Texas Hurricanes Baseball
Team Philosophy & Purpose
Our purpose is simple… Create a positive environment in which we can develop great
baseball players, but more importantly great people. We do so with a professional
coaching staff that is dedicated to improving our athlete's game while building character
traits that can last a lifetime.
The goal of the Texas Hurricanes is to establish and groom a set of high-potential players, with the
anticipation of continuing most of these players through the
age of 18 to build one cohesive and well organized select program.
A “winning season” is desirable but overriding this is to build the self-esteem and
experience level of each player.
Another aspect of our purpose is to provide a safe, healthy, challenging, and most of all,
fun baseball experience for motivated children and young adults. Throughout the year,
team members will learn how to dedicate themselves as an individual and as a part of a
team. They will learn to set and reach goals with the help of their teammates and help
their teammates reach their goals in return. The team members will experience a good
amount of traveling and a large amount of challenging work in preparation.
Adversity... This is a word that most in our industry shy away from. Why? Because we
in the select world have created a culture of not allowing kids to deal with healthy
amounts of adversity. If a player is having to deal with any kind of adversity, the thought
process is 'Quit, Change Jerseys/Organizations, Repeat'. This issue has reached the
highest levels within sports with the College Transfer Portal. Our system is designed to
teach families and players how to handle healthy amounts of adversity within our
system. Consistently having something more to work towards.
It's a never-ending process and one that needs to be trusted and enjoyed. Teaching
work ethic off the field while showing that giving 100% effort 100% of the time with a
good attitude will allow you to grow as a player and a person. Cultivating a team first
mentality, doing away with the elitist (I before we way of thinking) is a top priotity. Our
players will understand the importance of playing for the name on the front of their
jerseys, not the back.
Parent Code of Conduct
Texas Hurricanes(TH) is committed to the demonstration of sportsmanlike and
ethical behavior in and around all baseball contests played. It is the intent of TH that
inappropriate behavior in any form will not be tolerated in and around baseball contests
(or practices) under the jurisdiction of the owners and management of TH and its
coaches. To enforce this policy, the owners and coaches will establish rules and
regulations which set forth the manner of enforcement of this policy and the penalties
incurred when violations of the policy occur. The rules and regulations shall demand
high standards of conduct. Hurricanes Baseball requires that the following Code of
Conduct be issued to and signed by each parent and student athlete as a guide to
govern their behavior.
Parent Conduct as it refers to the athlete:
It is TH’s mission to develop our players not only on the field, but with a level of mental
toughness and character traits that will carry them to success in all facets of life. To do
that we need your help to maintain our standards.
● Place the emotional and physical well being of the athlete ahead of your own
personal desire to win
● Insist that the athlete play in a safe and healthy environment
● Demand a sports environment for the athlete that is free from drugs, and alcohol
and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events
● Remember that the game is for youth not adults
● Remember to make youth sports fun for the athlete
● Require that the athlete treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with
respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability
● Ensure that the athlete enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I
can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting coaches with standards, and
providing transportation
● Ensure that the athlete is on time and in attendance for all team events (this is
something that can directly affect opportunities on the field and playing time)
● Ensure that the athlete is properly equipped with water, proper uniform, and all
equipment needed
● Ensure you are promoting working on their craft outside of their time at Practice and games (3
Hours per week with us is not enough as far as getting them where they want to
be. Working on the things taught at home are imperative to their success. These
things are noticeable and could be reflective as it pertains to playing time)
● Hold your athlete accountable (There may be times it is imperative that coaches
be tough on your child. Please support the coaching staff with any consequences deemed necessary. Don’t make it
“okay” consider it lesson learned)
● Refrain from discussing your players performance on the field until it is
invited/asked for by the player. (We prefer parents to use terms like “I loved
watching you play” or “I had fun being out there today” in place of “You did great
today.” This helps coaches enforce areas of opportunities but still allows the
player to understand that you, as the parent, enjoy their time on the field without
creating a false sense of achievement.) (We also don’t want the unhealthy side of
this, berating your athlete based on a poor performance will not be tolerated in any shape or form.)
Parent Conduct as it refers to the coaching staff:
Hurricanes Baseball maintains a selected and professional coaching staff. All of our
coaches come equipped with decades of experience playing or coaching the game of
baseball. We strive to provide all of which with the proper support and training needed
to help us in our goal of developing youth athletes.
● Be supportive of coaching staff and decisions made regarding your
athlete’s teams
● Understand that our coaches are working to support your athlete, not
knock them down. Sometimes development can be tough to watch, it is
always done to make our athlete’s better
● Don’t be a stat rat (We want to provide you with tools to track your
athlete’s development, but too often reading too deeply into stats won’t tell
you the whole story. Often, for every stat you can find to support a point,
there are a slew of stats that show the other side of the coin)
● Support coaches on field decisions (Playing time is earned not given. The
main factors involved are effort, attitude, performance, and timeliness)
● If you have questions regarding your athlete, ensure that you are selecting
an appropriate time to do so (We ask that you allow 48 hours after games
or practices to discuss items with the coaching staff. If it is a reduction in
playing time, please ask your athlete first before attempting to discuss with
a coach. More often than not, the player will have already had that clarified
by the coaching staff. We do have an open door policy and want you to
feel that we are extremely approachable. We simply ask that you find
appropriate times in order to do so.)
