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JEFFERSON GIRLS LACROSSE Parent-Athlete-Coach Meeting November 14, 2019
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JEFFERSON
GIRLS LACROSSE
Parent-Athlete-Coach MeetingNovember 14, 2019
PAC MEETING AGENDA
• Welcome
• Coach Introduction
• Information about Season
• Booster Club Overview
• Fundraising
• Off-Season Training
• Winter League
• Team Information - Introduction of Captains
• Questions
Coaching Philosophy
Objectives for 2020 season
Master the fundamentals
—Building fundamental skills is the most important part of being a great lacrosse player
Learn from mistakes
—Mistakes are an integral part of the learning process. I don’t expect perfection, but I
do expect players to listen to feedback and learn from it.
Team-first culture
—All players and coaches should feel like they belong and work towards a common goal
Expectations
Coach
● Respect and communicate
effectively with all players,
parents, coaches
● Come prepared and on time
● Teach players skills to be a
successful athlete and
person
● Motivate players to work
towards our team goals
Player
● Student-athlete
● Bring a positive attitude and
100% effort to practices and
games
● Demonstrate excellent
sportsmanship
Parent
● Support your daughter
and the team when
cheering
● Encourage your daughter
to communicate directly
with the coach regarding
any questions or concerns
● Model positive
sportsmanship
TEAM INFO| Tryouts
• Monday, March 30-Wednesday, April 1st
• Goal is to field three teams: Varsity, JV and B Squad
• Girls lacrosse is a no-cut sport
• Scrimmage day for Varsity and JV to start season (times TBD)
TEAM INFO| SeasonPRACTICES
• Regular team practices start early April
• B Squad & JV practice• 4:00-5:30 pm at Olson grass field
• Varsity practice• 5:00-7:00 pm at JHS Turf
• Monday-Friday (unless game) and some Saturdays (Varsity)
GAMES
• 2-3 games per week
• Buses for away games except Kennedy
• Schedule on MetroWest website
• Schedule subject to change
SUBSCRIBE TO THE APPROPRIATE TEAM CALENDAR ON THE WEBSITE
TEAM INFO| Team Clothing
Practice T-Shirts
Practice Shorts
Reversibles Cold Weather Gear
Approved eyewear is listed on websiteEyewear
Are requiredMouthguards
BOOSTER CLUB OVERVIEW
BOOSTER CLUB | What We Do
• Volunteer time, talent and resources to benefit the program
• Lead and manage fundraising initiatives for program-related needs
• Manage communications for the team
• Design, print and distribute team promotional items
• Work closely with the head coach to enhance program
BOOSTER CLUB | What We Don’t Do
• Discuss or provide performance reviews or evaluations of coaches
• Address playing time or placement issues of players
• Withhold funding of the program to control coaches
• Plan off-season programs without consent of head coach
BOOSTER CLUB | Examples of Support
• Player and Parent Communications
• Fundraising
• PAC Meetings
• Winter League Participation
• Off-Season Training
• Team Clothing, Uniforms and Equipment
• Coaching Staff Salaries, Training and Certification
• Program Events
BOOSTER CLUB | Keep in Touch
EMAIL• JagLax Girls Booster Club• [email protected]
WEBSITES• New website coming soon!• CynbadMedia.com
CALENDARS • 4 available on website
TWITTER• @JaguarGirlsLax• @JaguarLaxCoach• @cynbadd84
FACEBOOK• Facebook.com/CynbadMedia
PLEASE FILL OUT CONTACT INFORMATION SHEETS TONIGHT
BOOSTER CLUB | Volunteer Board Members
Executive Committee
President: Corinne Thomson
Co-Vice Presidents: Rob Graff and Jenn Graff
Co-Treasurers: Matt Jones and Debbie Lorbiecki
Secretary: Dan Domagala
BOOSTER CLUB | Volunteer Board Members
Captains’ Parents
Paul and Maria Flandermeyer
Corinne and Marty Thomson
BOOSTER CLUB | Volunteer Board Members
Grade Representatives
12th Grade: Two Open Positions
11th Grade: Jackie Johns and Clara Wu
10th Grade: Mike Johns and Kelly Bartsh
9th Grade: Nancy Lowe and Lorri Wolfe
8th Grade: Two Open Positions
7th Grade: Two Open Positions
BOOSTER CLUB | Fees and Payments
Online registration starting in 2020
FALL - $100 - due at registration
• Non-refundable, payment due with online registration • Player account must have a $0 balance (or credit balance) to be eligible to
participate in off-season training
SPRING - $250 - due Feb 15
• Non-refundable, automatic payment set up during online registration• Player account must have a $0 balance (or credit balance) to receive practice
clothing and attend the year-end banquet for no additional cost
• Additional charges and credits reflected in player accounts
BOOSTER CLUB | Player Statement
• Each player receives a quarterly statementvia email
• Includes all charges – Booster Club fees, banquet tickets, etc.
