Eastview Lacrosse2012 Season Kick-Off

November 17, 2011

Agenda- USA Lacrosse 2012

- Eastview Lacrosse Philosophy and Strategy

- Booster Club Roles and Needs

- Benchmark Study

- 2012 Budget

- Wall Ball Update

- Required Equipment

-Game Schedules

-Website information

- Eastview Lacrosse Apparel

- EVCF Scholarships

- Off-Season Strength Training

- College Recruiting

- Winter League and Offseason Camps/Clinics

- Eastview Grizzlies

USA Lacrosse - 2012Fastest-growing team sport in the country Fastest-growing team sport in the country

No better time to be a high school lacrosse playerNo better time to be a high school lacrosse player

Youth Lacrosse up 38% since 2000Youth Lacrosse up 38% since 2000

Minnesota Lacrosse up 18.1% since 2008Minnesota Lacrosse up 18.1% since 2008

2012 Expansion to 8 Sections2012 Expansion to 8 Sections

High School 10 Year Growth Rate = 175%High School 10 Year Growth Rate = 175%

Fastest Growing NCAA Men’s SportFastest Growing NCAA Men’s Sport

Eastview Lacrosse Best in Class Competitive ProgramBest in Class Competitive Program

- Win SSC- Win SSC- Top 2 Seed in Section - Top 2 Seed in Section - Play in State Tournament- Play in State Tournament- Involve Junior Varsity/Prep Squad- Involve Junior Varsity/Prep Squad

Varsity Varsity →→ Highest ExpectationsHighest Expectations- Coaches- Coaches- Players- Players- Parents- Parents- Seniors- Seniors

Junior Varsity Junior Varsity →→ Strategy DevelopmentStrategy Development- Future Varsity Players- Future Varsity Players- Additional Coaching- Additional Coaching

Prep Squad Prep Squad →→ Skill DevelopmentSkill Development- Booster Club vs. School - Booster Club vs. School - 2 Team Feeder System- 2 Team Feeder System- Strength of our Program- Strength of our Program

TryoutsStart March 26Start March 26

Spring Break WeekSpring Break Week

Bad TimingBad Timing

Varsity Varsity → Must Be There→ Must Be There

Can Work Your Way Up → Tie goes to the Player at TryoutsCan Work Your Way Up → Tie goes to the Player at Tryouts

SeniorsSeniors

UnderclassmenUnderclassmen

Team PostingsTeam Postings

Booster Club

- - Partner with Coaching StaffPartner with Coaching Staff

- Partner with High SchoolPartner with High School

- Promote Eastview LacrossePromote Eastview Lacrosse

- Profit from ActivityProfit from Activity

-- Strategy and Planning Covered in Kick-Off MeetingsStrategy and Planning Covered in Kick-Off Meetings

- - Tactical Details and Execution Covered in Monthly MeetingsTactical Details and Execution Covered in Monthly Meetings

Booster ClubMeets monthly, open to all

Board: Mike Wohl – President

Tony Taschner – Vice PresidentSean Pearson – Treasurer

Ann McNamara – Secretary

Booster Club – Program LeadsVolunteer Committee Heads: Program – Vicki CalhounApparel – Lori LeiningerPictures –Vicki Calhoun

Fundraising – Tony TaschnerJamboree – Coach Roche

Post Season Survey – Jenny TaschnerYouth/Off- Season – Mark Stillings

Concessions – Roger BurgessCharity – Mindy Wohl

Booster Club – Program NeedsVolunteer Committee Heads:

Senior Night – Prep/JV Banquet – Varsity Banquet –

Varsity Team Dinners - Website –

Equipment/Uniform Distribution – Alumni –

Golf Tournament – Prep Announcements – JV Announcements –

Varsity Announcements – Rochester –

JV Parent Liaison – Prep Parent Liaison -

2012 StrategyBalance

- Between what coaching staff wants and what parents can afford- Between what the booster club expects and the coaches are willing to do- Between what kids want and parents are willing to pay for- Between families who fundraise and families who buy out- Between Varsity and JV and between JV and Prep

