• Get your Physical Update Form handed into the nurse by February 5th in order to try-out.
  • Try-outs will be March 4th, 5th, & 6th. Listen for announcements regarding what time try-outswill be on Friday, March 4th. The weather will dictate if we are practicing inside or outside.
  • There are practices and games scheduled during the April break so plan accordingly so that you are able to be at practice/games. Easter is March 27th.
  • If you need to get in touch with me, my office is in the girls locker room in the gymor you can e-mail me at

GETTING READY TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE

  • Starting in Januarythere will be workouts after school on Monday & Thursdaysfor those not involved in a winter sport. Listen for announcements.

Sign-up today if you are interested.

  • Pitchers and Catchers will practice in the gym Monday & Wednesday.

If you are interested please sign-up today.

  • Tuesday workouts at Baseball U from 4:30-6pm.

Sign-up today if you are interested. (Fee required)

EQUIPMENT

(Freshman, JV, and Varsity Levels)

  • Navy Helmet- You may purchase your own but it MUST be NAVY. (There will be team helmets if you don’t have your own.)
  • Bat – Each level will have a team bat but you may purchase your own.
  • Practice Uniform- You will need black or navy softball pants for ALLindoor and outdoor practices.
  • Game Uniform- You will need navy underarmour.Uniforms pants/shirts are only used on game days.

“Winners are separated from others by the way they control their

effort and theirattitude.”

6 Ways for Success at Try-Outs

(Reminder try-outs are March 4th, 5th, 6th. Check the softball website and listen for announcements for the time. The weather will dictate if it’s indoors or outdoors.)

So before your tryouts start get yourself into shape, make sure you’ve put in your softball work and follow these 6 steps to help relax your nerves and build up your confidence:

  • Do Whatever It Takes – Know that your tryout starts the moment you step on the field. That means be willing to go play outfield, or 3rd base, or bunt, or catch down in the bullpen or whatever you’re asked to do – do it! And do it like it’s the most important skill in the world, and that by doing so, you’re making your team better! Coaches are not only rating your ability but they’re also rating your willingness. Remember there’s nothing a coach loves more than a player with a great attitude.
  • Out Hustle Everyone – It doesn’t take skill or size or speed or strength to hustle, so out hustle everyone!!! Run everywhere you’re going instead of walk, and show the coach just how badly you want to make the team by how much you hustle during tryouts.
  • Make Sure You’re Prepared – This means practice ahead of time. Put in the extra time and the extra work BEFORE you get to tryouts. The more prepared you are the confident you’ll be and the more confident you are the better you’ll play. Don’t depend on other people to practice with you, go out and pitch to a wall, jog around your neighborhood, or hit at the local field. The sooner you can put in the work the more prepared and confident you’ll be!
  • Be a Team Player – Remember that you’re trying out for a team, not for an individual sport, so be a team player during tryouts. Support the other players trying out, encourage players that are struggling and acknowledge others that make good plays. Just because somebody makes a good play doesn’t mean you can’t also make one – there’s enough good plays to go around, they aren’t limited to only a couple per tryouts. Imagine if everyone was verbally or vocally supportive of each other, how much better tryouts would be. Through this, you’re already taking a critical step in becoming a “team” that’s supportive of each other. Coaches value verbal skills. Be supportive and encouraging of the other players trying out.
  • Don’t Assume You’ll Make the Team – Don’t stop competing. Because you might be a returning player doesn’t mean that you can take it easy at tryouts. While you might know you’re going to make the team, can you work harder to start at your position, or be the leader on your team? Returning players can set the bar for how hard the new players need to work in order to be a part of this team. If you’re one of the top players on your team, then by working hard you make those around you better and ultimately, that makes your team better!
  • Believe You Belong – Always, always, always believe that you belong!! No matter what level of team you’re trying out for, if you’ve put in the work ahead of time always believe that you deserve to tryout and that you belong there.

A Brief List of the Nine Mental Skills For Successful Athletes

  1. Choose and maintain a positive attitude.
  2. Maintain a high level of self-motivation.
  3. Set high, realistic goals.
  4. Deal effectively with people.
  5. Use positive self-talk.
  6. Use positive mental imagery.
  7. Manage anxiety effectively.
  8. Manage their emotions effectively.
  9. Maintain concentration.

“Winners are separated from others by the way they control their effort and theirattitude.”