is to Honor God, Honor others, grow & develop as players, students, coaches, parents & fans, to be positive contributors to the community and do so with Honor, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

The Baseball Nation staff is 100% dedicated to the proper development of your child. We are interested in investing more than just one season with each athlete and will teach them the progression of skills necessary to continue through each level. Athletes will be able to execute each skill with consistency and confidence. It is our goal to provide youth baseball players a fun, safe environment to play and grow in the game of baseball. We are dedicated to placing high school players in a college program that fits their skill level as well as academic level. Many of our players have moved on to collegiate and/or professional baseball.

We, as the parents (or legal guardians) and the player understand and agree that the player will dress as follows; (a) jerseys must be tucked in at all times; (b) hats must be worn straight, not backwards or to the sides; (c) pants must be worn either pulled up right under the knee or pulled down to the shoe but not below the shoe; (d) players are responsible for their own uniforms, NOT THE PARENTS, so if a player is missing a piece of his uniform, he will not play in that game. I understand that failure to comply with the dress code can cause the player not to start or play in the following game as well.

Baseball Nation must approve all activities used by a team to raise money. No advertising will be sold without the approval of Baseball Nation.

Players and parents should be aware that state law prohibits possessing, dispensing, delivering or administering an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroids are for medical use only, and only a physician can prescribe use. Players that are caught using steroids while under contract with Baseball Nation will be suspended indefinitely and no refunds will be granted.

Players possessing, using, giving, or selling drugs, alcohol or related items that are prohibited substances by state law are subject to suspension and/or removal from the organization.

Discipline will be enforced to encourage players to commit to their responsibilities to the team and Baseball Nation. Disciplinary action will be determined by Baseball Nation Management, Age Coordinators, and Coaches. Discipline will depend on the players age and grade level, seriousness of the behavior, amount of times the player has been under review and the overall effect it will have on the team.

1. Players must hustle on and off the field and respect the game. 2. Basic conduct: a) NO profanity b) Respect players and parents at all times. c) Under any circumstance, umpires must be respected. d) Wear proper attire to all team practices/functions. e) Coaches will not text or talk on cell phones in the dugout or coaches’ box. f) Coaches will not demean players at any time. 3. Coaches and Players must be on time and properly dressed when arriving to the field; hat, shirt, socks, etc. No piercings. 4. Players are responsible for dressing themselves, preparing themselves, and carrying all equipment to and from the field. 5. Parents must stay out of the dug-outs and off the field at all times. 6. Parents do not talk to scouts/college coaches. They will come to you. 7. Regarding problems (if parents/players have an issue): a) The player must be the first one to address the issue with the coach. b) After the player has discussed the issues with the coach, and further communication is needed, a parent may approach the coach. c) Parents must wait 24 hours after the game to address any concerns with the player and/or coach. d) If the issue is not resolved at this level, parents are required to contact the appropriate age coordinator. e) If the issue is not resolved by the Coach and the Age Coordinator then it is required that the parent/guardian email specifics to Corey.Thornton@BaseballNationtx.com (McKinney) or Ben.Montgomery@BaseballNationtx.com (Mesquite) and a meeting with all parties will be scheduled. 8. Coaches will not run players or yell at them for physical errors. 9. Parents will not yell at players or coaches from the stands. 10. Everyone must represent the organization with class and pride.

ALL fees are non-refundable and are used to secure a roster spot within the organization for the fall or spring/summer programs. *All players will be charged a one time $25.00 processing fee per contracted season.

The fees MUST be paid for your player to participate. Accounts that are behind 1 week will be given a friendly reminder to catch up. Player accounts that become 2 weeks past due will no longer be able to participate and must pay a $100 admin fee and any balance overdue to rejoin the organization.

All payments will be electronically processed. Invoices will be sent to the email provided in this contract. Payments will not be accepted at any of our indoor facilities or ballparks.

As a member of the team (a) I will attend all required practices and games at the time requested by my coach; (b) if I am delayed or unable to attend a practice or a game, I will call my coach promptly; (c) I will train to the best of my ability while demonstrating the highest levels of sportsmanship at all times; (d) I will adhere to my coach’s instructions at all times and will never question his authority; (e) I will not violate the law and I will not use drugs, alcohol, or any illegal substances. I received and read the above policies and understand that I will be subject to expulsion from my team if I violate any of the foregoing rules.

We, as the parents (or legal guardians) of a member of this team understand and agree that (a) we will ensure that our player arrives and departs from practices and games in a timely fashion and understand it is not fair to our player, the team, or the coach to be late; (b) if a player does arrive late to a practice or game, it is understood that he will not be playing in the following game or games depending on the coach’s decision; (c) if a parent has a question about his or her son’s playing time they will wait 24 hours before contacting the coach on this subject; (d) the parent (or legal guardian) will not come onto the field at any time either at a practice or game unless requested by the coach; (e) the parent (or legal guardian) will not make derogatory comments during a game that would gain the umpires attention and therefore depict a negative image of our children, the team, or Baseball Nation; (f) parents will be encouraging and supportive of all players on the team and in the club; (g) we understand and agree to purchase the player helmet selected by Baseball Nation and will wear the helmet in every event along with the current uniform package provided; (h) we understand that this is a select organization and no amount of playing time is guaranteed. I will seek extra playing time for my player within the organization first and request permission from the coach and organization to “guest” play for another organization. I understand that my son can be subject to expulsion from the team if I violate any of the foregoing rules.