Vision, Values, and Standards

Pope Baseball is one of the most respected baseball programs in the State of Georgia.  Pope consistently strives to compete for championships at the region and state level and makes it a habit to qualify for the state playoffs each season. Pope coaches and players are fully dedicated to respecting the game of baseball, officials in the game, opponents, and opposing fans by modeling humility and fair play in the pursuit of excellence on the field.  

Pope Baseball is known for it’s gritty play and relentless competitiveness on the field as well as character and integrity in the classroom and within the Pope community.  All players affiliated with the Pope baseball program are taught the GDN “bases for success” and players learn the recipe for how to assertively channel their competitiveness in ways that bring pride to their families, coaches and teammates.   Players within the program are also educated on the importance of acting with honor and the positive compounding effects of honorable behavior. 

Pope baseball players and coaches understand and accept the distinction that comes with representing the Pope Baseball program.  Pope players value their role as leaders on campus by leading by example in the classroom and supporting fellow Pope athletes by attending other athletic events and extracurricular activities and cheering positively for their fellow Greyhounds.  Servant leadership is our mantra and we strive to treat the Pope community the way we would want to be treated in all situations we encounter and we seek to give back to the Pope community by taking part in community service projects. 

Representing Pope baseball and Pope High School is a tremendous opportunity and we enjoy competing together, being part of a team and knowing that our combined efforts achieve things greater than we could ever achieve on our own.  The GDN bases for success embrace and teach the importance of loyalty and brotherhood and the role of personal accountability in helping our group achieve our stated goals as well as teach and the inescapable bonds of interdependence in a team setting.  Pope Baseball players understand how to balance their personal dreams and desires with the dreams of the larger group and how to passionately pursue their own personal goals while simultaneously uplifting their brethren in the pursuit of their goals. 

The Pope Baseball community is a family first environment which thrives on a rich history of parental service and alumni support.  Pope Baseball fans and players set the standard for what a model booster club looks like