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South Forsyth High School
Baseball Program
September 9th, 2009
Ultimate Goals
• Graduate 100% of our players with a 3.0 GPA or
higher.
• Create a positive, disciplined, learning
environment where each player will have the
opportunity to reach his full potential. The
foundation of the program revolves around
discipline and accountability.
• Give every player that desires to play at the next
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level the opportunity to do so. (’06-’09 Seniors,
Over 17 playing College Baseball)).
Program Structure
• 2 Teams
–Varsity Team (9th-12th graders)
–Junior Varsity Team (9th-10th) Decreased enrollment –
extended JV schedule depending on number of freshman
– Between 15 – 20 per team
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Pre-season Workouts
• Strength and Conditioning (October 26th – Jan 22nd)
• Agilities
• Attendance.
• 2 on 1 work
• Returning Pitchers Arm Conditioning
–Jan 4th – Jan 29th
–Returning Players Based on Invitation
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Official Tryouts
• February 1-3 (Mon - Weds)
• All players are trying out for the SFHS Baseball
Program. If you make it you will be placed on
one of the two teams.
• Varsity immediately after School, JV 6:00PM
• 1st Cut: 2/4 (7:30 a.m.)
• Other Cuts as needed during the week.
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Summer Ball Program
• War Eagles Summer Ball Program (SSAA)
–1-2 teams: Varsity level (#'s determine team(s), rising 10th11th)
• 30+ Games (including 6 local tournaments)
• Optional College Showcases
• Baseball 6 Days/Week
• Players are encouraged but not mandated to play for the War
Eagles program in the summer.
–Individual improvement
–Team building
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–Exposure
Expectations for Players
• Conduct yourself in a first class manner at all
times.
• Follow all team guidelines, regardless of inseason or off-season. Classroom expectations,
grades, tardies, etc.
• Participate in all activities designed to
help/promote the program.
–Fundraisers, community service.
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Communication with Staff
• Players contact their coach.
• If Parent contact is necessary:
• Head Coach:
–General Concerns: Office:(770) 781-2264
ext100520
–[email protected]
• JV Head Coaches:
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SFHS Dugout Club, Inc.
• Mission:
–Provide all necessary resources needed to support the
South Forsyth High School baseball program to…
• Compete at the highest level in the State of Georgia
• Create the highest quality high school baseball
experience possible.
• Incorporated in State of Georgia in September, 2006
– Non for Profit status (501c3)
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SFHS Dugout Club - Structure
• Board of Directors
– Head Coach – Russ Bayer
– Athletic Director – Keith Gravitt
– Dugout Club President – Rick Sforzo
– Community Member
• Officers – Annual Appointments (May)
– President – Rick Sforzo
– Vice President / Fundraising– Steve Cooley
– Treasurer – Kim Gearhart / Beth Corbin
– Secretary/Facilities – Mike Gearhart
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2009/2010 Budget
Projected Figures:
Expenses : Costs to run program estimated at $ 50,000 - $60,000
Capital expenditures estimated at $ 15,000 - $20,000
(Includes 3rd side hitting facility, locker room, fencing in front dugouts,
new wind screen)
Total Expenses: $65,000 - $80,000
Revenue:
Carry Over from prior year:
Projected Income:
Total Income:
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$28,000
$68,000
$96,000
Fundraising Programs
• Golf Outing – Friday October 23, 2009 (See Flyer) Need Help!
• Christmas Trees – Begins 11/27 ( Frank Parker Chairman need
transition person)
• Coupon Rebate Program – Follow up meeting next month.
• Starbucks Coffee – Suzanne Sforzo / Joan Ross
• Family Contribution - $650 increase from last year due to
decrease in sponsorship still lower than almost all other AAAAA
schools.
• Encore Park – Suzanne Sforzo transition from Lora Olvaney
• Concession stand at field – Joan /Lamar Ross All parents
expected to help work
• Sprit Wear – Steve Cooley
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SFHS Dugout Needs Your Help !!!
• Positions of Need :
• Golf Outing – Co-Chair
• Coupon/Rebate Program – Co-Chair
• Banquet Coordinator
• Sponsorship & Golf Outing Signs – Need Chair
• Communication Director / Web Site – Send blasts email and updates website ( Transition Russ Duffy)\
If interested please contact Rick Sforzo at
[email protected] or 770-715-0203.
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SFHS Dugout Club Upcoming Events
• Rebate / Coupon Program Parent Meeting check
website and e-mail sometime late September early
October
• Golf Outing 10/23/09 Lanier Golf Club
• MTWE night February after tryouts.
• Parent Work Day February
• Go War Eagles !!!
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