CRLS Baseball Player CommitmentsPosted Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by Michael Caron A Cambridge Rindge and Latin Baseball Player Does the Following:
Offseason-(fall and/or winter if not playing a CRLS sport that season)
- Works on improving his game(individual work such as hitting, and fielding drills)
- Commits to a baseball strength program (especially hands, forearms, abs, legs)
- Takes care of himself: nutrition, proper rest, maintains good academic standing
- Has the desire to learn the game. Reads his notebook, studies baseball books, and videotapes.
Pre-season (end of CRLS winter sport until 3rd start of baseball season)
- Works on improving his game(individual work such as hitting, and fielding drills)
- Commits to a baseball strength program (especially hands, forearms, abs, legs)
- Takes care of himself: nutrition, proper rest, maintains good academic standing
- Has the desire to learn the game. Reads his notebook, studies baseball books, and videotapes.
In-season (1st day of baseball until end of CRLS spring season)
A Cambridge Rindge and Latin Baseball player:
- Comes to every practice and game prepared, focused, enthusiastic, confident
- Has outstanding work ethic, works hard every day to improve and be the best player he can be
- Is hungry, aggressive, and intense every moment of every game
- Does the extra work necessary to reach his potential
- Sets goals for himself and commits to reaching those goals
- Yet, is a total team player; puts his team goals ahead of his personal goals
- Makes baseball his top priority behind only family/religion/academics
- Strives to have the best attitude on the team and impact the team attitude in a positive way as to make his team have the best attitude in the league
- Makes 100% commitment to his team and teammates
- Makes Cambridge Rindge and Latin Baseball his only athletic activity during season
- Is a leader; leads by example as well vocally (in a positive manner)
- Handles adversity; persists and does not get frustrated/discouraged when “it gets hard” (lack of playing time, not hitting well, team not winning etc.) control the things you can control and let go of those you cannot
- Has the courage to work on his weaknesses, not just his strengths
- Gives 100% on the field every inning
- Takes pride in doing the “little things” right.
- Demonstrates positive attitude and carries himself with pride and dignity on the field, in the locker room, on the bus, in school, and at home.
- Has a positive influence on his teammates(a neutral influence is not good enough)
- Runs to and from drills every time during practice
- Runs on and off the field at ¾ speed every time in practice or game
- Understands the importance of the fundamentals of the game(good mechanics etc.) and works hard to perfect them
- Commits to utilizing “the mental game” including positive self-talk and visualization techniques.
- Shows respect to teammates, umpires, fans, opponents, coaches.
- Represents his team, family, school, and community with class and dignity.
- Stays focused and committed throughout the entire season
- Takes care of himself: nutrition, proper rest, limits activities.
- Has desire to learn the game. Reads his notebook. Studies baseball books and videotapes.
During Summer (end of high school to at least end of July)
· Plays summer baseball
· Works on improving his game(individual work)
· Commits to a baseball strength program (hands, forearms, abs, legs)
· Has desire to learn the game. Reads his notebook. Studies baseball books and videotapes.
Every Day: All year Long
- Is a model citizen on and off the field
- Does his best in the classroom
- Commits to becoming the best person he can be
If you can do all of the above, you will make a significant contribution to our program and become a positive and lasting part of a great tradition. You will have fun, be successful, and enjoy all the benefits that our program can offer. You will be a Cambridge Rindge and Latin Baseball Player.
For the benefit or our baseball program WORK HARD AND STAY COMMITTED!
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