HCYP Metro Raiders 12U

2015 HCYP Raiders Team Philosophy Agreement

The following is the team philosophy of the HCYP ______Raiders for the 2015 season:

As a member of HCYP and a participant in the ______League and various tournaments, the team will be composed of players, coaches and parents who buy into the philosophy of hard work, team chemistry, positive reinforcement and player development. With these, along with solid team coaching, extraordinary player effort, positive and constructive feedback and behavioral integrity, a winning season will be the by-product.

Players are placed on this roster based on: - Outstanding baseball ability - Positive attitudes - Hustle - “Team” mentality - Willingness to learn and improve - Strong play in the previous year - Proper fit in team chemistry

The team will place an emphasis on winning while ensuring each kid is challenged in situations they will encounter as they mature in their baseball career. As a youth sport environment, the atmosphere created in practices, games and team functions will be: - Constructive - Educational - Enjoyable - Positive - Non-tolerant of: - negativity - lack of effort - selfishness - lack of discipline - closed mindedness of self-improvement - disrespect

Kids (and parents) are going to be expected to accept the times when they are not starting in games or are pulled out of game for substituting purposes. This is part of the game of baseball and is expected to be learned in order for kids/families to be prepared for future situations of this kind. It is fully understood that even though every kid wants to maximize their playing time, it is not possible to have a “team” when there is too much emphasis on oneself.

****PARENTS KEEP THIS PAGE****** Acceptance of Team Offer and Philosophy:

We, the ______family, accept the offer and position as members of the HCYP Raiders ___U team and agree to abide by this philosophy and understand that there are possible negative repercussions from non-compliance with the parameters/guidelines stated above.

______Parents Signature Date

______Player Signature Date

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