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Strongsville Lax Bantam 3/4 Grade Team

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This document provides information about the Strongsville Lacrosse Association youth lacrosse program. It introduces the 3rd and 4th grade coaches for 2012 and lists their certification requirements. The objectives of the program are to provide a positive lacrosse experience, focus on skills, reinforce sportsmanship, and build the sport locally. A history of program growth from 2008-2011 is provided, as well as details on team structures, schedules, registration, equipment needs, conduct policies, and opportunities for parent volunteers.

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Strongsville Lacrosse Association
Tonight’s Schedule • Welcome • Presentation •Q&A
Topics • Coach Introductions • Program Objectives • Program History • Teams • Season Summary & Schedule • US Lacrosse Membership • Player and Parent Responsibilities • Communication • Miscellaneous • Questions
2012 3rd/4th 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 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 History 2008 2009 2010 2011 35 Players 85 Players 180 Players 240 Players 1 Team 4 Teams 8 Teams High School 5/6 Boys 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Boys 5/6 & 7/8 Girls Club Program Established Added Beat 3rd Place Boys MS 4th Grade Medina 6th Grade Championship 16 – 1 Record
Boys Team Structure • 3 rd & 4 th Grade • 50 Players • 2 Teams • Split by Development Status (Green and White) • Focus on development, but also be competitive • Equal playing time for all
US Lacrosse Strongsville Participation • 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!
Schedule Summary 3rd/4th Key Dates • 6-week indoor session begins on February 9 th • 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
Registration Details • 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
Equipment • 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
Player and Parent Conduct • 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!
Other Responsibilities Players and Parents • 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
Communication • Open door policy with coaches • Subscribe to text service during registration • Website calendar is most reliable due to changes • Tournament information will be emailed
Parent Volunteers • Scorers and Timers • Tournament Food and Beverages
Miscellaneous • Forms and Payment Reminder • Registration • Liability • US Lacrosse Membership • $125 Indoor/$150 Outdoor Fees • New Player Helmet Orders
Questions ?

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Strongsville Lax Bantam 3/4 Grade Team

  • 1. Strongsville Lacrosse Association
  • 3. Topics • Coach Introductions • Program Objectives • Program History • Teams • Season Summary & Schedule • US Lacrosse Membership • Player and Parent Responsibilities • Communication • Miscellaneous • Questions
  • 4. 2012 3rd/4th 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
  • 5. Program 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
  • 6. Program History 2008 2009 2010 2011 35 Players 85 Players 180 Players 240 Players 1 Team 4 Teams 8 Teams High School 5/6 Boys 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Boys 5/6 & 7/8 Girls Club Program Established Added Beat 3rd Place Boys MS 4th Grade Medina 6th Grade Championship 16 – 1 Record
  • 7. Boys Team Structure • 3 rd & 4 th Grade • 50 Players • 2 Teams • Split by Development Status (Green and White) • Focus on development, but also be competitive • Equal playing time for all
  • 8. US Lacrosse Strongsville Participation • 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!
  • 9. Schedule Summary 3rd/4th Key Dates • 6-week indoor session begins on February 9 th • 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
  • 10. Registration Details • 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
  • 11. Equipment • 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
  • 12. Player and Parent Conduct • 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!
  • 13. Other Responsibilities Players and Parents • 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
  • 14. Communication • Open door policy with coaches • Subscribe to text service during registration • Website calendar is most reliable due to changes • Tournament information will be emailed
  • 15. Parent Volunteers • Scorers and Timers • Tournament Food and Beverages
  • 16. Miscellaneous • Forms and Payment Reminder • Registration • Liability • US Lacrosse Membership • $125 Indoor/$150 Outdoor Fees • New Player Helmet Orders