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Raising Our Game

Raising Our Game. Tom Spangenberg, President Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League. Presentation: Raising Our Game. Mass Bay Overview Spring Season Challenges Unified Vision. Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League Overview. • 1 League • 5 Regions • 170 Towns in MA • 950 Boys Teams

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Raising Our Game

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  1. Raising Our Game Tom Spangenberg, President Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League

  2. Presentation: Raising Our Game Mass Bay Overview Spring Season Challenges Unified Vision

  3. Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League Overview • 1 League • 5 Regions • 170 Towns in MA • 950 Boys Teams • 2,000 Trained Coaches • 20,000 Players, 1st - 8th • Local Game Schedule • Town Rec + Town Select • 4-day June Jamboree • 7,000 Spring Games • Non-Profit 501(c)(3) • Volunteer Organization Certified Coaches • Team Players • Fun Experience

  4. Mass Bay Mission • Teach the Game • Grow the Game • Honor the Game • Provide Leadership, Guidance, Training & Structure to our Member Towns • Inclusive Volunteer Led Organization

  5. Honor the Game: How? • Coaches Practice Positive Coaching • Coaches Teach Life Lessons • Coaches Share Best Practices • Coaches Develop Youth Lacrosse Community • Coaches Teach Game based on teamwork, stick skills, speed & athleticism • NOT physical intimidation • Coaches Learn, Share & Improve our Lax IQ

  6. Leadership & Structure • Mass Bay Led by all-Volunteer Board & Membership • MBYLL Town Directors & Volunteer support • (5) Mass Bay Regions for Communications & Scheduling • NE, NW, WC, SC & SSCI • (5) Key Committee’s in each Region for Structure & Support • Coaching Education & Sport Development (3 reps/region) • MBYLL Select, Tournament & Jamboree (3 reps/region) • Competition & Game Administration (3 reps/region) • Game Scheduling & Website Support (2 reps/region) • Parent, Player & AO/Referee Support (2 reps/region)

  7. Mass Bay Philosophy • Evenly Balanced Teams at ALL levels in Classic • No ‘A’ or ‘B’ teams, No ‘stacked’ teams • Equal Playing Time for ALL players in Classic • In all Mass Bay Classic & Mass Bay Jamboree games • MBYLL Select is an additional Playing Opportunity • MBYLL Select players must also play on Classic team • Coaches are Teachers & Positive Role-models • Focus: Teamwork + Fun•damentals—emphasize FUN!

  8. Season Goals • Coach Education & Player Safety • Sportsmanship & Fair Play Always • Positive, Fun, Learning Experience for ALL • Clear Communication & Regional Support • And, of course: No Drama……..

  9. Mass Bay Town Teams: Classic or Rec. Teams • Teams are Town-based, Games on Sundays • Levels of Play: Grade-based WITH Age-qualifier • U15 (7th & 8th), U13 (5th & 6th), U11 (3rd & 4th), U9 (1st & 2nd) • Town Teams: • Evenly Balanced by skill, grade, size & experience at All levels • Playing Time: • Equal Playing Time for all Players & at all levels of play • Spring Commitment: weekly practice & game schedule • Head Coach is Mass Bay USL Certified (renew every 2 yrs) • Asst. Coaches strongly encouraged to also be certified • No Standings, Playoffs, Championships or All-Star Teams

  10. Mass Bay Town Teams: Select Teams • Teams are Town-based, Games on Friday nights or Saturday’s • Levels of Play: Grade-based WITH Age-qualifier • U15 (7th and/or 8th) Divisions: DI & DII • U13 (5th and/or 6th) Divisions: DI & DII • Town Teams: • Single grade and mixed grade-based teams ARE allowed • All-8th grade team will play in U15 DI; All-7th grade team will play in U15 DII • All-6th grade team will play in U13 DI; All-5th grade team will play in U13 DII • Playing Time: • Not equal time, however all players must play in min. of 2 quarters in games • Spring Commitment: Playing Lacrosse 4-5 days per week • Head Coach AND assistant Coaches must be Mass Bay USL Certified • DI/DII Standings, Playoffs, Championships & grade-level All-Star Teams • MBYLL Select players must also play on their MBYLL Classic team • Why? To develop player mentors & leaders & better teammates in your town • Why? To encourage more kids to come out & play lacrosse in your town • Why? To further grow & improve the quality of lacrosse in your town

