Brookfield Central Baseball

Coaches background

• 26th season as a head varsity coach
• 22^nd season with Brookfield Central
• Played five years of professional ball – Phillies/Pirates systems

Coaches Intro’s

• Asst.Varsity– Brian Karas (8^th, 24^th)
• Asst. Varsity- Jeff Mierow (9^th)
• JV1 – Tim Conkey (4^th, 18^th)
• JV2 – Chris Kish (1^st)
• Roving – Adam Baade (1^st)

Tradition

• Four State Championships – Most recent 2014
• 9 Conference titles in the last 22 years - GMC
• 19 out of 26 years – 20 or more wins
• 1^st Class Facility
• Baseball atmosphere

Varsity Captains

• Senior – Aren Robinson
• Senior – Maverick Moore
• Senior – Christian Lim
• Junior – Jaxon Clayton
• Junior – Braylan Bigler

Get Ready for 2024

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Pitchers/Catchers report: March 12

Tryouts : March 18-19, 20?

Spring Break: March 22^_31 (No official workouts)�First scrimmage game: April 1

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Baseball Website

• Schedules, make up dates, all important info.
• Up to date – Box scores, live in game box score (Varsity)
• Live streaming of Varsity home games
• History section is amazing!
• First media to check about potential rainout
• Updating JV1 & JV2 info. (as we can)
• https://sites.google.com/elmbrookschools.org/bchsathleticsartsactivities/athletics/spring-sports/baseball?scrlybrkr=92f80531

Program supported by parent volunteers

• Varsity volunteers – Team Rep. Amy Glisczinski
• Separate parent meeting
• End of year banquet
• Home game responsibilities – Senior Night
• Scoreboard, Set-up/Teardown
• Concessions – Mandatory participation JV1 & 2 levels (Need to commit to one date ) Booster Club Rep. – Amy Glisczinski
• JV1 & JV2
• Identify JV/Frosh Team Representative
• Communication to team coaches/families
• Planning
• Concessions – Mandatory participation (details will be e-mailed)

Fundraising coordinator – Amy Glisczinski

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Fees for 2023

• Player fee of $200 per varsity family (2 hats, Helmet, Jersey, pants, etc)
• Player fee of $100 per JV1, JV2 family in the program (hat, belt)
• What else does the program have to pay for?
• Equipment (Catchers gear, Batting tees, Nets, Screens, Cages, Banners, Field accessories, Senior night, End of year banquet supplies)
• Projects (Stadium Bleachers, Turf Mounds, Batting Cage etc)

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Fundraising for 2023

• Sell Ad-Banners (Must sell by March 1^st )
• $500 for a 1 yr or $1300 for a 3 yr (Player fee waived)
• Booster Club Membership (50% participation) email Amy Glisczinski
• Money raised for?
• Making a push for a batting cage overhaul
• Equipment (Catchers gear, Batting tees, Nets, Screens, Cages, Banners, Field accessories, Senior night, End of year banquet supplies)

Changes to this year’s season

• No Metal cleats (reminder)
• Need to order white pants (Online Store)
• Varsity Roster – 14-17
• Teams are now JV1 and JV2
• JV1 roster – 14-17 approx.
• JV2 roster – 17-20 approx.

How rosters are determined

Previous year’s performance – Heavy emphasis

Summer/Fall performance – Less emphasis

Tryout

Measurables

Velocity – mound, across diamond

Exit Velo – off the bat

Running times

Grading out mechanics

Decisions on what team – pitching, pos

Cuts

Coaches Contact Policy

• Ideally, Player should approach me first about any issues
• Have no problem discussing concerns
• Will do my best to answer emails in a timely manner

Important dates

• Friday April 26^th – Jr. Lancer night & “Wall of Fame” Induction Night
• Saturday May 25^th – Senior day

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Indoor Workouts

• Brookfield Central High School Off Season Workouts��When: Tuesday’s and Thursday’s starting in November
• �Pitching – All grades.  Tuesdays 8-9:30pm�  �Hitting – All grades.  Thursdays   8-9:30pm
•             ��Where: The "Castle" - 11803 W. Fairview Ave. West Allis, WI The building will say "Stone Wheel Inc." Go in the door with the "Lancer Logo".
• �Waiver Required: All players need to have the waiver turned in*No exceptions*
• ��Payment: $50, Reduced to $30 covers all off season pitching and hitting sessions - Paypal to pamretail@gmail.com or Venmo to @Pamela-Schaar.

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Tryout dates and times

• Pitchers & Catchers report the week of March 10th
• Optional workouts during spring break TBA
• Tryouts
• Sophomore –Senior
• Monday, March 18^th Times & location TBA
• Tuesday, March 19^th Times & location TBA
• Wed, March 20^th TBA (Cuts)
• Freshman workouts/tryouts TBA
• Check the Baseball website for info./changes due to weather etc.

Athletic Department Requirements

• Physical/Alternate year card
• Athletic Fee
• WIAA Eligibility Form
• Concussion Waiver Form

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• Code of conduct
• See Carissa Donkersgoed in the athletic office to make sure you are eligible to play
• Athletic trainer at as many events as possible

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Spirit Wear

• Online store (check the web)Must order by Feb. 15^th!
• Second order after teams are decided
• Suggested purchase – Thermal hoodie

Register for Tryouts

• Google Form on the web
• Must sign up before Feb. 20^th

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• Fundraising: Amy Glisczinski - amyglisczinski@gmail.com
• Varsity/All Program Rep: Amy Glisczinski - amyglisczinski@gmail.com

Questions?

Coaches emails are on the web