Roles

The Role of the Organization is...

to elect a Board of Directors that includes a President, a Treasurer, a Secretary, a Fundraising chair, a Player Agent, and a League Director to conduct the business of planning and executing Summer and Fall seasons.
to form TEAMS that will function as a competitive unit from the group of players in our community who elect to make a traveling TEAM commitment.
to enlist community members or hired persons to assist in the evaluation - TEAM formation process and to serve as coaches for the TEAMs.
to support the coaches with up-to-date information, training equipment, and facilities that enhance the art of coaching fastpitch softball.
to Budget for and raise funds for the financial commitments that are made and decided upon by the Board of Directors.
to provide for and encourage players to get involved in activities that will promote skill development and experience.

The Role of the Coach is...

to plan effective training experiences for the players on the team at a level appropriate for their age and level of skill.
to advance the skill levels of all players during the course of the season.
to develop a line up for batting and position play that will give the TEAM the best possible chance to succeed and the individual the best possible chance to increase her experience.
to communicate with players/parents about practice and game schedules so that proper prior planning can take place.
to conduct the game with strategies that are consistent with the level of skill and the age of the players.
to insist on the highest level of sportsmanship from herself/himself as well as for her/his players.
to listen to concerns/questions as they arise. If such concerns cannot be addressed immediately, it ought to be done in as timely a way as possible.

The Role of the Player is...

to come prepared with everything you need to play/practice the game of competitive fastpitch softball.
to come prepared for changing weather as competitive players play/practice in all kinds of weather.
to come to the practice field or game field or traveling line up on time. It is not fair to ask your teammates/coach to wait for and worry about you.
to inform your coach/team manager that you will be unable to attend a practice or game as soon as you know about the problem.
to come with a will do, can do attitude to the practice field as well as the game field.
to give your best effort to help your TEAM and yourself improve. No matter what the drill or activity, you help your TEAM best if you contribute your best effort.

The Role of the Parent is...

to make sure your daughter knows that, win or lose, your love her and are not disappointed with her performance.
to be realistic about your daughter's physical ability. Help your daughter set realistic goals for her season.
to emphasize improved performance, not winning. Positively reinforce improved skills and true effort.
to try not to relive your own athletic past through your daughter.
to provide a safe environment for training and competition. This includes proper training supports such as guiding their nutrition, monitoring the amount of rest, and providing them with adequate equipment.
to control your own emotions at practices, games and tournaments. Don't yell at other players, coaches or umpires. Don't coach players during their games. That will only confuse them.
to be a cheerleader for your daughter and the other girls on the TEAM.
to respect your daughter's coaches. They are for the most part volunteers who are contributing may hours, to help many girls. Communicate openly with them. If you disagree with their approach/decisions, discuss it with them in a timely way. Don't disrupt a practice or game for an answer that can probably wait.
to be a positive role model. Show you daughter you enjoy sports yourself. More importantly show her you value her commitment to her sport.
to be prepared to help your daughter's TEAM or coach when you are called upon. Remember this is a volunteer organization. Everything goes more smoothly when people step forward in times of need.