Lonestar Baseball Club Fall 2024 FAQ’s
Thank you for choosing Lonestar Baseball Club and DREAM Team Sports Center to entrust your player's development. We value your support and ask that you please respect our facility scheduling policies.
Due to limited instructor and cage availability, makeup classes or no-show lessons cannot be granted at DREAM Team Sports Center. Please contact our front desk via email (baseball@lonestarbaseballdfw.com) and they can do their best to help book your next visit.
Need help with Swift? Here's a helpful User Guide (click the button below) that will walk you through all of the steps to register your player in the Swift software!
August Practice Schedule:
All registered players can attend off-season practice on Monday, August 5th, and Wednesday, August 7th at James McKnight Park East from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
James McKnight Park East address: 700 U.S. 287 Frontage Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063
From August 10th to August 31st, we will practice on Saturdays at the DREAM Team Sports Center.
The facility address:12544 FM917, Alvarado, TX 76009
Listed below are the practice schedules for Saturday's (August 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st):
8U-11U: 9 am -11 am
12U-13U: 11:30 am -1:00pm
14U- High: 1:30 - 3:15 pm
From August 12th - August 26th, we will be starting field practices on Mondays at Midlothian Community Park.
The complex address: 3601 S 14th St, Midlothian, TX 76065
Listed below are the practice schedules for Mondays (August 12th, 19th, and 26th):
12U - 13U 5:30 - 7:30 pm
14U - HS 6:45 - 8:30 pm
8U, 9U, and 11U field practices will start once we receive the field from MYBA. We will let parents know the week of August 5th. Field practices for 8U, 9U, and 11U will start the week of August 11th.
For September through the rest of the season, please use the updated schedule in GameChanger to sync with your calendar (for the latest information on practice and game times).
What mobile apps (for seeing team & facility training schedules) do I need for the Fall season?
GameChanger (for Team Updates): Download the GameChanger app
GroupMe (for Communications): Download the GroupMe app
What uniform items do I need to purchase for my player?
Every player will receive 2 jersey tops and a practice shirt included in their uniform fee billed on September 1st. You will need to purchase white baseball pants, navy socks, red socks, a navy belt, and a red belt for your player.
I need help with Swift. Is there a how-to?
We have created this document to help with all things Swift. Please click here!
How will I receive my player's uniform?
Once the office has received your player's uniform you will be notified and will hand them out to the parents. We will be having a uniform pick-up day once we have received the jerseys. All jerseys must be picked up by a parent on the scheduled day. We have ordered the jerseys based on the sizes we received on signing day or through the uniform link. If you believe your player's jersey is the wrong size please email our office at baseball@lonestarbaseballdfw.com. We will look into it and get back to you. If the wrong size was given on the form or on signing day, the parent will be responsible for the cost of the new jersey.
Where can I see my player's schedule?
Your player's schedule has been loaded into GameChanger where you can view all the games, practices, and tournaments. You can also sync your player's GameChanger calendar to your phone. It is very important to mark if you can attend an event. It helps our coaches know what to plan for and expect. Schedules are subject to change.
How does the Lonestar Member Fee work?
All Lonestar Baseball Club players will be billed a one-time fee on September 1st (unless you were billed for the entire season as the pre-pay option). This will cover the fee for the scheduled tournaments or league games. If your team decides to play in additional tournaments, you will be billed for those tournaments accordingly. You can view your team's scheduled tournaments in the GameChanger for your player's team. Tournaments will be billed at $55 per tournament. If the team does not play in the tournaments due to weather or outside factors, you can email our baseball staff in November to receive a credit back for those tournaments.
How do the Lonestar Baseball Club fundraisers work?
Go to our Lonestar Fundraising page
Lonestar Baseball will offer a few organizational fundraising opportunities. The funds raised in the 99Pledges & Squares fundraisers will go towards their tournament fund or the player tuition. If enough funds are not raised, the remaining balance will be billed to the card on file. Once the funds are applied you are able to log into your player's Swift account and view the invoice to see where the funds are applied to. We always apply the funds to the tournament fee first then any remaining amounts will be applied to the player's monthly tuition.
