2018 MLL Coaches Meeting AWS
2018 MLL Coaches Meeting February 28, 2018
Why we are here • Character Development • Build Community • Teamwork, Sportsmanship and Fair Play • FUN
Children are observational learners and will model our behavior.
Federal Charter of Incorporation Little League was granted Federal Charter July 16, 1964, by unanimous act of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Charter of Federal Incorporation is the highest honor the federal government can accord to any organization.
Little League is the only sports organization so honored.
MLL is a part of WA District 8 • 12 Members: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ballard LL Magnolia LL North Bothell LL North Central LL NE Seattle LL North Lake LL Northshore LL Northwest LL Queen Anne LL RUG LL Shoreline LL Woodinville LL
• Challenger Programs Magnolia Little League > WA District 8 > Western Region (San Bernardino, CA) > International (Williamsport, PA)
Fun Fact • Only Little League with a single zip code in Washington State. • 98199!
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Tax Form 990 filed annually GuideStar Gold Participant
agnolia by the Numbers
523 106 49 Players Coaches Teams 273 Baseball 131 Softball 119 Tee Ball
50 Baseball 29 Softball 27 Tee Ball
24 Baseball 13 Softball 12 Tee Ball
agnolia by the Numbers
66 51 27 Boosters Sponsors Directors $3,285
$34,350
Stand Up!
Income sources • Player registration Fees • Booster Program • $3,285 raised during registration
• Employer Volunteer Matching (e.g. Microsoft) • $9,445 in matches in 2017 (only 4 people!)
• AmazonSmile
Magnolia Little League Budget 8% 31%
53% 8% Administrative
Administrative Seattle Parks Other Facilities Player Expense
Seattle Parks
Other Facilities
Player Expense
Insurance, License, Permits, Tax preparation, registration, online tools, background checks Seattle Parks Fields fees, Community Center rentals, field maintenance Storage Containers, City Baseball practice facility rental Little League International and District assessments, uniforms, equipment, Coaching clinics, Positive Coaching Alliance certifications, umpires, All Stars teams, Summer Ball program and parade
Ballplayers 2010-17 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2010
2011
2012
T-Ball
2013
2014
Baseball
2015
Softball
2016
2017
A Loss in MLL: Peter Maguddayao • MLL Board Member • Photo Day Coordinator • All-around go-to guy
• Coach • 2018 AAA and ToC Winner • 10s All-Stars coach
• Dad • Lincoln (Majors in 2018 – Katz Real Estate) • Leighton
• Friend
Safety
Background Checks If you are on field you need a background check. • All local Little League programs in the United States are required to conduct national criminal background checks, in addition to a search of the Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, for each volunteer with regular service to the league or repetitive access to children • The Little League International provider for background checks starting in 2018 is J.D. Palantine (JDP) • Little League Rule - Regulation I (c), section 8 and 9 (Green Book, page 27)
Field Decorum Official Little League Rule: Regulation XIV - Field Decorum (Green Book p. 55) • (a) The actions, on or off the field, of players, managers, coaches, umpires, and league officials must be above reproach • (e) The possession and/or use of firearms, tobacco products, cigarettes (including e-cigarettes and vapors), controlled substances and alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited on the playing field, benches, or dugouts. Alcohol is prohibited at the game site. Seattle Municipal Code: • SMC 18.12.255 - Liquor offenses: “It is unlawful in a park to consume, or to possess an open container holding, or to open a container holding liquor…”
• SMC 18.12.257 - Unlawful possession of liquor in a public park: “It is unlawful in a park to possess an unopen container of liquor…”
• Adopted by MLL Board as a requirement for ALL coaches • Sets the standard for positive culture • Consistent message league wide • Parent companion course • https://positivecoach.org/ - codes have been sent out
DEADLINE: Prior to first game or March 31 – whichever comes first
Challenging Situations • Let your Commissioner know of any player, parent, coach or umpire issues before it gets out of hand • Everyone has agreed to the MLL Code of Conduct
www.magnolialittleleague.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1973393
Allergies • MLL has multiple kids with moderate to severe allergies • No food should be in the dugout • Ask your team parents if there is anything you need to know • Always know where you are just in case you have to make the call (have a phone in your bag)
Dave Self • MLL sponsor and former Board Member • Injury Prevention • Contact: • magnoliapt.com • [email protected]
Nathan Clem • MLL Sponsor • Concussions • Contact:
• discoverywellnesscenter.com • [email protected]
Equipment
2018 USA Bat Standard • WHAT: Only bats that bear the USABat licensing mark will be permissible for play. • Baseball Green Book, page 66, Rule 1.10: • “The bat must be a baseball bat which meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League.“ • USA Baseball marking • 2 5/8” barrel maximum
• WHY? The new bats are designed to perform much like wood. USA Baseball’s national member organizations believe that a woodlike performance standard will best provide for the long-term integrity of the game. • Questions? http://littleleague.org/batinfo
Where did our old bats go? In partnership with the Seattle Mariners and Nelson Cruz, our used equipment, including 120 bats, was donated to kids in the Dominican Republic.