• Includes all credits – Payments of any kind, Scrip rebates, etc.
• Balance due upon receipt:
- Pay online- Pay directly to JHSGL Treasurer- Mail check to JHSGL Treasurer
BOOSTER CLUB | Fees and Payments
Equipment/ApparelFacilities
Banquet
Yearbooks Coaching
Miscellaneous
BOOSTER CLUB | Other Fees
• JHS Activity Fee• $165 fee due in March: reminder will go out
• Not related to the lacrosse Booster Club Fee
• Online registration for all Jefferson activities (fee collected then)
• These fees are used by the school district to fund transportation, head coaching fees, facility venues, equipment, etc.
• None of this fee is given to the Booster Club
• US Lacrosse Fee• $35 Annual Membership (15-18), $30 (U15)
• Must be paid before the first Winter League game on Monday, January 7.
• Required by Winter League organizers
• Required by Savage Sports Dome management
• Provides insurance protection for participants
• Sign up at www.uslacrosse.org
• Send info to [email protected]
TEAM & INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING andSPIRITWEAR
Spiritwear| Online Store
Update with sample pics and info
Above are examples from last season’s online store.
FUNDRAISING| Team – Restaurant Events
DINE OUT AND EARN $ FOR YOUR TEAM
• 2-3 fundraiser nights in/around season
• Percentage of every participating bill goes directly to girls program
• Participation driven by Peach Jar, social media and word-of-mouth
• Watch for information in 2020
FUNDRAISING| Team – Parent “Fun” Raiser
PARENT SOCIAL WITH GIRLS & BOYS PROGRAMS
• Silent auction, drawings, games, food and more
• All items are secured and donated by lacrosse families and businesses
• Watch for event information in January
FUNRAISER COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
RECRUITING| New Player Night at Winter Practice
• One night will be for new recruits• Girls will be encouraged to bring a friend
to try LAX• Booster Club will be paying for insurance
coverage for all new players• Equipment will be provided for girls to use• More info to come!
FUNDRAISING| Team – Summer Youth Clinic
• Mid June
• Lead by the coach and players (9th-12th)
• Held at Jefferson Turf
• Open to new and advanced players ages K– 8th
• Plenty of games and fun!
FUNDRAISING| Individual –
WHAT IS SCRIP?
• Individual fundraising program to help offset Booster Club fees
• Buy “credit” cards (physical/electronic) at face value from over 700 different retailers
• Booster Club receives rebate between 3-15%
• Rebate goes into player’s account as a credit
• Instructions for getting started are on the website.
FUNDRAISING| Individual –
EXAMPLE
• Purchase $100 Card from Olive Garden
• Rebate is 9% ($100 x 9% = $9)
• Receive $100 card • Physical card or e-Card
• Scrip sends $9 to Booster Club to credit player’s account
OFF-SEASON TRAINING
TEAM INFO| Off-Season Training
Physical Fitness
• Jag Power• FREE• At Jefferson• After school
• Other Options for Pay• First Athlete, Fortis Academy,
ETrain, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Lifetime Fitness, etc.
