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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Post Season Awards Process
After answering a few questions, and feeling there are more out there, I hope to explain the post season honors process. Selecting players to post season honors teams is an in exact process. I choose to vote primarily for players who I would like to have on my team, offensively, defensively, etc.
All Conference
The coaches of the 6 conference teams meet and select the teams. The COC small division receives 21 spots for recognizing players. There are no "rules" for selection other than there will be 10 players selected as 1st team, 10 selected to 2nd team, and 1 selected as Honorable Mention. Individual statistics are reviewed for the entire season, and strength of schedule are also considered.
Coaches typically select the top 2 or 3 players from their team they feel are worthy of selection to the 1st team. I personally choose to nominate all of my players at once in no particular order, and allow the other coaches to choose from the entire list, of whom they feel worthy. This method has caused some players to "steal" votes from others during voting. I coach from a "team" perspective and find it difficult to say that one player is more valuable or important to our team. Throughout a season, many if not ALL players have failed at times, AND had outstanding performances that have helped us win. This is the main reason I choose not to recognize an MVP or a similar award.
Coaches select 10 players on their ballot from those listed on "the board" and are not allowed to vote on their own players. Ballots are collected and tally marks are made by the names. Players with 5 marks are deemed "Unanimous" as the remaining 5 coaches voted for them. The Unanimous selections are counted, recorded, and removed. Remaining names and votes are tallied with the purpose to put the highest vote totals on the 1st team. In the even of a tie for the last spot, a re-vote is initiated without the "competing" coaches voting. Once the 1st team is determined, coaches can submit their 2nd team nominees or defer to the names they have on the board. The same process is followed for 2nd team as for the 1st team, and then the Honorable Mention position is decided.
All Conference voting is the highest level of award related to the COC and is completely independent of any other awards.
All District
All District, All Region, and All State are related to each other and a player must attain 1st Team All District to be automatically nominated for All Region. Players must attain 1st Team All Region to be automatically nominated for All State.
Nomination forms are universal across the state, and coaches must be a member of the Missouri High School Coaches Association to have players on their team receive recognition. There is a pre-determined system for selection the All District teams and selections are position specifics:
5 team districts: 5 INF, 3 OF, 3 P, 2 C, 1 Utility (14 players total)
6 team districts: 6 INF, 3 OF, 3 P, 2 C, 1 Utility (15 players total)
7 or 8 team districts: 6 INF, 4 OF, 4 P, 2 C, 1 Utility (17 players total)
We participated in a 6 team district in 2014. Nominations are submitted and coaches typically select Pitchers first and rank them 1, 2, 3. Catchers ranked 1, 2, outfielders ranked 1, 2, 3, infielders ranked 1 - 6, and utility (1) players are selected. The process is repeated for 2nd team. Players receiving votes, but not enough for 2nd team can receive Honorable Mention. Players are selected from the participating teams in the district and the evaluation by coaches for statistics are based on the entire season.
1st team selections to All District are then automatically eligible for All Region honors. The same ranking, selecting process is used for all region honors. Usually, the further a team advances into the playoffs, the better opportunity for individuals to receive an All Region honor. Players are selected from 4 districts that comprise your Region. For Bolivar this year, we competed against Districts 9, 11, and 12.
After All Region selections are made, 1st team honorees are taken to the All State selection meeting, where the process plays itself out for the third and final time. There are 4 Regions that provide us with the Final 4. The further your team advances in the State tournament, theoretically, the better opportunity your players have at this final honor.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
We stress academics for the players on our team. We feel the Academic Awards are the most important awards, because the players who take care of things in the classroom, receive the award. There is no decision by others. They either meet the criteria, or they do not.
Academic All State Criteria: Cumulative UNWEIGHTED GPA since the fall of their Freshman year 3.50 or higher (4.0 scale). Start 70% of games. Be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. Class rank in the top 25% OR ACT of 24 and higher. All letter winners contribute to the Team GPA.
All America Scholar Athlete Criteria: School year GPA 3.50, unweighted on a 4.0 scale. Be a member of the team.
All Conference
The coaches of the 6 conference teams meet and select the teams. The COC small division receives 21 spots for recognizing players. There are no "rules" for selection other than there will be 10 players selected as 1st team, 10 selected to 2nd team, and 1 selected as Honorable Mention. Individual statistics are reviewed for the entire season, and strength of schedule are also considered.
