There is one united coaching staff at RVHS. We ask that parents are also united in supporting these kids who deserve the best we have to offer.

There can be no toe dipping; either you are in or you are not. The coaching staff has been hired to serve as the leaders of the program and is placed in a position to make decisions that are in the best interest of the kids, the team, and the school.

We take pride in our work and work hard to ensure that our athletes receive the best possible training and we support them in their efforts to attain their goals. All players must understand that participation in this program is a privilege, not a right, granted to only a select few. Being a member requires that players uphold the positive and reasonable expectations that have been outlined herein.

Athletes are not held in higher regard than the general student body but expectations of them certainly are much greater. With mutual respect, coaches, parents and players can enjoy a great experience of being involved with RVHS baseball.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head Coach: Shane Freehling email Coach Freehling 303-982-5566

Assistant Varsity Coach: Marc Donaldson email Coach Donaldson 303-982-1561

Assistant Varsity Coach: Bobby Howell

Assistant Varsity Coach: Ken Skipper email Coach Skipper 303-940-0936

Varsity Pitching Coach: Mike Lehnerz email Coach Lehnerz

Head Junior Varsity Coach: Dustin Roberts

Assitant Junior Varsity Coach: Randy Patten

Assistant Junior Varsity Coach: Brian Deeds

• To get an education, to graduate, and prepare for college or career.
• To participate in extracurricular activities.
• Develop leadership and communication skills.
• Develop life long friends and teammates.

• Provide positive discipline and ensure proper treatment of athletes on and off the field.
• Monitor grades and council students who are having academic difficulty.
• Educate baseball players with the best possible baseball fundamentals and skills and help them achieve success in baseball.
• Model behavior that is consistent with someone in a position of trust.
• Help student athletes enjoy their stay at RVHS as they progress through the program.

• Players take pride in their appearance
  
  1. Hair must be neat and moderately short
  2. Earrings and other jewelry may not be worn on the baseball field
  3. Wear proper practice attire: white baseball pants, blue mustang baseball t-shirt, cleats, long sleeves, and jacket on cold weather days
  4. Game uniforms must be clean, pressed, and worn properly
  5. Respect the game of baseball and wear hats properly
  
  
• Players conduct themselves in a commendable manner in school, on the baseball field, and in the community. You represent yourself, your family, and the baseball program at RVHS.
  
  
• Players must observe and follow the Jefferson County League Board of Control "Code of Conduct" as well as CHSAA guidelines. These include but are not limited to:
  1. The use or possession of tobacco, drugs, steroids, and alcoholic beverages in any amount are strictly forbidden. Violation of this training rule in or out of season will result in game suspensions and potentially expulsion from the team.
  2. Athletes must observe academic eligibility guidelines and be eligible to play baseball
  
  
• Players will treat others with respect: Teammates, opponents, coaches, umpires, administrators, and custodial staff.
  
  
• Players will HUSTLE and give 100% effort in all they do:

  H - hard work and dedication

  U - understand your role

  S - strive for personal growth

  T - be on time

  L - demonstrate leadership

  E - approach every day with enthusiasm

• Outward displays of frustration or other break down in discipline involving temper tantrums or throwing equipment is not permitted.
• Trash talk toward teammates, opponents, or umpires will not be tolerated.
• No cleats or spikes are to be worn in any part of the building or locker room. You are expected to treat the building and the custodial staff with the same respect you treat your home and family members.
• There will be absolutely no standing around on grassy area of the baseball field without a purpose. You will be expected to put on shoes and keep gear in the dugout areas of the field.
• All injuries and sicknesses must be reported to the coaching staff immediately so that proper treatment can be initiated and injury reports filed.
• Players will exercise common sense and safety procedures to prevent unnecessary injuries to themselves or others
• Ineligible players are expected to practice with the team unless otherwise instructed. Players who are ineligible still travel with the team but may not suit up in uniform for games.
• Players are to be on time to all practices, special meetings, and games. If for some reason you will be late, you must personally talk by phone or in person with one of the coaches prior to the scheduled time.
• Repeated tardiness or absences may result in suspension or expulsion from the team. Also, players must attend a full day of classes to be eligible to participate in practice sessions and games. Family emergency excused absences are the only exceptions
• Training room treatment must take place before or after practice. Players must receive prior permission to receive treatment for an injury.
• Players are expected to help maintain the baseball facility. Responsibilities include:
  1. Pitchers- mound and bullpen
  2. Catchers- home plate and base lines
  3. Infielders- broom lip, rake base areas, remove bases, and replace movable cage and screens
  4. Outfielders- replace tarps and mats, sweep dugouts, clean sheds, and pick up loose trash.

• Working Together - work to achieve common team goals
• Open Communication - open lines of communication between players and coaches
• Proper Channels - players advocate for themselves and work through their level coaches first
• 80-10-10 Rule - solid organizational business framework

• Accountability - accountable for actions
• Conduct - guidelines of baseball contract
• Respect - respect for teammates, coaches, and opponents
• Trust - system of trust between players and coaches
• Responsibility - to family, team, and self

• Teaching Skills - teaching of sound fundamentals
• Professionalism - role modeling professional behavior
• Team Concept - winning precedes personal goals
• Discipline - fair, firm ,and consistent
• Competition - built into every practice
• Player Development - high level skill training applicable to the college level