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

    - Reinforce and support the expectations with your son

    - Model the expectations for class, respect and sportsmanship

 

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.

    - Contact the coach if your son cannot resolve the issue

 

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.

 

 

It's  a Fact...

 

.98 % of all High School Baseball players nationwide will receive some form of Division I scholarship.

 

From Coaching Principles 101: “Parents are naturally more interested in their child than the overall team” – The challenge to Parents: prove that principle wrong…

 

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