I'm Coaching What?!?!

 

 Mission and Operations  The USA Softball High Performance Program (HPP) will identify a pool of athletes to train, compete and represent USA Softball through domestic and international competition. The program will focus on providing an equal opportunity for players to develop their skills and show their talent while growing the game of softball in the United States. Serving as a pipeline to the National Team, the program is inclusive to all that wish to participate and develop their skills. The program will also identify a pool of coaches who can lead athletes and support their goals to advance their skills and achieve success.  Through the HPP, athletes around the country will have the chance to make a USA Softball National Team at multiple age groups. Working first at the local level, the best talent in the game will work through camps, clinics, identifiers and tryouts to make local teams, region teams and potentially be selected to a National Team to participate with USA Softball

Ok, one of my biggest pet peeves is when players on the bench, do not pay attention to the game. What could possibly be more important, than cheering on your teammates?  My rules are straight forward.  No friends or family in or around (5ft radius) the dugout. Zip, zero, nada.  No electronics in the dug out. - cell phones, ear buds, watches etc PAY ATTENTION TO THE GAME!  No full course meals in the dug out. Why? Because I am not cleaning up vomit in the dugout or out on the field. And YES, it can wait till after the game.  Players have got to be prepared; they need their water, their gear, small snacks to get them through the game.  I'm sure you're thinking, wow, you're a mean coach. No I'm not. The players need to concentrate on the game, watch the game, cheer their team on, and listen to the coaches. 

  Runner on first, ball is hit to the short stop. Who is covering second base? Second baseman or shortstop Runner on first, ball is hit to the second baseman. Who is covering second base? Shortstop or second baseman Ball is hit to the left field, who is the cut off?                                 Second baseman or shortstop Ball is hit to the right field, who is the cut off?                                 Short stop or second baseman Ball is hit to the center field, who is the cut off?                              Short stop or second baseman When covering second base, do we stand in front of the bag or behind the bag? In Front of bag or behind the bag When playing a position, do we stand on the base? Yes or no Do we walk off the field or run off the field? Walk off or run off Do we walk onto the field or run onto the field?  Walk on or run on When running the bases, who do we listen to?                          Base coaches/coaches or players Wh

 

  Softball Dress Code 1. Socks first, then pants   2. Tuck in your jersey   3. Don't wear your pants down to your ankles   4. Get your uniform dirty, every game, otherwise you're not playing hard enough

Every bat has a weight and drop weight. Bat weights are shown in ounces, while drop weights are shown as negative numbers. The drop weight is determined by subtracting the weight of the bat from its length. The larger the drop weight, the lighter the bat. Lighter bats are often best for beginners and smaller, contact-oriented players. Heavier bats are better suited for older, advanced athletes and larger, power-hitting players. Some leagues only have one drop weight, bat length or barrel diameter.

Softball Player Evaluation Player Name: ______________________________________ Grade: ____________________________________________ Positions Played: _______________________________________________________________ Please give a score for each field. 3 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Infield 1           2           3           Range 1           2           3           Footwork 1           2           3           Arm Strength 1           2           3           Throwing Accuracy & Consistency 1           2           3           Fielding Ground Balls 1           2           3           Fielding Fly Balls 1           2           3           Game Situation Awareness Comments: ____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Outfield 1           2           3           Range 1           2           3           Footwork 1           2