Edina Girls Lacrosse

Welcome to the 2015 Season

2015 Coaching Staff

• Head Coach- Makenna Borg makenna.borg@gmail.com 952-836-4268

• Assistant Coach-Christine Hanson Christine.N.Hanson@gmail.com 612-280-5788

• JV Coach-Art Erdall boonesfb@aol.com 612-710-1171

• 9/10 Coach- Bill Addington wmaddington@comcast.net 410-206-7040

• Goalie Coach-Scott Ryerse sryerse@comcast.net 612-554-2618

Coaches Expectations• Grades- Coaches will receive grade reports throughout the

season. Players are all students first, so these will be taken very seriously. Conferences between players and coaches will happen if necessary.

• All athletes must be in good Academic Standings in order to be eligible to play.

• Coaches will be in constant communication with activities office.

• Players are expected to attend all games and all practices.

• Unexcused absents: Missing practices for work, drivers ED, other sporting events, etc. are unexcused. Coaches discretion will judge if player is eligible to play.

Important Dates• April 10-12--Varsity Weekend in Stillwater

• April 11--Varsity and JV Scrimmages at Cretin-Derham Hall

• April 14-- Picture Day during practice

• April 15--Picture Make-up Day

• April 21--Teacher Appreciation Night during Varsity game against Wayzata @ 5:30

• May 2—Youth Clinic at EHS Turf 11-12 pm

• May 16—Youth Appreciation Day

• May 19—Senior Night

• May 27-June 3—Section 2 playoffs

• Thursday, June 4—Banquet at Interlachen 5:00 PM

• Monday, June 8-Thursday June 11—State Tournament

Apparel Information

• 2015 Apparel Store is still open!

• On the team website

• No orders will be accepted after 11:59PM April 10th

Parent Volunteers

• Pasta Parties

• Senior Night

• Clock operators/Scoreboard

• Stats

• Teacher Appreciation Night

Edina Lacrosse Program Philosophy• We are going to provide each athlete who chooses to participate the opportunity to

improve basic lacrosse skills as well as foster the elements of competition, dedication, sportsmanship and teamwork.

• Competition involves both winning and losing. We define a successful team as one in which the athletes improve continually through the season- day to day, week to week, and contest to contest. We hope to teach our athletes to be humble winners and gracious losers.

• Dedication involves attending practices on time, performing in the classroom, agreeing to abide by the MSHSL rules regarding competition, chemical use, and other team matters.

• Sportsmanship is exemplified in the individual who recognizes the talents of others, both teammates and opponents and applauds the effort of both.

• Teamwork includes working with others, understanding that each person is a part of the team and has special job to do. It also involves recognizing our skills, our limitations and contributing as best as we can.

• It is hoped that within these guidelines each participant will be given ample opportunity to strengthen life long characteristics, while having a memorable experience as a member of the Edina Girls Lacrosse Program.

General Lacrosse Rules1. BE ON TIME- Practices start at 3:45 pm. Bring all equipment to field.

-These Materials MUST come with you to every practice

****** Stick, Goggles, Mouth guard (2),water, shoes, cleats, sweat shirt, sweat pants, jacket (water/wind), hat, gloves and any extra apparel

2. Remove all Jewelry before practice and games.

3. Must be in School all day to practice or compete.

4. NO pop, gum or junky snacks before a game or practice

5. Each coach will have policy on missing games/practice and how it will affect playing time.

6. Call, text or E-mail the day of the game if you are sick or unable to be at the game or practice.

7. Report all injuries to a coach no matter how small they may seem.

8. Eliminate yourself from any encounter with alcohol, tobacco or drugs

9. FOLLOW THE TEAM PHILOSOPHY

Core Values that Describe a Lacrosse Player

• Competitive

• Dedicated

• Hard Working

• Honest

• Respectful

• Supportive

Responsibilities of a Lacrosse Player

• Set goals for myself and use the coaches to help obtain them

• Be honest and sensitive to the coach, teammates, referees and myself

• Assists managers, teammates and coaches

• Attend practices promptly and in the right frame of mind

• Ask Questions

• Care for my uniform and team equipment

• Give 100% in practice and in competition