Los Osos BaseballLos Osos BaseballParent/Player Parent/Player OrientationOrientation

January 20, 2010January 20, 2010

AgendaAgenda

IntroductionsIntroductions Athletic Training EligibilityAthletic Training Eligibility Vision and Mission Statement Vision and Mission Statement Core CovenantsCore Covenants TriviaTrivia Code of ConductCode of Conduct Team GoalsTeam Goals Important Dates to RememberImportant Dates to Remember Calendar Calendar

IntroductionsIntroductions

Dominick Copas-Head Varsity CoachDominick Copas-Head Varsity Coach Ed Jaramillo-Assistant Varsity CoachEd Jaramillo-Assistant Varsity Coach Todd Beltran-Assistant Varsity CoachTodd Beltran-Assistant Varsity Coach Chris Stephens-Assistant Varsity CoachChris Stephens-Assistant Varsity Coach Jeff Paul-Assistant Varsity CoachJeff Paul-Assistant Varsity Coach Chris Romero-Assistant Varisty CoachChris Romero-Assistant Varisty Coach Miguel Reveles-Head JV CoachMiguel Reveles-Head JV Coach Stephen Johnson-Assistant JV CoachStephen Johnson-Assistant JV Coach Loren Reveles-Assistant JV CoachLoren Reveles-Assistant JV Coach Ron LaChase-Head Freshman CoachRon LaChase-Head Freshman Coach Larry Nevarez-Assistant Freshmen CoachLarry Nevarez-Assistant Freshmen Coach

EligibilityEligibility

January 4, 2010-1January 4, 2010-1stst day of 6 day of 6thth periodperiod

2.0 GPA CIF Requirement2.0 GPA CIF Requirement Baseball Credit in Spring (5 units)Baseball Credit in Spring (5 units)

VisionVision

We are dedicated to the We are dedicated to the development of student-athlete in development of student-athlete in The Los Osos Baseball program. We The Los Osos Baseball program. We want our teams to be well rounded want our teams to be well rounded students, athletes, and community students, athletes, and community leaders. It is our priority, through the leaders. It is our priority, through the sport of baseball, that we instill sport of baseball, that we instill proper values, character and the proper values, character and the work ethic necessary to be work ethic necessary to be successful in future endeavors.successful in future endeavors.

MissionMission

To provide members of The Los To provide members of The Los Osos Baseball team with a quality Osos Baseball team with a quality education and the opportunity to education and the opportunity to compete at the high school level compete at the high school level while forming lasting while forming lasting relationships.relationships.

Core CovenantsCore Covenants

Academic Excellence Academic Excellence Unselfish Unselfish Respect Respect Accountability Accountability UnityUnity

Academic ExcellenceAcademic Excellence

We conduct ourselves as student-We conduct ourselves as student-athletes.athletes.

We take advantage of our opportunity to We take advantage of our opportunity to receive a quality high school education.receive a quality high school education.

We realize that our classes and teachers We realize that our classes and teachers are preparing us for a lifetime of making are preparing us for a lifetime of making a difference. a difference.

We are aware our coaching staff We are aware our coaching staff supports us during times when supports us during times when academics and athletics conflict. academics and athletics conflict.

UnselfishUnselfish

Our focus is on what is BEST FOR Our focus is on what is BEST FOR THE TEAMTHE TEAM

The decisions we make are no The decisions we make are no longer about ourselves, they are longer about ourselves, they are about the team.about the team.

RespectRespect

We respect ourselves. We are confident in our We respect ourselves. We are confident in our individual abilities.individual abilities.

We respect our teammates and are confident in their We respect our teammates and are confident in their abilities to finish the job. We also accept their abilities to finish the job. We also accept their encouragement and constructive criticism.encouragement and constructive criticism.

We respect our coaches and all of the decisions they We respect our coaches and all of the decisions they make, whether or not we are in agreement.make, whether or not we are in agreement.

We buy into the system, knowing each decision made We buy into the system, knowing each decision made is with the success and best-interest of the team in is with the success and best-interest of the team in mind.mind.

We respect every team we face. We fear no team. We We respect every team we face. We fear no team. We take no team for granted.take no team for granted.

We respect the game of baseball.We respect the game of baseball.

AccountabilityAccountability

We hold each other accountable both on and We hold each other accountable both on and off the field.off the field.