Current and Long Term Expenses- Operating Budget

* Managed to Zero* Funds Capital Budget

- Capital Budget* Major Expenditures* Four Year Cycle

Benchmark- Top State Programs- Look at Multiple Criteria- Website Based

Benchmark StudyWhere is Eastview Positioned as a Program

- Coaches- Facilities- Branding- Fees

Coaches- Dive Deeper into JV/Prep

Facilities- Potential to create better practice vs. game environment

Branding- Expand Eastview Lacrosse – LDT Model

Benchmark StudyFees:- Defined as Varsity (Playoff Roster - 24 players)

- Does Not Include Fees paid to the School

- Does Not Include Fundraising

Eden Prairie $200Minnetonka $200

Blaine $210Rosemount $250Woodbury $250

Average $222

New for 2012 Season1 New Coach

- Allows More Skill Development at all Levels- Development of an off-season strength training program

Team Sweat Suits- All Levels- Coaches Discretion

Coaches Apparel- Matching- Rain Suits

Parent Communication - JV/Prep Parent Liaisons- Newsletter for Booster Club Members- Pre Season Parent Party

* Board/Coaches Host for Booster Club Members

New for 2012 SeasonRochester Pre-Season Trip

- Top 45- All Seniors- Practice- Scrimmage- Team Building

Video Website Support- Coaching Tool- Highlight Tapes

Dedicated Banquets- JV/Prep (Included in Booster Club Fee)- Varsity

Post Season Feedback - Satisfaction with the program - How we can improve

2012 Operating BudgetVarsity

- Defined as Playoff Roster for Eastview (24 players)- $135 to Eastview Lacrosse Booster Club – Due at 1/30 Meeting- $75 to include Shooter Shirt/Team Poster

* Seniors due at 4/3 Team Pictures* Underclassmen due at 5/21 Playoff Practice

Junior Varsity- $135 to Eastview Lacrosse Booster Club – Due at 1/30 Meeting

Prep Squad - $135 to Eastview Lacrosse Booster Club – Due at 4/4 Meeting

Does Not Include Fees paid to the School- $160 paid to District 196- Booster Club Fees are Tax Deductable

Capital Budget

Long Term Planning- $5000/year from Operating Budget- 4 Year Rotation

* 2012 Uniforms* 2013 Helmets* 2014 Wall Ball/Shed* 2015 Bags/Video Equipment/Computer

Facilities- Best Practice Area in Minnesota- Burden off the School- Youth/Summer Programs- Consistent/Competitive Program

Fundraising ActivityVarsity

- 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough ($180 Buyout)- 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough → Rochester Trip- Any combination in-between- 1 Cub Bagging

Junior Varsity - 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough ($180 Buyout) - 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough → Rochester Trip - Any combination in-between - 1 Cub Bagging

Prep Squad - 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough ($180 Buyout) - Any combination in-between - 1 Cub Bagging

Fundraising TimingTiming

- 12/30 Cub Foods Bagging (Seniors/Freshmen)- 4/2 Cookie Dough Start- 4/16 Cookie Dough Money Due- 5/11 Cookie Dough Delivery/Money Bag- 5/19 Golf Tournament- 5/28 NCAA Championships at Buffalo Wild Wings- Cub Foods Bagging Date TBD (Sophomores/Juniors)

Other Options- 23 Additional Cookie Box Sales to Cover $135 Booster Club Fee- 27 Additional Cookie Box Sales to Cover $160 School Fee

Prep TeamsBooster Club Run and Managed

- Not Run and Managed by the School like Varsity and JV- Same Competitive Schedule- Introduction and Skill Development- Future JV and Varsity Players

Fees Process is Different- Pay $160 to District 196- Trying out for JV/Varsity- School returns $160 check- Write $135 check to Booster Club- Due 4/4 Prep Team Meeting- Same Base Fundraising Obligations

