Welcome2015 Season

Introductions Registration and Try Outs 9/10 Schedule and Games Practice and Game locations Equipment needs Team Dinners

Agenda

 Our mission is to create a positive environment where high school student-athletes are able to learn and develop the skills needed to play competitive lacrosse. Emphasis will be placed on self-confidence, hard work, integrity, leadership, sportsmanship, and a love of sports, which will provide the players the skills needed to succeed in life on or off the field.

Team Mission

All 9th and 10th graders need to register through RAAA for 9/10 team.

www.rosemountyouthlacrosse.com The registration is a wait list process.

Registration

Practice everyday after school from 5pm to 7pm at Bloomfield Park (Tentative)

If field or weather is in poor conditions; practice could be at RHS, dome, or local arena.

Games will be held on Saturdays in Jamboree format (2 games a day with at least a 1 hour break)

Own transportation is required

9/10 Schedule

Players will need their own equipment. Players will receive game jerseys, game

shorts, and game bag.

Equipment Needs

Each Wednesday we host a “family” style all team dinner at RHS.

We have a VIP guest each week that shares stories, advice, and a lesson for the players.

We want all players to attend the team dinner after practice.

Team Dinners

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Volunteering

Any questions about the season, try outs, registration, equipment, or captains practices.

Please remain here for the all team portion of the meeting.

Questions

Welcome2015 Season

@irishlaxcoach@RHS_Irishlax

www.rosemountlacrosse.com

Introductions Trainer Schedule Registration Spring Break Try Outs/Team Selection Tops and Community Service Scrimmages Team Building Team Dinner Booster Club notes

Agenda

Varsity Coaches JV Coaches 9/10 Coaches Captains

Introduction of Coaches and Captains

Josh Dennis Billy Reeve Luke VanOverbeke Jason Zabel Chris Giere Ryan Foyt Jackson Hahn

Warriors of Winter

Baseline Testing Feb. 26th 3pm to 5pm in Library.

- Testing is free - Takes approx 30 min to complete - Athletes that have completed this test

while in another sport this year don't have to take it again

- Test is good for 2 years

Trainer

Thursday and Friday are the last after school captains practices

March 2nd-March 20th captain’s practices are before school 5:30 am-6:45 am

Spring Break captain’s practice schedule will be posted on our calendar.

We will have several open dome times during break.

Schedule February and March

RAAA is hosting a youth camp for K-2,3-5, and 6th-8th grade players.

We need Juniors and Seniors to help work the event.

RAAA will reimburse players for their time. Monday through Thursday 11:30 am to 4:15

pm Sign up in back We are looking for Midfielders and

Attackmen to sign up.

Spring Break Youth Camp

March 30th through April 1st

Currently planned for 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm outside

If inside, the time varies. Possible times would be 5:30 am-6:45 am,

2:45pm -5:00 pm, or 5:30-7pm. Possible locations are dome and main gym. Please monitor website and email for up to

day information. There could also be two-a-days.

Try Outs

Teams will be selected based upon: Player skill level (including speed, stick

skills, size and Lacrosse IQ) Need Comprehensive player work ethic Academics Player attitude Citizenship

Team Selection

Varsity will be 20-24 players initially JV will be 18-22 players 18-22 players on 9/10 team

Team sizes

April 2nd: Teams practice separately April 3rd: Jersey Hand Out (Immediately after

school) April 4th: Varsity Scrimmage at Holy Angels April 6th-April 11th: Community Service Food

Drive April 9th: Varsity Team Poster 5:30 pm April 11th Morning: Team Building Event

After Try Outs

All games will be posted on the website 9/10 games will be held on Saturdays Varsity and JV games are typically Tuesday

and Thursdays. Game times vary between schools

Game Schedules

Each Wednesday we host a “family” style all team dinner at RHS.

We have a VIP guest each week that shares stories, advice, and a lesson for the players.

We want all players to attend the team dinner after practice.

Team Dinners

Players are expected to be positive role models inside and outside of school

Prioritize school and lacrosse Keep up with coaches’ expectations Work hard Become better players on their own Have a positive work attitude Respect teammates and lacrosse

Expectations as the Season progresses

Booster ClubBrett Boyum

The Rosemount High School Boys Lacrosse Booster Club’s mission is to rally our

community’s time and talent to provide logistical, volunteer, and monetary support of

our student athletes, coaches, and operations of the Rosemount High School Boys Lacrosse

program.

Brett Boyum-President Open -Advertising Coordinator Autumn Anderson-Secretary Jeff Fischbach-Treasurer Holli Priebe- Communications Director Dawn Alberts-Merchandise Director Open-Community Program Directors

We also need community event volunteers….you don’t need to be a full time booster club member to help support our players and coaches!

Booster Club

Clothing

Orders are due March 5th

Link will be on our website.You can order online tonight.Try on sizes at the clothing tables

Clothing

Coaches $11000 (paid 9/10 coach and assistant 9/10 Coach) Practice Packs- $7500-8000 Equipment -$4000 Coach’s Clinics and Training $1800 Try out pinnies -$900 Team Parties $1000 Senior Night and Scholarships-$1200 Busing $1500 Banquet $500 Other items-$1500 Every dollar goes somewhere back to the players

Cost of team

Average Cost per player above district support: $425-$500(depending on number of players)

Cost

Raffle -40% Advertising -25% Misc Fundraisers -10% Booster Club Sponsorship-25%

◦Parent’s Opportunity to support program

◦Pledge cards

Money Comes From…

Tonight, all players have to pick up a set of raffle tickets and give a check to the booster club You will not get your players packs until you

pick up your raffle tickets Return small envelopes to Coach Kuehn

If player sells raffle tickets, there will be no cost to the family.

Turn in Raffles by March 18th to Coach Kuehn

Selling Raffles

Pledge and join our Boosters (financially) to help build and grow our program!

Receive a yard sign for pledges $100 and greater! A terrific way to bring awareness to our program.

Membership Category:◦ Gold ($500 and above)◦ Navy ($250-$499)◦ Green ($100 - $249)◦ Booster (up to $100)

Booster Pledge Membership

We also have a few fundraisers that are not demanding and are ongoing:◦Pahl’s market coupons◦Old Cell phone collection

Passive Fundraisers

Selling advertising space in our program◦ Growth helps offset burden on

players/parents costs◦ Need your help – if you have a personal

contact with a local business in the area please ask them to advertise

◦ Volunteer to reach out to 2-3 local businesses

◦ Contact Brett Boyum at bboyum@frontiernet.net (email also on website)

Advertising in Program

Other Volunteering Opportunities◦ Team Dinners (Wednesdays) – Sign up Genius◦ Teacher Appreciation/Community Youth Night (May

5th)◦ Senior Night (May 12)◦ Banquet volunteers ◦ Alumni Game◦ Golf Tournament

Parents – we need your talents!

Saturday, August 1, 2015 Southern Hills Golf Course Awesome LAX community and fundraising

opportunity Partnering with RAAA Opportunities:

◦ Get a foursome and play in the tournament◦ Join the planning committee◦ Help solicit silent auction items – or donate an

item yourself◦ Contact Holli Priebe if interested in helping

New! Golf Tournament

Raffle Ticket Payment Pledge card if making a pledge for

Booster Club Membership

Turn in Tonight

Raffle Tickets Player Packet Clothing Yard Sign for Booster Club Membership

Take Home Tonight

Final Questions and Comments