BUDDIES |
WHAT ARE BUDDIES?
As a buddy, you will be paired with 1-2 athletes, helping them participate in a baseball game while encouraging independence, teamwork, helping them reach their goals, and have fun. No prior baseball experience is required- just enthusiasm and a willingness to be a mentor, cheerleader, and friend.
Expectations of a buddy
Some players will be able to catch and throw a ball, others will need your assistance. All players will need mentors as a means of safety (blocking a hit ball)
Buddies will gain valuable experience and life skills in leadership, mentorship and volunteer work.
Buddy hours can be used towards volunteer community hours.
As a buddy, you will be paired with 1-2 athletes, helping them participate in a baseball game while encouraging independence, teamwork, helping them reach their goals, and have fun. No prior baseball experience is required- just enthusiasm and a willingness to be a mentor, cheerleader, and friend.
Expectations of a buddy
- Arrive 15 minutes early. Time commitment is 60-90 minutes per week
- For team buddies, please wear your own uniform. All other buddies will be provided a buddy t-shirt
- Support and encourage your athlete
- Help your athlete to stay safe and focused
- Model positive behavior and sportsmanship
- Step back and encourage independence
- Flexible or modified rules
- Repeating plays or turns
- No score keeping
- Different levels of participation
- Big emotions or celebrations
- Slower or faster pace than expected
Some players will be able to catch and throw a ball, others will need your assistance. All players will need mentors as a means of safety (blocking a hit ball)
Buddies will gain valuable experience and life skills in leadership, mentorship and volunteer work.
Buddy hours can be used towards volunteer community hours.
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A very special thank you to all the teams that
have come out over the years.
