player expectations

Remember: Attitude, Effort, and Willingness to Learn

We will strive to win at all levels and we will have to work hard to do so. We expect you to have the right attitude, put in your maximum effort, and be willing to learn at all times. It is important to remember that you are still learning fundamental skills, and are working to advance your overall performance and competitiveness.

You must be willing to try new positions as assigned by the coaches.  You will be placed in the position that the coaches determine will best benefit the team. 

We place a great deal of emphasis on team unity, and you are expected to support each other at all times.  You will always exhibit good sportsmanship. Anything else is unacceptable and could lead to dismissal from the team.

Practices & Games

You are expected to participate in all of the practices.  Winter training has begun and will continue until the weather allows outdoor practicing. Once outside, practices will be scheduled on weekends and some afternoon/evenings.  We strongly encourage as much field time as possible. Pitchers and Catchers should work out as often as possible.

Most games will be in a tournament environment. There will be times when we schedule scrimmage games with neighboring towns. Tournaments are scheduled for weekends. It is not uncommon to have a game scheduled for a Friday evening. We will generally play 4-6 games each tournament.

Time Commitment

Bozeman Stealers is a commitment to your teammates and yourself.  The majority of the tournaments we will participate in are scheduled for June and July.  This is a commitment that we expect your best efforts to meet.  

Participation

You are expected to participate in all practices, tournaments and scheduled events.  Where there are circumstances that preclude 100% participation, you are expected to let your coaches know as far ahead of schedule as possible if you will be unavailable to attend a practice or tournament.  This common courtesy will allow for better planning and increased team unity.