NEWBERG BASEBALL “I WILL” STATEMENT

1. I will attend practice every scheduled day. If I need to miss a practice, it will be
communicated to the head coach directly by me prior to the scheduled practice time, not
by another player. The contact will be by a phone call and not an email or text.
2. I will conduct myself on and off the field in a professional and ethical manner. My
actions will speak louder than my words.
3. I will make the success of the team more important than my personal success.
4. I will respect my peers and coaches by confronting issues in a one-on-one manner. I will
not “back-bite”.
5. I will have a positive attitude.
6. I will not use illegal drugs. Marijuana, while not illegal in Oregon, is a banned
substance. I will not consume alcohol on any NHS sponsored trips. I will commit to not
drinking alcohol or using any other banned/illegal substance.
7. I will attend class regularly and I will meet the academic standards set forth by the school
and NCAA. Anything below 2.5 is below our benchmark.
8. I will not pout or whine. I will remember that coaches are here to help me, and that when
they critique, it is because they care about me and my performance.
9. I will be a positive member of this team. I will stay in the game mentally, whether I’m
playing or not. I will accept my role. I will buy in to the “next man up” mentality by
having myself mentally and physically ready at all times.
10. I will commit to making myself an asset for the team. I will practice how I intend to play.
ALL OUT – ALL THE TIME.
11. I will expect to win every day.
12. I will commit myself to being a leader on and off the field.
13. I will take responsibility for the decisions I make from the time I wake to the time I sleep.
14. I will operate under the premise that I am responsible for finding “my” answer to success.
It is my responsibility to perform.
15. I will commit to excelling in the areas that are within my control.
16. I will maintain a neat and moderately short haircut. I will not wear earrings during any
scheduled baseball time. I will drive to and from contests with the team, no exceptions.
17. I will be on time.
18. I will commit to hustling at all times.
19. I will keep confidential affairs of this team and portray my teammates and coaches in a
positive manner to those people on the outside looking in.
20. I will believe in myself and my ability to succeed in any given situation.
21. I will compete. I will operate under the expectation that this team does not lose games, it
simply runs out of innings.
22. I will respect the game and play it with the enthusiasm it deserves.
23. I will be mentally and physically tough.
24. I will limit temper tantrums, emotional outbursts, and pouting while directing all energies
toward performing in the moment. I will not throw equipment and I will not use
profanity.
25. I will set goals and I will attain them.
26. I will keep the locker-room and my locker clean. I will not wear any practice or game
gear to or from practice, including my hat. I will practice good hygiene.
27. I will be loyal to the Blue and Gold.

I hereby state that I agree to every “I will” statement above and that I will commit myself to this
team and its goals.
Signed:______________________________________ Date:_______________