West Girls Soccer Spring 2013

1. West Girls Soccer Spring 2013 “Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted.” -Sun Tzu

2. Varsity Assistant Coach: Sean Fahey • JV1 Coach (Frosh-Junior): Joe Stephens • JV2 Coach (Frosh-Soph): Jessica Jermolowicz • Varsity Head Coach: Jeff Theiss Coaching Staff

3. Commitment: • Be on time “Dressed and Ready” • Arrive prepared (6 days a week) • Must have a valid physical prior to Monday, February 25th • IHSA rules state athletes may not play club during the high school season. • Represent yourself and your team in a positive manner! • Code of Conduct—Tuesday, March 5th, 6:30pm in Warriors Lodge • Hazing—LW West has a strict hazing policy and no form of hazing is permitted within our program. • School Rules/Handbook • Communication: • Any absence requires notification prior to practice or a game. (email (preferred) or voicemail is sufficient) • Without prior notification from the athlete or parent of the athlete, the absence is considered “unexcused.” • Three unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the team. • Any time an athlete seeks care from a physician for an athletic injury, that athlete may not return to play until we have a written release from the physician. Rules and Expectations

4. Absences from Practice • Unexcused Absence • Athlete will not play in the next game • Excused for illness/injury (doctors note required) • Coaches/trainers discretion • Excused for non-soccer related reason (example vacation or family emergency, college visit, ACT class, Detention, etc.) • Coaches discretion   • Communicate conflicts in advance! • Especially ACT Classes for Juniors! Wednesday Nights? • Represent team in a positive manner • At practice but unable to participate • Illness- May try to send home • Injury-Communicate with trainers (remain at practice) • The coaching staff will make the decision whether or not an athlete is fit to play based on practice attendance, practice performance, and fitness level. Rules and Expectations

5. Practice Structure: • Dynamic Warm-up (20-30 minutes) • Technical Training (30 minutes) • Functional Training (20-25 minutes) • Tactical Training (20-25 minutes) • System of play • Short-sided games (20-25) • 4V4,5V5, etc. • Set pieces (10 minutes) • Cool down/static stretching (10 minutes) • Training sessions are planned in advance. We cover a lot of information every day; therefore, it is critical to our success that athletes are in attendance for every training session! Practices

6. Athlete Communication: • Evaluations: • Coaches will evaluate athletes throughout the season and offer strengths along with areas for improvement. • Although tentative team selections will take place next week, the evaluation process is ongoing throughout the entire season. • We have maintained an open-door policy between the coaching staff and athletes and wish to continue this tradition. Expectations

7. Athlete Communication: • Eligibility/Rosters/Team Selections • LW West JV2 (Frosh-Soph) Coach Jermolowicz • All freshmen and sophomores not on varsity will make-up the JV2 roster. • Some of these athletes will also play at the JV1 level. • LW West JV1 (Frosh-Junior) Coach Stephens • Consists of: • All juniors not on varsity • Freshmen and sophomores evaluated by the coaching staff to have the ability to compete at the JV1 level. • LW West Varsity (Frosh-Senior) Coach Theiss/Coach Fahey • Consists of: • All seniors within the program • Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors evaluated by the coaching staff to have the ability to compete at the varsity level. • Underclassmen who train with varsity, but do not earn time at the varsity level, will have the opportunity to play at the JV level. • Our goal is to place each athlete in the most competitive environment in which they can succeed. • There will be overlapping between levels. • Athletes can and will change levels during the season of play. • Playing time is not guaranteed at any level. • Player-Coach communication is critical to our success. Expectations

8. Parent Communication: • Please do not approach a coach after a game. • If a meeting is necessary, call or email the respective coach the following day to set up a time. • We will highly encourage that the athlete is present during the meeting to eliminate any miscommunication. • During the meeting the following will not be discussed: • Playing time • Another athlete’s performance/playing time • The level at which any athlete is placed *We will strictly stay focused on the athlete and offer suggestions for improvement. Expectations

9. Practice: • All practices are held at Lincoln-Way West H.S. • Practices will take place after school from 3:00-5:45pm. • Saturday practice times are TBA (based on weather and facilities) Ideally 8-10:45am. • In-season sports take precedence over off-season sports • Please pick up the athletes on time by the athletic hallway door 21 • Please do not park along the sidewalk near door 21 • Dress: • Shin guards are required for all practices and games and must contain the NOCSAE stamp on the front of the shin guard. • Players must be prepared to practice inside or outside every day. Appropriate Attire for Cold Weather is Required! • Soccer cleats are required for outdoor. • Flats are required for indoor (Bring Both every day!) • School dress code applies • No jewelry! (Includes no tape over earrings) • As the weather gets warmer shorts must be soccer shorts. Practices

