We expect that our managers and coaches will help players improve their baseball and softball skills. It is also our responsibility to ensure that the players (and their parents) view their managers and coaches as models of integrity and good sportsmanship.

Your commitment to modeling and promoting these qualities will ensure that the culture at Countryside Little League builds strong character in our children.

Each season, CSLL families are asked to complete a survey about their experience with various aspects of our league. Some of the survey is directly related to their experience with the team manager. Below are the content areas that are rated at the end of the season, and therefore indicate the attributes we are seeking for managers in our league.

• Provide quality instruction in development of baseball + softball skills
• Maintain effective communication with players and parents
• Model sportsmanship among players, coaches, and umpires
• Promote competitiveness and fair play
• Provide a healthy and positive environment for players
• Serve as a positive role model to the players
• Encourage participation for all players

MANAGER DUTIES

Specific duties of the Manager include: assessing players, drafting a team, selecting official coaches, setting practice schedules, and conducting practices. Managers must understand and ensure that the team adheres to Little League and Local Rules (i.e., pitch counts, modified rules for division). Managers take a lead role in communicating with parents and league officials. Given the number of responsibilities it takes to run a team effectively, managers select and assign parents to assist the team (i.e., Team Rep, Score Keeper, Pitch Counter, and other roles deemed necessary). 

COACH DUTIES

Working collaboratively with the Manager and helping to follow league and team rules for the players and parents.

TEAM REP

As the Team Representative you play a very important role in how your team operates.  You are the Manager's support system to help ensure your team has the best and smoothest possible season.  Communication and organization are key to a successful season. The league will host at least one mandatory Team Rep Meeting each season. Things you'll be helping with are:

Opening Day Parade (Spring Season only)
- Making sure your team knows when to arrive, where to go, and all other necessary details.

Score Keepers (needed for all baseball and softball teams AAA and above)
- Making sure, along with the Manager, that your team has (ideally) 2 people who are trained on how to do the score book and they are present for the game.

Concession Stand Assignments (for all AA - Majors teams)
-Keeping track of, and communicating about, team concession shifts.

Community Day (Spring only) + Picture Day
-Taking lead on putting together a raffle basket for fundraising raffle. 
-Communicating about Hit-a-thon event
-Making sure your team knows when their picture time is slated and what the expectations are.

Little League Day at The Rays (Spring only)
-Collecting money from the team for tickets
-Communiocating with the league about the event
-Distributing tickets for the team

Organizing a Rotating Team Snack Schedule
-Traditionally done for AA, A-Ball, and Tee-Ball)

End of Season Awards + Team Celebration (OPTIONAL)
-Working with the manager to award players with something of your choosing (certificate of some sort, or awarding players various with titles like: "Silver Slugger," "Best Attitude," "Team Spirit," etc.)
-This is at the Manager's discretion and is not mandatory. 
-The league does not cover the cost of awards or a party, you would need to collect funds from your parents/guardians.