Coaches typically select the top 2 or 3 players from their team they feel are worthy of selection to the 1st team. I personally choose to nominate all of my players at once in no particular order, and allow the other coaches to choose from the entire list, of whom they feel worthy. This method has caused some players to "steal" votes from others during voting. I coach from a "team" perspective and find it difficult to say that one player is more valuable or important to our team. Throughout a season, many if not ALL players have failed at times, AND had outstanding performances that have helped us win. This is the main reason I choose not to recognize an MVP or a similar award.
Coaches select 10 players on their ballot from those listed on "the board" and are not allowed to vote on their own players. Ballots are collected and tally marks are made by the names. Players with 5 marks are deemed "Unanimous" as the remaining 5 coaches voted for them. The Unanimous selections are counted, recorded, and removed. Remaining names and votes are tallied with the purpose to put the highest vote totals on the 1st team. In the even of a tie for the last spot, a re-vote is initiated without the "competing" coaches voting. Once the 1st team is determined, coaches can submit their 2nd team nominees or defer to the names they have on the board. The same process is followed for 2nd team as for the 1st team, and then the Honorable Mention position is decided.
All Conference voting is the highest level of award related to the COC and is completely independent of any other awards.
All District
All District, All Region, and All State are related to each other and a player must attain 1st Team All District to be automatically nominated for All Region. Players must attain 1st Team All Region to be automatically nominated for All State.
Nomination forms are universal across the state, and coaches must be a member of the Missouri High School Coaches Association to have players on their team receive recognition. There is a pre-determined system for selection the All District teams and selections are position specifics:
5 team districts: 5 INF, 3 OF, 3 P, 2 C, 1 Utility (14 players total)
6 team districts: 6 INF, 3 OF, 3 P, 2 C, 1 Utility (15 players total)
7 or 8 team districts: 6 INF, 4 OF, 4 P, 2 C, 1 Utility (17 players total)
We participated in a 6 team district in 2014. Nominations are submitted and coaches typically select Pitchers first and rank them 1, 2, 3. Catchers ranked 1, 2, outfielders ranked 1, 2, 3, infielders ranked 1 - 6, and utility (1) players are selected. The process is repeated for 2nd team. Players receiving votes, but not enough for 2nd team can receive Honorable Mention. Players are selected from the participating teams in the district and the evaluation by coaches for statistics are based on the entire season.
1st team selections to All District are then automatically eligible for All Region honors. The same ranking, selecting process is used for all region honors. Usually, the further a team advances into the playoffs, the better opportunity for individuals to receive an All Region honor. Players are selected from 4 districts that comprise your Region. For Bolivar this year, we competed against Districts 9, 11, and 12.
After All Region selections are made, 1st team honorees are taken to the All State selection meeting, where the process plays itself out for the third and final time. There are 4 Regions that provide us with the Final 4. The further your team advances in the State tournament, theoretically, the better opportunity your players have at this final honor.
ACADEMIC AWARDS
We stress academics for the players on our team. We feel the Academic Awards are the most important awards, because the players who take care of things in the classroom, receive the award. There is no decision by others. They either meet the criteria, or they do not.
Academic All State Criteria: Cumulative UNWEIGHTED GPA since the fall of their Freshman year 3.50 or higher (4.0 scale). Start 70% of games. Be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. Class rank in the top 25% OR ACT of 24 and higher. All letter winners contribute to the Team GPA.
All America Scholar Athlete Criteria: School year GPA 3.50, unweighted on a 4.0 scale. Be a member of the team.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Post Season Bonfire-Wiener Roast
Liberator Softball is invited to attend a post season bonfire/wiener roast at Taylor Sechler's house. The activity will be held outside so please dress warm and bring a lawn chair.
Monday, November 3
5 - 7 PM
Freshman please bring 2 pkgs of Chocolate Bars each (Smores)
Sophomores please bring a bag of chips
Juniors please bring Marshmallows/Graham crackers
Seniors please bring Hot dogs/Hot dog buns 1 pkg each
Please RSVP with Coach Jay or Taylor by Friday 10-31 to make sure there is plenty of food.
