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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.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
MS Camp Change
Due to circumstances beyond our control, MS camp is pushed back 1 week. Camp will be 9 -Noon July 14, 15, & 16. Cost is $15 and open to girls entering 7th or 8th grade.
Friday, June 6, 2014
2014 Fall Schedule
Here is a link for the Fall Schedule.
2014 Fall Schedule
August 3 - Mandatory Parent Player meeting in the High School Auditorium 5:30 PM.
August 4 - 1st Day of Fall Practice
2014 Fall Schedule
August 3 - Mandatory Parent Player meeting in the High School Auditorium 5:30 PM.
August 4 - 1st Day of Fall Practice
Friday, May 23, 2014
Summer Schedule
Here is the summer schedule for High School activities. Please let Coach Jay know the conflicts you have by text or email coachjay@windstream.net
JUNE
6 & 7 - Working the Basketball Shootout admission tables (planning for Team Bags with camp money this year) PLEASE contact me with times you can work on these days.
17 & 18 Team Camp 6-9 PM @ BHS
24 v. Camdenton @ BHS (6 & 7:30)
JULY
8 @ Camdenton HS (6 & 7:30)
9 Team Camp 6-9 PM @ BHS
10 "Team Camp" @ Monett (game situations) 10 AM
10 v. Lebanon (6 & 7:30) @ BHS
22 & 23 Team Camp 6-9 PM @ BHS
JUNE
6 & 7 - Working the Basketball Shootout admission tables (planning for Team Bags with camp money this year) PLEASE contact me with times you can work on these days.
17 & 18 Team Camp 6-9 PM @ BHS
24 v. Camdenton @ BHS (6 & 7:30)
JULY
8 @ Camdenton HS (6 & 7:30)
9 Team Camp 6-9 PM @ BHS
10 "Team Camp" @ Monett (game situations) 10 AM
10 v. Lebanon (6 & 7:30) @ BHS
22 & 23 Team Camp 6-9 PM @ BHS
Monday, April 7, 2014
Spring Update
Our girls are getting better every day! We hare seen remarkable improvement, especially adjusting to the speed of the game at a higher level of competition. So very proud of our girls. After a rough first weekend (0-3), we are 1-1 with the A team and 1-1 with the B. Looking forward to tonight against the old rival Marshfield.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Directions for Rogersville
Rogersville:
I-44 East to 65 South. Take Cabool Exit and 60 East. At first light (Strafford 11 miles) turn North (left) on MO-125. Approx 1 mile, pass HS on Right, Turn right on FR 174. Field is on right.
Physical Address: 8225 East Farm Rd. 174 Rogersville, MO 65782
I-44 East to 65 South. Take Cabool Exit and 60 East. At first light (Strafford 11 miles) turn North (left) on MO-125. Approx 1 mile, pass HS on Right, Turn right on FR 174. Field is on right.
Physical Address: 8225 East Farm Rd. 174 Rogersville, MO 65782
Friday, March 28, 2014
Change of schedule for Branson Junior High Tournament
Game times for Saturday 3-29-14 at Branson RecPlex (1500 Branson Hills Parkway, Branson, MO 65616)
Bus will leave BHS at 7:15 am. Any changes to the schedule will occur after 7 am.
10 am v Nixa (field #2)
11:30 v Willard (field #2)
2:30 v TBD (field 1, 2, or 3)
Please text Coach Jay if your family will already be in Branson for the weekend, and will not be on the bus Saturday morning.
Approximate return time will be 5:30 pm.
Directions to the Branson Rec Plex.
65 South to Branson...Take the Branson Hills Parkway exit...stay Right.
Approximately 2 miles, The Rec Plex is on the left. If you pass the water park, you have gone too far.
Bus will leave BHS at 7:15 am. Any changes to the schedule will occur after 7 am.
10 am v Nixa (field #2)
11:30 v Willard (field #2)
2:30 v TBD (field 1, 2, or 3)
Please text Coach Jay if your family will already be in Branson for the weekend, and will not be on the bus Saturday morning.
Approximate return time will be 5:30 pm.
Directions to the Branson Rec Plex.
65 South to Branson...Take the Branson Hills Parkway exit...stay Right.
Approximately 2 miles, The Rec Plex is on the left. If you pass the water park, you have gone too far.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Branson MS Tournament
Here is a link to the document. I will try to post additional information later this weekend.
https://db.tt/wJTtucsp
https://db.tt/wJTtucsp
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Caring for Our Players
We have long felt that God has gifted us with the responsibility of caring for and watching over our players. God has allowed us to be a part of young lives in a way that is close to our hearts. I would like to share our Prayer plan with anyone who is interested. Each player is assigned a day of the month that corresponds to their uniform number. Pray for the team each day as well as the player (and her family) who is on that day.
God Bless!
1 - Alexis and Jasmine (41)
2 - Meleah and Emma (42)
3 - Brookeline and Mary (43)
4 - Sydney and Lauryn
5 - Bailey
6 - Charlotte (33)
7 - Michaela
8 - CarLee
9 - Paige and Sierra (39)
10 - Aubrie and Cheyenne
11 - Allie
12 - Bailee (36)
13 - Jenna
14 - Taylor
15 - Kinsey
16 - Haley
17 - Rachel
18 - Serena and Tracy
19 - Sydney
20 - Kayla
21 - Karlee
22 - Darci
23 - Breanna and Melayne
24 - Shania and Kaylie (34)
25 - Viktoria and Maddie (35)
26 - Malerie
27 - AnnaMarie and Alica (37)
28 - Reagan and Abbey (38)
29 - Grayson
30 - Kristin and Mackenzie
31 - Hope (40)
Our prayers to God for each of these young ladies and their families as they display the gifts with which He has gifted them.
God Bless!
1 - Alexis and Jasmine (41)
2 - Meleah and Emma (42)
3 - Brookeline and Mary (43)
4 - Sydney and Lauryn
5 - Bailey
6 - Charlotte (33)
7 - Michaela
8 - CarLee
9 - Paige and Sierra (39)
10 - Aubrie and Cheyenne
11 - Allie
12 - Bailee (36)
13 - Jenna
14 - Taylor
15 - Kinsey
16 - Haley
17 - Rachel
18 - Serena and Tracy
19 - Sydney
20 - Kayla
21 - Karlee
22 - Darci
23 - Breanna and Melayne
24 - Shania and Kaylie (34)
25 - Viktoria and Maddie (35)
26 - Malerie
27 - AnnaMarie and Alica (37)
28 - Reagan and Abbey (38)
29 - Grayson
30 - Kristin and Mackenzie
31 - Hope (40)
Our prayers to God for each of these young ladies and their families as they display the gifts with which He has gifted them.
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