2019 Eisenhower Lacrosse Information Night

1. 2019 Eisenhower Lacrosse Information Night November 27, 2018 Unrestricted

2. Agenda • 2019 Lacrosse Board Members • Booster Club • Player Information – TeamSnap • Communications • Sponsorships • Volunteers • Spirit Wear • Introduction of Coaches • Coach Presentations • Key Dates • Questions & Answers

3. 2018 Season Lacrosse Board • President – Branda Ventimiglio • Vice President – Jack Riggs • Secretary – Marc Gregorich • Treasurer – Danielle Tatum • General Manager –MervShewell • Member at Large – Bill Bean • Event Coordinator– Kim Price

4. Ike Athletic Booster Club • Boosters give us $$$$ per year, saving each player$in registration fees and allowing us to upgrade equipment • www.EisenhowerAthletics.com

5. Player Information and Registration • Link will be sent to all parents/players to Registration form • Invitation will be sent out once assigned to a team to join team page on Teamsnap • Web or Mobile Device compatible – Apple App Store and Google play Member & Fan Kickoff Guide

6. Communication Methods • Will be the primary platform used for the club • Communications, registration & payment, rostering, game/practice schedules, game locations, volunteering, day-to-day notifications or urgent messaging • Messages can be specific to each team and sent by coaches or club wide • Website • www.eisenhowerathletics.org • Spring – Lacrosse – Boys Varsity • Social Media • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube

7. Sponsorships • Sponsorships are $250 • Game day announcements – multiple times during all home games. • Banner posted at home games. • Link to sponsor’s website from Eisenhower Athletics Page

8. Volunteers • Important to the success of the Lacrosse program • Multiple volunteer positions needed during the season (8+ per game) • Score keepers/ Time keepers • Gate keepers • Ball managers • Videographer/ Photographer • Concessions • No prior experience required; easy learning curve • Great way to get involved with the Lacrosse club • Gain more exposure and understanding of the game • Meet other parents, coaches, and players

9. Spirit Wear • Custom Sporting Apparel and Equipment on site • Large selection of shirts, pullovers, hats, etc. • Online store active and ready • Store open now for 2 weeks to take orders • Store will re-open closer to the start of the season • https://cuttingedgeembroideryanddesignstudio.bigcartel.com/category/eisenhower-lacrosse

10. Coaching Staff • Final assignments will be made when teams are established • Boys • Andrew Ferrari – Varsity Head Coach • Kyle Potapa • Ethan Hines • Ryan Swiatkowski – Junior Varsity Head Coach • Jake Zott

11. Pre-Season Conditioning • Conditioning helps develop team comradery, athleticism and endurance. • Conditioning has proven to provide significant results in all of these areas • Allows us to focus on lacrosse when practice begins • Conditioning will begin in January. Dates will be announced through TeamSnap • Cardio/endurance and strength training • Free • Get/Stay in shape and have fun!

12. Tryouts • PRIOR TO TRYOUTS ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE THESE ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN ONLINE. • Due no later than 3/8/2019 • Lax Info Form • FamilyID • Physical Form • Boysmust have the following equipment for Tryouts: • Helmet & Mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, stick, cleats & tennis shoes • Tryouts begin 3/11/2019 • Location will be announced the week before tryouts. Weather plays a large part of the decision • Teams: • Boys Varsity • Boys JV

13. Tryout Information • Cuts are possible for Seniors • Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen who do not make Varsity will be moved to JV • Varsity Evaluation Criteria • Attitude • Commitment • Lacrosse IQ • Stick Skills • Athleticism • Position/Role Availability

14. Coaching Philosophy

15. Coaches’ Expectations • Playing time determination • Attitude – do you give 100% effort every practice? • Attendance – do you show up to practice? • Student Athlete vs. Student vs. Athlete • Being a team player – do you embrace your role? • Depth chart • Focus and Attention • Practice with purpose • See the bigger picture • Growth • Try new things during practice • Feel confident, yet understanding during games

16. Coaches’ Expectations • Issues & Concerns • The player needs to speak with their captains first • Player and/or captains can escalate issue to coaches • If further discussion is needed, refer to the UCS Parent/Coach Communication guidelines • Meetings can be set up with coaches, however please practice the 24 hour rule (48 hours would be best) • If issue cannot be resolved through player/coach discussions, then please address the issue with the Eisenhower Athletic Director

17. Registration • A link will be sent via email and available on www.eisenhowerathletics.orgWeek of January 14th • ~$400 per player participation fee • All required forms will be available through and collected via Teamsnap • Lax Info Form • FamilyID • Physical Form • Payment can be done via Teamsnap using credit or debit card. Checks will also be accepted.

18. Key Reminders • Submit your contact info at TeamSnap TODAY • Join Ike Athletic Boosters • Conditioning starts 1/2/19 • Registration the week of January 14th • Physicals due no later than 3/8/2019 • FamilyID due no later than 3/8/2019 • Tryouts/Practice begins 3/11/2019

19. Questions and Answers • “The only dumb question is the one you didn’t ask.”