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Fairfield County Captains Travel Baseball

Our Philosophy

Building confident players, supportive teammates, and a lifelong love of baseball.

What we stand for

Team Goals, Objectives & Philosophy

Play with joy

Create an environment where players look forward to practices and games and find joy in baseball that lasts a lifetime.

Build a positive atmosphere

Coaches, parents, and players each help shape a positive, encouraging team culture.

Learn the game

Teach baseball at a higher level by honoring the game, giving your best effort, and learning from experiences and mistakes.

Compete and improve

Each team works to be as competitive as possible every time out while continually improving.

The Captains standard

Our ROOTS

Our focus is reinforcing Effort, Learning, and Mistakes are OK, while honoring the game and showing respect for Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and Self.

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Effort

Success is determined by effort, dedication, and commitment. Be ready on every pitch, hustle on and off the field, run balls out, back up plays, stay focused, and be prepared.

L

Learning

Learn by watching the game, listening to coaches, practicing hard, and using every teachable moment and outside resource available.

M

Mistakes

Mistakes are OK. Learn from them, stay positive, and focus on the next play. Poise after a mistake is the mark of a good player.

R

Rules

Respect and know baseball and team rules. Ask questions when you are unsure.

O

Opponents

Worthy opponents help players test what they learn. Play fiercely, but remain friendly, courteous, and polite.

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Officials

Respect officials, coaches, and professional trainers at all times. Everyone is here to support the game and help players learn.

T

Teammates

Respect and support teammates on and off the field. Never do anything that would embarrass a teammate; every action affects the team.

S

Self

Honor the game, play hard, and be your best self: positive, focused, genuine, and kind. Winners give maximum effort, keep learning, and refuse to let fear of mistakes stop them.

Respect the game

Team Rules

  • No profanity at any time.
  • No throwing bats or helmets.
  • No bickering, teasing, bullying, or fighting. Respect and encourage each other.
  • Arrive on time in full game or practice uniform, including belt and hat.
  • Hustle: run out batted balls and run to positions. Do more than everyone else to be your best.
  • Support teammates positively on and off the field, including at school. Be a role model for younger players.
  • Flush mistakes and stay focused. Learn by listening, watching, and doing.
  • Listen when a coach is talking and ask questions afterward.
  • Let coaches coach and players play. Do not ask to play a position or bat in a particular order during a game.
  • Have fun. This is not a job. Train as if you are the worst player on the team; play as if you are the best.

A shared commitment

For the Parents

Playing Time & Positions

We play in a highly skilled, competitive league. Each player will primarily play one position during the season, with opportunities to learn second or third positions when the game situation permits.

Playing time will not always be even. Game situations, batting order, position, skill set, and substitution rules all affect it. We strive to balance opportunities whenever possible.

Please do not approach coaches about playing time during or after a game or at practice. Players should approach a coach after a game or at practice to discuss their concerns.

Parent Expectations

  1. 1.Help your child arrive at practices and games on time. If they will be late or absent, notify coaches in advance when possible. During summer, Captains baseball should be the priority over other activities, with exceptions kept to a minimum.
  2. 2.Model good sportsmanship with positive support for players, coaches, and officials. Cheer for your child, but avoid shouting instructions from the stands.
  3. 3.Let coaches know promptly if you or your child has a concern. We want to address problems early.
  4. 4.Safety is a primary concern. If you see a safety issue, step in to help and follow up with the coaches.
  5. 5.Attend games and model poise and confidence. Cheer for the entire team, not only your own child.
  6. 6.Do not coach or instruct from the stands. Players learn during the game, while coaches provide feedback after games or between innings.
  7. 7.Do not yell at officials, coaches, or other parents.
  8. 8.Let players play, officials officiate, and coaches coach.
  9. 9.Stay out of the dugout unless requested.