Strongsville Lacrosse Strongsville Lacrosse AssociationAssociation

Tonight’s ScheduleTonight’s Schedule• Welcome• Presentation• Q & A

TopicsTopics• Coach Introductions• Program Objectives• Program History• Teams• Season Summary & Schedule• US Lacrosse Membership• Player and Parent Responsibilities• Communication• Miscellaneous• Questions

2012 32012 3rdrd/4/4thth Grade Coaches Grade Coaches

• Geoff Belz• Tim Geary• Brad Kostka• ?? (3rd Grade Coaches Needed)

Requirements•US Lacrosse Level 1 Certification•Professional Coaches Alliance Training•Mandatory Background Check•Signed Code of Conduct•1 coach per team will be CPR certified

Program ObjectivesProgram Objectives• Create a positive lacrosse experience and environment for every player

• Focus on building strong individual skills and a complete understanding of all aspects of the game of lacrosse

• Reinforce philosophies of US Lacrosse;• Sportsmanship, fair play, respect

• Build the sport of lacrosse within the city of Strongsville and surrounding cities

• Compete with the best NE Ohio programs

• Operate as ONE – 3rd grade through HS program

Program HistoryProgram History

2008 2009 2010

35 Players1 Team5/6 Boys

85 Players4 Teams3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Boys

180 Players8 Teams5/6 & 7/8 GirlsAdded

2011

240 PlayersHigh SchoolClub ProgramEstablished

BeatMedina

3rd Place6th Grade

Boys MSChampionship

4th Grade16 – 1 Record

• 3rd & 4th Grade• 50 Players• 2 Teams• Split by Development Status (Green and White)• Focus on development, but also be competitive• Equal playing time for all

Boys Team StructureBoys Team Structure

• US Lacrosse Membership is mandatory

• Member of Northcoast Chapter with 40 other youth/MS organizations – 2 other chapters in Ohio

• $25 player membership funds national organization, provides insurance to each player, and subscription to magazine

• Visit www.uslacrosse.org to view other membership benefits and access to a variety of information and educational resources

• Great resource for parents!

US Lacrosse US Lacrosse Strongsville Participation Strongsville Participation

• 6-week indoor session begins on February 9th

• 11:30 – 1:00pm at Royalton Fieldhouse• Cost is $125 per player

• Outdoor practices begin weather permitting at Darice Warehouse Field (Foltz and Prospect)

• Games begin on 3/21 (Green) or 4/6 (White)

• 4/20 – Medina Baggataway

• 4/27 – 4th Grade Olentangy (Columbus) Festival

• 5/25 – Mentor Tournament

• 6/2 – Northcoast Tournament (N. Canton)

Schedule SummarySchedule Summary33rdrd/4th /4th KeyKey Dates Dates

• All Registration must be done on-line at www.strongsvillelacrosse.com

• Costs: $125 Indoor, $150 outdoor

• US Lacrosse membership must be completed prior to Strongsville Lax registration

• Please provide cell phone number so that we can text you with practice and game updates or changes

Registration DetailsRegistration Details

• Helmets• Same color• Cascade – we get group discounts from Midwest• @ $90 per helmet

• Shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, cup

• Short stick for all players

• Practice pinnie, game jersey and shorts provided

• Game uniforms must be turned in at the end of year

EquipmentEquipment

• WE are ALL representatives of Strongsville Lacrosse

• Rules to Live By:• Players Play• Coaches Coach• Referees Ref• Parents Cheer

• Harassing and yelling at referees will NOT be tolerated!

Player and Parent ConductPlayer and Parent Conduct

• Be patient (New Players)

• Make lacrosse a priority

• Game Uniform laundering and care

• Provide feedback to coaches – ask questions!

• On-time, full gear, ready for practice and games

Other ResponsibilitiesOther ResponsibilitiesPlayers and ParentsPlayers and Parents

• Open door policy with coaches

• Subscribe to text service during registration

• Website calendar is most reliable due to changes

• Tournament information will be emailed

CommunicationCommunication

• Scorers and Timers

• Tournament Food and Beverages

Parent VolunteersParent Volunteers

• Forms and Payment Reminder• Registration• Liability• US Lacrosse Membership• $125 Indoor/$150 Outdoor Fees

• New Player Helmet Orders

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

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QuestionsQuestions