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Iowa High School Baseball Coaches AssociationFall Meeting – Sheraton Hotel, West Des MoinesNovember 4, 2018In attendance: Casey Klunder (Waverly-Shell Rock), Steve Fish (Marion), Matt Nelson (Sgt. Bluff-Luton), Ryan Berg (St. Mary’s), Dave Dirkx (Waukee), Chris Miller (Des Moines), Joshua Baxter (Carlisle), Nathan Miller (Washington), Bob Mantell (Treynor), Steve Shantz (Greenfield), Jay Ryan, Gary Nyhus, Dennis Barton, Roger Hoel, Mark Hey, Devin Schwiesow, Phil Katz, Rick Admire, Dave Middleton, Mike Botts, Ethan Miller, Lee Toole, John Waddle, Dave Rock, Tom Souhrada, Charlie Stumpff, Jon Fitzpatrick, Paul KeitelAbsent: Jeremy Langner (Waverly), Brenton Hamm (Mt. Vernon), Ryan Eklund (Cedar Falls), Cale Kramer (Hinton), Grant Thompson (Sioux City), Aaron Christians (LeMars), Todd Rima (Cedar Rapids), Jeff Pacha (Iowa City), Marshall Cotton (Mt. Pleasant), Eric Thornton (Wellman), Jon Heydon (Coon Rapids), Sheldon Card (Pleasantville), Keith Wohlers (Council Bluffs), Michael Barta (Johnston), Ricardo Alverio (Norwalk), Jake Souhrada, Jim Mahoney, Bill Freese, Gary Paulsen, Andy McGaffin, Tony Adams, Steve Hanson, Bret Hoyer, Don Lyons, Jerry Roling, Jim Gebhart, Dan Pomeroy, Ryan Stensland, Randy Snyder, Trent EckstaineOrder of BusinessReport from PresidentAdmire called meeting called to order at 1:08 pm Minutes presented by SecretaryDiscussion and acceptanceMotion Rock, 2nd by Souhrada. Minutes accepted.Financial Report by Executive DirectorFinancial ReportNet worth of IHSBCA at $39,040.51Adjustments being made with hotels and packages due to hidden/unforeseen costsPositive profit from Clinic and Junior ShowcaseNegative profit from All-Star SeriesMuch due to rental costs from the University of Iowa DiscussionConcern of no-shows at banquet which affects food costs and orderingMotion by Gary Nyhus, 2nd by John Waddle. Financial report accepted. Report of Officers and CommitteesIowa Athletic Council Report – Jared Chizek & Lee TooleAd Hoc Committee backgroundAdministrators presented to each of the four governing bodies (Boys Association-IHSAA, Girls Union-IGHSAU, Music Association-IHSMA, Speech Association-IHSSA) about developing a calendar to build in a break for students and familiesTask Force created in different regions across Iowa to create recommendationsFour boards (IHSAA, IGHSAU, IHSMA, IHSSA) took recommendations and placed it in a calendar as a proposal and shared at state athletic director meetings in Fall 2018Proposed dead week Sunday, July 24 to Sunday, July 31. Resume activities Monday, August 1.CalendarMerely a proposal that can develop greater discussionStill accepting suggestions and want to be as open/transparent as possibleJune 2019 to create final proposal with implementation in 2021-2022 school yearBaseball-specificState tournament moved up one week to be aligned with state softballPractice starts the same time on the athletic calendar but competition date moved up one week which is the same as state trackPostseason schedule to help 1A schools to where they can bring back their #1 starter on the opening round of the state tournamentDiscussionMany coaches in attendance were hearing and seeing this information for the first time10 hitting days still will remain, as well as, current pitching/catching rulesIHSAA staff is in favor of more contact time with athletes but there are different executives, boards, and governing bodies that need to be convincedOpening competition week that aligns with state track has been done in the past and each school, and possibly conference, will have to make a decision regarding their scheduleAverage number of games played per class1A – 26 games2A – 28 games3A – 36 games4A – 38 gamesConcern of qualifying for state tournament and have one week or more off before the first round gameDiscussion on seeding and the system to select“Old System” had too many flaws to continue to supportCoaches know best and let them decideIHSAA wants the best teams at the state tournament President’s Report – Rick AdmirePositive January clinic in celebrating the 50th anniversaryThankful for the opportunity to serve the IHSBCA and to go through the chairs – has been a very rewarding experienceExecutive Director’s Report (Lee Toole)Toole Brothers hitting clinic at Diamond Dreams in Iowa City on November 24th All-Star Series was great – the staff was phenomenal in helpingCarroll in 2019Cedar Rapids in 2020 – Mt. Mercy & Kernels fieldsJunior Showcase very well run event and large group of kids Future datesJunior Showcase will need to be moved with new unified calendar proposal All Star Series dates will remain in tact moving forward Clinic: Cedar Rapids 2019 & 2020, Des Moines 2021, Cedar Rapids 2022, Des Moines 2023, Cedar Rapids 2024, Des Moines 2025Iowa Caucus created a large conflict due to room availability and