Liberty Patriot Fastpitch

Commitment to Excellence!

Tryouts:

• February 25^th, 2:40 until roughly 5:30, likely on the softball field rain or shine, with a possibility of going inside the gyms – be prepared for either scenario.
• Bring:
• Gear: cleats & indoor shoes, softball pants or sweats (no jeans), mitt, long sleeves/under armour/sweatshirt/rain gear, bat (optional), visor/hat (optional), catcher’s gear (if appropriate), … BE PREPARED!!!
• Water/Fluids: we will not have team water bottles until the weather warms up in hopes of avoiding the exchange of flu/colds amongst the team.
• Eligibility clearance paper from athletic secretary Mrs. Lorbeski (it will be blue or gold – you will get this clearance paper from Mrs. Lorbeski after you have completed & turned in all of your paperwork to her).

• The specific number of athletes who make both the Varsity & Junior Varsity teams will be determined during the tryout & evaluation process. Unfortunately, we will likely need to make some cuts. Traditionally we have the largest turn out of all the softball programs in our league & the competition to make one of the teams is intense. Playing in the program last year does not guarantee a roster spot. We expect all of our athletes to be committed to the sport, to the program, and to their academics. Be 100% prepared from a softball-skill sense to compete for a spot.
• Tryouts will likely last three days (coach’s discretion). Coaches will post a list of who made what team for the girls to check out privately in the morning. Coach Hartman will be in his room the next morning to discuss cuts for those wanting an explanation.
• Your 1^st semester grades will determine your initial eligibility. 1 F = 2 weeks out of competition, 2 or more F’s or below a 2.0 GPA = 5 weeks out of competition. Grades, attitude, & commitment will be a factor when evaluating players for the program.
• No excuses! Please have all paperwork in and be ready to go on the first day of tryouts. The coaching staff will look down upon any excuses, and it will affect the player’s evaluation negatively if they are not cleared to practice.

Paperwork & Eligibility Requirements:

• Pick up & turn in the following paperwork from/to Athletic Secretary, Mrs. Lorbeski (837 4806):
• Blue “medical emergency” ½ sheet,
• Four page folder which includes the physical confirmation sheet, etc.

Winter Workouts:

• Not at all mandatory, but highly encouraged. This is open to all LHS students. Please do not contact a coach & explain why someone was not at a workout – we understand there are other things going on & we are not in-season. Winter sport athletes should not try & attend these workouts – concentrate on your winter sport now; as a coaching staff, we highly encourage playing a multiple sports.
• “Speed City” every Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday in the weight room right after school until mid-winter break (this is a 6 week speed training session). Each session will last roughly 75 minutes.

Please contact Head Coach, Brian Hartman, @ 837 4825 (hartmanb@issaquah.wednet.edu) if you have any questions about tryouts, winter workouts, and most other issues. Please contact Mrs. Lorbeski @ 837 4806 (lorbeskis@issaquah.wednet.edu) for questions regarding paperwork, physicals, & initial eligibility requirements.