Fields
Fields 1. Know the codes 2. Lock Field Boxes 3. Leave field and dugouts clean
Field Closures • Seattle Parks Rainout Hotline: 206-233-0055 • If Parks has closed the field do not use it • MLL receives refund for unusable fields
Turface • GAME USE ONLY • At one point last season, we used 2 pallets (80 50 lb. bags) of Turface in under 2 weeks • Normally, 2 pallets lasts more than an entire season • $15 per bag
Batting Cages • Raye and Lawton Cages Only • No Field 5 Cage (yet…) • Work Parties: • Setup batting cages • Organize and clean containers • Organize field boxes
MLL Umpires • Umpires NW returning for 2018 • Expectation they will be in parking lot 30-min prior to first pitch; on-field 15-min prior to first pitch • Game ‘clock’ starts at the plate meeting • UNW will have Manager mobile phone numbers and will call if they will be late • UNW will listen to the rainout line and, if field has been closed, will cancel the umpire for the day • We are charged if UNW is not notified of a cancellation at least 2 hours prior to game time • Questions/concerns to UIC Russ Katz: [email protected]
MLL Umpires • Call for umpires!!! • Looking for Baseball or Softball volunteers • High schoolers can earn high school service hours • No experience required • All equipment/training will be provided • Dedicated umpires will be recognized at end of season • Contact John Kueber: [email protected]
Website • Blue Sombrero Migration • New features such as: • Team pages • League Calendar • Communication
There’s an app for that • “Dick’s TSHQ” • Apple App Store • Google Play Store
Calendar
Sunday, March 18th: Uniform Pick-up • • • •
2:00 PM Coaches only pick-up MUCC – Pilgrim Hall (where team photos are) Coach Mark Zender presentation: • 38 years of coaching experience • Current Kentwood High School head baseball coach • His teams have advanced to the state semifinals five times, winning the 4A state championship in 2012 and finishing 2nd in 2016. • 25 years operating Mariners Grand Slam Camps • http://www.marinerscamp.net/
• Varsity baseball infielder for Seattle U. • 2018 Uniform Contact: Joe Gallo - [email protected]
Saturday, March 24th: Annual MLL Parade • Teams parade from the top of McGraw to Fields 1/2 • Coach responsibilities: • Create team banner (vinyl to be distributed) • Teams in full uniform (no cleats) • Keep your teams together for Pitch, Hit & Run following
• 2018 Parade Contact: Chris Jefferies - [email protected]
Saturday, March 24th: MLL Pitch, Hit & Run • Immediately following conclusion of the parade • Let your parents know not to leave! • Help keep your kids contained and direct to competition
• Two years of PHR, two MLL finalists made it to Safeco Field! • What is it? • PITCH: Tests how accurately a competitor can throw strikes to a designated "Strike Zone" target • HIT: Tests a competitor's ability to hit from a stationary batting tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight-away centerfield • RUN: Will measure a competitor's speed in a sprint
• 2018 PHR Contact: John Dunn - [email protected]
Baseball Positive Clinics • Mark Linden returns to MLL in 2018 • Led clinics in MLL for a number of seasons • Sets a consistent foundation across teams • Coached collegiately for 8 seasons - Wichita and The University of South Carolina
• Baseball clinics: • March 19-21: P&C and AA Baseball • April 4-5: A Baseball
• Pitching clinics: • April 6 & 13: All baseball levels – must bring your own catcher • Sign-up will go out soon
• Summer program: July 9-12 from 9am-12pm • www.baseballpositive.com
