1	Central High School Softball Parent Orientation Meeting 2008
2	I. Introduction of Staff Varsity Head Coach: Bobby Cook Assistant Varsity Coaches: Courtney Cooper and Mitchell Holt Junior Varsity Head Coach: Ron McCollum Junior Varsity Asst. Coach: Velinda Jacobs
3	I. Introduction of Staff (Cont.) PCIS Junior High Head Coach: Amy Carlisle PCIS Junior High Assistant Coach: Jennifer Boutwell
4	II. Program Improvements Addition of PCIS Junior High Team Two new sets of varsity uniforms Addition of three new coaching positions Infield machine Batting Cage paid in full Two of two seniors signed collegiate scholarships Defending Area 8 6A Champions
5	III. Program Goals Develop our athletes for collegiate athletics and academics Develop a sense of pride and dedication in all athletes at all levels Develop athletes that pride themselves in selflessness for the betterment of their teams and the overall program To promote all varsity athletes to different collegiate coaches to the best of our abilities
6	IV. Team Rules Player Contracts Player contracts are to be read, signed by player and parent, and returned to coach tomorrow. The rules in these contracts will be strictly followed Communication During Games No communication between players and parents during games (verbally or electronically) Parents are not allowed in the dugouts, or on the playing surface during games
7	IV. Team Rules Continued Bus Rules Riding home on the bus vs. riding home with parents will be decided at coaches discretion each game. Written notice must given to a head coach for a player to be allowed to ride home on something other than the bus. This written notice must be received 24 hours in advance. Players must ride home with an immediate family member (mother, father, grandmother, grandfather)
8	IV. Team Rules Continued Parental concerns will be addressed in a manner deemed appropriate by the coaching staff. No concern will be entertained if brought up in the wrong manner. This means: No profanity Not in front of other players Not about other players In a scheduled conference with the athletic director (not at practice and not before or after a game) **Issues that WILL NOT be discussed are playing time and strategy. Parental complaints need to go directly to the head coaches of the respective team.
9	V. State Rules Grade Eligibility Travel Ball
10	VI. Uniforms What’s Required: (included in player’s fee) 1. Wilson Jersey 2. Socks 3. Hoodie 4. Visor 5. Ear Warmers 6. Glove (to be provided by player) 7. BLACK cleats (to be provided by player; can be metal)
11	VI. Uniforms (Cont.) What’s Optional and Prices 1. Under Armour - $16.00 2. Sliding Shorts - $ 23.00 T-Shirt – $12.00 Practice Shorts - $11.00 Windsuit - $70.00 Black Pullover - $35.00
12	VII. Tournaments Varsity Auburn Hoover Benjamin Russell Central Invitational Prattville Junior Varsity Auburn Spring Fling Heflin Benjamin Russell Dadeville Central Invitational
13	VIII. Financial Requirements A $235 fee is required for all Varsity and Junior Varsity Players. This will cover: 1. required uniform pieces 2. food 3. tournament registration fees PCIS’s fee will $125 (eat less, no hotels, fewer tournaments)
14	IX. Fundraisers Raffle Tickets What it is When They’re Due (Feb. 15th) Outfield Fence Signs What it is When They’re Due (Feb. 1st) How to complete the order form
15	X. Fundraising Incentives To help offset the expense of your daughter playing softball at Central High School, the coaching staff will use the 50% plan. This means that for every dollar you or your daughter fundraise, $.50 of it will go the program and $.50 of it will go towards your daughters required fee (up to the first $470.00 raised)
16	XI. Concession Stand and Gates Please work dates assigned on “Concession Stand and Gate Assignment Sheet” You are responsible for finding someone to work your date, if something comes up. Please notify Coach Cooper if a change to this schedule is made
17	XII. To Do Before You Leave 1. Sign up for season passes - $40 2. Turn in uniform order forms
18	XIII. Closing Be Positive Be Supportive Together Everyone Achieves More Thanks for Coming, CHS Softball Coaching Staff