Monday, October 13, 2014
DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP TShirt Printing Party!
Attention Liberator Softball Players, Parents, and Fans
DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP T-Shirt Printing Party!!!!
Get Yours at Creator Designs Inc.
Tuesday 10-14-14
5 PM
Additional details will be available later today!
Share this status and spread the word!
Friday, October 10, 2014
District Games Update
Friday's games are postponed. We play at 1 PM Friday at a different field. Directions will be posted here as soon as they are available. If we win at 1 PM, we will play at 5:30 PM.
Bus will leave the HS at 8 AM Saturday. All team members are invited to ride the bus.
Practice today will be in the cage at the field. Players are free to leave when they feel they have had the swings they need.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
NFCA Academic All America Scholar Athletes
Congratulations to the following National Fastpitch Coaches Association Academic ALL-AMERICA Scholar Athletes for the 2013-14 School year:
Each had an unweighted 3.50 or higher GPA
Breanna Barber (graduate), Shania Francka (graduate), Meleah Francka, Jenna Halbrook, Kinsey Hood, Hope Jenkins, Kayla Johnson (2nd Year with honor), Sydney Julien (2nd Year with honor), Viktoria Kornbrek, AnnaMarie McGlone, Sydney Negley (2nd Year with honor), Haley Rauch (2nd Year with honor), Kaylie Rothdiener (2nd Year with honor), Michaela Rudy (2nd Year with honor), Brookeline Walker (2nd Year with honor), Paige Woods
GREAT JOB LADIES!!!!!
Monday, August 18, 2014
Hydration and Heat related guidelines
Athletes should hydrate throughout the day and week. Fluid intake during the day is just as important as drinking during practice/events. Stay Hydrated and drink BEFORE you really need it.
MSHSAA's heat index recommendations.
If the Heat Index is between 95 and 105 practices need to be altered.
If the Heat Index is over 105 the practices/events will be postponed or rescheduled.
We will make certain there are ample breaks and opportunities for drink breaks.
JV Tournament Times
Kickapoo JV Tournament Saturday (8-23-14)
Bus departs at 7:15 am from the HS Field
We will play at the Cooper Sports Complex (east of the tennis complex, on east Pythian)
9 AM v Kickapoo
10:30 AM v Rolla
1:30 PM v TBD
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Gatorade Scrimmage & Jamboree
Team pictures will be tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3.
The Gatorade Scrimmage will be Thursday at 5:30. Admission will be a package of sports drink (Gatorade or Powerade). Come see the progress the ladies are making.
Jamboree (Saturday) at Pleasant Hope 10 am. Bus will leave the HS field at 8 am. Games are 45 min each. We play game 1, 3, and 6 (10 am and approximately 11:30 and 1:45)
The Gatorade Scrimmage will be Thursday at 5:30. Admission will be a package of sports drink (Gatorade or Powerade). Come see the progress the ladies are making.
Jamboree (Saturday) at Pleasant Hope 10 am. Bus will leave the HS field at 8 am. Games are 45 min each. We play game 1, 3, and 6 (10 am and approximately 11:30 and 1:45)
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Schedule Update
Camp is cancelled for July 22, 23, and 24. Enjoy the last 2 weeks of summer, and be ready for August 3rd. It is the Mandatory Parent-Player meeting at the High School at 5 PM. Physicals and Activity Fee must be paid prior to receiving your practice pass for the fall.
Practice for Aug 4-8 will be 6 to 8:30 PM daily.
Practice times will move to 3-6 PM daily August 11-13 and after school until 6 for the remainder of the season.
*Parents, please know that it will cost approximately $25 / player for Mom-erators this season. Also we expect a cost of ~$15 / player for senior gifts. Mom-erator money can go to Lori Sechler and we aren't certain who will be collecting senior gift money at this time.
Practice for Aug 4-8 will be 6 to 8:30 PM daily.
Practice times will move to 3-6 PM daily August 11-13 and after school until 6 for the remainder of the season.
*Parents, please know that it will cost approximately $25 / player for Mom-erators this season. Also we expect a cost of ~$15 / player for senior gifts. Mom-erator money can go to Lori Sechler and we aren't certain who will be collecting senior gift money at this time.
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