Saturday, April 21st Photo Day • MUCC, Pilgrim Hall • Remember When Photography • The day will be busy, the schedule is worked around games • SHOW UP ON TIME • Sponsor plaques
Saturday, May 12th MASSIVE FUN™ HR DERBY • 2nd Annual MLL Home Run Derby • Prizes, Awards & MASSIVE FUN™ • Boys and Girls Divisions by Age Groups: • • • •
League Age 9 League Age 10 League Age 11 League Age 12
• Must be in full MLL uniform • Rules:
• Each batter gets 9 “outs” (Any swing that does not result in a HR) • Batter can choose anyone to pitch – Dad, Mom, brother, sister, teammate, coach, peanut vendor, etc. – in any way (underhand, soft toss fastball). We will have designated pitchers if needed. • Fence adjusted by age group • Outfielders in place to “rob” home runs
• 2018 HR Derby Contact: Chris Hurley - [email protected]
Sunday, April 29th Magnolia on Montlake • Sunday, 4/29 at 1:00 PM • Baseball: UW vs. WSU • Softball: UW vs. Oregon
• Order deadline: 4/13 • UW manages tickets
Saturday, June 9th Championship Saturday
Softball
MLL Softball by the Numbers • • • • •
153 girls registered for Magnolia Little League Girls represent 30% of MLL players 13 Teams across 6 Divisions 31 adult volunteers (not including umpires) 7 Board Members
Softball News & Announcements • Pitching clinics with Coach Madi Schreyer • All-skills clinics with Softball University (indoors!) • Return of 10, 11, 12 year old all-star
Little League purpose and goals Per Little League International – Little League is a program of service to youth that establishes the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play.
MLL Softball goals: • Learn the game • Be good sports • Have fun!
Next Steps: Notify
Team Meeting
• Notify your teams by March 1st (tomorrow)
• Build Trust • Set your expectations • Make Parade Banner
HAVE FUN!
"Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets."
2018 MLL Commissioners
➢ Softball: Dave Buckholtz - [email protected] ➢ Majors: James Henry - [email protected] ➢ AAA: Ray Dearie - [email protected] ➢ AA: Joe Gallo - [email protected] ➢ A: Toby Ligon - [email protected] ➢ Tee Ball: Bill Condon - [email protected]
Why we are here • Character Development • Build Community • Teamwork, Sportsmanship and Fair Play • FUN
Children are observational learners and will model our behavior.
Federal Charter of Incorporation Little League was granted Federal Charter July 16, 1964, by unanimous act of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Charter of Federal Incorporation is the highest honor the federal government can accord to any organization.
Little League is the only sports organization so honored.
MLL is a part of WA District 8 • 12 Members: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ballard LL Magnolia LL North Bothell LL North Central LL NE Seattle LL North Lake LL Northshore LL Northwest LL Queen Anne LL RUG LL Shoreline LL Woodinville LL
• Challenger Programs Magnolia Little League > WA District 8 > Western Region (San Bernardino, CA) > International (Williamsport, PA)
Fun Fact • Only Little League with a single zip code in Washington State. • 98199!
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Tax Form 990 filed annually GuideStar Gold Participant
agnolia by the Numbers
523 106 49 Players Coaches Teams 273 Baseball 131 Softball 119 Tee Ball
50 Baseball 29 Softball 27 Tee Ball
24 Baseball 13 Softball 12 Tee Ball
agnolia by the Numbers
66 51 27 Boosters Sponsors Directors $3,285
$34,350
Stand Up!
Income sources • Player registration Fees • Booster Program • $3,285 raised during registration
• Employer Volunteer Matching (e.g. Microsoft) • $9,445 in matches in 2017 (only 4 people!)