99Pledges: Starts August 15th- August 27th
99pledges is a great virtual fundraiser for our DREAM Team players! Each player will receive their own personalized link that he can share with family and friends! The player receives the funds (minus the processing fees) directly into their tuition accounts. Once each player's page is created, you will be sent the link via email.
Football Squares: More details soon
Cornhole Fundraiser: November 16 (This fundraiser will help support scholarship students and facility/training aids to make the player training experience even better).
What is the playing time policy?
For tournaments, every game’s lineup is constructed by the team’s head coach (he will pre-plan the lineup using each player that has RSVP’d 'Yes' via GameChanger or is known to be present on the roster & at the game). Each head coach is tasked with getting every player in the lineup or on the field in some way on Saturday (this can include pinch-hitting, being a defensive sub, pinch-running, or being involved in some other way). Barring an unexpected circumstance (illness, poor attitude, lack of coachability, or some other valid coach’s reason) the player will play at some point unless there are circumstances that prevent it.
Generally speaking, head coaches select each weekend's tournament lineups by the following criteria:
Player Availability (which players have committed to play at a tournament)
Position Availability & Skills or Ability (our coaches may have to consider which positions we will need for certain tournaments)
Coaches' Consideration & Planning (although stats are a consideration, they are not the only coach’s consideration---in baseball, you can get hits and swing the bat poorly and conversely you can swing the bat very well and the ball gets caught by a fielder)
For elimination games, the head coach will pre-plan lineups and there is a possibility that players may not play (we instruct our head coaches to do their very best to communicate with the player on their playing time if at all possible). The goal of an elimination game is to win and advance and our organization‘s goal is to get all players to contribute, but there may be a circumstance that arises which keeps the player from playing in that game (possibly, the head coach was planning on the player playing in the next game ahead or it's often the case where the head coach saves a player from playing in the first game in the field as they are the starting pitcher for the second elimination game). Ultimately, our organization’s goal is to do our very best to get every player involved. We are not perfect and lineup mistakes may happen, but we ask for parents to give head coaches the benefit of the doubt and NEVER approach a coach during the game. As long as the parent respectfully asks a question in an orderly manner, the coach or organization’s management will be happy to provide an answer. Ultimately, baseball is a competitive sport and tournament baseball is set up where only those that win can advance so our goal is to have each player contribute, but the playing time for each player will not always be equal.
What is the late tuition policy?
Family DREAM Center and Lonestar Baseball Club process tuition on the 1st of every month for monthly members. If your card DOES NOT successfully process on the 1st, you will automatically be billed an additional $10 as a late fee. The fee will be recurring until a transaction has been processed successfully. If you need to update the card on file, please stop by the Family DREAM Center Office (1496 Heritage Pkwy, Suite 100) or call us at (817) 225-4144 and someone will be more than happy to help update the card on file. The balance must be paid by the 20th of each month in order for students to continue to participate in their activities.
Family DREAM Center and DREAM Team Baseball run tuition on a billing cycle. Tuition will be charged on the 1st of the month for every month in that specific season. We take our season fees and divide them up evenly between the number of months in the season. If you can not make the payment on the first, or the transaction is declined, you have until the 20th of month to log in to your Swift Parent Portal account and make the payment. If we have NOT received the payment by the 21st, your student will not be able to participate in his or her activity. If an unforeseen circumstance arises, please call our office at (817) 225-4144 to let us know and we can see how we can help.
DREAM Team Sports - Student & Parent Handbook
Communication:
Co-Director/Coach: Patrick Moraw - patrick@familydreamcenter.com
Co-Director: Rachel Moraw - rachel@familydreamcenter.com
General Manager: Mikey Hoffman- mikey@lonestarbaseballdfw.com
DREAM Team Culture Coach: Caleb Elrod - caleb@familydreamcenter.com
DREAM Office Staff: baseball@lonestarbaseballdfw.com
DREAM Daytime Office Phone Number: 817-225-4144
DREAM Team Sports Center Phone Number: 817.382.9821
Social Platforms, Online Forms, and DREAM Team Apps:
It is very important to follow our Social Platforms and online Forms, and Download our Apps.
