HSE-Fishers Boy’s Lacrosse

1. HSE-Fishers Boy’s Lacrosse Parent Meeting February 23, 2014

2. Introductions • Scott Rhoad – Youth President • Jeff Hern – VP of Facilities • Dave Petruzzi – VP of Fundraising • Clem Wang - Secretary • Markus Saba – Director of Coaching 5/6 • Mark Berutich – Director of Coaching 3/4 • Kim Sherfick – 7/8 Commissioner • Amie Lopresti – 5/6 Commissioner • Wendy Gricius – 3/4 Commissioner

3. Agenda • Club Overview • League Structure • Player Equipment • Volunteer Expectations • Breakout/Meet the Coaches

4. HSE-Fishers Youth Lacrosse Club • Youth Recreational Sport • Youth Team Skill Development • Lacrosse Skills Development • High School Club Feeder • HSE High School • Fishers High School • Non-Profit--Volunteer Run

5. Youth Board

6. Registration Fees • Set up to be Breakeven • 2013 Club made $2,000 • Fiscal Year October – September • Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association State Tournament • Costs • SPORTS Fee • Uniforms • Referee Fees • Field/Equipment Maintenance • Club Operations • Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association Fees • 2014 Strategy • Budgeted Reserve • Spring and summer tournament revenues

7. Hosting Spring and Summer tournaments • Spring May 3-4, 2014 • Summer July 19-20, 2014 • Partnered with Lacrosse America • Spring tournament at Cyntheanne Park • Summer tournament at HSE High School • #1 Fundraising Event for the Club

8. Communications • Website • Schedule/Scores • News/Calendar Events • Email – Club/League/Coaches • Twitter @HSE_FishersLAX • Shutterfly • Weather Line – 317-845-5582 ext. 307 • One Call Now phone messaging system (Voice/Text) Cancellations/Closings -- 4:00 PM Day of Event

9. www.hselax.com

10. Age Group Leagues • 3/4 Youth League- Primary focus is to develop individual stick skills and necessary athleticism.  Minimal work on game strategy, other than spacing and moving w/o the ball. • 5/6 Intermediate League - Large portion of time focused on stick development and further grasp of overall flow of a lacrosse game/strategy & increase speed & agility.  Increase athlete's expectations they will experience at the 7/8 level. • 7/8 Jr High League - Further develop stick skills, deeper understanding of lacrosse game strategies and final preparation & expectations to play at the HS level.  

11. Teams • HSE REC Teams • Local/Intramural Competition • Evaluations • Balance Team Structure • Equal Playing Time • HSE Select Travel • Regional Competition • Tryouts Required • Coaches Determine Playing Time

12. REC Evaluations • Location HSE High School Turf (Football Stadium) • All Leagues Saturday March 8th • 3/4 REC evaluations will be 11:00-1:00 • 5/6 REC evaluations will be 1:00-3:00 • 7/8 REC evaluations will be 3:00-5:00 • Please be there 25-30 minutes prior to start time. All players must have registered with SPORTS and at HSELAX.com.

13. Rec Teams • 3/4 League (7-9 Games) • Mainly Intramural • 1-3 Local Teams • End of Season Tournament • Set Practice/Game Schedule • 5/6 & 7/8 League (8-10 games) • 3-5 Intramural Games • 2-4 Local Games • 1 In State “Travel” possible

14. Select Travel Teams • 5/6 A - Dedicated Travel Team • 5/6 B - Travel Team TBD will play in recreational league, but play in a few select tournaments • 7/8 A - Dedicated Travel Team • 7/8 B – Travel Team TBD will play in recreational league, but play in a few select tournaments • Evaluations were In February 2014 • 4-6 Regional “A” games • 3-4 Tournaments • $100-200 additional per player • Travel Costs – room and board • Must Commit to all Travel Games

15. Equipment • Lacrosse Stick • Lacrosse Helmet • Lacrosse Gloves • Arm pads • Shoulder Pads/Chest Protector • Protective cup • Cleats (football or soccer style – no metal cleats) • Colored Mouth guard (extra in car) • Water Bottle – With water!! • Weather Appropriate Attire • Equipment Management is EVERY Players Responsibility

16. Equipment Discounts • Dick’s Sporting Goods Lacrosse Day • March 1st • Multiple Coupons – General & Lacrosse • Hamilton Town Center, Castleton Square Mall and Clay Terrace

17. Uniforms • Jersey & Shorts Provided • Helmet – Any color is acceptable • Helmet Stickers • Sponsor Logos • Standard Team Sizing Ordered

18. Spirit Wear Available until midnight 3/9 at: http://www.hselax.com/page/show/1050948-spiritwear?tab=permissions

19. Coaches Wanted Head and Assistant Coaches—All Age Levels

20. Coaching Philosophy • Player Skills • Leadership • Accountability • Teamwork • Community • Lacrosse Skills Development • Athlete First • Lacrosse Fundamentals • Game Strategy

21. Players Responsibility • Be At Practice On Time and Ready to Go • Have All of their Equipment with Them • Players Should ask Coaches first – Then Parents • Respect the Referees • Respect the Game

22. Parent Expectation • Support Your Player – Be a great Spectator • Support Your Coach (24 Hour Rule) • Respect the Referees • Make Sure you player is properly equipped and hydrated • Communicate Injuries to Coaches, even if they are just suspected • Respect The Game – Your Players will Reflect You

23. Volunteers Expectations • Team Parent(s) • Parent Volunteer Concessions • Field Day – March 15th • Concessions – (Team/Day) • Expectation 4 Hours per Player –Volunteer fee will be returned if you complete.

24. Code of Conduct • Parents • Spectators • Players • Coaches • Code of Conduct Committee

25. US Lacrosse • www.uslacrosse.org • Every Player Needs to Register and have a US Lacrosse Number • Cannot attend evaluations or Practice/Play until they have a US Lacrosse number

26. Questions??

27. Breakouts • League Overview • Games • Practices • Meet The Coaches • Volunteers • Questions