big Picture”.
• We continue to train & educate our coaches.
The Big Picture
• We firmly believe that the extra work that
comes with managing a larger organization is
worth the opportunity to touch more kids
lives by teaching them about life through the
game of baseball & doing it the right way.
• We want you to become involved.
• We’ve Developed a Parent Advisory
Committee to help the flow of information
from the board level to the parent level.
The Big Picture
If you ever have any questions or concerns
regarding the organization, please do not
hesitate to contact:
Dan Clouser
President & General Manager
Berkshire Baseball Club, Inc.
610-927-4306 (Office)
610-507-2580 (Cell)
www.BerkshireBaseball.com
"A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives."
~Jackie Robinson
The Big Picture