Our baseball program relies on numerous volunteers to successfully operate. This is no small task; this last spring season alone, SOM baseball put on more than 200 games for players ages 5-14, spread across eight divisions. Managing a program of this size is only possible with the efforts of a dedicated and passionate Baseball Committee.

As with every year, we are seeking volunteers to join the committee to replace members who are rotating off.

Committee members serve for a three-year term and attend leadership meetings several times a year, in addition to their own responsibilities as a subcommittee chair or co-chair. We welcome all adult members of our SOM Baseball community to be considered as a Committee member; coaching and/or playing experience is not required for most roles.

Details about our open spots are below. If you’re interested, please fill out this brief form here: https://forms.gle/g49qePPqHmVtYhGP8 by no later than Friday, September 10. A Baseball Committee member will reach out within the next month to follow-up on your interest. If you have questions, please reach out to Pam Bachorz (pbachorz@yahoo.com) and Peter Travers (ptravers@southorange.org).

COACHES CO-CHAIR:

Recruits and selects coaches for the Minors, Majors and Babe Ruth divisions. Works with the Community Experience and Communications subcommittees in the recruitment and registration of coaches during registration periods. Develops and oversees the training program for all coaches within the League, bringing in local experts for workshops and clinics. Schedules and runs a mandatory pre-season coaches meeting to review League rules with all coaches at the Minor level and above. Selects pairings of coaches and is responsible for oversight and evaluation of the performance of coaches during the season. This position will co-chair with an experienced Committee member for at least one year. It is especially active from January through June.

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE CHAIR*:

Responsible for connecting with the community to secure and manage volunteers for all baseball events, in collaboration with other subcommittees as needed. Organizes community information sessions about our baseball program as needed. Supports registration as needed. Coordinates and supervises special events including the Opening Day Parade; Pitch, Hit and Run Competition; and the end-of-season All-Star Games. Works with the Communications Committee to appropriately publicize events and volunteer needs. This position is especially active from December through June.*Pending Committee approval of by-law change.

FACILITIES CO-CHAIR:

Responsible for working with the Recreation Department to help with upkeep and improvement of the baseball facilities. Organizes the Parent Work Weekend and other volunteer efforts to address issues relating to the baseball facilities. This position will co-chair with this sub-committee’s existing chair for at least one year. It is especially active from March through August.

TRAVEL CO-CHAIR:

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the travel baseball program. Coordinates with the Communications Committee to appropriately publicize tryout dates. Coordinates and supervises tryouts for each age group to ensure a fairness in the tryout process. Coordinates with the coaches at each age group to determine what leagues the teams are to play in. Coordinates with the Coaches Subcommittee to recruit and train coaches for travel teams. The chair of this subcommittee is expected to attend the District meetings, and to report all relevant items from those meetings to the Vice President and President, as well ensure the coaches for the Cal Ripken tournament teams attend all individual tournament meetings. This position will co-chair with the sub-committee’s existing chair for at least one year. It is an active commitment year-round.

Each of these roles offers real opportunities to make a substantial difference in the success of our baseball program and in the development of the young players who participate. We hope you will consider giving your time and talent.

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