What are some good team rules for a middle school softball team?

Question

This is my first head coaching job. I played baseball up through college so all I can remember is team rules for my college baseball team. Now I am going to start coaching a middle school softball team and I can't think of any team rules that would apply to them. Stuff like miss a practice and you miss the next game kind of thing. Thanks.

Answer 1

1) No catfights

2) No stealing each other's boyfriends

3) No stealing each other's stirrups

4) No arguments about American Idol in the dugout

5) No crying in softball


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Answer 2

i would begin with the concept that applies to any group of any age. that is, whatever we do, we do as a team. from this day forward they become a member of a unit that acts as one. that they will play with the spirit of giving their best at all times and understand that every player is a valuable member of the team. when coaching at any level i always tried to giving equal coaching to all players. i set realistic goals for players to improve on their skills because, as im sure you know, all the skills wont be the same. each team member should be expected to respect the game and therefore learn the rules of the game they are playing. it will be your responsibility to see that they do. getting doubled up on a fly ball is a coach's mistake. they should know most of all what you expect at game time ahead of time. never show your frustration or "take it out on a player" during a game. one of you did not prepare for whatever that situation was. it should be noted and covered at the next practice. let players know that they earn there starting rolls and don't be afraid to replace one if it's for the good of the team's attitude to get things turned around should it become needed. try very hard to keep it structured but
lighthearted and fun. if they learn from you and achieve both
an increase in ability and character by the end of the season
then you shall have been very success full

Answer 3

you have to be gentle with middle school kids .. but be too gentle and you'll get no respect .. if you miss a practice without a reason then you can't play but you have to be at the game .. if you talk when you're not supposed to you run laps .. if you don't hustle you won't get playing time .. if you get attitude you don't get to play


dont go all coach carter on them but you need to let them know that they aren't gonna play just because they are better then someone else .. i would rather lose a game with people who care and are dedicated and that work hard .. then win with people who have no respect for the game .. also stress the basics

Answer 4

If there is an unexcused absense, I agree with your idea of not playing in the next game. If one of your players was late (again without an excuse) to practice you could have them sit out for a certain number of innings. But remember, they are only 12-14 year olds, not college players, so don't be too strict. I wish I could help more, but we, fortunately, don't have to deal with things like this on my team.

Answer 5

I would demand that they all respect each other. Team work will follow closely behind if they all care for each other. That starts with you. If you show them respect they in turn will respect you. When it comes to breaking rules I would make their punishment be to run their butts off. Do something to help them improve their game while they are being punished. Running will help you in any sport.

Answer 6

i play baseball interior the 10th grade so i know the place your coming from. All you'll be able to desire to do i flow to the batting cages and prepare hitting the ball around 50-55mph and get use to it then flow as much as swifter speeds like 60-65mph so once you get interior the batters container you would be attentive to the cost of the ball.

Answer 7

for God's sake, wear the same colored socks.

Answer 8

no smoking,,,fighting,,swearing,,proper uniform,,be on time,,