Transcript Andover VFW Baseball Team

Player/Parent Meeting – May 26th, 2015
Andover VFW Baseball Team
Player/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
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VFW Post #10796 and District 7 Info
Coaching Philosophy
Expectations
Communication
Schedule
Tournaments Hotel Blocks
Team Photo
Uniform Deposit and Player Volunteer Requirement
Folders
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Coaches Introductions
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Jason Saulsbury
Head 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
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Coaches Introductions
 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
Pete Andersen
VFW Baseball Coach
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Coaches Introductions
 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
CT Harris
VFW Baseball Coach
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Players Introductions
 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
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Fundraisers
Discount Cards
Presenter: Monty Montbriand
June 6th, 2015
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Fundraisers
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: TBD
Where: Don Hansen’s VFW Post # 10796
1438 Crosstown Blvd
Ham Lake, MN 55304
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VFW Post #10796 and 7th District Info
 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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VFW Post #10796 and 7th District Info
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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.
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Coaching Philosophy
Expectation
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Expectations
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!
Expectation
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Expectations
Needed to play successfully on this team:
 Effort
 Drive
 Execution
 Hustle
 Energy
 Dedication
 Passion
 Desire
 Preparation
 Enthusiasm
 Hard Work
 Love the Game
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Expectations
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 - Parents
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 1time 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
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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Communication
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.
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Tournament Hotel Blocks
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.
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Team Photos
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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Uniform Deposit and Player Volunteer Requirement
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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Player Folders
In each folder, a player should find:
 Checklist
 Player/Parent Contract
 2015 Defensive System
 2015 Offensive System
 2015 Pre/Post Routine
 Hotel Block Info
 Emergency Contact Form
 Player/Parent Info Sheet
All Items are due back to me by 5/27/15
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Thank you!