Q: What is the Wisconsin All-Stars Baseball?
A: An opportunity for top youth baseball players from across the state of Wisconsin to meet one another and team up to play some exciting baseball in Cooperstown, New York.
Q: Who coaches the Wisconsin All-Stars?
A: Coach Brian Burgert (head coach), Coach Richie Boyce, (asst. coach), Coach Willie Mueller (pitching coach), Coach Eric Cruise
Q: What is Cooperstown Dreams Park?
A: www.cooperstowndreamspark.com
Q: What are the player fees?
A: Player fee is $2199.00.
Q: What about refund of player fees?
A: There is NO REFUND of player fees for a player/family who, for whatever reason, who does not participatein a planned activity (instructional or tournament). If a player is not able to participate in the agreed-upon activity (instructional or tournament) because of injury, illness, family complications, post season involvement, etc., THERE WILL BE NO REFUND OF PLAYER FEES FOR ANY REASON FROM COOPERSTOWN DREAMS PARK. If a player/family decides to play with another team, and thereby fails to follow through with his/their commitment to participate in agreed upon tournament, he/they not only relinquish the related player fee(s), but also jeopardize any future opportunities with the WISCONSIN ALL-STARS.
Q: What is covered with the player fee?
A: Tournament fees, entry fee, secondary insurance, administrative costs, player pack apparel, CDP player apparel, CDP uniform, hat, socks, team lodging and meals at Cooperstown Dreams Park, AYHOF ring, uniform laundry and miscellaneous expenses.
Q: What is the application process?
A: Sign up on line at www.wasbaseball.com
Wisconsin All-Stars tryout: *$100.00 tryout fee.
THERE WILL BE NO REFUND FOR ANY FEE SUBMITTED TO THE WISCONSIN ALL-STARS FOR THE TRYOUT.
Cash or check. Checks can be made payable to: Wisconsin All-Stars. Fees can be sent to 1256 Lake Breeze Rd, Oshkosh WI 54904 or paid day of tryout.
Walk ups are welcome the day of tryouts.
Q: When and where are tryouts held?
A: All tryouts are held at Red Arrow Park in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Directions to Red Arrow park are located here.
Check in time Saturday and Sunday starts at 11:15am-12:00 pm. Starting times both days are 12:00 pm. Dates are found on the home page.
Q: What is the procedure for player selection?
A: Players will go through the two day tryout where they will be evaluated in the following areas:
Hitting
Agility
Throwing
Fielding
Pitching
Game situations
Personality-attitude
Upon completion of the tryouts, the coaches and clinicitions will go over the evaluations from the two days and there fore the team will be selected.
Q: What do we look for in a player?
A: *Coachable ball player. *Ball players with willingness to learn and grow. *Ball players that are able to play in a team atmosphere. *Ball players that are willing to work harder than any other kid. *Ball players that don't hang their head after an error or strikeout. *Ball players with skills/talent, character, team spirit. * Ball players with respect and courtesy. *Ball players with discipline, commitment, enthusiasm. * Ball players that have the desire to be the best. * Ball players...someone that has it inside.
Q: Is financial support/sponsorship of the team possible?
A: Yes...efforts are continually underway to solicit substantial charitable and/or corporate sponsorship to assist with team expenditures for players and coaches. Our team welcomes any possible monetary and/or material donations in this regard. We also have various fund-raisers for those families that are interested in doing so.
Q: What is expected from the parents?
A: *To support and be committed to the Wisconsin All-Stars program. *Support not only your player but each and every player on the team. *No derogatory comments about coaches, players or parents. *Each player/family comes from different towns/schools/back grounds.*We win as a team and we lose as a team. *We are here to provide all of our players the best experience they can have. *Lead by example. *Let the coaches do the coaching.
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BY EVERYONE ...our program plan is not to have the players, families and coaches just show up to play baseball ... it is very critical that EVERYONE associated with the Wisconsin All-Stars program HELP BUILD THE PROGRAM NOT ONLY FOR TODAY BUT FOR THE FUTURE. Showing up and participating with our camps and tryouts. Solicit sponsorships. Help identify prospective players/families that would fit in with our standards and directions, and to help support the development, enjoyment and success of everyone associated with the Wisconsin All-Stars. To be first class in all that we do on and off of the field.
Q: What is expected from the players?
A: All players should arrive at all practices/games on time with their own equipment. This includes all catchers gear, batting helmets, baseball gloves, bats, batting gloves, baseball shoes and baseball attire for all practices. We expect players to dress for the weather.
To give 100%. Never give up. Be a GREAT teammate.
Q: What is NOT accepted?
A: We do not allow anyone to be self centered. To be a quitter, whiner or have poor sportsmanship. Anyone who demeans, discourages or disrespects others. Anyone whose exclusive concern and support is devoted to only his/herself or his/her son. Anyone who creates complications or problems for our team, organization, players, coaches or families. And lastly, anyone who criticizes, blames, second guesses or undermines a fellow player or coach at any time, in any manor in front of any audience.
Q: What is expected at the Cooperstown Dreams Park tournament?
A: Our players are always expected to conduct themselves with class, to demonstrate sportsmanship, hustle, effort and enthusiasm. To play well. To play your best and with heart. We will not hang our heads. We will win and lose with class. To create lasting friendships. Strive to leave a memorable impression on all with whom we have come in contact with. We will leave each dugout, ball park, tournament site and each other in better shape than we found them. We are very well respected in Cooperstown Dreams Park and we expect to keep that respect. All rules set by coaches and Cooperstown Dreams Park will be followed at all times by coaches, players and parents/family.
Q: How is player participation determined?
A: Starting lineups, positions, pitching rotations, and all substitutions will be determined by the coaches. All efforts will be taken to have all players participate commensurate with their abilities. Some players may have more playing time, more plate appearances, than others, and matching particular individual baseball skills with game situations. Most importantly, pursuit of our goal of team success, driving all coaching decisions.
Q: What about lodging and travel?
A: Arrangements for lodging and travel is the responsibility of the parents. Travel to/from New York. Lodging in Syracuse (we do book a hotel block for the team & families) and Cooperstown.
The Wisconsin All-Stars have their own travel agent that will assist you in the making of arrangements if needed.
We will gladly help in suggesting accommodations for lodging in Cooperstown. We have a great relationship with a company in Cooperstown to help in securing homes, hotels or apartments for families to rent for themselves, family or share with others. Lonetta is our go to gal! She is with cooperstownstay.com
Q: TRADING PINS.... ?
A: ABSOLUTLEY .. at Cooperstown Dreams Park pin trading is HUGE .. it's a lot of fun for players, siblings, parents and coaches. And only on site during the week, by players with other players and youngsters. Please respect the pins of others, all pin trades must be agreed upon by all parties involved.
Wisconsin All-Stars reserves the right to terminate a players membership if any behaviors by that player or his/her parents becomes a problem. Our coaching staff is dedicated 110% to the success of our program and players. We strive to give our teams the the very best coaching that they can have. The coaches will always make decisions that we believe to be the best for the team. These decisions may not be related to "stats", but more related to things we observe during practice/game. Actions on/off the field. Each decision we make is to place each player in a position to succeed, thus allowing the team to succeed. We are not only preparing the ball players for baseball at a higher level, we also want to prepare parents to let their player be coached without distraction. Our goal is to not only prepare young athletes how to be successful in baseball but also in life.
"Life as in baseball must be coached"... Coach Lou Presutti