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Coaching Staff
Varsity Coach
Geoff Brown, gbrown@bisd303.org
JV Coach
Burton Shields, bshields@bisd303.org
Announcements
Looking ahead to important dates in 2023-24:
1st practice: Feb. 26, 2024
Min practice days: 10
50% rule date: April 8, 2024
Max # contest, reg season: 20 + jamboree
Season end: May 25, 2024
PHILOSOPHY
We coach and teach the game of baseball to be played the right way. This means a respect for the game, each player and teammate, coaches, umpires, and fans. Our program expects our student-athletes to play hard, play disciplined, and always act in a manner which bespeaks the virtue of the student-athlete.
Our program pushes the envelope of aggressive baseball at the high school level. We strive to put pressure on our opponents at the plate, on the mound, on defense, and on the base paths. Our program maintains that the quickest way to success for a player and a team is not just to coach the game, but to teach it. If and when individual players understand not just what they are doing right, but what needs fixing, that is when our program becomes successful.
One of the most important characteristics we hope to infuse in our student-athletes is an awareness of the close connection between the way they carry and conduct themselves on the field and the way they carry and conduct themselves in the classroom and the outside world. If they leave the program with nothing else gained or learned, we hope that each player understands that both the game of baseball and life don’t owe them anything; rather, in order to achieve success in both areas, he must work harder than the next person, show respect, and carry himself with honor and class.
GENERAL TEAM STANDARDS
PRACTICE STANDARDS
-If you are not 10 minutes early, you are late. Live by it
-Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable.
- Baseball pants, Long Sleeves, Hat, Cleats, Tennis shoes, Baseball glove, Cup
GAME STANDARDS
PROGRAM STANDARDS
The players and coaches need to remain focused. Allowing a parent in the dugout can be a distraction and make it uncomfortable for the player whose parent is in the dugout.
Coaches are more than willing to meet with parents, but please wait until 24 hours after a game to schedule or request a meeting. It will give us time to reflect on the win or loss rather than have to deal with concerns immediately. E-mailing the coaches the day after is the preferred way to go about communicating with the coaching staff.
At the high school level, playing time will never be equal. The players need to compete each and every day for playing time. They need to understand that it is the coaching staff’s belief that every day is a tryout and they need to treat all practices and games as such. Playing time will never be addressed with a parent without the player having met with the coach first to discuss it.
The chain-of-command is as follows: 1) The Head Coach of your son’s team; 2) Program Head Coach; 3) Athletic Director; 4) Assistant; and 5) Principal.
The coaching staff recognizes that face-to-face meetings are sometimes requested. We feel that your son needs to be present at any requested meeting because the topic will more than likely be about him.
We recognize that many pitchers have private coaches, but arm problems can result from in-season lessons. These arm problems may also require the coaching staff to alter practice and game plans due to arm soreness following these private lessons. It is important for your son to take care of his arm and throwing lengthy bullpens outside of the baseball program in addition to the throwing requirements within the baseball program could possibly lead to future arm problems. If there is a desire to have a private lesson during the season, please contact the coach prior to the lesson.
DISCIPLINARY RULES AND PROCEDURES
The following rules and disciplinary procedures have been put into place in order to maintain expectations and fairness in the program. Bainbridge Island High School and Head Coach David Smart have the final say in these cases. Issues with discipline may be brought up with Coach Smart, while an administrator is present.
All athletes at Bainbridge Island High School have signed the Activity Code. Be aware of the consequences of your actions. Hold each other accountable and look out for your teammates.