Coach's Box

News from Coach Hoberg

Philosophy

Build a tradition of excellence from the ground.up. We need dynamic, hard-working individuals with the enthusiasm and thoroughness to create the best high school baseball program at any level. We have to believe in the organization and our two main goals.

To provide quality individuals with the character and self-discipline to succeed in life after baseball.
To produce championship quality baseball teams and ballplayers.

We believe we can and will win many championships. However, winning alone will not make Churchill baseball the best. We must learn to play the "Churchill Way." This means playing an all out aggressive and smart style of baseball while always demonstrating good sportsmanship. We will take pride in our team, our school, our facility, our community, and ourselves. We will respect or ignore our opponents, all umpires, and all fans. We will let our performances on the field speak for itself.

Game Plan

Coaches will be committed to:
- Quality hard work
- Modeling character and self-discipline
- Provide constructive instruction
Pursue all tasks with a "will do" instead of a "will try" attitude
Establish a hardcore foundation of discipline
Develop each player to peak physical conditioning via our agility, running, and throwing programs
Ingrain all technical aspects of our hitting, fielding, and pitching fundamentals in each player.
Bring people together and develop a deeper belief in one another.
Win through excellence by doing what we do, as well as we can and by building teams that have the utmost confidence and respect for each other and the Churchill baseball program.
Instill in each player the " Churchill Way" to play baseball.

The spring of 2003 saw the launching of a new program at Churchill High School. With 13 years experience as a coach at the high school and college level, I knew exactly what I wanted for this program. I wanted a program built on character, integrity, and class. This will NOT be a program where winning is everything or the only thing. Make no mistake, everything we do will be done with the goal being to win and be successful. However, it will be done with a commitment to what I believe to be the ingredients for not only a successful program but also for the personal development of each player within our program. Those ingredients are character, integrity, and class. These are highly prized attributes in society yet few people dedicate themselves to their development. It is a shame that many people do not attempt to develop young men in this fashion. I believe the real reason is a poor self-image. People who succeed do so because they know how to act, what to say and when to say it, are respectful of others and especially those in authority, and recognize there are some absolutes in life including a right and a wrong way to conduct themselves.

Character and integrity are often used interchangeably, although they do have different meanings. Character is all the qualities which a person may possess, one of which may be integrity. Character applies to the moral qualities that determine the way a person thinks, feels, and acts in THE IMPORTANT MATTERS OF LIFE, especially in relation to the principles of right and wrong. A well-known American military leader, Norman Schwarzkopf, said, "Character is your behavior when no one is looking." The person you are "when no one is looking" is of highest importance in the Churchill High School baseball program. The reason is because you are NOT a baseball player only when you are doing baseball things (practice, games, team meetings, etc.). You are a baseball player 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year wherever you are and whatever you are doing. You are a representative of our program and I expect nothing but the highest personal behavior at ALL TIMES.

Another quality you must possess is integrity. Integrity simply means honesty or sincerity. Our players are expected to be thoroughly honest in everything they do - including, but not limited to, their academic pursuits, their relationships with all the people in their lives, and the effort they give to our baseball program. If they are asked to run 10 laps or do 50 sit-ups, then I should NEVER have to count for them. When any workout is assigned they should NEVER have to be monitored!

I have strived to create a first class program. We treat each other with respect, we respect the game, and we respect opponents and umpires. Each year we make improvements to our facilities and try to provide our players with first class uniforms and equipment. I can not do this alone. It takes all of us, coaches, players, and parents.

Thank you,
Erik Hoberg
Varsity Head Coach

ehoberg@churchillbaseball.com
Contact Number: 541-954-6181

Churchill Baseball Rules & Team Policies

All 4J School Board and Athletic Policies of the Eugene School District and Churchill High School will be followed.

Team Policies

Players must practice the way they play the game. That is they must wear proper attire during practice. Pitchers must have long sleeves.
Hair must be off the ears, off the collar, and moderate in length. There will be no facial hair. Sideburns may come down to the middle of the earlobes.
NO JEWELRY IS ALLOWED. Never wear earrings at the field or other practice facility.
Uniforms will be kept clean, in good repair, and always tucked in. While you are on the field, uniforms will be worn in a professional manner. Respect the game.
Hats will be worn correctly (straightforward). Rally caps are acceptable when appropriate.
Players will sprint to and from their positions. Players will give all out effort on all ground balls and fly balls, no matter how "inevitable" a putout might appear.
The locker room will be kept clean at all times. Lockers will be kept in an orderly manner. Cleats will be cleaned. No Seeds
Practices are mandatory!!!
Absences are excused for the following reasons ONLY: illness, family emergency. All excuses for absences will be personally presented to the head coach prior to the known date of the absence. NO TEXT MESSAGES
Unexcused absences from practices or games are unacceptable. If an athlete has one unexcused absence the athlete will not play in the next game. If an athlete has more than one unexcused absence he will be dismissed from the team.

