TBall Parents Handout
Coaches
<< Coach Name, Phone Number, Email Address >>
<< Best time to contact coach >>
Introductions
- Coaches
- Parents & Players
- Find out preferred name/nickname
- Identify which players have played Tball before
- Field Availability Number (county fields): (703)777-0456
Medical Release forms
- Must be available at all practices/games in the event that your child is injured and you are not present
Volunteer Application forms (background checks)
- All managers, coaches and volunteers who come in close contact with the players must complete a volunteer application form (LLLL President will submit information for background checks)
- Submitting the form qualifies you for LLLL membership which means that you can vote in the annual elections
- Found under “Forms and Handouts” section of this website (www.LLbaseball.org)
LLLL House Rules
- Found under “Forms and Handouts” section of this website (www.LLbaseball.org)
- Familiarize yourself with the guidelines for this level of play
Equipment & Uniforms
- Bats & Gloves – generally better smaller than larger
- LLLL will provide helmets for shared use (most parents choose to purchase helmets for their children)
- All players will receive a team jersey and a baseball cap
- Jersey sizes are predetermined – we’ll line up the kids by height and distribute accordingly
- We need to decide if we want player names printed on jerseys and, if so, we will need a team volunteer to coordinate
- Discount coupons for Dick’s Sporting Goods can be found on the LLLL website
Practices
- Start time at ___ PM week nights and ___ on Saturdays
- 1 hour – please be on time
- Bring a water bottle or sports drink (we will take multiple water breaks throughout practice)
- Structure: instruction, small group drills, game situations, competitions/games
- Highly recommend parents/guardians stay at the field during practice (if they must leave, you (coach) need to have a Medical Release form and a mobile number where you can reach the parent/guardian)
- This is a great opportunity to get out on the field with your child and help introduce all the players to the game of baseball
Games
- Arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start time (this will allow time for warm-ups and to assign field positions)
- If possible, let the coach know in advance if your child will not be at a game or practice
- We will need several parents to assist during the games – both on the field and in the dugout
- No food on the bench during game
- Players should remain either on the field or in the dugout during the games (no sitting in the stands with parents)
- Players must be escorted by a parent/guardian to/from the restroom
Team Pictures
- Inform parents of date/time and special instructions
- Encourage all players to come to pictures even if they are not planning to purchase a packet – several players will purchase team photos and it is nice to have everyone in the picture
Snacks
- Confirm with parents that team snacks will only be provided at games
- Identify food allergies
- Identify snack coordinator
Trophies/Medals
- Decide if parents will purchase for each player
- If so, identify a volunteer to coordinate
Team Party
- Generally held the last week of the season
- Identify a volunteer to coordinate if team is having a party