Host Families
The players are housed by local volunteer families who allow the athletes to become part of the community during the season. They are a crucial part of the Mudcats success.
The Chillicothe Mudcats would like to give a special thanks to all of the Host Families.
The Importance of Host Families
A host family is one of the most important and influential aspects of a baseball player’s summer league experience. Many of the players on the Chillicothe Mudcats are in a brand new environment, away from both school and home. The goal of the program is to help players adjust to moving to a new area, assist them as they get acquainted with the Chillicothe community, and provide a safe and stable living environment. It also provides an opportunity for the community to assist in the development of these players on and off the field. The Mudcats organization strongly believes the relationships that are forged between players and their host families will be memorable and will last a lifetime.
Host Family Responsibilities
Host families are asked to provide housing for their assigned player(s) for the duration of their stay in Chillicothe. Many players are expected to arrive around May 29, though several will join the team later because of their spring team’s playoffs and the College World Series. The Mudcats season, including playoffs, should conclude no later than August 1. During that span, host families should provide:
Host families are not required to provide a vehicle to players. Many of the players will have their own car, so a place to park will be necessary. If the player does not have a car, you may choose to lend him a vehicle, but that is entirely at your discretion and risk. Also, host families are not required to provide insurance for players; insurance is covered by the league and the player’s school.
Beyond that, we ask that you provide a welcoming environment for the players. For the two months players are in the Chillicothe area, host families are providing more than just housing, but a home. We simply request that you make them feel at home.
Host Family Benefits
When you become a host family, you’ll be adding a new member to your family, not just taking on a tenant. Mudcat players are appreciative of the effort you will be making as a host family and can serve as positive role models for your children. Yes, these are college-age kids, but they are respectful of their environment – nothing less will be tolerated by the Mudcats.
The Mudcats organization strongley believes that the relationship which are forged between players and their host families will be memorable and las a liftime. Feedback from players and families has shown this to happen every year and in nearly every home.
Host families will also receive season tickets. Families are sure to love the excitement and entertainment of Mudcats baseball, and the players enjoy seeing their adopted families in the stands. You will also be invited to any host family events on the schedule. But the longest lasting benefit of becoming a host family is the bond that will be forged between your family and a Mudcats player, the sort of relationship that lasts for years. Players and their host families have been known to keep in contact long after playing careers ended, remaining friends and sharing family milestones.
If you are interested in becoming a host family please contact Chad Fisher. Chad can be reached at 816-804-8571 or by email: cfish0478@yahoo.com
Being a host parent may be the most rewarding experience of your life!
The Chillicothe Mudcats would like to give a special thanks to all of the Host Families.
The Importance of Host Families
A host family is one of the most important and influential aspects of a baseball player’s summer league experience. Many of the players on the Chillicothe Mudcats are in a brand new environment, away from both school and home. The goal of the program is to help players adjust to moving to a new area, assist them as they get acquainted with the Chillicothe community, and provide a safe and stable living environment. It also provides an opportunity for the community to assist in the development of these players on and off the field. The Mudcats organization strongly believes the relationships that are forged between players and their host families will be memorable and will last a lifetime.
Host Family Responsibilities
Host families are asked to provide housing for their assigned player(s) for the duration of their stay in Chillicothe. Many players are expected to arrive around May 29, though several will join the team later because of their spring team’s playoffs and the College World Series. The Mudcats season, including playoffs, should conclude no later than August 1. During that span, host families should provide:
- A bed for each player and a bathroom which may be shared.
- Access to your house, usually be key or garage door opener.
- You may prepare meals for your players at your leisure or, at least, have food available to your player(s) so they can prepare their own meals. Keep in mind that the team travels for approximately half the games and are fed by local businesses following each home game.
- A washer and dryer are generally necessary but other convenient ideas may be considered.
Host families are not required to provide a vehicle to players. Many of the players will have their own car, so a place to park will be necessary. If the player does not have a car, you may choose to lend him a vehicle, but that is entirely at your discretion and risk. Also, host families are not required to provide insurance for players; insurance is covered by the league and the player’s school.
Beyond that, we ask that you provide a welcoming environment for the players. For the two months players are in the Chillicothe area, host families are providing more than just housing, but a home. We simply request that you make them feel at home.
Host Family Benefits
When you become a host family, you’ll be adding a new member to your family, not just taking on a tenant. Mudcat players are appreciative of the effort you will be making as a host family and can serve as positive role models for your children. Yes, these are college-age kids, but they are respectful of their environment – nothing less will be tolerated by the Mudcats.
The Mudcats organization strongley believes that the relationship which are forged between players and their host families will be memorable and las a liftime. Feedback from players and families has shown this to happen every year and in nearly every home.
Host families will also receive season tickets. Families are sure to love the excitement and entertainment of Mudcats baseball, and the players enjoy seeing their adopted families in the stands. You will also be invited to any host family events on the schedule. But the longest lasting benefit of becoming a host family is the bond that will be forged between your family and a Mudcats player, the sort of relationship that lasts for years. Players and their host families have been known to keep in contact long after playing careers ended, remaining friends and sharing family milestones.
If you are interested in becoming a host family please contact Chad Fisher. Chad can be reached at 816-804-8571 or by email: cfish0478@yahoo.com
Being a host parent may be the most rewarding experience of your life!
Chad Fisher, Host Family Chairman