  11. Mass Bay Partners & Service Providers • US Lacrosse partnership MBYLL member rewards • Insurance, Training, Safety, Research & Leadership Support • MBYLL represented on USL Board • Positive Coaching Alliance partnership MBYLL member rewards • Workshop Clinics and online course discounts • Trilogy Lacrosse & Education partnership MBYLL member rewards • Camp & Clinic discounts • Boston Cannons MLL partnership MBYLL member rewards • Ticket, Event & Merchandise discounts

  12. Mass Bay USL Coach Certification • Mass Bay Certification Requirements: • Register as a coach at www.mbyll.org & sign Conduct Code • Active US Lacrosse coach membership for entire season • Complete/Pass USL L1 & PCA DGC courses online • Complete/Pass Background Check (MA CORI form) • Attend Mass Bay USL Coaches Clinic (min. every 2 yrs) • Level 1: 4 or 8 hours (Mass Bay USL curriculum) • Level 1.5: 4 hours (Mass Bay USL Trilogy curriculum) • Level 2: 8 hours (Mass Bay USL curriculum) • Level 2.5: 4 hours (Mass Bay USL Trilogy curriculum) • Level 3: 8 hours (Mass Bay USL curriculum) IF YOU WANT TO BE NATIONALLY CERTIFIED: Complete NCSI safe check for USL National Certification – go to: www.uslacrosse.org/cep

  13. Mass Bay USL Coach Certification Clinics Coach Development • Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League • Foundation, Knowledge & Practice • Lesson I: Teaching Techniques • Lesson II: Safety & Risk Management • Lesson III: Developing Practice Plans Player Development Team Development Rules Review & Points of Emphasis

  14. Mass Bay USL Certified Coach Sideline Badge

  15. Smart Practice Plan & Smart Positive Charting • Smart Start: what is focus of today’s practice? • Build Practice Plan w/ coaches, share w/team • Players do active stretch & Coaches set up drill stations • Stations: player skill development • 3-4 different stations, max. 10 minutes/station • Situational: position & group development • Fast Break, D slides, Riding, Clearing, Face-offs, etc. • Scrimmage: team development • Small ball, unsettled: 3 v 2, 4 v 3, 5 v 4 or 6 v 5 • Summary & Stretch: end practice on a positive note • Coach reviews highlights as players stretch & listen • Smart Positive Charting: achieving team & player goals • Capturing Positive things players do at practice & in games

  16. Pre-Game Checklist & Post-Game Reminder • Review Mandatory Pre-Game Checklist • Head Coaches & Official must meet together • Coaches present MBYLL Certified Coaches Badge • Review Grade + Age-level rules • Player line-up at midfield for Ref instructions • Compete with Class & Honor the Game • Post-Game Sportsmanship • Players & Coaches form single line • Helmets on • Gloves off (at least right hand glove) • Handshake like a gentleman (No fist pumps) • Respect & thank your opponent for playing game

  17. Coaching Resources & Support • MBYLL + USL + PCA Code of Conduct • Read it, Share it with Parents & Players AND Model it in season • MBYLL + USL + PCA + Trilogy Lacrosse coach tips & tools • mbyll.org + uslacrosse.org + uslmobilecoach.org + positivecoach.org + trilogylacrosse.com • Mass Bay Smart Practice Plan & Smart Positive Charting • Stations  Situations  Scrimmage  Summary & Stretch • MBYLL Town Member Guidelines, Safety & Compliance • Program Organizational & Operational Guidelines • Program Game Day Operational Guidelines • Member Program Status: Good Standing is the objective • MBYLL Pre-game Checklist & Rules Review • Before every MBYLL Classic & MBYLL Select game • Mass Bay Parent & Player Guide • Share with Parents & Players during pre-season Team meetings • US Lacrosse Youth Rules & Best Practices Guidebook • MBYLL and US Lacrosse Gold Stick Standard

  18. Challenges for Spring Season • Coaching Education & Certification • 12-18 Live coach certification clinics • Clinics held Regionally as well as Local for Towns • In-season player & coach clinics by team • Player & Parent Education Clinics • Officials Recruitment & Education • Competitive Game Schedule • USL Registration

  19. Unified Vision: We are One Lacrosse Nation • Youth Lacrosse Thrives in Every Community • Role Model Boys & Girls Youth Lacrosse Development Programs in Every Town • Athletics & Academics • Certified, Passionate, Teacher Coaches in Every Town developing great team players • Regional, National & International Games • Leagues/Clubs, US Lacrosse, Olympics • Non-Profit & For-Profit Partnerships • Fun & Rewarding Experience in your town

  20. Thank You • Contact information: • Tom Spangenberg, President, MBYLL • m: (508) 561.6363 • e: tmspang@gmail.com

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