Baseball
The 4 Cornerstones of Prep Baseball
We are…teammates
Prep Baseball strives to create an atmosphere where we give our energy to the people around us, and in turn, everyone can become better in the process.
Player/Coach Standards :
- Make an effort to recognize your teammates’ accomplishments and struggles.
- Communicate in a way that empowers your teammate to make positive change.
- Compete with teammates in the spirit of striving for excellence and not as a zero sum game.
- Deflect the spotlight of praise by recognizing those who helped you on your journey.
Parent Standards :
- Recognize the efforts of other players in a way that you would like others to recognize your player.
- Keep in mind the goals and dreams of your player’s teammates when discussing the goals and dreams of your player with coaches or other parents.
- Make an effort to create a community of parents by being inclusive and welcoming.
A lot of little things … make a big thing.
Prep Baseball puts focal energy into the details that make things happen both on and off the field.
Player/Coach Standards :
- Leave the practice and game environment at least as usable and presentable as your found it. If unpresentable, leave it presentable.
- Make an effort to master the baserunning, positioning, specialty plays, bunting, holding runners, backing up bases, inning prep, and game prep details.
- Respect every rep in practice.
- Make every effort to be on time to and during practices and games.
Player/Coach Standards :
- Provide places to decompose games that are judgement free.
- Present a welcoming atmosphere for umpires and opposing teams.
We will be judged by our actions … they speak louder than words.
Prep Baseball knows that there is more to having standards than reading them. We must communicate our love and passion through doing much more than through narrative.
Player/Coach Standards :
- Hustle on the field as a way to communicate passion and appreciation for the game.
- Be the change you want to see in practice and on the field. Lead by example.
- Plan and execute acts of appreciation for those who help make this experience possible.
- Reflect the honor of the team in your actions at school.
Parent Standards :
- Consider participating in at least one booster activity either in planning or execution.
- Make an effort to acknowledge the accomplishments or inspiration provided by another player/parent.
Walk softly … but carry a big stick.
Prep Baseball will strive to be a clearly excellent baseball program. In the process, we will not draw attention to ourselves nor attempt to lower others in this pursuit.
Player/Coach Standards :
- Keep all baseball chatter focused on the next play/ pitch/situation with regards to our own team’s energy and focus.
- Social media posts about teammates reflect better than ones about one’s self. This is true about most forms of bragging.
- Avoid using athlete status for special treatment. Recognize the efforts of classmates outside of athletics.
- Value practice time as place to push to failure and to improve every day.
Parent Standards :
- Support your player’s goals by helping him pursue relevant off-season development.
