We expect that our managers and coaches will help players improve their baseball skills. However, our level of baseball knowledge will not ensure (or hinder) a player’s ability to play professional sports. Our players’ on-field performance will not dictate which college or profession they choose.

Rather, it is each of our responsibility to ensure that the kids (and their parents) view their managers and coaches as models of integrity and good sportsmanship.

• Character
• Responsibility
• Leadership
• Loyalty

Your commitment to modeling and promoting these qualities will ensure that the culture of our league builds strong character in our children.

Each year, CRLL families are asked to complete a survey about their experience with various aspects of our league. Some of the survey is directly related to their experience with the team manager. Below are the content areas that are rated at the end of the season, and therefore indicate the attributes we are seeking for managers in CRLL.

• Provide quality instruction in development of baseball skills
• Maintain effective communication with players and parents
• Model sportsmanship among players, coaches, and umpires
• Promote competitiveness and fair play
• Provide a healthy and positive environment for players
• Serve as a positive role model to the players
• Encourage participation for all players

At times, there are moments when parents or coaches "get out of hand" and lose sight of the purpose of youth sports. In most cases "not me" is the culprit. Please remind "not me" that:

• These are kids
• Coaches are volunteers
• Umpires are human
• You don't play for the San Francisco Giants
• There are not any college recruiters at our games
• The reason kids want to play sports is because it is fun
• Please don't let the behavior of adults ruin the kids' fun