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Raptor Parents Meeting - 2014
• Introduction
• Meeting Goals
• Raptor Partners
• Meet Our Head Coaches
• Volunteers
• Players Play, Coaches Coach, Parents Support
• Important Dates
• Health & Safety
• Game Information
• Raptor Spirit Wear
• Q & A
• Break-out Meeting
WELCOME TO RAPTOR LACROSSE
SLAP-CHECK: KNOCK-OUT THE BALL
Just a tap knocks the ball loose
• President – Frank Abajian • Vice President, NCJLA Representative – Ted Hirtle • Director Boys Coaching – Chris Ambler • Director Girls Coaching – Jessica Mucci • Registration & Team Mgmt – Eileen Abajian • Uniforms – Sherri Osmond • Health & Safety – Jerry Ledbetter • Finance – Mia Webber • Field Operations – Mike Checchi, Neha Shah • Alliances – Jerry Ledbetter • Secretary – Sue Ackerman • Purchasing – Jennifer Busch • Marketing – Haisley Carwin • Director/Advisor – Steve Kravariotis • Volunteers – Audra Clay • Web Master – Neil Carvajal • Sponsorship – Nicole Lowrance • Spirit Wear – Bret Carwin
YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IROQUOIS NATIONAL TEAM GUEST COACH CAM BOMBERRY EYES ON TARGET
FOLLOW-THROUGH FINISH STRONG
MEETING GOALS Eileen Abajian, Director Registration & Team Management
Learn About Our Raptor Lacrosse Club: How we run
Communication: e-mail & website
Find Opportunities for YOU to Become Involved • Team Level • Coaching • Board Volunteer
2014 Season Overview • Reminders • Wall Ball (Saturdays) • Fall Clinics (Girls & Boys) • Raptor Summer Camp
GIRLS ON THE RUN: SPEED & AGILITY
Girls Program Partnership with Tenacity Lacrosse, founded by Theresa Sherry. Theresa graduated from Princeton University where she was team captain and leading scorer. She is the head coach at UC Berkeley. The mission of Tenacity Lacrosse is to create a supportive environment for young women while teaching the tools to navigate life.
Boys Program Partnership with All West Lacrosse, founded by Matt Ogelsby. Matt graduated from Duke University where he was a First Team All American lacrosse player. All West Lacrosse believes in teaching life lessons, including teamwork, commitment, loyalty, goal-setting, respect, attitude and effort.
RAPTOR LACROSSE PARTNERS
Chris Ambler • Cal State Univ. East Bay • Assistant Varsity Coach,
Dougherty Valley High School • Instructor: All West Lacrosse
Raptor Boys & Girls Coaching Directors Jessica Mucci
• University of Connecticut • Team Captain • Big East All Academic Team • Assistant Coach, St. Mary’s
College • Instructor: Tenacity Lacrosse
CAMARADERIE & COMPETITION
U15 Boys: Mathias Armstrong & Caleb Pryle
U13 Boys: Chris Ambler & Joe Abajian
U11 Boys: Dan Gannod & Ted Hirtle
U9 Boys: Art Mimnaugh
U15 Girls: Courtney Eller
U13 Girls: Mike Banducci
U11 Girls: Jennifer Ravazza
U9 Girls: Jessica Mucci
MEET OUR RAPTOR TEAM HEAD COACHES
All teams are “B” Level
Jess & Chris Provide Coaching Support • Weekly Skill Development • Coordinate Practice Plan with
Head Coach • Review Practice Drills • Evaluate Player Needs • Goalie Coaching
POKE CHECK: KNOCK OUT THE BALL
VOLUNTEERS Eileen Abajian, Director Registration & Team Management
Team Positions
Club-wide Positions • Board of Director Positions • Field Prep • Evaluation Day Assistance • U-9 Tournament
Hours Tracked at Team Level
Go to sanramonlacrosse.com for more information
HAVIN’ A GREAT DAY !
PLAYERS PLAY, COACHES COACH, PARENTS SUPPORT Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) – required training for all coaches • Double Goal Coach: teach life lessons through competition, develop
lacrosse skills through positive training. • Second Goal Parent: concentrate on life lessons (sportsmanship,
respect), let coaches coach and athletes focus on competing. • Triple Impact Competitor: improve your skills, work as a team, enjoy
the game.
Supporting Your Coach • Get to know your Coach • Introduce yourself • Be on time • Cheer for the entire team • Positive reinforcement • Respect * Attitude * Effort
2014 IMPORTANT DATES Evaluations Boys: Friday, Jan 10 & Saturday, Jan 11 Girls: Sunday, Jan 12
Practice Begins Boys: Monday, Jan 13 Girls: Sunday, Jan 19
Opening Day Games Boys: Sunday, Feb 23 Girls: Treasure Island, March 1 or 2
• Game schedules published early February • Season ends May 18 • Boys Raptor Camp: August • Girls & Boys Fall Clinic: Sept-Nov • Tenacity & All West Opportunities
RAPTOR LACROSSE: THE REASON WE ARE HERE TONIGHT
HEALTH & SAFETY
Player Safety is always our #1 priority • All players must have required equipment • Coaches Certification includes
• Background Check • Positive Coaching Alliance Certificate • US Lacrosse Training Certificate
First Aid • First Aid Kits issued to each head coach • Action Plan in place with all Coaches
Equipment available from • Sling-It Lacrosse, Alamo • Dicks Sporting Goods, Dublin
Jerry Ledbetter, Director Health & Safety and Alliances
http://www.uslacrosse.org/http://www.slingitlacrosse.com/product-p/gft.htm
Arrive: about 45 minutes before game time (coach will set time)
Always Have: mouth guard, cup, equipment, water
Remember: Contact, not impact (encourage speed & agility)
Playing Time: everyone plays, playing time is managed by coach and assistants
Act Like a Winner: Raptor Boys & Girls are Champions
• Players always encouraged to make their best effort
• Continue to learn and improve
• Don’t let mistakes slow you down
GAME INFORMATION
GREAT SAVE . . . NO GOAL!
Bret Carwin, Director of Spirit Wear
RAPTOR SPIRIT WEAR
Special Guest Coach John Christmas Eyes on Target, Hands Low, Stick Up Follow Through, Finish Strong
Spirit Wear – support you Club, show your colors!
Lacrosse Gear Bags – keep you player organized
Mixed Bags – an eco-friendly re-usable bag.
Mouthguard –Dr. van den Berg, a San Ramon orthodontist, is providing personalized fittings for $25.
QUESTIONS ?