Although the outsider might think that it is the pitcher who is the most important player, in reality it is the Back Catcher who calls the shots, from telling the pitcher what to throw, to calling out encouragement to her team.
Catchers Creed:
1. Understanding that as a catcher I must accept my role as the leader of my team.
2. I hold myself to the 12 points of the Catchers Creed while training or playing.
3. I will be suited up, stretched, and ready to go 15 minutes before the team is expected to arrive for training or a game.
4. My equipment will always be clean. I will never drag dirt or mud into any indoor training facility.
5. My shirt will always be tucked in, whether in a game or at practice.
6. I will NEVER be heard saying anything disrespectful towards a team mate, opponent, coach, or umpire.
7. I will never use foul language, and will hold my team mates to this same standard.
8. I will always complete every drill to its fullest.
9. I will always be encouraging to my team mates regardless of whether they play well or not.
10. I will never allow my team to leave a dugout after a game until all trash has been picked up, even if it was there when we got there.
11. I will lead my team out onto the field every time we take the field.
12. I will thank my parents for the opportunity to play organized sports, acknowledging the many sacrifices they make to allow me to play.