Financial Agreement
Parents are responsible for reading and following the policies. You may view and make changes to your profile by logging into your online account. All communication about billing and registration for a specific team happens directly through the DREAM Office at baseball@lonestarbaseballdfw.com. Brianna Wooddell is the DREAM and Lonestar Baseball Club Operations manager and can assist you with any billing or registration needs.
Overview of Financial Agreement:
The Monthly Tuition will be debited the 1st of each month.
Fall Season (full season) is August-December
Tuition is non-refundable for missed practices, games, or Holidays.
All teams will pay a registration fee that contributes towards uniforms and admin for the season and is non-refundable.
Tournaments are not included in the price of monthly tuition. If your player is participating in baseball tournaments, parents will be informed of when the tournament is and how much the tournament is. We will collect a tournament fund for your player at the beginning of the season to cover the estimated number of tournaments for the team. The tournament fund will be $55 per tournament that your player is scheduled to play in. If we go over the estimated number of tournaments you will be billed accordingly. If a tournament is rained out, Lonestar Baseball Club will do their best to reschedule the tournament within the same season. If we cannot find a replacement tournament we will give the players an account credit, that can be used towards camps, classes, or monthly tuition.
There will be a $15 fee for ALL transactions that are late. You may view and make changes to your secure on-line account to update Payment information or your contact information.
Our cancellation policy has now been updated to the following: There is a two-month minimum post enrollment for all services. The Fall 2024 season runs from August 1st-December 31st. If you wish to cancel your contract with LBC, you must complete this form by the 15th of the month in order to not be charged a full month’s tuition the following month. If you complete the form after the 15th of the month, you will pay the full tuition of the upcoming month. Upon completion of the cancellation form, you will be charged the following month’s tuition (if applicable). We DO NOT accept cancellations via any other method than by completing this form.
https://www.familydreamcenter.com/cancellation
Refunds:
There are no refunds for tuition or registration fees (unless your player’s age team does not have enough kids to form a team) including summer camp, absences, and tournaments.
Monthly Tuition:
Tuition will be debited within the 1st of each month. There are no tuition reductions or refunds for absentees or holidays.
Account Credit:
Account credit can be used for monthly tuition, camps, or classes. Account credit cannot be used for lessons or the next season's registration fees.
Late/Decline Fees:
There is a $15 fee to be deducted for ALL transactions not approved or late including expired expiration dates, incorrect information, etc. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep payment information updated. You MUST call the office if you need to update your payment information.
Private Lessons:
We do offer private lessons through our booking software called Swift. Our link for our booking page is https://book.runswiftapp.com/facilities/dream-team. You will be able to buy as many lessons or classes at a time as you would like.
You can book a lesson with a coach up to an hour before a lesson starts. You must cancel 6 hours before the lesson starts. If you do not cancel within the 6-hour time frame, you will not receive a credit for your lesson. If you have to reschedule your lesson, you MUST check with your coach to make sure they are available for the date and time you want to reschedule to.
Injuries and Waiver of Consent:
A Parent needs to notify the Coach(es) of any injuries or if a child will not be participating in practice, games, and/or tournaments.
Parents, legal guardians of minors, students, and adult students waive the right to any legal action for any injury sustained on baseball property resulting from baseball activity or any other activity conducted by the students before, during or after class time.
Parents/ Guardians will be required to sign a waiver of consent for all minors before they will be allowed to participate in any practices. If a child is injured while in a practice or game, their coach will fill out an incident report that the parent will need to sign.
Illness/ absences:
Please notify the office by email if your child will be missing practice or a game. While we understand that things happen, please try to give as much advance notice as possible. If your child has had a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours they need to stay home. IF they haven’t had any of those symptoms, but you believe they may be contagious please keep your child home.
Weather Closings:
We follow Mansfield ISD for all weather related closings. For storm closures that come after school has been dismissed, check with DREAM office staff and check on Family Dream Center APP and FB page. If you have opted in for text notifications, this is another form of communication used.
