If you want people to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.  People are likely to live up to the expectations you place upon them.

Parent Expectations

-         Review and understand the baseball program expectations for the players

 

o       Reinforce and support the expectations with your son.

 

o       The expectations for class, respect and sportsmanship apply to Parents as well as Coaches and Players!

 

-        Talk to your son about his experience: Be positive; be supportive; encourage him; help him work through difficult times.

 

-        Encourage your son to address issues and concerns with the coaches.

 

o       Contact the coach if your son's conversations with the Coach do not resolve the issue or concern - Mark Downey: 612-716-1088.

 

-        Volunteer your time and energy as you are able and willing to support the baseball program to help provide a positive and enriching experience for the players.

 

-        Take advantage of the tremendous opportunity to develop and enhance relationships with other parents as a result of your son's participation in baseball.

 

 

For what it's worth:

 

-         .98 % of all High School Baseball players nationwide will receive some form of Division I scholarship.  Those signing a pro contract have a 5000-1 chance of becoming a 5 year major league player.

 

-        From Coaching Principles 101: "Parents are naturally more interested in their child than the overall team." I challenge Parents to prove that principle wrong.

 

-        As Parents, we tend to want to take all the pain, heartache, and sadness out of our children's lives. Remember, these are the things that help them become a better person.

 

-        Coaches are always going to be second guessed; it's a part of the enjoyment of following the game - Ron Gardenhire is second guessed all the time...