Cannonball
Ex "Expert"
- Feb 25, 2009
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I think some of you have seen this before but thought I'd re post it. I got the idea from someone else a long time ago and wish I could give credit to whomever deserves it. However, I have changed it a lot. Here is something some of you might want to cut and paste and make your own:
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1. Be 15 minutes early to every practice! KST (Knights Standard Time) applies to all things in life! If you are 5 minutes early, you are 10 minutes late!
2. Look the part. Whether it is a practice or game, dress like a ballplayer. If you want to be a fashion gal, go into modeling….we want ballplayers here!
3. Be the 1st to volunteer. Coaches look for players who are willing to do MORE than the next player. Be a catalyst and a leader, not a follower….and do what you do for the good of the program, not always for what you get out of it.
4. Hustle should be your mantra! Be the hardest working player on the field every day. This is the essence of all successful players!
5. Pay attention to detail. Great players are coachable – they want to get better every day and realize that their coaches can help them achieve that goal. Better to ask than to do it wrong and ask for forgiveness.
6. Respond to the coaches with respect. The coaches are NOT your buddies – know the difference between a coach and a teammate. All of our coaches will be quality mentors, but they are not supposed to be your friends. Address coaches as “Coach ________” at all times…..”
7. Respond to instruction correctly the 1st time. Never respond to instructions by saying “I Know”….obviously you don’t, or you wouldn’t have to be corrected! Take the correction right away and do everything you can to do it right.
8. Don’t be afraid to get dirty. If your uniform is clean, either you didn’t play…..or you probably shouldn’t have. Laying out for balls, sliding after aggressive base running, etc. always impress coaches. Prove that you are worthy of playing time.
9. Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. Who you chose to run with says a lot about you! It demonstrates choices that you have made in the past and ones you will in the future. Peer pressure can be both good and bad. The harshest thing about peer pressure is that in making bad decisions, you might jeopardize your future in this program and beyond.
10. Handle your business in the classroom. Coach Butler and Coach K will be in contact with teachers. Don’t embarrass your program by your actions off the field or in the classroom. What you do is a reflection of who we are…. take pride in being a class act for our program.
11. Attendance is mandatory. Never miss a practice. Practice should not be a chore – it should be a time that you look forward to each day. If you cannot attend practice, make the necessary contacts…..don’t make excuses. Coaches plan practices with everyone in attendance…give your coach a chance to make changes by letting us know that you cannot attend.
12. Take care of your equipment. Varsity players should keep their locker room, storage room, equipment … neat and clean – this is not a request, but a demand! Keep our house in order and take care of your gear. How you do the little things in the program will go a long way to explaining your success in the future.
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1. Be 15 minutes early to every practice! KST (Knights Standard Time) applies to all things in life! If you are 5 minutes early, you are 10 minutes late!
2. Look the part. Whether it is a practice or game, dress like a ballplayer. If you want to be a fashion gal, go into modeling….we want ballplayers here!
3. Be the 1st to volunteer. Coaches look for players who are willing to do MORE than the next player. Be a catalyst and a leader, not a follower….and do what you do for the good of the program, not always for what you get out of it.
4. Hustle should be your mantra! Be the hardest working player on the field every day. This is the essence of all successful players!
5. Pay attention to detail. Great players are coachable – they want to get better every day and realize that their coaches can help them achieve that goal. Better to ask than to do it wrong and ask for forgiveness.
6. Respond to the coaches with respect. The coaches are NOT your buddies – know the difference between a coach and a teammate. All of our coaches will be quality mentors, but they are not supposed to be your friends. Address coaches as “Coach ________” at all times…..”
7. Respond to instruction correctly the 1st time. Never respond to instructions by saying “I Know”….obviously you don’t, or you wouldn’t have to be corrected! Take the correction right away and do everything you can to do it right.
8. Don’t be afraid to get dirty. If your uniform is clean, either you didn’t play…..or you probably shouldn’t have. Laying out for balls, sliding after aggressive base running, etc. always impress coaches. Prove that you are worthy of playing time.
9. Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. Who you chose to run with says a lot about you! It demonstrates choices that you have made in the past and ones you will in the future. Peer pressure can be both good and bad. The harshest thing about peer pressure is that in making bad decisions, you might jeopardize your future in this program and beyond.
10. Handle your business in the classroom. Coach Butler and Coach K will be in contact with teachers. Don’t embarrass your program by your actions off the field or in the classroom. What you do is a reflection of who we are…. take pride in being a class act for our program.
11. Attendance is mandatory. Never miss a practice. Practice should not be a chore – it should be a time that you look forward to each day. If you cannot attend practice, make the necessary contacts…..don’t make excuses. Coaches plan practices with everyone in attendance…give your coach a chance to make changes by letting us know that you cannot attend.
12. Take care of your equipment. Varsity players should keep their locker room, storage room, equipment … neat and clean – this is not a request, but a demand! Keep our house in order and take care of your gear. How you do the little things in the program will go a long way to explaining your success in the future.