Our philosophy as coaches is to focus on the fundamentals, discipline, and respect for the game of softball which will develop each of the girls as individuals while building a team mentality. Some of the individual and team fundamental techniques that we implement come from many years of participation in successful winning programs.

 

The coaching staff will be committed to the following priorities for each of the players on the team:

1. Safety first - playing and practicing safely.

2. Teaching the proper fundamental skills and situational plays.

3. Respecting the game of softball while having fun.

4. Playing competitively with good sportsmanship.

 

      Team Details

• Tournament travel & lodging - it is your responsibility to arrange your own transportation and lodging for all tournaments.

• Volunteer/Fundraising participation – fundraisers may be available during the year.  Each players’ individual profits for fundraising will be applied to their account.

• Obtaining sponsorships from local businesses are accepted.  These sponsorships can be tax deductible as advertising.  75 percent of your sponsorships can be applied to your annual player dues.  $2000 worth of sponsorships would completely cover your $1500 dues for the year. 

• Medical concerns – you will let the coaching staff know if your daughter has any medical concerns.  Medical conditions that will or may limit player’s ability to play softball needs to be addressed with the coaching staff.

• We stress commitment, but if you cannot attend a scheduled practice, please call the coach at least 24 hours prior to date of practice - This helps the coaches to plan practice and drills accordingly to participation.  From April through the end of July players are expected to place softball as a priority and attend all practices and tournaments.

• Practice good sportsmanship at all time per the signed Sportsmanship Contract!  THIS IS WHAT WE STRESS THE MOST!!

• Be on time for games & practice - That means on the field and ready to start at scheduled time for games and practices - at least a one hour before scheduled game time and 5 minutes before start of practice.

• Do not disturb player(s) - During the practices or games please do not disturb players - Do not enter the dug out or the playing field unless in certain circumstances of importance – i.e. medical issues.

• Let the coaching staff do the coaching - Too many voices or instruction is too much confusion not only for your daughter but for other girls on the team. 

• Roster – your daughter may be NSA/ASA/USSSA/PGF sanctioned under the Edge Fastpitch Organization and unless agreed upon by the Head Coach will not be released or allowed to roster with another organization.

 

     Schedule (Varies by Team)

• Fall Outdoor Practices – 1 or 2x per week – 2 Hours (Aug-Oct)

• Fall league/scrimmages & tournaments 

• Winter indoor practices – 1 or 2x per week (November – March)

• Spring/Summer Practices 1-2x per week - 2 Hours (April - July)

• We highly encourage our players to do hitting and pitching lessons on their own.This additional 1-on-1 instruction helps significantly to develop a player due to the increased focus on specific mechanical adjustments.I will offer myself for personal 1-on-1 lessons with players.This time will come at additional costs to the normal team dues.