Georgia Gwinnett College Softball

Established February 2012

GGC Athletic Department

PURPORSE:
Why do we have a purpose?
To Develop lifelong leaders of character through
academic and athletic excellence.

What is softball teams purpose?

GGC Softball Purpose

Creating leaders that inspire

and uplift the community
through education and our

love of the game.

Athletic Department Core Values

Pursue excellence
Model athletic department in USA. Winning the
right way, following rules, hard work, integrity,
daily pursuit, championships, self-improvement,
life long learning, strive the be the best.

Athletic Department Core Values

Responsibility
Academic, social, technological, personal,
professional. Accountability, duty, role
commitment, live by moral code,
lifestyle (eat, sleep, workout)

Athletic Department Core Values

Sportsmanship
Humble, respectful, play by the rules, use
positive language, post game hand shake,
positive game climate, positive fan involvement

Athletic Department Core Values

Leadership
Trust, practice what your preach, selfless
service, do for greater good, invest
personal/professional development

Athletic Department Core Values

Service
Civic engagement, college/community outreach,
relationship, accessibility

Integrity
Respect
Responsibility
Sportsmanship
Servant Leadership

2014 Georgia Race for Austism

Softball Team Mission

The softball team will strive to compete at the
highest level of championship play.
The team will study to achieve academic
success in the classroom.
The team will be champions of character.
The team will respect competition but always
compete to be the best.
The team will be pillars of strength in
community service.

NORMS

Openness to share and receive

Present tense affirmations
Openness to ideas
No fear to challenge (dont be defensive)
Think outside the box (creativity, originality)
Non-judgmental-all ideas are valued
Candid discussion of strengths and
weaknesses

SHARED OWNERSHIP & MOTIVATION TO PURSUE THE JOURNEY OF

EXCELLENCE
1. TEAM BEFORE SELF, EVERY TIME: WE BEFORE ME
2. To grow, mature, and improve to our FULL POTENTIAL
as individuals and as a team
3. TO DO THE VERY BEST AND GIVE 100%
1. In life b. in academics

c. in practice d. in games

4. T.R.I.=Trust+Respect+Integrity!
5. Each and every team member is responsible to and
for their teammates
6. You are a Grizzly 24/7!
7. To have dignity and honor in both winning and losing
8. To make any loss motivation for doing better

WAYS TO REACH OBJECTIVES

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HONESTY- BE HONEST TO ALL- Coaches, parents, teammates,

professors, support staff
Keep language clean
No Alcohol or Drugs
Complaining/whining is useless-Discuss issues and concerns
with coaches and seniors
Be constructive-negative attitudes will not be tolerated
Always be on time! BE RESPONSIBLE! Be organized, No
excuses
Answer phones and leave messages. Call, dont text important
information.
GO TO CLASS; WE WILL CHECK
Respect Allyourself, your teammates, coaches, opponents,
faculty and staff, peers and fans

WAYS TO REACH OBJECTIVES

10. Look appropriate
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Travel attire-issued gear only for trips as a team

Team functions attire-NO GEAR FROM OTHER
INSITUTIONS. YOU ARE A GRIZZLY.
o You represent Grizzly softball 24/7-no drug or alcohol
clothing at any time
o Keep all jewelry appropriate
11. Do everything you can to build TEAM spirit, confidence, pride
and attitude
12. Contribute to the teambe responsible to the team. Do what
is asked of youthe 1st time; the right way
13. Walk away from fights, problems or any activity that violates
GGC and team policy

14. BEAR-Bonded Empowered Accountable Reliable

OUR PRIORITIES

Faith/Family
Academics
Georgia Gwinnett Softball
Service

T.R.I.
TRUST
RESPECT
INTEGRITY

TEAM MEMBERSHIP
Membership as a Georgia Gwinnett College
softball player must be EARNED, it is a
PRIVILEGE. Consistent with this philosophy, the
2014-2015 roster is subject to change if you fail
to maintain the standards of the College,
Athletic Department and Softball Program.

2014 Spring Season Recap

Trust

Accountability
Live by team rules
Honor the team
Do the right thing
Hold each other accountable
Faith In Each Other
Competence
Honesty in WORD and DEED
Caring
Trusting yourself and others
Belief in purpose, team, and self

Respect

The Golden Rule (Respect yourself and others)

Tolerance; open-minded and acceptance of others
LISTEN!
Honor yourself
Upholding Rules
Remember the Vision and Purpose of THIS Program
Good Sportsmanship
Take Care of Equipment
Acceptance of Criticism
Be Coachable

Integrity

Humility and Modesty

Do the Right Thing
True to Values
Professional Composure
Pride in Team
Loyalty
Stand for What is Right and Your Beliefs
Maintain Credibility

2015 Season Preview

Day to Day procedures

Fall Practice Attire:
All Practices: black pants, green belt, green socks, designated shirt
Monday/Wednesday/FridayWEIGHTS
Green G claw shorts/Black Shirt/ any tennis shoes

Tuesday/Thursdayconditioning
Any plain black shorts/Gray shirt/ turfs/cleatsno tennis shoes for safety
purposes

Thursdaypool
Must be able to do water aerobics in swim suit; prefer no beach attire, TOWEL

Accessories:
Black or white headbands and arm bands
GGC color bows, no random colors

Small earrings only in ear lobes; remove all other facial jewelry per NAIA
rules. Necklaces must be kept under shirts at all times.
Shirts must be tucked in at all softball events.

Day to Day procedures

Items needed at EVERY PRACTICE/GAME

Glove
Cleats
Turfs
Helmet
Rope
Ringor back pack or catching bag

Bring Grizzly Governing Book to weights

Practice plans will be on Coachs door every
day; it should be picked up according to who
has equipmentSee Calendar

Day to Day procedures

Every practice/weight session/game starts with our warm up:
2 laps around the field
Seniors will lead rope stretchingcounts of 8
Seniors will lead 4 lines of movement prep
Rope Stretch in a circle

Stationary Prep in a circle

Movement Prep @ 60 ft

Hamstrings

BW Squats x10

Backward lunge w/ twist

Quads

Side Lunges x 5 EL

Frankenstein's

Adductor

Palms up/down F/B Small arm Circles x10EA

High Shuffle

Palms up/down F/B Big arm Circles x10EA

Low shuffle

Low Pogos x 15 sec.

Hulk skip

Big Pogos x 10 reps

Power skip

Abductor
Arms to Y
Arms in stretch Y with hip twist
Figure 8 with stiff arms

High Knees
Butt Kick
2 Jogs
2 Runs
2 Sprints

Day to Day procedures

Athletic training room is not an excuse to be
late for practices
Make sure James Williams has your most up
to date information for insurance
Failure to comply could result in your financial
stress

Do proper rehab protocol according to James

and Shira

Day to Day procedures

Phone Calls/ Text Messages
Only call/text the Coach with an emergency
after 10:00pm
If either coach call/text you after 10:00pm it is
important so call us back!
Respond to ALL text messages from a Coach
It can be as simple as Ok

Day to Day procedures

Grizzly Pride!
Wear GGC gear around campus
Greet staff members you know
Do not wear gear from other schools on
campus

YOUR ARE A GRIZZLY 24/7!