"Failure is the best teacher in the world; you get to learn from what happens to you - both good and bad - in a real-live game situation." - Greg Maddux
"Baseball was made for kids, and grown-ups only screw it up." - Bob Lemon
Success is the fruit of teamwork, discipline, commitment, education and hard work coming together in a fun and positive atmosphere.
- We will make every decision with the best interest of the kids in mind.
- We will provide our coaches with knowledge of the rules, fundamentals, practice methods and game strategies needed to prepare and manage their teams in a positive and successful manner.
- We will foster a love of baseball/softball while teaching life lessons through the game.
- We will work to find a positive teaching moment in every failure.
- We will give every child an opportunity to discover who they are as players.
Guiding Principals
- Provide a professional organization staffed with devoted volunteers.
- Provide open lines of communication on every level of the organization.
- Provide clean, safe and properly maintained facilities and equipment.
- Encourage accountability from the association, coaches, parents and players.
- Encourage teamwork, dedication, good sportsmanship, loyalty, courage and respect.
- Provide quality instruction in the development of baseball/softball skills.
- Provide every player with the opportunity to compete at the highest level of their abilities.
- Support our players in fulfilling their goals in the game of baseball/softball.
- Support the doctrine of "Athletes first, winning second".
- Promote the growth of baseball/softball at all levels of competition.
Methods to accomplishing our Mission
The Mission of Elk Point - Jefferson Baseball/Softball Association is to provide a fun, safe, educational and competitive experience in the game of baseball/softball for every child in the Elk Point and Jefferson communities.