Philosophy & Expectations

CYF uses softball to teach more than softball. From coed Little Tykes and Rising Rookies through CYF Rec (8U, 10U, and 13U) and Silvers (10U, 12U, 14U, and 16/18U), players, coaches, and families are expected to help build a program rooted in communication, accountability, confidence, and community pride.

Expect success means prepare for it

In CYF language, expecting success is not about entitlement. It is about showing up prepared, taking responsibility for effort and choices, trusting coaches, supporting teammates, and learning how to respond when the game gets hard.

The same standards apply at every level, but they look different by age. Little Tykes and Rising Rookies need safety, joy, and parent involvement. Rec needs fundamentals and balanced fastpitch competition in 8U, 10U, and 13U. Silvers needs commitment and team-first maturity in 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16/18U. All of it is CYF.

CYF expectations

  • Players own their effort, attitude, preparation, and choices on the field, in school, and in the community.
  • Families give positive support, communicate directly, and let coaches coach.
  • Coaches teach fundamentals, work habits, discipline, safety, and confidence before asking players to perform under pressure.
  • Concerns that are not safety-related should wait 24 hours, then go directly to the coach or board.
  • Silvers travel adds a higher commitment to practices, tournaments, offseason growth, and team expectations.

Coaches

Be available, teach proper technique, build work habits, make decisions for the team and program, and do not ask players to do what they have not been prepared to do.

Players

Represent CYF with class, embrace your role, communicate with coaches, be loyal to teammates, and own your actions without blaming others.

Families

Support every player positively, keep concerns direct, wait 24 hours on non-safety frustrations, and let coaches handle the field and dugout.