MAY 2018 NEWSLETTER

UNIFORM PICK-UP DAY SPONSORS WHEN: This Saturday May 5th from 8:00 AM to Noon Thank You to our great Sponsors! If WHERE: PHS Commons you or somebody you know is DETAILS: Team hats, jerseys, and apparel orders from Team Apparel will be interested in learning more about distributed. There will also be a limited amount of apparel available for sponsorship opportunities, please purchase as well as discounted Pulaski clothing and accessories from visit the Become a Sponsor page last year. on the website.

Please remember you MUST be signed up for your required concession shifts prior to receiving your uniform. If you are unable to pick up your uniform this day, please arrange for someone else to pick up your uniform. We cannot guarantee you will get your uniform in time for your first game if not picked up on this day.

As in past years, a check deposit will be required at uniform pickup day to help urge families to show up for their scheduled time to work concessions. The deposit is $200 per family and should be made to PBS Concessions, postdated August 15th. The checks will be shredded when you work your designated shifts, failure to work them will result in the check being deposited.

MEMORIAL PARK CLEANUP

Memorial Park cleanup has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 12th beginning at 8:00 am. We are asking for volunteers to come and help us get our fields in shape and ready for the season. If you can help, just show up at the fields and we will put you to work! Useful items to bring with you: -Cleaning supplies, Brooms for sweeping dugouts and concrete -Leaf rakes and blowers, Power Washers

OPENING CEREMONIES SET FOR MAY 15th The first night of League games is scheduled for May 15th. We invite all players and families to join in the Opening Night ceremonies. Below is the schedule of events prior to the first games.

4:30 PM - Pulaski Youth Baseball night at the PHS Varsity game. First is 4:30 PM at Doug McDermid field, and all youth players wearing their Pulaski Baseball jersey will have the opportunity to onto the field with the Varsity players.

5:30 PM - Meet at Prevea Field for opening remarks by Pulaski Baseball President Nate Wotruba and Dr. Scott Schinschke, Prevea representative.

5:35 PM - Reveal of Prevea Field sign.

5:40 PM – Move to Diamond D for flag raising ceremony. All players should

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WITT AUTO DONATES WATER FOR CONCESSIONS STAND SPONSORS

For the 2018 Season, Witt Auto in Pulaski is generously donating all the bottled water being sold in the concession stand. A huge thank you to them for their donation and partnership with our youth program.

PULASKI SHELL FUNDRAISER

Pulaski Youth Baseball is excited to partner with

Pulaski Shell for a full-service experience on th Saturday May 19 . Stop by Pulaski Shell from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for full service fuel pumping, window washing, and a friendly smile from some of our players & parents. Pulaski Shell will also be promoting round up & donate in the months of June and July. Shoppers can round up to the nearest dollar and donate their change to Pulaski Youth Baseball when purchasing fuel and other items. Thank you to Pulaski Shell for helping our youth program.

RAINOUT POLICY AND ALERTS Click here to sign up to get text messages sent right to your phone for practice or game day weather cancellations. Notifications will be sent out by 4:00 PM of gameday. Please be aware that games that are rained out will not be rescheduled.

DICK’S YEAR-ROUND DISCOUNT E-COUPON Doug Prentice Insurance Agency, Inc. Click the image below to get an e-coupon for year-long discounts at Dick’s Sporting Goods valid through 11/30/18 at any DSG location.

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TOP 10 DON’T DO’S IN PULASKI BASEBALL SPONSORS This was written for our coaches, but is a great list for everyone. 1. Say: “Watch for the or change” We should always be looking & adjust to off-speed, plus this puts us in a defensive frame of mind & we want our kids to be confident & focused on putting a good swing on every pitch. 2. Say: “Throw Strikes” The proper thing to do is be positive & UPCOMING EVENTS encouraging. If you give any advice, keep it to one thing, too much information is confusing. Fundamentals in pitching should be taught in May 5th practice. Come game time, it is time to compete and put our practice into Uniform Pickup action. PHS Commons 8:00 AM – Noon 3. Make Excuses: “The Umpires Lost the Game for Us” We teach taking responsibility for our play & actions & focus on every game & May 12th situation as teachable moment to get better as a team, player & person. Memorial Park Cleanup 4. Scream at our Players: Motivate them, teach them & encourage them 8:00 AM – Noon to do their best! Strong coaching is fine if you have taught it, practiced it & is a team expectation. If you do raise your voice, find that player before May 15th they leave and finish with a positive interaction & explain the constructive Pulaski Youth night at PHS Varsity criticism. game and Opening Night 5. Blame a Player for a Loss: This can destroy a player & a team! Be the 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM coach & talk about things that we can do to improve our game. Focus on things you can do as a coach to help them as players get better. May 19th 6. Ride Umpires & Behave Inappropriately: Pulaski teams will do Pulaski Shell Fundraiser everything with class & treat everyone involved with the game with the 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

