USD 377

LADY TIGER SOFTBALL

ATCHISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
SOFTBALL 2022

Handbook-

The purpose of this handbook is to communicate the fundamental beliefs and expectations of the Atchison County Community High School softball program. As a player of this team it is important to remember that it is a privilege. Players must recognize the responsibilities , expectations and behaviors required to be a member of this team.

Coaching Philosophy

Playing softball is intended to be fun. We are a family. We will strengthen each other and be positive role models for younger female athletes and contributing citizens to our community. A player's integrity is of most importance. We will always display outstanding character qualities, effort and encouragement because that’s what a family does. We will lift each other up, we will cheer each other on, we are a family, no one gets left behind.

-We will always shake the officials hand when the game is over

• Inappropriate language and smack talking to umps, or opposing team will NOT occur

• We will out hustle every team on and off of the field

• We will encourage everyone

• We will practice and play with our best effort

• Everyone has a role in this family

• We are here to have fun

• Laziness is not tolerated

• We will represent this school and community in a positive way

• We will be a role model to those around us, especially younger female athletes

As a coach and mentor to these young ladies; I have an open door policy, softball related or not I am here for you ANY time of the day.

Core Values:

-Respect

-Hard Work Ethic

-Commitment

Practice Schedule and Attendance

• Practice begins @ 3:30p.m

• Practice will usually last at least 2hrs

You are expected to attend EVERY practice. Players that are late or missing will receive extra conditioning, or field responsibilities and possible loss of playing time.

Extra conditioning is made up the day after missed practice or on Friday’s.

School Policy does not allow you to practice unless you have attended a half day of school

It is the player's responsibility to communicate missed practices in writing, text, or e-mail

Doctor or other appts. Notes should be provided to the coach if a player should miss.

Injured players are expected to attend and maintain the same schedule

Dual Sport Athletes

Athletes that are willing to work hard in two sports must work out a practice schedule and are expected to communicate with both coaches.

It is important that as an athlete you understand playing time may be affected by the time lost to track practice and meets. Please do not abuse the privilege of getting to participate in both sports.

Preparation:

Practice will be outside as much as possible. Game days be prepared to practice if game is rained out. Even if the weather is cold we must be prepared to practice outside.

Always keep an extra bag with things you may need:

• Hoodie

• Tights

• Gloves

• Shorts

• Stocking hat

• Sweat pants , practice pants

• Wind breaker

School Disciplinary Policy

Student Athletes are expected to remain a student in good standing in order to participate in games. Players should take responsibility in this area.

Use of Drugs, TObacco, and Alcohol

Use of Drugs, Tobacco and Alcohol are illegal and will not be tolerated

The District Policy will be followed

Disciplinary Actions

INAPPROPRIATE

• Arriving late without notification

• Inappropriate classroom behavior

• Missing practice

• Lying to a coach

• Not prepared for practice

• Receive a school detention

• Low grade

• Open defiance towards coach’s

• Negative remarks, attitudes, expression towards others or about playing time

• Game or bench misconduct

• ISS or OSS

• Use of cell phone during practice or during a game

CONSEQUENCES

• Extra conditioning

• Extra field duties

• Loss of playing time

• Suspension from games

• Removal from team

Game Day

• You will dress alike the day of a game

• You will be on time to the field/bus and come prepared

• Everyone will help with equipment

• You will stand and cheer if you are in the dugout

• The use of cellphones in dugouts is not tolerated

• Parents must sign you out before leaving the game

Tiger Positive Talk Fridays

Fridays we will set aside time to have positive talk and encouragement. Each player will say one positive thing about another player, softball related or not.

“Sports do not build character they reveal it”

Softball 2017 schedule

DATE                                   WHERE                                                             DISMISS

Tues. March 28th            @  Oskaloosa                                                       2:15 pm

Monday April 3rd             @ Nemaha                                                           1:45 pm

Tuesday April 4th            HOME vs. Nemaha   JV GAME                      3:00pm

Thurs. April 6th                HOME vs. Hiawatha                                          3:00pm

Tuesday April 11th          HOME vs. Atchison                                           3:00pm

Thursday April 20th        HOME vs. Jeff West                                          3:00 pm

Friday April 21st                @ Hiawatha JV GAME                                   2:30pm

Monday April 24th           HOME vs. Sabetha                                              3:00pm

Thursday April 27th        @ Royal Valley                                                   2:15pm

Friday April 28th             HOME vs. Royal Valley JV GAME                3:00pm

Monday May 1st               HOME vs. Holton                                                   3:00pm

Tuesday May 2nd            @ Holton JV GAME                                            2:30pm

Thursday May 4th           @ Riverside                                                          1:45pm

Monday May 8th              @ Perry                                                                    2:15pm

Monday May 15th           Regionals                                                                       TBA

• All games have a 4:30pm start time

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