10. Games: • Games can be scheduled any day of the week Mon.-Sat. • An unexcused absence will result in a player having to sit out the next game. • Athletes must be academically eligible to play in games (passing at least five classes). • Athletes are required to take the bus to all games and home from all games. • All under armor must be of the same color (black). • All tape must be clear or of the same color as the sock. (Orange or White). • Sportsmanship: • Two of the past three years we have earned the SWSC Red Sportsmanship Award! We take great pride in this! • In years past sportsmanship from stands was excellent! • As difficult as it may be at times; I ask—please do not yell at the officials • We have to set the example for our athletes. • If it is a matter of player safety; I will address it. Games

11. Spring Break • Thursday, March 28th(early release)—Monday, April 8nd • Varsity and JV1 have 4 games over these dates: • Joliet West, Rich South, Sandburg, and Bolingbrook. • JV2 has 2 games scheduled: • Additionally, varsity plays Joliet Central and hosts the Warrior Invite the following week. • If there is no way around this let me know tonight. An email containing the dates which will be missed is required in advance. • Sufficient training is required prior to athletes re-entering a game. This will be determined on a case by case basis depending on the amount of time missed. • Any suspension implemented is to promote commitment and avoid unnecessary injuries. Spring Break

12. Prom is Saturday, May 4th • We will still practice the regular times: • 3:00-5:45pm (Friday) • 8:00-10:45am (Saturday) • Varsity Athletes: Let me know soon if this is a problem. We can work around this with a Friday morning practice, and schedule practice earlier on Saturday; however, these practices are mandatory. • Tuesday May 14th is our first Regional Game! Prom

13. Fundraiser • Raffle (Each player will be expected to sell 25 raffle tickets @ $5 per ticket for a total of $125). • Fundraising tickets and money are due by Thursday, April 4th. • Recent Purchases • Laptop/external hard drive for tagging system so we can tag live. • Highlight video—example of how this can be used for college recruiting • T-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Game • Senior Night • Agility equipment • This year: • $0 Cost • 2 pairs of game socks for every player • Practice T-shirt • Stadium Coats and field gloves for varsity athletes • New uniforms next year. • Miscellaneous Fundraiser

14. Pictures • We would like to accumulate as many pictures as possible to remember this season. • Parent help will be much appreciated. (Shutterfly) • Awards • Only one Varsity letter, JV letter, or set of Freshmen numerals is awarded per year. • A participation certificate is awarded per sport for an athlete who already received their letter or numerals in another sport. • Boosters • Open concessions for home games • JV cover Varsity and Varsity covers JV. • Join Boosters? • Candlelight Bowling (Sat, March 23rd) Laraway lanes • College Soccer Miscellaneous

15. Picture Day: Saturday, March 9th @ 9am • “Orange and Black Game”—Approximately 10:15am on Stadium Field (after pictures) • Parents are welcome to attend • Windy City Ram Classic (16-team tournament) www.windycityclassic.info • Pictures for website. Game dates: 3/11, 3/13, 3/15, 3/16 • Championship to be played at Toyota Park! Sunday 3/17 • Fundraiser Raffle: • Tuesday, April 9th, Home Vs. Joliet Central • Senior Night • Thursday, May 2nd Vs. Thornwood • Details to follow • Breast Cancer Awareness • May 8th Away Vs. Lincoln-Way North • Anyone interested in helping would be appreciated! • Last time we hosted our Breast Cancer Network of Strength Donation totaled over $700! • Any Volunteers to help? • Chicago Fire: Saturday, April 20th Vs. Columbus Crew + (Sunday WCRC Game?) • Athletics 2000 • http://www.athletics2000.com/lww/ • Up-to-date schedule along with cancellations posted by 2:00 pm daily • Chicagolandsoccer.net Looking Ahead

16. Win the Bolingbrook Invite—(We finished in 2nd) • 10+ shutouts on season—(We finished with 10) • GAA under 2.00 (We finished at 0.91). • 3+ Conference wins—(We won 2) • Win a Regional Championship REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!-------- Warrior Soccer Spring 2012 Goals

17. Win the Windy City Ram Classic • Win the Warrior Invite • Win Conference (record is 2 wins) • 15+ shutouts on season (record is 10) • GAA under 0.75 (record is 0.91) • State 13! Warrior Soccer Spring 2013 Goals

18. Monday: • Varsity either 3-6pm in the main gym or 10:30am-1pm on turf. • JV-3-5pm main gym on Monday • Hudl • Varsity Head Coach: • Coach Theiss • jtheiss@lw210.org • (815) 717-3628 • Assistant Coach: • Coach Fahey • Sfahey@lw210.org • LW JV: • Coach Stephens • jstephens@lw210.org Any Questions?