We expect the best and get the best out of We expect the best and get the best out of each othereach other

We give 100% all of the time. We work hard to We give 100% all of the time. We work hard to make ourselves and our teammates better.make ourselves and our teammates better.

We are committed to constant improvement. We are committed to constant improvement. We view every team event, practice, and We view every team event, practice, and game as a chance to learn something new as game as a chance to learn something new as an individual and improve as a team.an individual and improve as a team.

Our effort and determination are a constant. Our effort and determination are a constant. These are two areas that we can always These are two areas that we can always control.control.

Every player plays an essential role Every player plays an essential role to the success of the team. It is our to the success of the team. It is our responsibility to fill that role whether responsibility to fill that role whether we play 7 innings, 2 innings or don’t we play 7 innings, 2 innings or don’t enter the game.enter the game.

Whether we recognize it or not, we Whether we recognize it or not, we are observed as role models.are observed as role models.

We expect ourselves and one We expect ourselves and one another to represent our team in a another to represent our team in a positive manner.positive manner.

UnityUnity

We win and lose as a team.We win and lose as a team. While we may encounter many obstacles While we may encounter many obstacles

throughout the season, we will never fail to throughout the season, we will never fail to persevere as a team. persevere as a team.

We are a family and a constant source of We are a family and a constant source of encouragement and support for one another.encouragement and support for one another.

We are united by our commitment to We are united by our commitment to succeed both on and off the field.succeed both on and off the field.

We take pride in being a team that others We take pride in being a team that others want to emulate.want to emulate.

Code of ConductCode of Conduct

AcademicsAcademics

There will be a mandatory Study Hall for anyone There will be a mandatory Study Hall for anyone with a D or below.with a D or below.

Grade checks will be handed out two or more Grade checks will be handed out two or more times a semester to monitor your academic times a semester to monitor your academic progress. progress.

You are expected to attend all class sessions. You are expected to attend all class sessions. There will be times that you will miss class due There will be times that you will miss class due to travel. Give every teacher your game to travel. Give every teacher your game schedule the first week of class and advise them schedule the first week of class and advise them of travel four weeks prior to your absence.of travel four weeks prior to your absence.

As a student-athlete it is your responsibility to As a student-athlete it is your responsibility to make up all missed work and/or tests.make up all missed work and/or tests.

AttireAttire

There will be no other high school gear worn There will be no other high school gear worn besides Los Osos. besides Los Osos.

Shirts will be tucked in at all times.Shirts will be tucked in at all times. A team shirt must be worn to every practice. A team shirt must be worn to every practice. Baseball socks in navy or columbia blue are Baseball socks in navy or columbia blue are

to be worn during games and practices to be worn during games and practices unless otherwise directed by the head coach.unless otherwise directed by the head coach.

When traveling as a team you will be in When traveling as a team you will be in uniform.uniform.

When scouting as a team you must wear Los When scouting as a team you must wear Los Osos gear.Osos gear.

SportsmanshipSportsmanship

Sportsmanship is expected at all timesSportsmanship is expected at all times It is unacceptable to speak with umpires It is unacceptable to speak with umpires

unless you are the designated captainunless you are the designated captain We will respect each and everyone of our We will respect each and everyone of our

opponents during the season and there will opponents during the season and there will be no demeaning or elitist conversation with be no demeaning or elitist conversation with anyone on the opposing team.anyone on the opposing team.

There is a fine line between confidence and There is a fine line between confidence and cockinesscockiness

No swearing/cursingNo swearing/cursing Be aware of your body language and what it Be aware of your body language and what it

reflectsreflects

Alcohol/Illegal Alcohol/Illegal SubstancesSubstances Alcohol, tobacco and drug use is Alcohol, tobacco and drug use is

absolutely prohibitedabsolutely prohibited

InternetInternet

Any statements, information and/or Any statements, information and/or photographs placed on the Internet by photographs placed on the Internet by a LOHS baseball player that discredits, a LOHS baseball player that discredits, slanders or possibly damages the slanders or possibly damages the reputation or integrity of another reputation or integrity of another person may result in disciplinary action person may result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal from the team.and/or dismissal from the team.

Be smart about pictures taken of you Be smart about pictures taken of you and the repercussions of those photos!and the repercussions of those photos!

