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Vol. 24 (12) March 22, 2024
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Vol. 24  (12) | 03/22/2024
Baseball is like Fundraising
Did you know that baseball is like fundraising? You might ask “what in the world are you talking about?” Really - baseball is like fundraising.  

Every team needs a manager. That’s you. You discuss strategy, how to execute, and eventually score runs and earn money. You understand all the components that make up this team. You are the starting point to assemble this “winning team”.

Every team needs a coach. That’s your chairperson. They execute the manager’s plan and focus on the strategy and game plan.

Every team needs players. That’s your student sellers. They are on the front lines and actually do the work during the game (sale). They are motivated by the coach and the manager. Key players like pitchers and catchers could be hidden gems within the organization. They are leaders within the team and can help the coach motivate and encourage production during practice and games.

Additionally you have front office staff (sales and group relations) along with the fans (sale supporters and outside customers) plus vendors (merchants in the book) which will help you sell more “programs” (coupon books) during this game.

You get the point. Everyone has a role. Everyone is important. There is no “I” in Team. Everyone working together makes a difference and ultimately reaches the goal of raising funds for the team. OK manager - it’s time to go out and draft some more coaches, players, and teams!!!

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Roster and Line Up

While making out your line up and creating a roster of players, it is important that your “paperwork” is in order. When you submit your line-up for a game (contract agreement) you must have a complete list of players (contact information), including positions and batting order (dates, # of books, etc). An incomplete line-up could result in a penalty for the entire team (or delays). Don’t make the umpire throw you out of the game!! 🙂
Draft Day

As the manager, it is critical to strategically “draft” your coaches who will ultimately lead the team. When drafting a coach (chairperson), here are a few qualities to look for:
  • organized
  • well respected
  • desire to lead and motivate
  • driven and goal oriented
  • responsive and good communication skills

Think about these attributes when you are “interviewing” coaches to add to your line-up. Good coaches are awesome. Weak coaches are not.

Fun Facts
  1. Spring training is an opportunity for practice and exhibition play prior to the start of the Major League Baseball season.
  2. Spring training dates back to 1870 and begins mid February through early April.
  3. Pitchers and catchers report a week earlier to get their arms in shape.
  4. Florida has the Grapefruit league and Arizona has the Cactus league. 15 teams play in each state splitting the league 50-50.
  5. The Blue Jays has spring training in Dunedin, FL and have for over 40 years, making them the only MLB team to never change their spring training location.
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