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Baseline Stats
Software to keep track of players,
fielding lineups and batting order.
Full version also has player stats entry.
Great software for making sure all
players get equal playing time.

National Federation of High Schools
The Source for the Official Rules Book
Order the Rules and Case Book
Order Department
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 PM,
Saturday - Closed
Phone: 800-776-3462
Fax: 317-899-7496
Address: P. O. Box 361246
Indianapolis, IN 46236-5324

Eteamz
#1 Website that has great coaching resources,
rules and interpretations
Practice Plans, drills coaching tips
and valuable information.

Baseball Links.com
Just like the name says

Baseball Warehouse
On line source for Baseball Equipment

Direct Sports
Baseball Equipment

Minnesota Gophers Baseball
Official Site for U of M Baseball

GetOfficial.com
Officials Gear

A Radical Proposal
something found

Travel Team 2007 bat restrictions from MYAS
A bat rule does not apply for 10-13 year old teams in the Gopher State Baseball League or the Minnesota USSSA baseball program. However, other organizations do enforce a bat differential at some south metro tournaments. This differential in other organizations has been changed to minus 9. Please be aware of the differential when you are purchasing your bats for the 2006 season.
AGE Max. Diamater Length Weight Diff.

10-13's 2 3/4" 36" or less
14's 2 3/4" 36" or less -5
15's & Up 2 5/8" 36" or less -3

House leagues, 7th & 8th Grade and younger follow the bat restrictions for 10 to 13 age group.

New for 2007
Game Re Schedule Procedures
More information to follow.

First step whenever there's a need to cancel and re schedule a game is to call and cancel the umpire. Call Dan Feigum, and e-mail him as a backup so you have a record of contacting him. You see, Elk River Youth Baseball (you) pays the umps if they show up and find the game has been canceled. Here's his work e-mail and you can also find his home work and cell numbers on the website. dfeigum1@reoplastics.com

So first step: Contact: Dan Feigum, Cell 612-802-5661, Work 763-391-8232, Home 763-441-1939 or e-mail at dfeigum@charter.net (that's his home e-mail)

Field Scheduling procedures are changing for 2006 due to a need for more open fields. Pauline Knox will no longer schedule makeup games. We have set aside one weekend a month for any games you need to reschedule. More information to follow. We're trying to schedule these makeup games at YAC, Orono, or the School fields.

Once your game is rescheduled, contact Dan Feigum and he will supply an umpire.

Rogers Coaching Guidelines
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Coaching Guidelines

12 Year Old House - Field Dimensions Drawing
Download Field Drawing

MYAS
Minnesota Youth Athletic Services. Full Service Organization for Youth Sports.

Diamond Sports Scheduler
Software for game and field scheduling

Jugs Company
Website of the famous Jugs pitching machine. Also great tips and tricks.

Parents Meeting Suggestions
An outline and suggestions for Parent Meetings

Baseball Equipment Buying Tips
Great suggestions for Youth Baseball Parents

Coaches Practice Plan Examples
Download examples of one coaches practice plans.

Books and videos that have Coaching Drills and Tips: Most of these can be found at Amazon.com or call your favorite bookstore.

Ted Williams “The Science of Hitting” Besides the fundamentals Ted explains the mental aspects of hitting.
Dusty Baker “You Can Teach Hitting” Outstanding reference for step by step coaching hitters of all ages.
Joe McFarland “Coaching Pitchers”
Bob Cluck “Play Better Baseball”
"Coaching Kids for Dummies" No, you don't fit into this category. This book provides tips and techniques for working with parents and player behavior.
National Federation of High Schools “The High School Baseball Rules Book” Contact NFHS Directly
The 59 Minute Baseball Practice - Video by Marty Schupak

OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS:

Pictures May 7th and May 8th 2007 at Lake Orono.

Please remember to show support for umpires and encourage the players and parents to do the same.
We can't be expected to deveolp great umpires unless we allow them the opportunity to go out and make the call.
We have Zero Tolerance for Parents and Coaches who disrespect the umpires.