Electronic DevicesElectronic Devices

Cell phones must be turned off at all Cell phones must be turned off at all times and put away during practice, times and put away during practice, games, traveling to and from away games, traveling to and from away contests, and all other team contests, and all other team activities; unless given permission by activities; unless given permission by the coaching staff.the coaching staff.

When scouting, phones and any When scouting, phones and any other entertainment devices need to other entertainment devices need to be turned off and put away. be turned off and put away.

BehaviorBehavior Be physically and mentally prepared for Be physically and mentally prepared for

practice. practice. Be respectful of how you talk with Be respectful of how you talk with

teammates and coaching staff. No team teammates and coaching staff. No team member shall speak negatively about the member shall speak negatively about the Los Osos Baseball Team.Los Osos Baseball Team.

Be respectful to bus drivers, athletic Be respectful to bus drivers, athletic trainers, etc.trainers, etc.

Always say “thank you”. A little Always say “thank you”. A little appreciation goes a long way!appreciation goes a long way!

It is your responsibility to clean up after It is your responsibility to clean up after yourself (i.e. locker room, bus, benches, yourself (i.e. locker room, bus, benches, athletic training room)athletic training room)

When scouting you are to remain neutral.When scouting you are to remain neutral. Conduct yourself in a positive manner that Conduct yourself in a positive manner that

directly reflects the team and Los Osos directly reflects the team and Los Osos High SchoolHigh School

The team will travel together to and from The team will travel together to and from contests and all team functions. You are not contests and all team functions. You are not allowed to leave with a parent after a game allowed to leave with a parent after a game unless you have obtained permission 24 unless you have obtained permission 24 hours in advance with the Head Coachhours in advance with the Head Coach

InjuriesInjuries

If injured it is your responsibility to do the If injured it is your responsibility to do the necessary rehabilitation. If you fail to do necessary rehabilitation. If you fail to do your rehabilitation you will not practice your rehabilitation you will not practice nor play in a game.nor play in a game.

Do not use practice time for Do not use practice time for rehabilitation.rehabilitation.

If you are unable to practice or play you If you are unable to practice or play you are still required to attend practice and are still required to attend practice and all related team activities.all related team activities.

Be smart when participating in any Be smart when participating in any activity that could cause further injury or activity that could cause further injury or fatigue. (i.e. snowboarding, clubbing) fatigue. (i.e. snowboarding, clubbing)

EquipmentEquipment

You are responsible for the gear You are responsible for the gear you are given, any lost or you are given, any lost or damaged gear you will replacedamaged gear you will replace

You will check out and return all You will check out and return all baseball gear with a member of baseball gear with a member of the coaching staff.the coaching staff.

PunctualityPunctuality

If you are not early you are late!!If you are not early you are late!! You must be on time to all team events You must be on time to all team events

(i.e. study hall, practice, individual (i.e. study hall, practice, individual meetings, and turning in all paperwork)meetings, and turning in all paperwork)

Respond promptly to emails, phone calls, Respond promptly to emails, phone calls, and/or text.and/or text.

In case of uncontrollable circumstances In case of uncontrollable circumstances you must call the coaching staff prior to you must call the coaching staff prior to the event. (NO EMAILS OR TEXT!!) the event. (NO EMAILS OR TEXT!!)

Just because…Just because…

If you are questioning your If you are questioning your decision, DON’T DO IT or ask for decision, DON’T DO IT or ask for clarification from a coach. Always clarification from a coach. Always error on the side of caution.error on the side of caution.

Team GoalsTeam Goals

We are goal-oriented. As a team we We are goal-oriented. As a team we know where we are going and how know where we are going and how we are going to get there. we are going to get there.

Accomplish this seasonAccomplish this season– What is it going to take?What is it going to take?– Where do we want to be by February Where do we want to be by February

27, 2010?27, 2010?– Think about individual and team goalsThink about individual and team goals

Upcoming DatesUpcoming Dates

Physicals should have been completed Physicals should have been completed alreadyalready

11stst day of 6 day of 6thth period class was January 4, period class was January 4, 20102010

Banners due NOWBanners due NOW Casino Night January 23, 2010Casino Night January 23, 2010 February 27, 2010 scrimmage v. OrangeFebruary 27, 2010 scrimmage v. Orange March 5, 2010 Don Lugo TournamentMarch 5, 2010 Don Lugo Tournament