RULES & POLICIES

SPRING BREAK POLICIES

(IHSAA Rules Apply First, Then PH Baseball Rules)

• MISSED GAMES DUE TO LEAVING EARLY/RETURNING LATE

  • • 1 Game Suspension Per Game Missed (Applied At First Eligibility Upon Return)
      

• MISSED PRACTICES DUE TO LEAVING EARLY/RETURNING LATE

  • • 4 Poles/1 Mile Run, 30 Groundballs/Flyballs, 50 Live/Tee Swings Per Practice Missed (Must Be Completed Before Eligible To Play)

PLAYER & PARENT CONTRACT

It is a high priority to Coach Guthrie, Athletic Director Byler, and the entire coaching staff of Prairie Heights High School Baseball to communicate clearly and effectively to student-athletes and their parents, the purposes, goals, expectations, and philosophies of the Panther baseball program. We believe that this communication and contract will enable the student-athlete, parent, coach, and team to function in a way that can help foster success and pursue excellence. It is our greatest hope that these dynamics will give each player a positive and successful baseball experience.

PURPOSE

The purpose of the baseball program is to provide the student-athlete with an instructional baseball experience consistent with the standards set by the Prairie Heights School Corporation along with the Prairie Heights High School Athletic Department. Our program exists to add to the educational experience of student-athletes. All goals, expectations, and philosophies will be derived from our purpose.

EXPECTATIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES

Any use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs will be dealt with consistent with PHHS Athletic and corporation policy.

1. Due to IHSAA guidelines, no jewelry will be worn in games and therefore at practice as well.
   

2. At no time is profanity an acceptable form of language in the baseball program, or at Prairie Heights Community Schools.
   

3. Consistent with IHSAA policy, abusive language toward opponents and/or umpires such as “trash talk” is not consistent with a high-class program and absolutely will not be tolerated.
   

4. Punctuality to practices and games is absolute. If a student-athlete is not on time, it is believed that they are not ready to perform. If there is an appropriate reason such as an exam, doctor visit, etc. then the coaches should be notified prior and arrangements made.
   

5. Student-athletes are expected to dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner at all times when representing the baseball program. This includes practice attire, game uniform, dressing for road trips, and possibly dressing for school on specific game days.
   

6. All players in the baseball program are expected to take care of their field. This will include assigned duties, field maintenance, trash detail, equipment responsibilities, and other assignments deemed necessary by the coaches.
   

7. Parents are not allowed to attend practice sessions and workouts as it has been observed that, on many occasions, student-athletes do not perform as well when parents are present at workouts.
   
   

8. Playing time, positions, pitching schedules, etc. are the coaches’ final decisions and are not negotiable issues. No one wants to put the best nine players on the field more than the coaches do. Playing time roles will only be discussed with the players.
   

9. A coach, player, and parent conference can occur if a situation or circumstance concerning a player arises. However, please understand that this needs to be in compliance with the “24-Hour Rule”.
   

24-Hour Rule Explanation

1. We understand that in the heat of the moment, people have a tendency to overreact and/or not act rationally. Due to this fact, the coaching staff will not address situations or circumstances of conflict until at least 24 hours after the situation or circumstance occurs.

2. All issues will need to be handled per this rule and only by scheduled meeting/phone call with the varsity head coach.
   

10. Discipline may be administered within the baseball program for behavior that occurs during the school day. To do otherwise would not be consistent with our purpose. What happens at school DOES matter!
    

11. Student-athletes are expected to remain academically and behaviorally eligible throughout the baseball season and school year. The coaches reserve the right to suspend or dismiss a player depending on the situation. Possible playing time can be taken away as a disciplinary measure.
    

12. A student-athlete is issued a uniform only after their role on the team has been communicated by the coaches. If the student-athlete does not accept the role prior to or after receiving the uniform, the coaches reserve the right to dismiss the player.
    

13. Attitude is very important in allowing a team to grow cohesively! Players are expected to maintain and demonstrate a positive team-oriented, teachable, and coachable attitude throughout the season.
    

14. A player must be cleared by a physician before returning to workouts after being injured or possibly an illness.
    

15. When the coaches are asked to evaluate a player’s baseball future by college or professional scouts, no less than objective and honest evaluation will be given.