● If you have any questions or unresolved concerns during the course of the
spring season call me anytime. 606-273-2900. We will all work
together to do what’s best for the athlete!
● Remember we are all on the same team with the same goal in mind. We
strive to make your athlete a great baseball player, but more importantly a
great person!
Parent Conduct as it refers to games and practices:
Practices and games are where all of the work is put in. These are crucial times for
the coaching staff as far as the development of your athlete. This is where all the
teaching and learning happens.
● Umpires are NOT the enemy. They are a part of the game. They are
human and may make mistakes. Please refrain from yelling at them from
the stands and allow the coaching staff to handle it as they see fit
● Show respect to the other teams and opposing coaches
● Refrain from using foul and abusive language
● We will win with class and lose with dignity
Additional Parent Information
Being a parent with Texas Hurricanes can be an incredible experience. There
is nothing like the feeling of knowing that you and your children are involved in a top
organization. For the season to be a success for all, it is important that you agree to
adhere to the rules and policies.
It is expected that all bills and tuition will be paid on time. Failure to do so will lead to
late fees, and if no payment is received, possible suspension of players ability to
participate.
Coaches have the right to CLOSE practices at any time without giving
notice. As practices will not be closed to parents unless told, they are asked to sit at
designated areas that are at a reasonable distance to not distract players from practice.
This ensures the safety of the children in the program. When others are present, the
concentration level of the participants is much less.
Parents are expected to be spectators, not extra coaches. Remember the game or tournament is the first priority of the participant. Extra family outings or vacations will always be secondary to the game or tournament.
Your dedication and loyalty to Texas Hurricanes is just as important as your
child’s. If for some reason you disagree or are unhappy with the philosophies and decisions of the TH program, we would ask that you contact those in charge to discuss at an appropriate time.
Talking negatively amongst each other can only damage the overall spirit of each team and the program. This or threats to go to a different program to get a reaction are grounds for immediate dismissal of your family from our program.
Withholding your child from a practice, game, or tournament as a form of punishment or lying for your child will not be tolerated. Please don’t hurt the team's success by making these mistakes.
Though it is natural for a parent to favor their child or the team they participate
on, please try to uphold the policy of TH as a family.
Player Code of Conduct
As players, you are the reason for all of this. Texas Hurricanes are dedicated to
you. It is our goal to help you reach your goals. To do that, we need your commitment
and we will enforce extremely high expectations as it refers to your attitude, effort, and
respect. With your commitment, we can help you reach all your goals and most of all
have fun!
We will push you and at times it may feel uncomfortable. You will have to learn to deal
with adversity. The motos FIWA (Forget It Win Anyway) and TCOB (Take Care Of
Business) will be ingrained in your everyday way of thinking. We will teach you to be
mentally tough, and to learn from your mistakes. It will be hard at times, but anything
worth doing is. Embrace every aspect of it and you will have the time of your life!
Players Code of Conduct:
● I will hustle always (100% of your effort will be the expectation)
● I will be on time (If you’re on time you’re late, if you’re early you’re on time)
● I will always have a complete uniform (Hat, jersey, baseball pants, socks,
belt, and proper footwear)
● I will NOT talk to friends during the game (non-baseball related)
● I will stay in the dugout during the game (Except for foul balls and
bathroom use)
● I will NOT have food in the dugout (Except sunflower seeds)
● I will always have all my equipment readily available
● I will NOT talk to my parents during games or practice (No parents in or
around the dugout or on the practice field at any time)
● I will not miss practices or games (Doing so can result in reduction of
playing time)
● I will show respect to my coaches
● I will show respect to umpires
● I will show respect to players and coaches from other teams
● I will learn how to fail (You WILL fail, but we expect you to do so with
dignity)
● I will NOT react in a way that will embarrass me or my team if something
doesn’t go my way (Doing so can have consequences as significant as
being asked to leave the field for the remainder of the day)
● I will always find ways to learn
● I will respect the game and the spirit of team play
● I will develop control over emotions and speech
● I will place the emotional and physical well being of others over my desire
to win
● I will refrain from foul and abusive language
● I will respect the integrity and judgment of game officials
● I will understand that playing time is earned not given (If you want to earn
a roll you will be expected to work for it)
● I will Win with class and Lose with dignity
● I will respect my coaching staff (Refer to them as ‘Sir’ or ‘Coach’ and
always do what they ask)
- Last but not least!
● I will have FUN!!!
Guest Playing and playing with other teams.
Texas Hurricanes do not allow our players to guest play or play for other Rec teams other than school events/teams. Players are execpted to attend all events. Please let your coach know at least 14 days before if your player can not make games/practice.
After signing you are responsible for any dues or team Fees, reguardless if your player quits! No refunds will be given back!
2025 Fall Season fees
$ 1500.00 (due by Jan 15th) 12 players max if coach has less than 12 players Payment will go up!
please make payment at our website
Texas hurricanes baseball.com we accept
pay pal friends/family
venmo
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fees cover all
tournaments
league
Insurance
Balls
Practice rentals
(uniforms are not included)