BASEBALL COACH CHECKLIST

1. Review of the TAPPS calendar (www.tapps.biz) as it relates to my sport, starting dates, deadlines, etc.
2. Review the Baseball page on the TAPPS Website (www.tapps.biz) and review material often as this page will include announcements and information updates.
3. Obtain and review the current NFHS rules manual for Baseball.
4. Review appropriate sections of the TAPPS by-laws.
5. Secure Section 87 of the TAPPS by-laws. (www.tapps.biz)
6. Secure Section 136 of the TAPPS by-laws. (www.tapps.biz)
7. Secure Section 138 of the TAPPS by-laws. (www.tapps.biz)
8. Secure Section 139 of the TAPPS by-laws. (www.tapps.biz)
9. Secure Section 141 (Playoff Format) of the TAPPS by-laws. (www.tapps.biz) 
10. Secure a copy of Sections 145-148 of the TAPPS by-laws. (www.tapps.biz)
11. Review all district rules and tie breakers.
12. Complete TAPPS TEaMs Courses in RankOne as required.
13. Complete the Professional Acknowledgement of Rules Form in RankOne.
14. Education of students and parents about concussion protocol, injury protocol and steroid awareness.
15. Input Baseball schedule in RankOne. (Game Scheduler Tutorial)
16. Mark on roster all high school students participating in Baseball in RankOne. (Building Roster Tutorial)
17. Confirm that each athlete has Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Form (required annually) and Student Acknowledgement of Rules Form on file.
18. Input scores within 24 hours of contests as year progresses. (Entering Score Tutorial)
19. Submit Program roster with jersey numbers and positions in RankOne by 1st game. (Program Builder Tutorial)
20. Report all injuries and/or concussions through RankOne.
21. Upload Team Photo if needed for play-offs. (Team Sport Photo Upload)
22. Prepare statistics for players to be considered for All District.  This includes non-district, district and post-season contests.
23. Participate in the All District Selection Process.
24. For any eligible student, submit the  Academic All-State student nomination form by deadline.