Baseball

Welcome to the HERD!

Coach's message:

I am very excited to be starting the baseball program at Liberty High School and for leading the HERD into the future. At Liberty, baseball will be about being part of a team, a unit greater than any individual, and accepting all of the challenges, successes, and failures that come with that responsibility. It is not about winning and losing; rather, baseball is about incorporating the lessons learned through victory and defeat into our daily lives. Baseball is a game that allows us to learn about ourselves, our teammates and, ultimately, life.

Stay tuned for more information about Bison Baseball.

Coach Montgomery

Coaching Bio
Philosophy

Coaching Bio

20 years experience coaching HS Baseball

12 years as Head Coach at Heritage High school

2021 Sunbelt League Champs (undefeated)
2018 Sunbelt League Champs
2017 CIF Quarterfinal finisher
Coached Heritage HS to a playoff berth in its first year of eligibility

8 years as assistant coach at Paloma Valley HS

Played collegiate baseball at Chapman University under Head Coach: Rex Peters (UCLA)

3rd place finish in 00’ DIII College World Series

Philosophy

Approach

Create a positive and productive environment through…

Work Ethic – Commitment to excellence – quality with intensity.
Discipline – Pay attention to details.
Responsibility – Control emotions – attitude.
Desire – Compete (mental toughness) at all times.

Defense

Master the basics (Absolutes of defense: throw strikes and play catch)

Don’t give your opponent more than 3 outs. Accomplished by limiting walks and

mastering team defense.

Pitching – commit to the pitch and attack your zone.

Must have success on 0-0, 1-1, 2-2 counts

Offense

Pressure the defense through base running – Team with most 90 ft victories will win.

Win every inning (no let downs)

Execute on command.

Have a plan before going to battle.

“OUR PLAN CAN ONLY BE SUCCESSFUL IF EVERY MEMBER OF THIS PROGRAM BELIEVES IN IT!”

Code of Conduct
Tryouts

Code of Conduct

Playing baseball at Liberty High School is a privilege and should be regarded in that manner.

General Conduct

The baseball player will place his educational objectives and goals as his first priority. This involves the following: class attendance, assignments, and exams for each class that the player is taking every year at Liberty High School.
The baseball player shall act respectful and with integrity at all times.
Sportsmanship will be a goal that is held high among all baseball players and families throughout the season.
Learning, developing, and incorporating lifelong skills will be stressed throughout the program at Liberty.
Drug and alcohol use is prohibited.

Practice Conduct

The baseball player must be at all practices, meetings, trips and other functions on time throughout the baseball season.
Hard work and hustle will be expected by all players at all times.
Avoid horseplay or situations that may lead to potential injuries.
If you feel that you must miss a practice or part of a practice, it is the baseball player’s responsibility to contact the head coach of their team prior to practice.
Practice how you will play, by giving 100%, and you will do so in the games.

Travel Conduct

If classes will be missed because of a baseball game, notify your teachers in advance and make arrangements for missed assignments.
When at an away contest, remember…you represent Liberty High School and must conduct yourself in a proper manner.

Game Conduct

Proper sportsmanship must be exhibited at all times.
Team cohesiveness should be shown at all times.
Always be aware of the game situations and be ready to help in any manner.
Follow the instructions of the coaching staff and game officials throughout the entire contest.

Team Rules and Regulations

Be at every practice. If you must miss a practice, contact your head coach prior to the start of that practice. The player should talk to their coach directly or use a phone number to contact their appropriate head coach if they know in advance they will miss:

Head Varsity Coach Coach Montgomery: (909) 261-3878 Email: scott.montgomery@puhsd.org
Junior Varsity Coach
Freshmen Coach

*Breaking the above rules will lead to disciplinary actions including extra conditioning, decreased playing time, suspensions, and possible removal from the team.

Tryouts

2021/22 Try-outs

Who: These try-outs are for all those young men interested in trying out for the Liberty High School Baseball Team.

When: TBD

Where: LHS Varsity Baseball Field

What you need to try-out:

You must have an athletic physical completed and turned in to the Athletic Director.
Baseball glove, cleats, baseball attire. (Baseball Pants & Hat)

Athletes will be assessed on their ability to catch, throw, field, and hit. All participants will go through a series of defensive drills and take batting practice. Pitchers and catchers will throw a bullpen. Preliminary cuts will be posted upon the completion of tryouts. Grades will also be a determining factor on making the team.

Direct all questions to: Coach Montgomery.

Sign-ups for try-outs will be required.

You must sign-up and show proof of physical in order to try-out.

Interest Form

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