The written rules are usually pretty clear but in any organization there are often a large collection of unwritten rules no one really knows about until they are broken. This is a partial list, but like many unwritten rules, we may discover more as the season goes along. I may even make them up as the season goes on but they will be based on the common thread of respect, attitude and support. You may even have unwritten rules for the coaches. Share them with us.
1. Be five minutes early, mentally ready and physically loose
2. Say “Hello”
3. Hustle everywhere-Run on and off the field at games.
4. Lend a hand in practice set up and gear storage
5. Keep a ball in your glove and your glove in shape
6. Always have your uniform shirt tucked in.
7. During a game always stand and focus on the game
8. If you are not playing, cheer for those that are and help perform team functions.
9. Always tell the coaches and your teammates the truth
10. If you disagree with something, talk to the coaches, don’t snivel
11. If you make other people on the team unhappy you will be asked to leave
12. Treat equipment with respect
13. Always run when arriving late
14. No headphones, earbuds or phones any time we are a team. Note that this applies to team traveling time also .(open for team discussion)
15. Non softball dramas do not have a place on the practice or game field.
16. Clean the dugout and locker rooms
17. Self impose a curfew on nights before games.
18. ????