1 / 29

Wauwatosa Blazers Lacrosse Spring Registration Meeting

Wauwatosa Blazers Lacrosse Spring Registration Meeting. Agenda. Classic 8 Wauwatosa Blazers Tryouts Practices Games Player Expectations Parent Expectations Schedules Registration. Classic 8. Classic 8 Conference governs high school boys and girls lacrosse for the Milwaukee area.

mirra
Download Presentation

Wauwatosa Blazers Lacrosse Spring Registration Meeting

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Wauwatosa Blazers LacrosseSpring Registration Meeting

  2. Agenda • Classic 8 • Wauwatosa Blazers • Tryouts • Practices • Games • Player Expectations • Parent Expectations • Schedules • Registration

  3. Classic 8 • Classic 8 Conference governs high school boys and girls lacrosse for the Milwaukee area. • Lacrosse is still a “Club Sport” but aligns with all WIAA rules and by-laws. • There is a league commissioner in charge of all conference game schedules. • There are 2 Divisions at the Varsity level • Red and Black • There are 2 JV Divisions – JV1 and JV2. • Objective is to have a seamless transition when lacrosse is recognized as a WIAA sport.

  4. Classic 8 • Red Division • Marquette • Brookfield • Kettle Moraine • Franklin • Lakeshore • Waukesha • Catholic Memorial • Arrowhead • Black Division • Wauwatosa • Heritage Christian • USM • Kenosha • Ozaukee • St John’s • Mukwonago • Arrowhead Red JV Only Teams: Watertown, West Bend

  5. Wauwatosa Blazers Lacrosse • 2014: 1 JV & 1 Varsity Team • Tosa East & Tosa West High Schools • Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation (WLF) • ≈ 40 Teams • US Lacrosse • Youth Program

  6. Blazer Program • Develop fundamentally sound lacrosse players. • Improve every time we take the field – practice and games. • Consistent program structure – Youth through High School. • Optimize Program Development • Overall quality of the program • Have a clearly defined team & program focus • Optimize Team Development • Shared understanding of purpose, goals, and objectives • Commitment to team’s purpose • Understand the difference between the task versus the process • Optimize Individual Development • Productive instruction • More one-on-one coaching • More skills work during practice • Quality experience

  7. Varsity 2014 • Coaches • Head Coach: Dave Diehl • Assistant Coaches: Phil Riggi, John Stahl, Brian Godshaw • Captains: • Kyle Mabie, Zach Hoffland • Highest level of skill, knowledge, athletic ability, team dynamic is the focus • 20 to 25 players • All seniors are on Varsity

  8. JV 2014 • Coaches • Head Coach: Craig Vermeulen • Assistant Coaches: Dan McHugh, Joe Humer, Rob Jones • Fundamental to intermediate level of skill, knowledge, athletic ability, team dynamic is the focus • 20 to 25 players

  9. Offseason • Open Gyms • Saturday: 12:00 – 1:30 at Tosa West (typically) • Tosa West Conditioning • Monday: 7:00 – 8:30 • Tosa East Conditioning • Monday: 4:15 – 5:30 • Wednesday: 2:15 – 3:30 • Friday: 3:15 – 4:30

  10. Tryouts/Placement • Week of March 17th • Player Skill & Fundamentals • LAX IQ • Ability to learn • Effort • Conditioning • Speed/Strength Evaluation • How are you as a teammate? • Divide teams based on what is best for both the player and the program • No Cuts

  11. Practices • Mon-Fri 5:00 – 7:00 at Tosa West • Varsity & JV at same time • Weather • Rain or shine! • Times will only change for storms / unusable field • 7:00 – 9:00 in Tosa West gym • Spring Break – Optional • No practice Memorial Day

  12. Games • Varsity & JV in Tosa West stadium • Hart Park: Varsity on 4/5 and 5/1 • Varsity & JV Doubleheaders • Bus to away games • Weather • Field Conditions

  13. Player Expectations • Respect coaches, teammates, opponents, referees and the game of lacrosse • Come to practices/games fully equipped • Have all equipment, including team helmet and team provided pinnies and shorts • Practice & Game Eligibility (WIAA) • Academics • Attendance • Physical Exams • Code of Conduct • Summer Teams - WAIVER • Attire at school: Shirts and ties and/or uniforms on game days (Coaches decision)

  14. Player Expectations (cont.) • BE COMMITED • Work hard every day. • Maintain personal integrity on and off the field. • Attendance • Excused vs. Unexcused Absences • On time means dressed and ready to go • If you’re early you’re on time, if you’re on time you’re late • Players arrive at games one hour before game time • Carpooling • Communication

  15. Communication • Dave Diehl (Varsity) • dldiehl33@gmail.com • 262-361-2503 • Craig Vermeulen (JV) • craigdvermeulen@gmail.com • 414-587-1877 • Remember to check website and e-mail

  16. Equipment • Helmet • Stick • Mouth Guard • Gloves • Shoulder Pads • Elbow Pads • Cleats • CUP!!! • Practice Gear • Pinnie • Shorts !!!

  17. Helmet • Following Helmets are Acceptable • Cascade CPX-R • Cascade Pro 7 • Cascade R • All black with CHROME facemask • Club will provide decals

  18. Parent Expectations • Respect coaches, teammates, opponents, referees and the game of lacrosse. • Set a good example in the stands • Volunteer if possible • Let the coaches coach • Motivate your athlete • Keep things fun

  19. Volunteers • Team Coordinator/Parent • Games • Timer • Scorebook • Concessions • Film • Pictures • Announcer • Team Dinners • Charity Event • Fundraising

  20. Conflict Resolution • Player to Player • Self resolution • Team captain guidance • Head or assistant coach guidance • Activities Director • Player to Coach • Team captain guidance • Directly with the coach or alternate coach • Activities Director • Parent to Coach • Directly with the coach or alternate coach • Activities Director

  21. Varsity Schedule

  22. JV Schedule

  23. 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Event • Saturday, April 26th • Youth and High School games • Fundraiser • Concessions • Vendors • Activities • Volunteers • Athletes

  24. Registration • All are required before first day: • Dues: Paid via Sports Ngin • Registration Form • Athletic Eligibility Form • Concussion Information Form • Emergency Card • Physical

  25. Dues • $335 + $50 for Papa Murphy’s fundraiser • Additional $25 if paid after February 14th. • US Lacrosse Membership included • Club self-funded • Costs for both home and away games • Conference & League Fees

  26. Fundraising • Papa Murphy’s • Spirit Wear • Dinners • Sponsorships/Donations – Tax Deductible • Website • Program

  27. On-line • Website: www.wauwatosalacrosse.com • Facebook • Twitter: @tosablazers

  28. 2014 Season • Play Smart • Play With Effort • Play With Enthusiasm

More Related