Payments TimingJanuary

- $135 Booster Club Fee

March- $160 School Fee

April- $180 Cookie Dough Buyout- $180 Cookie Dough Buyout → Rochester Only- $75 Playoff Roster Fee → Seniors

May- $75 Playoff Roster Fee → Underclassmen

June- Banquet TBD → Varsity Only

Wall Ball Best Off Field Training

School Nuisance

UVA Partnership

100,000 Touch Club

Premier Practice Facility in Minnesota

Youth Development

Allow Tournament/Coaching/Clinic Opportunities

Partner with DCTC

Tennis Court Area

2014 Capital Plan

Issued Equipment for SeasonEquipment - Booster club owns 8 sets of equipment with the intent of being

issued to new players “trying out” the sport, not to be used consecutive seasons.

First come, First serve. Contact Coach Roche

Tryouts - Everyone will be issued a tryout jersey between the number of 1-100.  Players will turn them in as soon as tryouts are complete.

(turn in to get game jerseys)

Varsity - Every player will be issued a team bag, 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, and sweat suit.

Junior Varsity - Every player will be issued 2 jerseys and 1 short, and sweat suit.

Prep Squad - Every player will be issued 2 jerseys and 1 short, and sweat suit.

Required Equipment for Season- Black Helmet with Royal Blue Chin and Visor

- White Chin Strap

- Majority Black Gloves

- Majority Black Elbow Pads

-Black Shorts (from anywhere)

- Black/White Reversible Pinnie w/number

- Shooter Shirt

- Shoulder pads, cleats, mouthguard, stick

- All Black Eastview Lacrosse Sweat Suit

Upcoming Pre-Season DatesDecember 12 - Booster Club Meeting

December 30 – Cub Bagging Apple Valley, 4:00PM – 9:00PM (Seniors/Freshmen)

January 9 - Booster Club MeetingJanuary 30 – Coaches/Player/Parent Meeting

February 6 - Booster Club MeetingMarch 12 - Booster Club Meeting

March 16 - Booster Club Parent PartyMarch 26 - 30 – Spring Break

Upcoming In-Season DatesMarch 26 – Season Starts (Tryouts)

March 27 - Base Line TestingMarch 29 – 31 (Rochester – Top 45)

April 2 – Jersey Handout April 2 – Cookie Dough Handout

April 3 – Team PicturesApril 4 – Prep Team Parent Meeting

April 6 – Lacrosse Jamboree in StadiumApril 9 - Booster Club MeetingApril 12 – First JV/Varsity Game

April 16 – Cookie Dough Sales DueMay 7 - Booster Club Meeting

May 11 – Cookie Dough Delivery/Money BagMay 12 – Team Charity Event

May 15 – Senior NightMay 19 – Golf Tournament/Prep JV Banquet

May 28 – NCAA Championship at Buffalo Wild WingsJune 15 – State Championship

June 19 – Varsity BanquetTBD – Cub Foods Bagging

JV/Varsity Game ScheduleApr 12 – Minnetonka (Home) 5:30PM/7:00PMApr 14 – Wayzata (Home) 12:00PM/1:30PMApr 17 – Jefferson (Home) 3:30PM/5:00PMApr 24 – Prior Lake (Home) 5:30PM/7:00PMApril 26 – Kennedy (Home) 3:30PM/5:00PM

April 28 – Mahtomedi  (Home) 11:30PM/1:00PMMay 1 – Rosemount (Away) 5:30PM/7:00PM

May 3 – Eagan (Away) TBDMay 5 – Blake (Away) 1:00PM/3:00PMMay 8 – Lakeville North (Away) TBD

May 10 – Lakeville South (Away) TBDMay 15 - Burnsville (Home) 5:30/PM/7:00PM

May 17 – Apple Valley (Away) TBD

Website Informationwww.eastviewlacrosse.com

Eastview Lacrosse Apparel- Partnering with East Valley Sport

* Lacrosse Focus

* Promoting the Brand

- Full Options available at www.eastvalleysport.net

* Link from Lacrosse Website

* Samples Outside at Table

* Christmas Presents if ordered by 12/1

- Table at 1/30 Player/Parent Meeting * Sizing for Sweat Suits

EVCF Lacrosse Scholarships- Two $500 scholarships available (1 Per Ten+ Seniors in the Program)- Essay required:

“What have you learned from your participation in Eastview Boys Lacrosse program and how has this helped prepare you for your future?”

