It is important that we establish the best possible understanding between players and coaches about their respective goals, responsibilities, commitments, procedures, and policies. It is equally important to understand the discipline that it will take in areas of academics, athletics, and your social life to earn the respect and success we want to achieve.

1. The players general purpose for being a baseball player at Simi Valley High School
1. Ultimate Goals
1. To make progress towards graduation and a high school diploma.
2. To contribute to a championship team.
1. C.I.F. Appearance
2. Marmonte League Champions
3. C.I.F. Championship
3. To socially establish and practice quality living standards and develop life long friendships.
2. Immediate Goals
1. To reach your full potential as a team.
2. To reach your full potential as a person athletically and academically.
1. By making every effort to establish quality immediate goals each day and living up to those goals on a daily basis, we give ourselves the best opportunity to reach our ultimate goals.
2. The coaches' responsibilities are to help you reach your goals. In an effort to do the best possible job, we propose the following:
1. Provide you with daily experiences on the field that will be conducive to learning, sharing, and proper team play along with individual growth and development.
2. Monitor your academic responsibilities.
3. Establish guidelines for off-the-field behavior and activities.
3. Disciplinary action will be taken when a team member does not meet the expectations and responsibilities discussed later in this outline.
1. The penalty procedure is as follows: the penalty assigned will be determined by the head coach based on the seriousness and type of violation and the individual involved.
2. Types of penalties:
1. Running
2. Extra Field Work
3. Suspension
4. Termination
4. Individual Expectations and Responsibilities
1. On the field
1. Report to games, practices, team meetings, and meetings with coaches on time. If you are going to be late or absent to anything, notify your coach prior for approval.
2. You must have permission to leave any team or individual session.
3. Hair, moustaches, sideburns, goatees, must be neatly trimmed. No beards.
4. Approved uniform will be worn for practices and games. Shoes and uniforms will be kept neat and clean.
5. Socializing will be kept to a minimum any time you are on the baseball field. You will not be allowed to speak "through the fence" to any parent/friend/etc.
6. We will not vocalize, comment, or gesture in any way to opponents, fans, or umpires.
1. This includes parents from the stands. Your negative comments to our umpires do not help our team. Please let the coaches handle this. If you feel you need to continue to interact in any way with our umpires, the coach or administrator will have you removed from the field. Again, please understand that your complaining about umpires or their calls does NOT help us.
7. We will not use vulgar and/or abusive language.
8. We will not throw helmets, bats, or any equipment in disgust. Face adversity unemotionally.
9. Players and coaches understand they will share in the upkeep, preparation, and improvement of the field.
10. The proper use of, storage of, and care of equipment and supplies will be the responsibility of players and coaches. Show respect to our equipment and locker room attendants at all times.
11. Theft or horseplay involving any team or teammate's personal items or equipment will not be tolerated.
12. Report all injuries to a coach and update the coach on any restrictions you receive from a doctor/trainer.
13. We will not tolerate anyone interfering with a teammate or coach trying to work.
14. Display proper hustle and discipline at all times.
15. Keep the good of the team in mind at all times- be unselfish. Your positive attitude means more than your ability to the growth of our team.
16. Handle your responsibilities and assignments, no matter how small they may seem, with pride and 100% effort.
17. Be positive and respectful when talking about your team, your teammates, your coaches, and your school.
18. Always think Safety First when on the field. Avoid situations that may set up an injury.
19. Respect all orders from school employees, including teachers, campus supervisors, other coaches, administrators, etc.
2. Off the Field
1. Always be in good standing academically. C.I.F. eligible at all times.
2. Show respect to your teachers, administrators, and fellow students at all times.
3. Be on time and attend every class. Notify your teachers ahead of time if you will need to miss class for a game.
4. If you need to miss practices for academic purposes, discuss with coach ahead of time. Every effort should be made to handle these situations before school, lunch, after practice, etc.
5. If you are a discipline problem to a teacher, administrator, or any other school employee, then the coach will be involved and you will be dealt with severely.
6. Respect the baseball office and field as a place to conduct business.
7. Abide by the SVHS Athletic Handbook, and it's rules and regulations.
8. Remember that as an athlete you are highly visible and conducting yourself so as to earn respect from others at all times, is important not only for our program but for you as an individual as well.



KEEP IT SIMPLE:	Be a responsible player and person; use common sense, be honest, be on time, and give 100% at all times.
REMEMBER:	Our final score will be determined by the degree of commitment we each make doing it the Pioneer way. "Ya Gotta Believe!"