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“It’s cool, the kids were up for it,” Adams said. “Just trying to put the pride back into Southeast and especially Juneau baseball…This year, one of our goals in coaching, because we have a bigger program, is we are doing a ton of teaching. We’re teaching and we’re not just saying, ‘This is just for varsity.’ We are doing everything together because of that program mentality. Every coach has bought into it, every kid has bought in. The varsity players don’t get all the reps…number one to 29, everybody has an important role as long as they buy in and commit. And the coaches have done an outstanding job buying into the philosophy that I shared with them that I want to take.”

The Crimson Bears have a team mottofuture he may learn it.

“We have a lot of team goals, but really we have country wise email marketing list our team values,” Adams said. “Like commitment, integrity, respect, responsibility and brotherhood. That’s what we are trying to create right now.”

They have a team award, such as other sports programs do after games and matches. It does not necessarily focus on the player of the game, but more on someone who is doing something for the program.

“We’ve been calling it the chain,” Adams said. “It’s not every game though, it’s at the right time. It might be a game, it might not be. It’s about unselfish acts and kids doing things the right way, and what we need in this program to grow and be successful.”

Freshman catcher J. Beedle received the chain because he caught bullpen nonstop for a two-hour practice and did not complain. Junior N. Fick received the chain because he is a “gamer,” meaning he came to a scrimmage ready to play as though it was a game and practiced like he played. There are others. The team is humble and awards are mentioned if all agree.

“Every kid, it doesn’t matter what age, is making a commitment to make this team better and do something for their brothers on the team,” Adams said. “It’s another thing that has been positive because it is not just about the big hit. It might be the big hit one day, or the save, but it’s about showing up ready to play and ready to do whatever it takes to push your teammates in the right direction. We’re trying to create a positive team culture that focuses on growth and development, and pushing each other to compete to be successful.”

Building a team bonds the players and coaches for more than a single season.

“When kids take a few minutes and get to know each other a little better that’s when you see a little more fist bumps and smiles happening in the field and high-fives in the dugout,” Adams said. “We’re just trying to get the kids comfortable with one another so they can trust each other when it comes down to performing on the field and training at practice.”

The little things have made a big difference: group housing instead of hotels, team meals, team get-togethers, bowling, movie nights.