costNew deal with better pricing negotiated for rooms, food, and free AV equipmentSponsors have dropped out in support of IHSBCA so organization is looking to secure additional funding by larger groupNo date for Iowa Football game due to conflict between ticket office and NCAAClinic registration form on IHSBCA website in coming week(s)Clinic Speakers: Pat Murphy (Alabama), Spencer Allen (Northwestern), Ed Servais (Creighton), Justin Toole (Indians)RecommendationsBill & Sherry Freese – Devin Schweisow & Trent EckstainePresident’s Award – Dennis OlejniczakPrimrose Award – Alan BesteMotion Klunder, 2nd by Hoel. Report accepted.Hall of Fame Committee Report - Rodney Unger – Coach – Missouri ValleyJay Ryan – Coach – Davenport Central Bill Sandry – Player – Davenport Steve Fink – Player – Lansing KeeLyle Gibson – Contributor – Burlington Joe Nelson – Umpire – West Des MoinesMotion Souhrada, 2nd by Nyhus. Report accepted. All-District Committee Report – Jon FitzpatrickCleaning up the process to run the all-district meetingsConsistency in taking information electronically for meeting then passing along for all-state meetingsMotion Dirkx, 2nd Ryan. Report accepted. Awards Report – Ryan Stensland (absent), Lee Toole (presenter)MVP of All-Star Series gets commemorative baseballAll-Star Report – Randy Snyder (absent), Lee Toole (presenter)Getting set at Carroll and everything on scheduleUmpires Committee Report (Mike Botts)Great clinic for umpires and IHSAA is supportive of efforts to assist umpires in the game and to help grow the gameRecommendations to IHSAASuggesting a 3-person clinic prior to substate games to assist Suggestion a 4-person clinic prior to state finals to assistPayments to umpires who work state baseballIowa 48/50 lowest in the nation in pay for state ($65 per game)Motion Fish, 2nd Miller. Report accepted Lanny Peterson Academic Award Report – Dave MiddletonNew process led to more nominationsTony Barreca (North Scott) was recipient Motion Ryan, 2nd Miller. Report accepted IHSBCA/Graphic Edge Player of the Year Report – Rick AdmireBrendan Sher, Indianola was recipientMotion Kluner, 2nd Rock. Report accepted State Rating Poll Committee Report – Mark Hey Ratings poll committee did a great job of gathering information across the state27/32 state tournament teams were in rankings IHSAA does take notice of these rankings in determining Motion Nyhus, 2nd Souhrada . Report accepted Membership Committee Report – Devin SchwiesowMembership consistent in 4A & 3ADrop in 2A – potentially due to lateness in getting forms in as it gets nearer to clinic1A continues to be a point of emphasisMotion Rock, 2nd Keitel. Report accepted Clinic Survey/Mini Clinic Committee Report – Casey KlunderRecommendations from what coaches askedShawn Schlecter – NIACCKeith McSweeney – SolonNathan Roling - SimpsonDan Pomeroy – Coach/Umpire RoundtableState Champ Panel10 Days of Hitting Panel – Dave Dirkx, Steve Fish, Jared Brown, Travis BennettOnly 21 responses on electronic evaluation form – looking for ways to create YouTube Channel to record mini-clinics and upload to private channel for coaches to viewMotion Souhrada, 2nd Waddle. Report accepted IHSAA Advisory Committee Report – Mark Hey & Lee TooleRecommendations to IHSAA3 scrimmages during the yearChange pitch count 8th & 9th treated like 10th October 1-December 31 dead week with pitchers & catchers being able to start January 1Believe there is a positive working relationship and communicationPotential for April to open up to additional activities other than hittingQuestion: Can fields Motion Souhrada, 2nd Hoel. Report acceptedJunior Showcase Report – Devin SchwiesowThanks to Steve Hanson & Trent Eckstaine for all their help plus coaches to volunteer to help out131 total participants, 32 sophomores - $100 entry fee54 coaches pre-registered plus 20 paid on siteRecommendations from college coachesBeing done by 2:30 Seeing guys play in a scrimmage afterwardsMotion Nyhus, 2nd Dirkx. Report acceptedCommunications/PR/History – Steve Hanson (absent), Lee Toole (presenter)No necessary reportCommunicationsPlenty of thank you notes from players, families, coaches Issues with All-Star Series and people not understanding rules when simple communication can fixOld BusinessNone to reportNew BusinessSelect District Coach/Umpire/Asst. Coach/College Coach/MediaSelect President, Primrose, and Contributor Award WinnersApprove Hall of Fame nomineesMeeting at January 17, 2019 – Marriott Hotel, Cedar Rapids6:30 pm Steering Committee & 8:30 pm Committee/Chairperson Meeting Suggestions for the good of the Association None to reportAnnouncementsNone to reportAdjournment to District MeetingMotion Hoel, 2nd Keitel. Meeting adjourned 2:48 pm.Minutes respectfully submitted by Ethan Miller, Central Springs, 3rd Vice-President ................
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