Team+Expectations

Practices will be held from 3:15pm-5:30pm every weekday at the Veteran's Park for Varisty and Freshman Center for JV team.
 * __ Quakertown High School Softball __****__ Team Rules/Expectations __**
 * 2017**
 * You will need:** cleats, sneakers, a glove, your physical or recertification form turned in
 * Optional:** your own helmet, batting gloves and bat
 * What you should bring with you to practice everyday:** glove, sneakers, gym clothes, warm clothes (sweatshirt and sweatpants), cleats, and a helmet, batting gloves and bat if you have your own. //We may not know whether we are indoors or outdoors until practice time, so you need to always be prepared for both.//

__ATTITUDE__ · Players show up with a positive attitude everyday. Have fun! · Players do not allow excuses! · Players take constructive criticism to help them improve. · Players let go and move on (don’t hold grudges).

__ACADEMICS__ · Players put academics first. · Players attend all of their classes, everyday. · Players seek out help (from teachers, teammates, tutors, coaches, etc.) if needed. Don’t wait until it’s too late! If you don’t understand, ask questions or get help right away!
 * · Players earn passing grades in all of their classes.** **F=player does not play in games until the grade is brought up. D=player should be working on bringing the grade up.**

__SPORTSMANSHIP__ · Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. · Players are respectful of the umpires, opposing teams and parents. · Players help others: whether it is helping an opposing team’s player up after they stumble, encouraging a teammate or staying after practice to soft toss a few extra balls to a teammate.

__PRIDE__ · Players represent Quakertown HS Softball at ALL TIMES and EVERYWHERE they go; act and speak only in a way that shows respect and a positive representation of QHS Softball. · Players take pride in their field and equipment. Take care of it.

__WORK ETHIC__ · Players ALWAYS do their best and give 100%! · Players strive to turn their weaknesses into strengths. · Players always hustle and work hard. Lead your teammates by example. · Players take the initiative and work to improve themselves.

__PRACTICES & GAMES__ · Players come to practices prepared and on time. (On time means fully prepared (dressed and with your gear) by 3:20.) Show up early? Work on something to make yourself better! · Players are responsible for getting team gear out before all practices/games and putting it away after all practices/games. · Players attend ALL practices/games. Do not schedule doctor’s appointments during practice time. After academics, softball comes first (not work). Your coach must be contacted (email or call) ahead of time if you will be late or missing practice due to academics or school absence. - PRACTICE SHOULD NOT BE MISSED. - IF YOU ARE MISSING PRACTICE, THIS WILL AFFECT YOUR PLAYING TIME. - ABSENCES ARE ONLY EXCUSED WITH A NOTE FROM A PARENT, DOCTOR OR TEACHER. - EXCUSED ABSENCES = MISSED PLAYING TIME - UNEXCUSED ABSENCES = MISSED GAMES (1st=1 game, 2nd=2 games, 3rd=off team) · Players are in softball-mode when they step onto the field or into the gym. (Softball is the focus. Leave everything else off the field/gym.) · Players discontinue use of cell phones, ipods, etc. during entire practices/games. · Players do not leave dugout area/field or socialize with family/friends during games
 * KEEP IN MIND: When you miss practice, someone else is preparing in your spot! **

__NUTRITION__ · Players stay healthy by eating and drinking right, getting plenty of sleep and focusing on their personal fitness. · Players do NOT smoke, use drugs, alcohol, or anything else that harms themselves.

· Players follow all school district policies and rules.