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Pirate Baseball Parent Expectations
- We ask that you understand that our
philosophy is to improve each day as we become the best team that we can. It is the continued development of skills, teamwork,
and sportsmanship that we seek. We do not emphasis winning, rather we emphasis that our players and coaches make an effort
to perform at their very best at all times. In our opinion, one will “win” when their very best is better than
the opponents very best. We ask that you keep this in mind when measuring the success of your son and/or our program.
- We do request that conversations do
not take place during practice or games. This is team time and a time when interruptions are not appropriate. If an issue,
no matter how big or small, is to arise we ask that you wait to the game or practice is over and contact a member of the coaching
staff with your questions or concerns.
- Remember that there is more than one way to approach most situations in a game. Coaches are doing their
best to make the right decisions based upon situations and the ability of their players. Respect their decisions and factor
in execution of the players before forming bold opinions of their abilities. We all make mistakes and none of us start with
those intentions.
- Please
do not coach your son from the sideline. This presents confusion to the player and places an unfair pressure upon him to decide
loyalty. Ultimately, your son is expected to do what he is being coached to do by his coach. If you have any questions or
concerns regarding a matter such as this, we ask that you contact a member of the coaching staff with your questions or concerns.
- Be a positive fan.
You represent our program as much as the coaches and players. The coaching staff ask that you demonstrate Pirate Baseball sportsmanship
as you consciously recognize how you treat the umpires, the opponents’ fans and players, and anyone else involved with
the game. We ask you remain aware of the types of behaviors you are modeling to our team of athletes.
- Remember that it takes everyone to be a success. It is
human nature to be critical. But in a team sport success is based upon the commitment of all. A program has a higher potential
for success if everyone supports it.
Playing Time - There comes a time when young athletes must learn that the best team will be playing. This does not always mean that the most skilled individual
players will be playing, but rather the most effective combination of players who understand the team's purpose, goals, and
what their individual roles are in achieving them. This "change" represents a deviation
from the "everybody plays" approach to more of what I call the "equal opportunity, not equal time" approach.
- In our program every
player will have the same opportunities to improve and develop their game and contribute to the successes of the team throughout
the season. How they choose to take advantage of that opportunity will be up to the individual player. And, how they choose
to take advantage of that opportunity will define their role on the team.
- I also am a believer in the concept of role playing in that each player
brings a certain something to a team. It may be energy and hustle. It may be leadership and composure when under pressure.
It may be consistency and intelligence. Whatever it is, it plays an important part in the success of the team.
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