utmost respect. Fans & players will follow your lead. Shake the umpire’s th hand at the end of the game as classy & sportsmanlike as you do the May 20 other team, no matter the result of the game. Pulaski Early Bird Tournament Memorial Park 7. Dress Inappropriately: Proper clothing should be worn at all times

including footwear. Wear Pulaski attire & have athletic shoes, never May 23rd sandals. Board Meeting 8. We teach to properly During Warm-ups say: “Save your energy” 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM warm-up the body & prepare for competition. We want to develop players PHS LGI-2 that are not afraid of hard work. Now, after a game & between games, proper rest is important. 9. Tolerate Player Misbehavior: Throwing bats or helmets, swearing, not listening to the coach, not hustling. It is expected that players run in after an & run out between . Hustle at all times! Every ground ball is run out full speed even if out has been secured. Practice it, preach it, demand it & follow through immediately when misbehavior occurs. This is the one time that a player is immediately disciplined--sit the bench. 10. Deviate from Our Mission as a Program. Developing fine young men while participating in a great team sport. Winning a game will never take precedent over doing the right thing! Sportsmanship, integrity, accountability, family, trust, hard-work, character, friendship, and team will be what we hang our hat on.

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PULASKI LINE-UP FOR SUCCESS 10 Things it Takes NO Talent to Accomplish

1. Mental Toughness: No hanging heads, we will pick each other up! We will bounce back from disappointment and rise to the top when the chips are down. We will never throw a helmet or put on a show! 2. Hustle! We will run onto the field between every inning. Every ground ball, every routine flyball will be run out 100%. Make an and we go all out to get it. 3. Attitude: Compete, bring your best to the table each & every moment. Practice like you play! We will do all the little things like it is the first time we have learned it. Respect all, fear none! 4. Coachability: Eye focus, listening and doing as the coaches instruct--1st time! 5. Be Prepared: Mentally, physically, and emotionally. Be on time, have all gear, get proper sleep, take care of body with proper nutrition, be a student of the game. 6. Class: Behave in a manner to be proud of. Respect & treat others as you wish to be treated. Leave things better than we find things, be a good sport in victory & defeat, use manner--please & thank you, shake hands firmly while looking them in the eye. 7. Extra Effort: Want more on the field & in life. Take extra BP, doing extra credit work, volunteer to help out, go above & beyond! 8. Passion & Energy: Love the game! Do the little things right and big things will happen! 9. Pride: Be accountable for your actions & be a stand-up person! Represent your family, team, community & yourself in a manner to be proud of. Demonstrate sportsmanship in good times & bad. 10. Unselfishness: Be willing to do whatever is best for the team. Understand what it means to be a good teammate.

If everyone/everything in this line-up hits a , we will succeed as a team on the field & in life. This line-up requires no talent, simply team & individual character!

PULASKI BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

New this season is the recognition of a Pulaski Baseball Player of the Week. Each week coaches will submit an entry for a player on their team or another team that has demonstrated on or off the field what it means to be a Red Raider. This can be demonstrated in various ways - performance on the field or in practice, treatment of others, leadership, work ethic, attitude, etc. All entries will be reviewed, and one player will be selected by the Pulaski Baseball Board Members each week. The player will be awarded a ticket for a free slushy and an ice cream from the Concession Stand. The player will also be recognized on PulaskiBaseball.com and Facebook. All Player of the Week entries will be put into a drawing for an end of the year prize to be presented on Awards Night.

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LEVELS OF DEVELOPMENT We recognize that all players develop at different rates. Below are the goals that we have set forth and believe are age appropriate for our different leagues.