Weather & Field Condition Alerts for MYBA Teams:
Field condition alerts can be found anytime at my.myba.com.
Sometimes fields may be closed by the City of Mansfield due to other circumstances besides inclement weather. Because of the number of games/teams in the regular season schedule, including post-season playoffs during the Fall Season, it may not be possible to reschedule postponed games. If a game is postponed, the game will not count for standing purposes.
Access to the website to post last-minute game status may not always be possible. Always check the rainout number or contact your coach.
The City of Mansfield Parks & Recreation Department reviews fields and provides MYBA its decision whether a field is open or closed for play. Please remember fields when wet may provide an unsafe environment for players.
Conduct:
Any conduct unbecoming, such as disrespectful or profane communication and not adhering to the policies of Family Dream Center will be subject to disciplinary action and may, if warranted, result in immediate dismissal from the team.
Parents Code of Conduct:
Talk about the other kids on the teamindeed, on both teams in same manner you would want other parents to talk about your child. This is the golden rule applied to sports. Watching kids' sports tend to be a social affair. When you are making conversation on the sideline with your friends and neighbors, think about what you are saying before you say it. To be on the safe side, only voice praise for the other children. That way, you will never go wrong. 2. Remember that all coaches are generally doing their best to help your child. So, give them a well deserved salute, especially when their team has not fared well that day. 3. Do not hesitate to give the ref, umpire or official a pat on the back, either. As you might have guessed, refs and umps are people, too. They like it when parents and fans acknowledge their on field efforts. 4. Remind your child that it is the effort that counts. 'We know all kids want to win. That's a given. Be prepared to cushion your child's disappointment after a loss by pointing out that he or she played hard and put forth a tremendous effort. 5. Avoid the post game analysis. When the game is over and your child climbs back into your car, avoid at all cost the detailed, excruciating, post game analysis of everything he or she did right or wrong. Just let your child chill out, savor the fun of having played, and relax. The absolute worst time for "friendly criticism" is immediately after the game. 6. Smile. A lot. Kids' sports are about having fun, and because kids take their behavioral cues from you, try at least to look like you are enjoying yourself. 7. If you are not a "good sport" at the games, the kids will not be either. This should be self evident. If you set a pattern of being a sideline loudmouth who likes to yell and scream at the umpire, coach, or team, do not be surprised when your kids start copying your behavior. You will have only yourself to blame. 8. Take time to learn the rules of the game. 9. If you must make noise at the games, shout only praise and encouragement. There's never any place for derogatory, snide or sarcastic comments at kid’s games. 10. Above all, be there for your kids. Support them, praise them, and let them know you can always be counted on for unconditional love, regardless of the final score.
In addition, we will not tolerate gossip or negativity towards the players, other parents, the coaches, or the umpires. Let’s be upbeat and positive and supportive, to our coaches, and all of the families on our team. If you have any questions or concerns about your player’s team, playing time or coaching please let us know and we would be happy to schedule an in person or phone meeting to get all questions and concerns answered. We would love to have the chance to address them, but it is not appropriate to talk to the coach or the staff at a game or practice. We value our families opinions and want to make sure everyone has a fun and safe experience. The coaches are busy preparing, planning and helping the kids at all baseball events and are not able to appropriately address the concerns at the event. Please reach out to us if you need to schedule a meeting with your players coach or our baseball staff.
Confidentiality:
DREAM upholds the strictest regulation of not sharing any client services, agreements or personal information with other clients.
Lost Items:
We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO LABEL ALL SHOES and BASEBALL ATTIRE! If you have lost an item please let us know here: https://share.hsforms.com/1-To5dmP7Q6ObdfrHjS_QBgzr5u
Account:
Please make sure to keep all your information up to date. You can login into your parent portal through our Swift software and update contact information. There is a video library on the Swift site if you need any help navigating.
Important Dates:
Please reach out to our office to receive all of the important dates for the year. We want to make sure that you have all of the information you need to feel successful here at LBC!