Lady Bearkat Softball Program: Unleashing Talent & Team Spirit

1. “HERE WE GOOOOOO!” -Haley Custer

2. Coach Lange Head Softball Coach University Texas-Tyler 5th year coach at Klein Klein Alumni

3. Coach Stevens Assistant Volleyball/Softball Coach Sam Houston University 3rd year coaching at Klein

4. Coach Morton Assistant Football/ Softball Coach Texas-Tech University 2nd year Klein Klein Alumni

5. Team Philosophy The success of our team is based off of intensity, hard-work, dedication, and enthusiasm. Each team member plays a crucial role to the success of the program. By working hard on skill development and mental preparation, our team will be ready for any opponent. Through instilling confidence and demanding excellence, each player will perform at their highest level of playing ability. No potential will be left untapped. Each player within the program will contribute to making the program a success.

6. Athlete Information Form • https://goo.gl/forms/eyB1seGSGfC22Nuz2 • Complete this google form TODAY! • Will be available on website

7. Lady Bearkat Softball Parent Remind • Text @lange19 to 81010 **I promise I won’t spam you :) • This is where I will send out tournament schedules and upcoming reminders

8. Lady Bearkat Softball Player/Parent Agreement • YOU are a STUDENT athlete. Be on time!! • Dress Code-see student handbook • Social Media • Detention/ISS-grounds for immediate removal • Grade Checks • Get to know your teachers • Study Hall/ Tutorials-Before School-BK Den • Equipment-everything handed out must be turned back in • Locker Room-not responsible for items lost/stolen

9. Lady Bearkat Softball Player/Parent Agreement • Eating/Training Habits-gallon challenge, food log app • Give 110% every day • Encourage vs. Accountability • Be Coachable • One on One Meetings • Managers • Check Website • Sign up for remind

10. Lady Bearkat Softball Player/Parent Agreement • Be Respectful to umpires and opposing team • “If it’s not your story to tell, don’t tell it” • Chain of Command • JV-Coach Stevens or Coach Morton • Varsity-Coach Lange • Athletic Director-Shane Hallmark • Principal-Jessica Haddox • Participate • Be Positive and Supportive • 24 hour Rule • Playing time will not be discussed. • Our personal cell #’s are for EMERGENCIES ONLY! • Lange-713-598-9103 • Please call during respectable hours • DO NOT DISTRACT YOUR DAUGHTER ON THE FIELD...PLEASE :) • Please approach them once the coaches meeting is complete.

11. Tryouts-PHYSICAL • Must have a physical on file with the trainers before tryouts. • Will not be allowed to tryout if this is not complete, so leave plenty of time for corrections. • Fill out the three online forms on rankonesport.com. • Methodist Willowbrook and Nextlevel care on cypresswood. • Athletes currently in class period are cleared. • Will be held Jan 18 3-5pm and Jan 19 8-11am. BE ON TIME! • Teams will be posted on website by 12pm that day.

12. Lady Bearkat Softball-Trainers • Training Room • Before/After School/During Period • Turn in Dr. Notes • Check in daily • Please see our trainers first • Methodist Willowbrook

13. Lady Bearkat Softball Attendance • Dress out every day-no dress = 0 for the day. • Attendance-days missed will be made up. • Day before game practice missed=Unable to start in next game. • Consecutive practices missed=sit out from games. • Missing Games=grounds for removal. • Again, all missed days will be made up.

14. Lady Bearkat Softball Schedule • Saturday Jan. 26 Blue/Gold Scrimmage and Meet the Bearkats 8am-12 pm. • Saturday Feb 2 JV/V Tri-Scrimmage in Brenham all day. • 3 Varsity Tournaments in Feb/March • JV Tournament March 7th • Saturday March 9th Collins @ Home • Monday March 11th Forest Away • Varsity Practice March 16th 9-12 • JV Tournament March 23 • Saturday April 13th Klein Forest @home

15. Equipment Requirements • Junior Varsity • Self Purchased • Glove • Cleats • Royal Blue Socks • Royal Blue Belt • Team Shirt Designed by girls-Required for Game Day • Provided by School • Uniforms, practice shirts, bats, helmets, bags, windbreaker will be provided • Optional Purchase • Helmets- “new” • Cleats-Varsity Matching • Practice Shirts • Spirit Wear

16. Equipment Requirements • Varsity • Self Purchased • Glove • Cleats-Must be Team Metal Ones (optional fundraiser) • Royal Blue/White Socks (no brand visible) • Royal Blue/White Belt • Stirrups (requested by girls) • Team Shirt Designed by girls-Required for Game Day • Provided by School • Uniforms, practice shirts, bats, helmets,catching gear, bags, windbreaker • Optional Purchase • Helmets • Practice Shirts • Spirit Wear

17. Booster Club • Once your child makes the team you are now a booster club member • Please volunteer to help with ONE activity before you leave. Sign up sheets are up front! BOOSTER BOARD Kathleen Castro-President Cindy Schott-Vice President Mike Baker-Treasurer Pam Custer-Secretary Wayne Bell-Wiffleball/Tech Rep Senior Class Rep-David Frank Junior Class Rep- Ken & Stephanie Reynolds Sophomore-Lane & Diana Sword Freshman- TBA

18. Fundraising “Small Actions x Lots of People = BIG CHANGE” We WILL utilize all 6 fundraisers. • New Varsity Uniforms • Windbreakers for ALL program • Banquet • Lockers for Junior Varsity Girls • Tournament Meals • Tournament Fees • Field Updates

20. Group Questions • Feedback/Suggestion Form will be available on website **Please let us know if you have any questions