Parents
To Guest or Not To Guest…or Solicit
We have received some inquiries about our guest policy. Our Guest Policy can be seen here We would like to add a bit of commentary here. The organization prohibits Vipers players to guest for other Club, club like & private organizations. We know that our players will play with their town travel or high school…
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Updates, 9/16/20
Putting these updates on a variety of topics in bullet point fashion. Storage shed delivery on 9/15/20 that will allow the indoor facility space to fully open. Should have all misc items “off the floor” by 9/17. Facility will bet getting additional lighting. I believe space is very functional. Team assignments for usage to…
Read MoreThe Sports Edge, Ask Coach Wolff
TRAVEL/CLUB TEAMS: Why the Time has Come for Real Oversight in this Industry POSTED BY RICK WOLFF SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 IN PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS, SPORTS PARENTING TRENDS, TRAVEL TEAMS I had a fascinating interview this AM with Bob Germano, the owner/operator of the North Jersey Vipers softball program. Considered one of the best run programs in the country, Bob is one…
Read MoreZero Tolerance Policy
The Vipers have a Zero Tolerance Policy “The Vipers” hereby adopts a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of violence and harassment, understood as: physical hitting, shoving, kicking, throwing of objects, unwanted sexual advances, all forms of physical assault; abusive language or e-mails, threats, harassment and intimidation; any attitude or action that can be reasonably construed as…
Read MoreWelcome to Vipers 2020/21
I want to take a moment to say hello and thank all of you for your commitment to the 2020/21 Vipers (NJV). We are doing things this year we have never done and look forward to the challenge. We have a lot of great things planned and continue to build and expand on the strong…
Read MoreNot A Normal Season
I want to take a moment to remind all of our members that this is unlike any year, season or experience we have ever had. As of today, 6/18/20 we have had a combination of: players opting not to return tournaments scheduled, confirmed, rescheduled, posponed or cancelled Finalizing tournaments that will run as late as…
Read MoreJune 22nd…Return Target
As you plan on getting Bobby a birthday gift on the 25th…our gift to you is that we expect to return to the practice field on 6/22. We are still working out logistics on field access…many towns, municipalities and county parks have not even started to consider opening up their space. We will be on…
Read MoreDrills for the week
Have been updated to our Training section. Bob sent out to all parents.
Read MorePetition and CoVid 19 Info For Youth Sports
on 5/15/20 we sent out an online petition to all of our players and parents to review and consider signing. The purpose of this petition is to have it delivered to NJ state leadership and the Governors office. Here is a facebook interview with r. Nicole Saphier as she shares her take on the risks…
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