Meeting Agenda
- Welcome
- Meet the Coaches
-Meet the Players
-Overview of the program
- Mission and Goals
-Program Expectations
-Transportation
-Booster Club Opportunities
-Important Dates
Coaching Staff
Varsity Head Coach- Andy Cuthbertson
Varsity Assistants- Frank Raponi, Mike Carbone, Bret McArthur, Evan Danieli
Junior Varsity- Tony DeVizzio
Freshman- Adam Cox
Modified Blue- Joe Rigabar
Modified White- Rob Defuso
*Check out the team pages for contact information and team information
Varsity Assistants- Frank Raponi, Mike Carbone, Bret McArthur, Evan Danieli
Junior Varsity- Tony DeVizzio
Freshman- Adam Cox
Modified Blue- Joe Rigabar
Modified White- Rob Defuso
*Check out the team pages for contact information and team information
Let's meet the players!!!!
Overview of the program
5 teams competing in the prestigious Suburban Council-Section 2- NYSPHSAA
Baseball facilities include: Maple Ave, West Side Rec, East Side Rec
Arbiter Sports/Gamechanger- sign up for alerts
Parent Square/Remind/Gamechanger/- check settings
Athletic Trainer: Gary Zimmerman (Concussion Protocol/Return to play)
Athletic Director: John Goodson
501c3 Booster Club
Little League and Cal Ripken- over 600 kids playing organized baseball in Saratoga!!!
Baseball facilities include: Maple Ave, West Side Rec, East Side Rec
Arbiter Sports/Gamechanger- sign up for alerts
Parent Square/Remind/Gamechanger/- check settings
Athletic Trainer: Gary Zimmerman (Concussion Protocol/Return to play)
Athletic Director: John Goodson
501c3 Booster Club
Little League and Cal Ripken- over 600 kids playing organized baseball in Saratoga!!!
Mission and Goals
"Our mission in the Saratoga Springs CSD Baseball Program is to foster a culture of excellence, sportsmanship, and personal growth both on and off the field. Through dedication, teamwork, and passion for the game, we aim to develop student-athletes who embody integrity, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our goal is to cultivate a supportive environment that empowers players to reach their full potential academically, athletically, and as contributing members of their community. We strive to instill values of discipline, respect, and accountability, preparing our athletes for success not only in baseball but also in life beyond the diamond."
Program Expectations
* Academic Eligibility Policy
* Behavior and sportsmanship expectations (Section 2-NYSPHSAA)
* Chain of command communication
* Philosophy of Programs (Modified, Freshman, JV, Varsity)
Varsity- Preparing for success, striving for victory in each contest and working to reach the groups and individuals maximum potential are worthy goals.
JV- Work towards achieving a balance between continued team and player development and striving for victory.
Freshman/Modified- Focus is on learning athletic skills and game rules, fundamentals of team play, socioemotional growth, learning the physical demands of what it takes to advance in levels, and healthy competition.
* Behavior and sportsmanship expectations (Section 2-NYSPHSAA)
* Chain of command communication
* Philosophy of Programs (Modified, Freshman, JV, Varsity)
Varsity- Preparing for success, striving for victory in each contest and working to reach the groups and individuals maximum potential are worthy goals.
JV- Work towards achieving a balance between continued team and player development and striving for victory.
Freshman/Modified- Focus is on learning athletic skills and game rules, fundamentals of team play, socioemotional growth, learning the physical demands of what it takes to advance in levels, and healthy competition.
Transportation
- Make sure you fill out a transportation waiver
-Away game pre-determined car pool if necessary- Sign Up Genius
- Coaches will communicate this with you with as much advance notice as possible
-Away game pre-determined car pool if necessary- Sign Up Genius
- Coaches will communicate this with you with as much advance notice as possible
Booster Club
Currently seeking new board members for next year
Help plan fundraising, events, prepare budget, and promote program on social media
Help plan fundraising, events, prepare budget, and promote program on social media
Important Dates
Adrenaline Fundraiser-
Modified Meet the Players-
Little League/Cal Ripken Night-
Senior Night- TBD
Banquet-
Modified Meet the Players-
Little League/Cal Ripken Night-
Senior Night- TBD
Banquet-