Spring 2013 Coaches Meeting Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse.

Spring 2013 Coaches Meeting

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

Discussion Topics 2013 Registration Coaching Assignments Team Structure Player Evaluations SEPYLA Positive Coaching Alliance Indoor Practices Spring 2013 Practice Schedule Special Events in 2013


2013 Registration Overview

Kindergarten Instructional (13) (23) “D” 1st/2nd Grade (27) (22) “C” 3rd/4th Grade (25) (24) “B” 5th/6th Grade (52) (45) “A” 7th/8th Grade (55) (57)

(172) 171 Players!


Coaching AssignmentsCoaching Assignments

Instructional: Paul Valerio, Jamie Knight, Fred Figg

D: (U-9) Neal Pettinelli, Brian Holland, Patrick Sweeney, Alicia Terizzi, Arthur Vigilante, Micahel Paolini

C: (3rd/4th) Bob Neild, Mike Judge, Phil Rocco, Colin Dougherty, David

Kaercher

B: (5th/6th) Neal Pettinelli, Paul Valerio, John Costalas, Erik Hart, Mark Peezick, Bill Westlake, Vince Frigo, Brendan McGill

A: (7th/8th) Rick Ward, LeRoy Moser, Darren Rosenblum, Doug Mason, Steve Collison, John Chaban, Andrew Smith, Brian Smith, Jamie Sykes, Troy Vokes

Coaching RotationCoaching Apparel


SEPYLASoutheastern Pennsylvania Youth Lacrosse Association


SEPYLA Member Programs


SEPYLA Proposed Divisions


NORTH SOUTH WESTCalvery Aston AmityCBAA Drexel Hill BoyertownCouncil Rock Haven ConshohockenCrooked Cross Haverford Deep RunHorsham Interboro PVLansing Marple-Ntwn PottsgroveLower Bucks Moorestown SoudertonNorth Penn Radnor Spring-FordSpartan Ridley NorristownUpper Morland Rose Tree St JoeWarriors Springfield Upper MerionWissahickon Wilmington

SEPYLA Team Structure

Grade-Based Structure A1 = Most competitive (mostly 8th graders) A2 = Highly competitive (7th & 8th) A3 = Moderately competitive (7th + rookies) B1 = Most competitive (mostly 6th graders) B2 = Highly competitive (5th & 6th) B3 = Moderately competitive (5th & 6th) C = 3rd/4th Grade (no 1/2/3 designations)

U9 & U7 program not governed by SEPYLA


SEPYLA Rules A play Saturday / B & C play Sunday Playoffs for A1 & B1 Levels only Playing “up” generally not an issue Playing “down” raises concerns

Need to use common sense Goalies, defense create fewer issues

Stick length Short sticks: min 40" max 42" for A

min 37” max 42” for B & C Long poles: min 52" max 72“ for A & B

max 52" for C


US Lacrosse 2013 Rule Changes

(ART 1) A player shall not initiate contact to an opponent’s head or neck with a cross-check or any part of his body (head, elbow, shoulder etc.) Any follow-through that contacts the head or neck shall also be considered a violation of this rule



(ART 2) A player shall not initiate an excessive, violent or uncontrolled slash to the head/neck



(ART3) A player, including an offensive player in possession of the ball, shall not block an opponent with the head or initiate contact with the head (known as spearing)



PENALTY: One-, two- or three-minute non-releasable foul, at the official’s discretion, for violation of Article 1, 2 or 3. If the contact to the head/neck is considered deliberate or reckless, the penalty shall be a minimum two- or 3-minute non-releasable foul. An excessively violent violation of this rule may result in an ejection


Spring Season

Notify SEPYLA of # of teams/levels Feb. 15Petition for Black-out dates Feb. 15Provide SEPYLA with team rosters Mar. 15SEPYLA season begins Mar. 30SEPYLA season ends May 19SEPYLA Semi-Finals (A1/B1 only) June 1SEPYLA Championships (A1/B1 only) June 2


Positive Coaching Alliance

Spring 2013



Main philosophies behind the PCA/SFYLAXDouble-Goal Coaching Second-Goal ParentsCoaching your ChildDealing with bad behavior



