ABOUT
Becoming Better People Through Baseball
Bay Area Express baseball was founded by MLB pitcher Chuck McElroy. We currently have teams from 8-18u. All coaches in the organization have experience from playing at the college, minor league, or major league level. Express' main goal is to teach young men the love of baseball by building foundational skills, having a positive attitude, and being a team player. We also believe in teaching our players to become young men through baseball. They will learn lessons in dedication, accountability, respect, and self growth.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Player’s Code of Conduct and Player Commitment
Listen to and respect the coaches’ authority at all times. Failure to do so may result in benching or suspension from the team.
Accept the coaches’ decision regarding playing position and playing time. Changes to offensive or defensive positions and/or the amount of playing time, should be discussed privately with
coaches outside of game time.
Show respect towards the umpires and their decisions. All decisions made by the umpires are
accepted as final. No player should argue a call or judgment - only coaches, as this is part of their
job.
Attend scheduled practices. If unable to attend, players or their parents should coordinate their
absence with their coaches prior to the practice. Frequent, unexpected missed practices may result in benching, suspension from the team, or removal from the organization.
Refrain from unsportsmanlike behavior, such as gestures, bullying, taunting/teasing all players, etc
Understand coaches may impose additional rules, guidelines and/or policies required to follow.
Commit to the Bay Area Express for the duration of the team’s season.
Take pride in their team and feel free to communicate with the coaches if you are ever unhappy.
Maintain passing grades in school
Maintain a positive attitude and give your best effort! Have fun!