• AmazonSmile
Magnolia Little League Budget 8% 31%
53% 8% Administrative
Administrative Seattle Parks Other Facilities Player Expense
Seattle Parks
Other Facilities
Player Expense
Insurance, License, Permits, Tax preparation, registration, online tools, background checks Seattle Parks Fields fees, Community Center rentals, field maintenance Storage Containers, City Baseball practice facility rental Little League International and District assessments, uniforms, equipment, Coaching clinics, Positive Coaching Alliance certifications, umpires, All Stars teams, Summer Ball program and parade
Ballplayers 2010-17 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2010
2011
2012
T-Ball
2013
2014
Baseball
2015
Softball
2016
2017
A Loss in MLL: Peter Maguddayao • MLL Board Member • Photo Day Coordinator • All-around go-to guy
• Coach • 2018 AAA and ToC Winner • 10s All-Stars coach
• Dad • Lincoln (Majors in 2018 – Katz Real Estate) • Leighton
• Friend
Safety
Background Checks If you are on field you need a background check. • All local Little League programs in the United States are required to conduct national criminal background checks, in addition to a search of the Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry, for each volunteer with regular service to the league or repetitive access to children • The Little League International provider for background checks starting in 2018 is J.D. Palantine (JDP) • Little League Rule - Regulation I (c), section 8 and 9 (Green Book, page 27)
Field Decorum Official Little League Rule: Regulation XIV - Field Decorum (Green Book p. 55) • (a) The actions, on or off the field, of players, managers, coaches, umpires, and league officials must be above reproach • (e) The possession and/or use of firearms, tobacco products, cigarettes (including e-cigarettes and vapors), controlled substances and alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited on the playing field, benches, or dugouts. Alcohol is prohibited at the game site. Seattle Municipal Code: • SMC 18.12.255 - Liquor offenses: “It is unlawful in a park to consume, or to possess an open container holding, or to open a container holding liquor…”
• SMC 18.12.257 - Unlawful possession of liquor in a public park: “It is unlawful in a park to possess an unopen container of liquor…”
• Adopted by MLL Board as a requirement for ALL coaches • Sets the standard for positive culture • Consistent message league wide • Parent companion course • https://positivecoach.org/ - codes have been sent out
DEADLINE: Prior to first game or March 31 – whichever comes first
Challenging Situations • Let your Commissioner know of any player, parent, coach or umpire issues before it gets out of hand • Everyone has agreed to the MLL Code of Conduct
www.magnolialittleleague.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1973393
Allergies • MLL has multiple kids with moderate to severe allergies • No food should be in the dugout • Ask your team parents if there is anything you need to know • Always know where you are just in case you have to make the call (have a phone in your bag)
Dave Self • MLL sponsor and former Board Member • Injury Prevention • Contact: • magnoliapt.com • [email protected]
Nathan Clem • MLL Sponsor • Concussions • Contact:
• discoverywellnesscenter.com • [email protected]
Equipment
2018 USA Bat Standard • WHAT: Only bats that bear the USABat licensing mark will be permissible for play. • Baseball Green Book, page 66, Rule 1.10: • “The bat must be a baseball bat which meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League.“ • USA Baseball marking • 2 5/8” barrel maximum
• WHY? The new bats are designed to perform much like wood. USA Baseball’s national member organizations believe that a woodlike performance standard will best provide for the long-term integrity of the game. • Questions? http://littleleague.org/batinfo
Where did our old bats go? In partnership with the Seattle Mariners and Nelson Cruz, our used equipment, including 120 bats, was donated to kids in the Dominican Republic.
Fields
Fields 1. Know the codes 2. Lock Field Boxes 3. Leave field and dugouts clean
Field Closures • Seattle Parks Rainout Hotline: 206-233-0055 • If Parks has closed the field do not use it • MLL receives refund for unusable fields
Turface • GAME USE ONLY • At one point last season, we used 2 pallets (80 50 lb. bags) of Turface in under 2 weeks • Normally, 2 pallets lasts more than an entire season • $15 per bag
Batting Cages • Raye and Lawton Cages Only • No Field 5 Cage (yet…) • Work Parties: • Setup batting cages • Organize and clean containers • Organize field boxes
