APPONAUG GIRLS’ SOFTBALL

GOALS & EXPECTATIONS

 

Our goal is to provide the very best softball program possible.  We should have the following expectations of each other.

 

YOUR DAUGHTER SHOULD:

Pay attention to her coach and follow suggestions

Treat coaches with proper respect

Get along with her teammates

Have fun

Learn more about good sportsmanship

 

HER COACH SHOULD follow the NYSCA Code of Ethics and Apponaug rules

Place the emotional and physical well being of the players ahead of the personal desire to win

Treat each player as an individual and fairly

Provide a safe playing situation for the players

Be able to handle routine first aid

Have practices that are regular, organized, fun and challenging

Set a positive example of fair play and sportsmanship

Be knowledgeable in the rules and teach them

Use appropriate technique to teach each skill

Remember that the game is for the children not the adults

Conduct a team meeting at the beginning of the season

 

OUR LEAGUE SHOULD

Provide adequate equipment and uniforms

Provide a reasonable number of practices and games

Provide effective administration of the program

Keep the best interest of all girls as our main focus

Listen to questions, concerns, suggestions and problems

 

YOU (PARENTS) SHOULD

Read and understand the “Player’s Bill of Rights”

Know the special rules pertaining to your daughters division

Set a positive sportsmanship example

Support and encourage your daughter and cheer for her and her team

Avoid all negative comments and cheering against the other team

Not to make any comments to/or about an umpire or a call

Be punctual in getting your daughter to practices and games

Be punctual in picking her up

Communicate openly with your daughter’s coach

Get involved in any way that you can

 

 

REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE THE FUTURE OF YOUR DAUGHTER’S LEAGUE