NORTH PENN KNIGHTS BASEBALL

PLAYER and PARENT MEETINGOCTOBER 24, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJJVzoy-RQA

Topics for today’s meeting• 1. Meet the Coaching Staff• 2. The Program Past and Present • 3. General Conduct off the field

– In Class and Halls– Outside of school– Twitter, Facebook, etc.

• 4. Practice and Games• 5. Parent’s Roles• 5. Offseason Program Overview• 6. Offseason Calendar • 7. Community Involvment • 8. Extra Innings Club and Big Fundraiser Saturday!

Coaching Staff Varsity– Head Coach – Kevin Manero

JV– Head Coach – Chad GunzenhauserAssistant Coaches- Jeff Childs- Pat Brett- Frank Yanni- John Pedrazzani- Kevin HarrisPerformance Coach- Furey Leva

Athletic Director: Mr. Don RyanAsst. AD: Mr. Dan Huston Mrs. Melanie SeedersAthletic Sec.: Mrs. Linda Law

The Program Past and Present Knights in College Baseball (2008-2012)

• League Titles: 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010

• District Title: 1984, 2005, 2008• State Titles: 2009

The Program Past and Present

Expectations for General Conduct Off Field

• List to be emailed to NPHS Staff• HALLS - Think before you act and look at who is

around you. Guilty and guilty by association are the same thing.

• IN CLASS – Respectful, Alert, Participatory– Eligibility and Grades

• SCHOOL – Present AND On Time Everyday• OUT of SCHOOL – Nothing different than

everything above. There is no separation.

General Conduct off the Field

• Twitter, Facebook, etc.Twitter – Top Athlete Mistakes

GETTING ON TWITTER BEFORE GETTING EDUCATEDFORGETTING THEIR AUDIENCEUSE PROFANITY OR DISCUSS R RATED SUBJECTSGETTING BAITED VENTING FRUSTRATION OR ANGERNOT BEING DISCREET WHEN IT COMES TO OTHER PEOPLEBELIEVING THAT DIRECT MESSAGES WILL REMAIN PRIVATE

All of this stuff is nothing but a distraction from your purpose.

• Facebook - It is very simple.

If it is a picture you would not hang on your Grandmom’s refrigerator, do not put it on

facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.

General Conduct off the ield

Practice Times, Attire, Etc.

• Weekday practices after school begin at 3:00• Weekend practice times will vary• Always be on field ready to go 15 min before

official practice time• All Equipment must be accounted for• North Penn Attire Only (no other teams)• During NP Season… NP Baseball Only

Parents’ Role• Communication Process if needed• Step 1 – Player to Coach• Step 2 – Coach back to player• Step 3 – Player to parent• Step 4 - Parent to Coach on some matters only

• Questions we will not answer: • Why isn’t my son playing?• Why is player X playing?• Why is your lineup that way?

Questions we will be happy to answer:• What skills does my son need to work on, and how can he focus on them?• What can we do about getting the college process started?• How can we get involved in fundraising or supporting the team off

the field?

The Make-Up of a “Team”

• Playing as a team from March – June is really not enough.

• Therefore: – Fall Program– Offseason Strength and Conditioning Program– Non-Baseball Team Events– Close Relationship with American Legion

programs– Consistent Communication

7 Fall League Practices10 Fall League Games40 Morning Team Lifting/Conditioning Workouts3 Team Toughness Days1 Alumni Team Toughness day20 Team Indoor Hitting/ Defense Workouts4 Turf field outdoor team workouts12 Pitchers and Catchers morning bullpen sessions2 Team Community/ Volunteer Sessions3 Offseason Team Meeting 1 Team player and parent information meeting 1 Team Building Function supporting NPHS Activity1 Team Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast 1 Team College Baseball Information Night1 Team Pride Pack NP Baseball Gear order4 Community Baseball Clinics with NP Team Members

Total = 110 Team opportunities since September

The Multi-Sport Athlete

• Do we like it? Yes.• Is it for everyone? No.• Questions to Consider?– Do I make adjustments easily from sport to sport?– Am I able to make significant progress from year

to year in each sport?– Can my body handle the demand?– Am I able to keep my grades in check?

Winter Strength and Conditioning Program

• Performance Coach: Furey Leva• Schedule

* Tues, Fri: 5:30am (Strength Training)* Wed.: 3:00pm (Conditioning)

• Winter Program begins Tues. Oct. 30th

Why Workout at 5:30am?

• 1. No competition for space• 2. Parallel to a collegiate schedule• 3. Discipline and Team Enhancement• 4. No schedule conflicts (work, clubs, etc.)• 5. Allows for after school individual, sport

specific work• 6. Allows for individual supplementary

workout time

AM Workout Challenges

• 1. Logistics for freshmen• 2. Parental support• 3. Self-Discipline• 4. New Schedule (requires adjusting)• 5. Full body readiness (Quality vs Quantity

argument)

AM Workout Sessions • Warm-Up Begins at 5:30 (Time is limited…)• Parking in designated spots only• Set up carpools as needed• “Buddy” system for pushing each other as needed• Must be in 1st period on time• Gym, weight room, spinning room, outside areas,

aux gym, showers, etc… All available• Consistent or not at all• Record keeping is important • Eat something (wake up time)• Weather Cancellations on Twitter and my

website

Offseason Calendar

• Oct. 27: EBFBL Playoffs 12:30pmNight for the Knights 7:00pm

• Oct. 30: Begin Strength and Conditioning Program• Nov. 7: College Baseball Info night 7:00 pm• Nov. 14: Next Extra Innings Club mtg.• Nov. 17: Lansdale Mardi Gras Parade • Nov. 25: Pancake Breakfast• Mid. Dec: Indoor Workouts Begin• Jan/ Feb; Sat AM Community Clinics • Jan./Feb. – Indoor Workouts/ P-C Am Work• First Monday in March - Tryouts

=This Saturday, 7:00pm Night for the Knights!Ukrainian Church on Allentown Road next to Walton Farm Elem.

$30 Advance Sale; $35 at the DoorFOOD, BEVERAGE, MANY PRIZES,

MUSIC, GAMES, GOOD PEOPLE-GOOD TIMES!

More people, more resources, more benefit to the program.

JOIN US FOR THE NEXT MEETING – Nov. 14, 7pm, NPHS RM K239

Involvement with the Community

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wfm3v093wU

What we hope you all want to be a part of…

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW9VDg1VmIA

Offseason Contacts, Info. Centers, Questions

Coach Manero: NPHS – Rm K239manerokj@npenn.org215-368-9800 Ext 4880NPHS Teachers Website

Twitter: www.twitter.com/npknightsWebsite: www.northpennbaseball.org