What is Double Goal Coaching?Teaching “Life Lessons”

Honor the game using the elements of ROOTS

RESPECT FOR:R - RulesO - OpponentsO - OfficialsT - TeammatesS – one’s Self




Redefine with it means to be a “Winner” in terms of Mastery not just the scoreboard

ELM Tree of Mastery:E - EffortL - LearningM – bounce back from

Mistakes




Using Effort goals. (Effort vs. Outcome)Outcome Goals are highly dependent on the

quality of one’s opponent, Effort Goals are largely under one’s control regardless of the competition

Effort goals are motivating to all players because they can control them and they can see their progress

Setting effort goals: Game and Season-Long with rookies and talented players


Positive Coaching AllianceWhat is Double Goal Coaching?Teaching “Life Lessons”

Fill your Player’s Emotional TanksUse POSITIVE reinforcement as your primary mode of

motivatingStrive to achieve the 5:1 “Magic Ratio” of 5 Positive

reinforcements to each criticism/correctionSchedule “fun activities” for practices, so players with

enjoy lacrosseLearn to give “Kid-Friendly Criticism”

• Criticize in private• “Ask Permission”• Use “Criticism Sandwich”,

Complement/Criticism/Complement• Avoid giving criticism in “non-teachable” moments



What is Double Goal Coaching?The real first Goal…………………


WINNING GAMES


What is a Second Goal Parent?Definition…………………

“A second goal parent will let players and coaches take responsibility for the first goal of winning. They will relentlessly focus on the second, more important goal of using sports to teach life lessons to their children and other youths.”


Positive Coaching AllianceWhat is a Second Goal Parent?A Second Goal Parent will:

Use POSITIVE encouragementReinforce the ELM Tree of Mastery Set an EXAMPLE by Honoring the GameUse self-controlEngage in NON-DIRECTION CheeringGet their child to practice and games on time

and ready to goRefrain from negative comments about the

coaches, referees and other players in front of their child



Coaching your SonTips and Thoughts:

As a coach, you need to wear two hats, parent and coach. When on the field, you are not a parent.

Be sensitive to favoring or penalizing your son.Don’t bring conversations you had as a parent up

as a coach. Utilize other coaches to work with your son.

If you work with your son at home, make it fun rather than drills designed to make him better.



Dealing with Bad BehaviorIgnore Behavior you Don’t Want:

When a player is not doing what you want them to do, they cease to exist and should stay that way until they follow instruction

The player may now realize they are being ignored and ask why. Respond in a matter-of-fact way what they need to do not to be ignored.


Positive Coaching AllianceDealing with Bad BehaviorWhen You Can’t Ignore:

You cannot ignore behavior that is dangerous or disruptive.

In the “Least-Attention Manner” remove the player from the situation. They can return on their own when they feel they can follow the rules.

If it happens again the same applies, but they cannot come back until you have a chance to talk to them. This is a time to do a fun activity with the rest of the team

The player must understand and articulate the bad behavior before they can return to the team.



Dealing with Bad BehaviorThe Discipline of the Three “C’s”:

CalmnessDeal with bad behavior in a controlled manor. Defer

to assistant coaches if needed. This shows strengthConsequences

Have a clear understanding of how you expect your player to behave, and what happens if they don’t. If you start the season this way, there will be no confusion

ConsistencyKeep this message clear through out the season and

with every player.


Spring Practice Schedule

2012 Schedule:MON TUE WED THU FRIA U7 C A U7B U9 B C

2013 Schedule (open for discussion):MON TUE WED THU FRIA U7 C A U7B U9 B C(2) Fields at Manderach – (2) Fields at Evans Elementary(Optional indoor practices can run through early March)


Key Dates to DiscussMarch 9th Independence Classic PPL Park

April 6th Evansfest (A Level – Saturday)

April 27th Irish Skirmish (B1/B2 and C)

May 2nd Beef & Beer (to benefit HS team) Friendship Firehouse, Royersford

May 11th Back Mountain Brawl (Saturday)(many go up Friday night)

May 11th Upper Merion Gumball Rally

June 8th-9th BOLT Tournament

May 25-27 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship, Lincoln Financial Field

Other Events?


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