Lacrosse-Specific
• Savage Dome• 10 JagLax girls sessions• Rob & Jenn Graff• Brian Hochman
• Other Camps/Clinics• Notified via email from Booster
Club and on tab on website
• WALL BALL!
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
WHY WE DO IT
• Girls lacrosse in Minnesota has become an ultra competitive sport
• MSHSL – better athletes, better skills, better decision-making• 2016 NCAA D1 = 7, D2 = 25, D3 = 13; Total = 45• 2007 NCAA D1 = 4, D2 = 3, D3 = 4; Total = 11
• Helps bring new players up to speed faster
• Allows for real lacrosse experiences with regulation balls
• Centralized/managed development plan provides coaching staff and players with a running start
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
• Held at Savage Sports Center
• 13 training sessions with experienced lacrosse coaches
• Off-season leadership:• Rob Graff• Jenn Graff• Brian Hochman
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
AREAS OF FOCUS
• Attitude/Pride
• Ground Balls
• Initiating Offense
• Off-Ball Skills
• Defensive Skills
• Offensive Skills
• Unsettled Skills
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
ATTITUDE & PRIDE
• Every time • Develop a standard as to how we do things on and off the field
• Little things really do matter in everything we do• Be proud of being part of the program – and don’t tolerate anything else
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
GROUND BALLS
• Mechanics and what to do next• Get low and explode through the ball
• Be first, win the race
• Move 2x after off ground• Anticipate off the ball and be in a position to help/score
• Play chess, not checkers
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
INITIATING OFFENSE
• When to dodge, when not to and how to do it
• Move off the ball to create space
• This doesn’t require “an offense”
• Basic off-ball concepts used in all situations/offensive sets or motions
• Expect double and expect ball movement
• Dodge/bounce/re-dodge or move ball
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
OFF-BALL SKILLS
• 1 ball – 22 players
• Ball in the stick is important, but you’ll play without it a lot!
• Defense and offense• Talk• Anticipate• Don’t just observe• Move with purpose• Stretch the defender when we are on offense• Be ready to help/second on defense (approach)
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
DEFENSIVE SKILLS
• Foot movement• Backpedal, force to weak/outside• Drive• Legal stick checks• Doubles
• How
• When
• Where
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|OFFENSIVE SKILLS• Shooting form• Passing form• Passing decisions• Head up• Stick skills• 2-person game
• Slip• Pick• Bail• Shallow
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
UNSETTLED SKILLS
• Both offense and defense
• Increasing our lacrosse IQ
• Anticipation
• Positioning without the ball
• Faster decision making
• Executing stick skills under pressure
OFF-SEASON TRAINING|
• Begins Monday, January 6th
• Most Mondays and Wednesdays until March 18
• Start times vary: 7, 8, or 8:30
• Dates will be on website and team calendars
WINTER LEAGUE
WINTER LEAGUE|• Held at Holy Angels Stardome Stadium
• Sunday mornings for 6 weeks beginning in January
• Game times vary each week• 7:15am, 8:30am, 9:45am or 11:00am • Returning Varsity, then returning JV, then returning B Squad, then BYLA
and new to JHS program• Remaining players will be grouped on another team
• Competitive team, “not ideal for beginners,” but current players are highly encouraged to participate.
WINTER LEAGUE|
Booster Club will send email with link to register○ Registration through Lacrosse Connections website○ Make sure to mark JEFFERSON as your high school○ Cost from last year: with/without Lax Con pinnie (black & white reversible):
■ $160 early registration (Goalies $115)
■ $170 late registration (Goalies $115)
■ $15 pinnie if needed
TEAM INFORMATION
TEAM INFO | 2019 Captains
Grace FlandermeyerPaige Thomson
TEAM INFO| Captain’s Practice Schedule
DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:
- Will vary
- Start in March
- Captains will keep you updated
TEAM INFO| Team Bonding Events
• Gatorade Buddies
• Pasta Dinners• JV & B Squad: night before games at restaurant/player’s home• Varsity: film and food at school after practice
• Charity volunteering
• Sleepovers
• Movie nights
• Watching college games
QUESTIONS