Academics

Priorities during Season:

Academics
Baseball

You are in school for an education and you must remain eligible. Baseball is an extra-curricular activity.

Player Conduct

Be a positive leader around school. Discipline problems in school will result in a suspension from the team until the problem is corrected.
You will refrain from using profanity. We are not a "bush league" program.
Players will display a positive attitude on and off the field, about the program, teammates, and coaches. If in the opinion of the coaching staff or team captains, there is a negative attitude displayed that does or could affect the baseball program, disciplinary action will be taken. (Suspension)
Any player ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be ineligible for the remainder of the game and suspended one game. The player is required to accompany the team to the following contest but may not be in full uniform. A player who is ejected a second time will receive a two game suspension. A third ejection is dismissal from the team (OSAA rule)
Any player who shows disrespect to an umpire or to an opposing player or coach will be disciplined or be suspended depending on severity of the incident.
Team captains and coaches will be responsible for conduct of players.

Practice and Game Schedule

All practice and pre-game schedules will be posted in the locker room. You will be required to read this schedule and know exactly what your responsibilities are before the beginning of practice or game.
Be on Time. If you are five minutes early, you are on time.
All players will remain on the field after practices or games until all fieldwork is complete and coach has dismissed you. Take pride in your field. I DO!!!!
All game day information may be obtained through the athletic secretary or on the web at www.highschoolsports.net.

Injuries and Sickness

All injuries or sickness will be reported to a coach and the trainer immediately so that treatment can be initiated as soon as possible.
The trainer and/or doctor will prescribe the limitations on practice and games.

General Information

Be on Time, All the Time!
Always be aware of your "physical fitness" when making decisions regarding: diet, sleep, and social activities.
If you have to think, "Should I do this?" then you probably shouldn't.
Discipline yourself so others do not have to.
No spectators are allowed in the dugout during a game. This includes parents, family members, friends, girlfriends, etc.
Players are not to eat during a game so don't ask.
A parent's responsibility is to parent, the coach's responsibility is to coach. Parent coaching during the game is not acceptable.
When traveling to and from away contests, players will ride on the team bus. When returning home, players may ride with their parents only. The coach must be notified.
Let your play on the field do the talking.
From the moment you step on the field, until the moment you step off, HUSTLE and give everything you have to make yourself a better player that day.
TEAM ALWAYS COMES FIRST!!!!

Team Statistics

Coming Soon!

Wish List

6 HP push mower, in good condition
Bags of Turface (Available at H & E Seed on Airport Way, Bee Hive Rental)
Soil
Tools

Communication

Encourage your son to speak with the Coach.
After the game ends is not the time to speak with coaches, set up an appointment.

Questions and Concerns

All questions or concerns that you may have regarding your son will be addressed to the Varsity Head Coach, Erik Hoberg.
Before, during, and after a game is not the best time.
Please contact me on my cell and I will schedule a time to meet with you. I am open to discussion. You may not agree with my decision, but I will listen.

Team Selection

Teams will be selected by player ability and team needs.
Freshmen may play at the JV or V level
Senior may not play at the JV level
Players may be moved from one level to another based on performance and need.

To Be Academically Eligible

Must have passed full time last spring term, unless you are a freshman.
Must be currently enrolled, and passing, full time (5 classes).
Must be on track for graduation.
Must pass five full time classes at end of the semester to continue.

Practice

Practice times will vary depending on weather
If we are outside, practices will be from 3:20 - 6 pm. Freshmen 3:20 - 5:30 pm.
If we are inside, Fr: 3:20 - 5:00, JV & V: 4:45 - 6:45. Times subject to change
Varsity will practice everyday except Saturday.

Practice is mandatory. No practice = No play.

Players Responsibility regarding communication and belongings

Help your player develop 2 important habits;
Do not leave the practice or game field without knowing what time and where your team is meeting next. It is the player's responsibility to communicate information to parents.
Be sure you have all of your belongings before you leave the field.
Do not bring valuables to practice or games.

Belongings left in the dug out or the field will not be picked up by coaches.

Churchill Uniforms

Uniforms are not issued until team fees are paid.
Please treat stains before washing and wash after every game.
Do not wear game pants for practice.
Do not wear the hem of pants over cleats.
Uniforms will be collected immediately after the last game of the season. (Bring clothes to change into).
If you become injured or cannot finish the season, please make arrangements to turn your uniform in.
Players must replace the cost of uniform if it is lost, stolen, or intentionally, damaged.
All uniforms must be turned in.

CHS Baseball Uniform Care:

Wash . . .	Mend . . .

Waiting to be worn again . . . .

Take pride, the CHS Baseball uniform jersey and pants ARE ON LOAN TO YOU.

Phone Numbers

Athletic Secretary/Finance - 541-790-5107
Coach Hoberg - 541-954-6181

Spring Season February 27th

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