FALL

2011 14U

TRAVEL TEAM PLAYER AGREEMENT

PLAYER NAME ________________________________________ DOB_________________ PLAYER ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________ CITY _______________________________________ PLAYER HOME PHONE ______________________ STATE ________ ZIP ____________

PARENT #1 NAME_____________________________

CELL PHONE ______________________

PARENT #1 EMAIL _________________________________________________________________ PARENT #2 NAME ____________________________ CELL PHONE ______________________

PARENT #2 EMAIL _________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME ____________________________

(**should not be a parent**)

PHONE _______________

RELATION TO PLAYER _____________________________________________________________

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Program Philosophy
Win Within Baseball was created with the idea of serving the athletic, social, and developmental needs and aspirations of local baseball players and their families. Program goals include the development of young athletes as competitors and productive members of their community. Winning is important, but teaching lessons about accountability, responsibility, team-building, sacrifice, and selflessness will be a strong focus of our instructors and programs.

Roster Composition/Tryouts
Our rosters will range in size from 12-17 players. Additions may be made in the case of conflict/injury. Tryout Tuesday July 26, 2011 @ St. Albans baseball field 5:30-7:00PM. Returning players from the program do not have to try-out, but are welcome. For weather updates, please visit our website (winwithinbaseball.blogspot.com) the day of the event. If new players are unable to make tryout date, please contact Coach Larocque. Rain Date Thursday July 28th @ St. Albans baseball field 5:30-7:00PM. We understand that our players will have numerous commitments to school, family, and other sports during our busy season, and all possible accommodations will be made to help our studentathletes balance their diverse workloads. Attendance at all WWB events is expected, unless there is a communicated conflict by player to coach typically made one week in advance. If a player misses a practice or game due to school commitments, this will not affect his status on the team.

Schedule
The Win Within Tribe will play in the Northern Virginia Travel Baseball League, Middle School Division. We will have one practice per week in NW Washington, DC (location, day and time TBD). Games will be played on the weekends, most frequently on Sundays as doubleheaders. The idea is to supplement (not replace) school teams and provide extra skill work and competitive situations in preparation for the spring season. Fall season time frame: beginning of September through end of October. More details to follow.

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Coaches
Scott Siburt Head Coach (Head Coach Blacksburg (VA) High School Baseball) Zach Gobeil Assistant Coach (Former player, Keene State College) Jabari Graham Assistant Coach (Alcorn State Baseball, College Player of Year Finalist 2008) Jason Larocque Director of Instruction/ General Manager Jeff Montani Pitching Director, Guest Coach (Orioles minor league pitcher; Headfirst coach; former player Binghamton University)

Playing Time
WWB strives to provide each player with meaningful game experience. Playing time may ebb and flow depending on and differing according to circumstance and need. Should there be any questions or concerns, players should initiate a meeting with coaches.

Team Uniforms & Equipment

All players will be provided a game shirt, socks, and hat. Players are to wear their own white baseball pants and their own navy or black belt. Catchers should have their own protective gear. Team equipment will include batting helmets, baseballs, training equipment, and first aid kit.

Cost
14U fees: $900 per player Cost includes league fees, umpire fees, field rentals, professional coaching salaries, insurance, team equipment, team shirts, hats and socks, and tournament registration (as applicable).

Deadlines
Following tryouts, selections will be made by August 1 and communicated to families via email. In order to finalize a roster spot for your son, the signed player agreement and check must be submitted to Coach Larocque by August 7th.
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Win Within Baseball Expectations

At Win Within Baseball, we believe in honoring the game of baseball. That means that players, coaches, parents, fans, and umpires are all expected to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship and commit to a positive culture on and off the ball field. By choosing to be a member of the Win Within Baseball Tribe, players, coaches, and parents believe in the following: WWB players look forward to challenging themselves, their teammates, and their opponents because they realize it pushes them to perform at their highest potential. There is no fear of failure, only an opportunity to learn and get better. WWB players understand that it is a privilege to play sports, and value the time they are able to spend interacting with different people, learning important lessons, and having fun with their teammates and coaches. Players commit to:
Arrive on time to practices and games Be a positive teammate Give maximum effort from start to finish Communicate directly with coaches at all times, before involving parents Wear the WWB uniform with pride: clean, shirts tucked, hats on straight Be responsible for own equipment before, during, after practices and games Respect the field picking up trash, keeping dugouts orderly

WWB coaches realize they are not only teaching the game of baseball; they are teaching valuable lifelong lessons that carry far beyond the field into the classroom, the home, and will stay with their players as they mature and develop. Coaches have their players, and team as a whole, focus on effort and personal improvement, rather than simply on winning or losing. WWB coaches help players realize that mistakes are inevitable and an important part of the learning process, and that the key to success is being able to bounce back from mistakes with renewed determination. The goal is to have players gain a sense of control over their own development and confidence in their ability to succeed on and off the ball field. WWB parents understand that the goals of youth sports are to learn and have fun in a positive culture. They commit to getting their player to practice/games on time. Parents use only positive encouragement toward their player, his/her teammates, coaches, umpires, and opponents. Parents refrain from yelling out instruction to their player (regardless of whether right or wrong) because they realize that is the coaches job, and receiving instruction from multiple sources is confusing for the player. They refrain from making negative comments about their players teammates or coaches in their players presence, as they realize this can negatively influence their players motivation and overall experience. They support and encourage their player at all times.

**Parents, please review this page together with your ball player.**
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Waiver of Liability and Disclaimer

I/we know that participation in the sport of baseball may result in serious or deadly injuries and protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to players. I/we hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless Win Within Baseball, the organizers, participants, and coaches from any claim arising out of the injury to my/our child whether the result of negligence or any other cause. In the event of an emergency where medical treatment is needed and I/we are unreachable, I give permission to the coaches/instructors to secure proper treatment and medical care for my child. In no event will Win Within Baseball or St. Albans School be liable for any damages, including without limitation, direct or indirect, special, incidental, moral or consequential damages, loss of profits, opportunities or information or for expenses arising in connection with any services provided.

PARENT NAME _________________________________

DATE ________________

PARENT SIGNATURE ______________________________________________________

Please sign and return this form with a check made payable to Win Within Baseball to reserve your roster spot. Forms can be mailed to: Jason Larocque St. Albans School Mount Saint Alban NW Washington, DC 20016

Questions? Contact us anytime at winwithinbaseball@gmail.com. Go Tribe!

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