- Other judging criteria:* Other school activities* GPA* Community and Program achievement * Letter of recommendation is required. * You must be in good standing on the team and in school* Financial need is not a consideration.

- March Timeframe

- www.evcf.org

Off-Season Strength Training-- -

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College Recruiting- Coach Achenbach → Recruiting Coordinator

* Advice for Parents/Players * NCAA Division 1/2/3 * MCLA (Club) Division 1/2 * Sophomore Year

- Krossover Intelligence * Video Support * Website (www.krossover.com) * Create Highlight Videos * Player Statistics

Winter Leagues & Offseason Camps/Clinics• Winter League - Rosemount Dome - $135

2 Eastview Teams - Homegrown Lacrosse Saturday Nights → January 7th to March 17th

• Wall Ball Open Gym – Main Gym - $0Sun Nights 7:00PM – 8:00PM → January 1st to March 18th

• 4 on 4 Tournaments – Main Gym - $10Sun Nights 8:00PM – 9:30PM → January 15th to February 26th

• Position Clinics – Main Gym - $20Sun Nights 8:00PM – 10:00PM (times vary each week)

March 4thth to March 18th

Offensive/Defensive/Goalie

Contact: Mark Stillings – mark@eastviewlacrosse.comREGISTER ON WEBSITE

CHECK WEBSITE EACH WEEK FOR GAME/GYM TIMES

Booster Club – Program NeedsVolunteer Committee Heads:

Senior Night – Prep/JV Banquet – Varsity Banquet –

Varsity Team Dinners - Equipment –

Website – Uniform Distribution –

Alumni –Golf Tournament –

Prep Announcements – JV Announcements –

Varsity Announcements – Rochester –

JV Parent Liaison - Prep Parent Liaison -

Questions?

Seniors Parents may now leave if you’d like

Apparel Table in the Hallway

Eastview Grizzlies

Summer Traveling Lacrosse Team

2011 Eastview Grizzlies PROS

25 players got better

Competition only found out east

Team bonding

Bus is cost effective

Champ Camp was great

Equal playing time

More cost effective then any other option

CONSJHU camp under skill level

UVA tourney above skill level

Practices attendance light which hurt team strategy

implementation

Perception of making Varsity

2012 Eastview Grizzlies Pre Trip: June 12th – July 10th, 2012

• Mandatory Practice 1 day a week / Optional Practice 1 day a week

• 1 Summer League game a week

Trip: July 12th – 23rd, 2012

• July 13th – 15th: Warrior Summer Sizzle Tourney (Baltimore, MD)

• July 16th: CW Post practice run by collegiate coaches (Oyster Bay, LI, NY)

• July 16th & 17th: Tour New York City

• July 18th – 21st: Champ Camp Tourney (Baltimore, MD)

Things to Think About

Time CommitmentTime Commitment- Flexible- Flexible

- Trip- Trip

Money CommitmentMoney Commitment- $1750 - $2000- $1750 - $2000

Post High School DesiresPost High School Desires

Impact on Eastview LacrosseImpact on Eastview Lacrosse

Next StepsOther Families Other Families

24 Players24 Players

Parent VolunteersParent Volunteers

January 1 CommitmentJanuary 1 Commitment

$500 Deposit$500 Deposit

QuestionsQuestionsTony Taschner, Tony Taschner, Tony.Taschner@district196.org