TEE BALL TERMINOLOGY: Batter’s Box, Home Plate, 1st Base, 2nd Base, 3rd Base, ’s Mound, Tee, Name of All Positions & Where to Line up, Ball, Strike, , Manner’s

PLAYER/TEAM EXPECTATIONS: How to hustle on/off field, How to run bases, Positions, How to sit on bench, Ready fielding position, how to hold bat & stand behind the ball on a tee, basic throwing position & mechanics, how to lead off a base. Learn elements of strengthening & speed exercises

Practice: Run on/off field. Run bases (through 1st), Teach all positions

COACH PITCH TERMINOLOGY: , Batter’s Box, Home Plate, Pitcher’s Mound, Tee, Know Name of All Positions, Foul Ball, Strike, Ball, , Force out, , play, Flyball, Hitting: “Stride-Separate”

PLAYER/TEAM EXPECTATIONS: How to hustle on/off field, How to run bases, Know how to field & throw correctly, Back-ups, Dugout behavior, Sliding, Base coaches, Moving when ball is , Get lead runner out, Force out vs. Tag out, Taking a good swing with proper mechanics, Pre-pitch movement, Proper , Tempo of practice & game the same, Sportsmanship & Manner

MACHINE PITCH TERMINOLOGY: Cutoff, , , Long toss, Quick toss, Stealing base, Past ball, Relay, Crow hop, Time- out, Position names

PLAYER/TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Hustle on/off field, How to run bases with coaches, Pre-pitch movement & fielding position, Back-ups, Dugout behavior, Sliding, Base coaches, Moving when ball is hit, Get lead runner out, Force out vs. Tag out, position duties, Practice like game & correct tempo, Tagging up, Teaching position duties, Running bases on ground balls: Ex. In front of you when on 2nd base=stay. Crow hop, Catching fly balls, Hitting cut-offs, Taking proper swing.

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MAY 2018 NEWSLETTER PEE WEE TERMINOLOGY: Pitching rubber, 4 Seam, 2 Seam, , Squeeze, Tag up, Double play, Long toss, Quick toss, Stealing Base, Past ball vs. , Relay, Crow hop, Framing pitch, Delayed steal

PLAYER/TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Hustle on/off field, How to run bases, Positions, Pre-Pitch Movement to Ready position, Back-ups, Sliding, Base coaches, Moving when ball is hit, Position duties, Signs from coaches, Stealing, Delayed steal, 1st and 3rd Situation, Bunt situations

Practice: Getting ball to pitcher, Call time & keeping heads up, Run & Steal bases, Base coaches, take signs 1 foot out of box, Practice situations: 1st & 3rd , Bunt Coverage, In between pop ups, Doubles scrimmage, PFP’s ( Fielding Practice) Backing up throws back to pitcher, Double Play Turns, Importance of Bat Speed & Arm Pitching Speed, Fly Balls, Bunt, Crow Hop

LITTLE LEAGUE TERMINOLOGY: Sacrifice, 4 Seam, 2 Seam, Straight Change, Circle Change, , step, Fly, . QAB (Quality-At-Bat), Introduce Wind-up vs. Stretch

PLAYER/TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Hustle on/off field, Pre-pitch movement/Ready position, Back-ups, Sliding, Base coaches, Moving when ball is hit, Position responsibilities, Signs from coaches, Stealing, Delayed steal, 1st and 3rd Situation, Bunt Situations, Infield Fly, Tagging up on a fly ball.

Practice: Run & Steal bases, Base coaches, Take signs 1 foot out of box, Practice situations: 1st & 3rd & Bunt Coverage, In between pop ups, Doubles scrimmage, PFP’s, Looking runners back, Know where to go with ball at all times, Know other team & how to position yourself according to who is up. Understand pitch selection as a hitter & pitcher. Know counts & when in your favor

PONY LEAGUE TERMINOLOGY: Sac Fly, Sac Bunt, Suicide Squeeze, 4 Seam, 2 Seam, Straight Change, Circle Change, Knuckleball, Curve Ball, , Slide step, Infield Fly, Hit and Run. Infield/Outfield communications, Stretch, Pick-off moves, QAB (Quality-At- Bats),

PLAYER/TEAM EXPECTATIONS: Hustle on/off field, Pre-pitch movement & ready position, Back-ups, Sliding, Finding Base coaches, Moving when ball is hit, Position duties, Signs from coaches, Stealing, Delayed steal, 1st and 3rd Situation, Bunt Situations, Infield Fly, Turn double plays, Build bat speed, arm speed & foot speed.

Practice: Practice situations, (1st & 3rd), Bunts, In between pop ups, PFP’s, Looking runners back, Leading off, Stealing (watch front heel), Stealing vs lefties (one step back), All Strategies of Game

Thank You for your Support!

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