Woodstock Boys’ LAX 2015

1. Woodstock Boys’ LAX 2015 Coach Whitaker

2. On the Run Up Tempo Lacrosse • We believe in the speed of the game and want to be the fastest team in the state. • Our number one tenet is that it is extremely difficult to score goals in settle, 6 x 6 situations. We put a great deal of effort into attacking all other situations, especially transition. • We have to create transition and unsettled play. • “FIGHT AGAINST WE NEED A POSSESSION AND INSTILL WE NEED GOALS”

3. Up Tempo Lacrosse • We push every even, fast, slow, man-down situation and attack our opponent in space. • We do this by giving our athletes space and confidence to attack in all situations and put pressure on our opponent to defend our athletes in space and in non-traditional sliding scenarios. • Playing the game this way wears down opponents and excites our players.

4. Up Tempo Lacrosse • We do not need to win possession time or shots on goal, we need to SCORE MORE GOALS TO WIN • We do not want to have a possession just to have a possession—we want more possessions and scoring opportunities.

5. Season Expectations • Focus on Energy, Execution, and Effort • Academic and Behavior Accountability • Great character, attitude, and be coachable • Work ethic and effort • Be an unselfish teammate • Be on time to practices, games, etc • Lead by example • Embrace mistakes—Get it Back • Most aggressive and fastest team in the state • Earn respect

6. Program Philosophy • Put forth a winning effort • Practice as you play • Play together • Play with passion • No team out hustle or out works us • All players have a role, embrace it and do everything to help our team win • This team is not about you, it is about us • Work hard to improve everyday

7. Player Values • Effort and hard work • Team above me • Deny selfishness • Accountability and discipline • Motivation and enthusiasm

8. Coaching Philosophy • Accountability and discipline • Enthusiasm and motivation • Hard work and effort • Fast paced practices • Aggressive, fearless, up tempo, attacking mentality • Competition • Statistical analysis

9. Style of Play • Maximize transition and unsettled scoring chances through aggressive/physical defense, rides, face offs, and clears • Attacking mentality in aspects of the game • Play fast and generate tempo

10. Eight Goals of Practice • Fun • Excitement to come back • Development/improvement • Intensity • Play fast • Repetition • Core of drills • Competition

11. Practice Layout Whitaker 2013

12. Practice Procedures • Be on time and ready to go at the start of practice • Practices are highly competitive with quick transitions—no walking allowed • 100% effort and concentration is expected and demanded • No talking while be instructed or addressed as a group • Keep your eyes on our coaches • Huddle in formation properly when feasible Whitaker 2013

13. Practice Procedures • Think positive! When faced with a new challenge, embrace the opportunity to grow mentally and physically • Film study and grading is conducted as if it is a practice • Players will be expected to clean up the field after practice • Players will wear ONLY Woodstock lacrosse pinnies • Warm ups, stretching, calisthenics will be done correctly Whitaker 2013

14. Game day Procedures • Be on time to pregame meetings and give your undivided attention. • All players will dress and look the same • Pregame warm-ups are to be taken seriously and executed as an extension of the game • When substituted out of a game, during a time out, or any other reason for stopping play, RUN to the sideline Whitaker 2013

15. Game day Procedures • During half time and timeouts, all players are in the huddle listening to coaching instruction • We win and lose as a team and we accept responsibility for mistakes, learn from them, and strive to improve • We display great sportsmanship, attitude, and respect to officials, coaches, and opposing teams at all times • After all home games, all players will assist in picking up balls, pylons, goals, etc GAME TIME Whitaker 2013

16. Playing Time • Our program is all about competition and players should compete daily for playing time regardless of what grade you are in • Film grades, player efficiency ratings, and hustle and gut points will factor in playing time • It is the responsibility of the player to first discuss playing time issues and not the parent. • Lack of playing time is not personal; we as a team strive to place our players in the best chance to be successful Whitaker 2013

17. Offense • Our primary offense is generating as many transition opportunities and unsettled situations possible • Our base offense are motion offenses ran out of a 2-3-1, 3-3, 1-4-1, and 2-2-2 • The 2-3-1 and 3-3 share the same basic motion guidelines • We will have some quick hitters as well Whitaker 2013

18. Defense • Base is called “30” • Lock • In bound double • Rock • Dog Whitaker 2013

20. Statistical Analysis Hustle and Gut Chart • Shows how active and valuable each player is during the course of a game • The chart directly relates to what we emphasize as a program during the season Whitaker 2013

21. Statistical Analysis Hustle and Gut Formula • There are fifteen categories with different point values that player can accumulate during a game. • Each time a player performs one of the fifteen categorical things in game, the player will receive points for each thing they do in a game • For each game, the players will be given a hustle and gut score to see how much they meant to their team during each game • The score will be charted by game kept by game and season totals Whitaker 2013

22. Statistical Analysis Hustle and Gut Categories • goals (2) • assists (3) • hustle plays (3) • forced TOs (3) • forced TOs/GBs (5) • gbs(2) • faceoffswon (1) • good defense (1) • good defense (1) • blocked shots (2) • shot backups (1) • transition starts (1) • man down stops (1) • ride tos (4) • sideline hits (3) • big legal checks (3) Whitaker 2013

23. Statistical Analysis Player Efficiency Ratings • Gives players feedback how well they played in a game or how efficiently they played. • Quantitatively gives each player a game score based on seven positive and seven negatives positional categories that the player can obtain during a game. • Helps to justify playing time and determines how valuable each player is to our team. • Tangibly shows how every play (not just goals scored) in the game of lacrosse matters in the final outcome of the game. Whitaker 2013

24. Statistical Analysis Player Efficiency Formula • The rating score is derived from taking the seven positive categories added them together and subtracting that number from the seven negative categories added together. That number is then divided by the total number of minutes played in that particular game and produces a rating score for that game. • A seasonal rating score will be averaged from each game as well to show player improvement and gives the coaches the ability to give player's feedback on what they need to improve in order to get better or get more playing time. • Rating scale--.40 and above (All Region) .25-.39 (Starter) .10-.24 (Solid Contributor) .10 or below (Role Player) Whitaker 2013

25. Film Study/Grading • Film study/grading is one of the biggest things we do to increase our LAX IQ • Each player will grade themselves or by position by a series of plus and minuses Whitaker 2013

26. Team Rules/Consequences • See website www.woodstocklacrosse.comunder the tab Player Expectations Whitaker 2013

27. Coaches Contact Information • Head Coach Keith Whitaker Phone: 770-845-9410 Email: keith.whitaker@cherokee.k12.ga.us • Assistant Coach Mark Keels Email: • Assistant Coach Zach Nellenbach Email: Whitaker 2013