Please ensure you read this along with any future documents I send. I do send a lot of information over the season, and this will help as the season progresses.
Important Information
The following information addresses many of the most common questions from parents and coaches. All this information and additional details will be included in the Player Agreement and Coach Agreement.
Practice
Practice days and times will be determined in the last week of July.
Communication & Scheduling
- All teams are required to use SportsEngine for communication and scheduling. Third-party apps and team text groups are not permitted.
- SportsEngine will also be used for registration and payments.
- Each team will have a GameChanger account. GameChanger will exclusively be used for scorekeeping and game-related functions. Team communication through GameChanger is not permitted.
Coach Agreement
- I will send the agreement within the next few days.
- All coaches will be required to sign a Coach Agreement.
- Coaches will provide a short Monday morning recap after weekends with tournaments.
- Additional details will be provided later.
Coach Apparel and Equipment
- Games: All coaches are required to wear the Ninth Inning Prime apparel provided by the organization during games, including the team-issued shirt, hat, and shorts.
- Practices: Coaches must wear Ninth Inning Prime apparel during all practices and team activities.
- Additional apparel and merchandise will be available through the Team Store.
- Coaches will get a dozen custom game balls in the fall.
- Coaches will get custom lineup cards.
Fundraisers
Prime Baseball must approve all fundraising activities conducted by individual teams or organization-wide initiatives. Fundraisers may be used to offset player fees, team expenses, and organizational costs. Prime Baseball must approve all fundraisers.
Distribution of the fundraiser proceeds (types of fundraisers and percentages are subject to change)
- 90% of what an individual player raises will go toward player fees.
- 10% will be allocated directly to the scholarship fund. Also, funds will go toward the organization to help offset administrative costs.
Note: If fundraising funds exceed the players’ remaining balance, the excess funds will remain with the organization and will not be refunded.
Logos & Merchandise
- The Ninth Inning Baseball and Ninth Inning Prime Baseball logos may not be used without prior written permission.
- For logo usage requests, please contact Scott Squillace.
- Any additional team merchandise, jerseys, apparel, equipment, or other branded items must be approved by Ninth Inning Prime Baseball before being ordered or distributed.
- Teams may not create or order additional branded items independently without organizational approval.
Organization Pitching Philosophy
- Ninth Inning Prime Baseball follows USA Baseball and MLB Pitch Smart guidelines.
- Player health and long-term development will always take priority over winning games.
- Teams must also follow any pitching rules and restrictions established by the tournament organization.
Social Media
- The official Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts for Prime Baseball are @PrimeBaseballga.
- Teams may not create separate social media accounts using the Ninth Inning Prime Baseball or Prime Baseball name, logos, branding, or likeness without written approval from the organization.
Sponsorships - The form is on the Linktree link listed below.
- 90% of the sponsorship fees will go toward player fees.
- 10% will be allocated directly to the scholarship fund. Also, funds will go toward the organization to help offset administrative costs.
Note: If sponsorship funds exceed the players’ remaining balance, the excess funds will remain with the organization and will not be refunded.
Team Store & Important Links
Uniforms
- Uniforms and required team gear will be ordered through the Team Store.
- Additional information regarding uniforms, sizing, ordering deadlines, and required items will be provided before the season.
Fall 2026 Calendar (Subject to change)
- June–July: Team Tryouts
- June - July - Uniforms
- July–August: Coaches' Meeting
- Before First Practice: Team Meeting
- First Week of August: Practices Begin
- First Week of September: Tournament Season Begins
- Last Week of October: Practices End
- Last Week of October: Tournament Season Ends
Spring 2027 Calendar (Subject to change)
- December 2026 / January 2027 Team Tryouts
- January / February: Uniforms
- January 2027 / February 2027: Coaches' Meeting
- Before First Practice: Team Meeting
- Mid-February 2027 / First week of March practice starts (weather permitting)
- Mid-March 2027 to late March : Tournament Season Begins
- Last Week of June: Practices End
- Last week of June (early July) - Tournament Season Ends