MLL Umpires • Umpires NW returning for 2018 • Expectation they will be in parking lot 30-min prior to first pitch; on-field 15-min prior to first pitch • Game ‘clock’ starts at the plate meeting • UNW will have Manager mobile phone numbers and will call if they will be late • UNW will listen to the rainout line and, if field has been closed, will cancel the umpire for the day • We are charged if UNW is not notified of a cancellation at least 2 hours prior to game time • Questions/concerns to UIC Russ Katz: [email protected]
MLL Umpires • Call for umpires!!! • Looking for Baseball or Softball volunteers • High schoolers can earn high school service hours • No experience required • All equipment/training will be provided • Dedicated umpires will be recognized at end of season • Contact John Kueber: [email protected]
Website • Blue Sombrero Migration • New features such as: • Team pages • League Calendar • Communication
There’s an app for that • “Dick’s TSHQ” • Apple App Store • Google Play Store
Calendar
Sunday, March 18th: Uniform Pick-up • • • •
2:00 PM Coaches only pick-up MUCC – Pilgrim Hall (where team photos are) Coach Mark Zender presentation: • 38 years of coaching experience • Current Kentwood High School head baseball coach • His teams have advanced to the state semifinals five times, winning the 4A state championship in 2012 and finishing 2nd in 2016. • 25 years operating Mariners Grand Slam Camps • http://www.marinerscamp.net/
• Varsity baseball infielder for Seattle U. • 2018 Uniform Contact: Joe Gallo - [email protected]
Saturday, March 24th: Annual MLL Parade • Teams parade from the top of McGraw to Fields 1/2 • Coach responsibilities: • Create team banner (vinyl to be distributed) • Teams in full uniform (no cleats) • Keep your teams together for Pitch, Hit & Run following
• 2018 Parade Contact: Chris Jefferies - [email protected]
Saturday, March 24th: MLL Pitch, Hit & Run • Immediately following conclusion of the parade • Let your parents know not to leave! • Help keep your kids contained and direct to competition
• Two years of PHR, two MLL finalists made it to Safeco Field! • What is it? • PITCH: Tests how accurately a competitor can throw strikes to a designated "Strike Zone" target • HIT: Tests a competitor's ability to hit from a stationary batting tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight-away centerfield • RUN: Will measure a competitor's speed in a sprint
• 2018 PHR Contact: John Dunn - [email protected]
Baseball Positive Clinics • Mark Linden returns to MLL in 2018 • Led clinics in MLL for a number of seasons • Sets a consistent foundation across teams • Coached collegiately for 8 seasons - Wichita and The University of South Carolina
• Baseball clinics: • March 19-21: P&C and AA Baseball • April 4-5: A Baseball
• Pitching clinics: • April 6 & 13: All baseball levels – must bring your own catcher • Sign-up will go out soon
• Summer program: July 9-12 from 9am-12pm • www.baseballpositive.com
Saturday, April 21st Photo Day • MUCC, Pilgrim Hall • Remember When Photography • The day will be busy, the schedule is worked around games • SHOW UP ON TIME • Sponsor plaques
Saturday, May 12th MASSIVE FUN™ HR DERBY • 2nd Annual MLL Home Run Derby • Prizes, Awards & MASSIVE FUN™ • Boys and Girls Divisions by Age Groups: • • • •
League Age 9 League Age 10 League Age 11 League Age 12
• Must be in full MLL uniform • Rules:
• Each batter gets 9 “outs” (Any swing that does not result in a HR) • Batter can choose anyone to pitch – Dad, Mom, brother, sister, teammate, coach, peanut vendor, etc. – in any way (underhand, soft toss fastball). We will have designated pitchers if needed. • Fence adjusted by age group • Outfielders in place to “rob” home runs
• 2018 HR Derby Contact: Chris Hurley - [email protected]
Sunday, April 29th Magnolia on Montlake • Sunday, 4/29 at 1:00 PM • Baseball: UW vs. WSU • Softball: UW vs. Oregon
• Order deadline: 4/13 • UW manages tickets
Saturday, June 9th Championship Saturday
Softball
MLL Softball by the Numbers • • • • •
153 girls registered for Magnolia Little League Girls represent 30% of MLL players 13 Teams across 6 Divisions 31 adult volunteers (not including umpires) 7 Board Members
Softball News & Announcements • Pitching clinics with Coach Madi Schreyer • All-skills clinics with Softball University (indoors!) • Return of 10, 11, 12 year old all-star
Little League purpose and goals Per Little League International – Little League is a program of service to youth that establishes the values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play.
MLL Softball goals: • Learn the game • Be good sports • Have fun!
Next Steps: Notify
Team Meeting
• Notify your teams by March 1st (tomorrow)
• Build Trust • Set your expectations • Make Parade Banner
HAVE FUN!
"Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets."
2018 MLL Commissioners
➢ Softball: Dave Buckholtz - [email protected] ➢ Majors: James Henry - [email protected] ➢ AAA: Ray Dearie - [email protected] ➢ AA: Joe Gallo - [email protected] ➢ A: Toby Ligon - [email protected] ➢ Tee Ball: Bill Condon - [email protected]
