Program Overview

Our mission is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment for our student – athletes here at Arrowhead High School by providing a positive atmosphere where emphasis is placed on a mutual respect for all individuals, teams, coaches, officials, parents, and fans.

By focusing on constructive education and personal development, participants will have the opportunity to maximize achievement through their individual and collective efforts. The development of the players' self confidence and sportsmanship will enhance their social, emotional, and intellectual growth while empowering them to be productive members of their school, community, and charitable considerations.

And finally, by promoting a positive culture and love for the game we will offer rewarding experiences and allow lacrosse to enrich their lives for years to come.

Program Overview

Optimize Program Development •Overall quality of the program •Have a clearly defined team focus •Strive to make the program systematic

Optimize Team Development •Understand what differentiates a team from a group •Shared understanding of purpose, goals, and objectives •Work effectively from mutually agreed upon activities, procedures, and structure •Commitment to team’s purpose, respect of others, and interdependence •Understand the difference between the task versus the process

Optimize Individual Development •Productive instruction •More one-on-one coaching •More skills work during practice •Quality experience

Classic 8 Lacrosse League

Black Division AHS Brookfield Co-op Catholic Memorial HS Franklin Co-op Kettle Moraine HS Lakeshore Co-op Marquette University

HS Waukesha Co-op

Red Division AHS Red Heritage Christian Kenosha Co-op Mukwanago HS Ozaukee Co-op St. John’s NWMA University School Wauwatosa Co-op

Team Structure (2014 Change)

Varsity Programs Head Coaches – Erin M. Ennis (Black) and Jake Sweitzer (Red)Contact Information: erinmennis@wi.rr.com, jsweitzer@gmrmarketing.com

•Highly competitive within the MAYLA conference and the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation•Highest level of skill, knowledge, athletic ability, and team dynamic is the focus•Commitment of a minimum of 5 days per week of practice/game schedule•Regular intrastate travel and occasional tournament travel required•22 to 26 players (may vary based on Head Coach’s discretion)

Junior Varsity WhiteHead Coach – Carl AndersonContact Information: anderson@arrowheadschools.org

•Competitive program within the MAYLA conference and Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation•Intermediate development of the players skills, knowledge and team dynamic are the focus•Transitional program for a higher level of play to AHS varsity or post high school•Commitment of a minimum of 5 days per week of practice/game schedule•Regular intrastate travel and occasional tournament travel may be required•22 to 26 players (may vary based on Head Coach’s discretion)

Team Structure

Team Structure (2013 change)

Junior Varsity Blue Head Coach – Justin WallaceContact Information: jwall3595@gmail.com  •Competitive program within the C8C and Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation•Fundamental development of the players skills, knowledge and team dynamic are the primary focus•Considered a transitional or developmental program for a higher level of play•Commitment of a minimum of 5 days per week of practice/game schedule•Regular intrastate travel and occasional tournament travel may be required•22 to 26 players (may vary based on Head Coach’s discretion)

2014 Evaluations

•March 17th – 21st

•Lacrosse skills evaluation – Brookfield Indoor Soccer Complex

• M, T, W, F: 5-7p (everyone)

•Speed/Strength evaluation – NxLevel Pro Performance Center

• Thursday, 1½ hour session (assigned)

•Players will be placed on the appropriate roster• Ability• Game Acumen• Effort

Practice and Games•Practice off campus – Lisbon Community Park

• Typically 5-5:30 start – 1-2 hours depending on the circumstance

• But…each team is independent

•Games any day of the week• Conference typically weekdays – posted C8

• Non-conference typically weekends – AHS Boys’ Lax website calendar

Resources•Parent Player Handbook•Team Coaches•Parent Club Representatives•Activities Office•Arrowhead Boys Lacrosse link on AHS web

• Contact information• Schedules• Announcements• Practice Notifications• Important Dates

Parent Club Representatives

Jessica Frost, njfrosty@att.net Bruce and Anita Hopkins,  bhopkins@wi.rr.comHolly Filmanowicz, filmans5@me.comConnie Kopecky, ckopecky@gmrmarketing.comLynne McElfresh, lmcelfresh@gmail.comMary DiGiacomo, marydjock@ameritech.net Lisa Kirkpatrick, lisa@computereaseweb.com Stacey Arnett, sarnett@centurytel.net

*If anyone would like to participate as a parent representative please contact one of the current Parent Reps.

Player Expectations

•Family, faith, and yourself•Academics•AHS athletic code of conduct and student handbook•Lacrosse

• Current member US Lacrosse – insurance

• Be on time• Maximum effort• Communication• Respect

Conflict Resolution•Player to Player

• Self resolution• Team captain guidance• Head or assistant coach guidance• Activities Director

•Player to Coach• Team captain guidance• Directly with the coach or alternate coach• Activities Director

•Parent to Coach• Directly with the coach or alternate coach• Activities Director

Equipment

•Helmet•Mouth guard •Gloves•Shoulder pads•Elbow pads•Protective Cup•Lacrosse Stick•Compression wear•Cleats

•Save your $, practice your skills

Spring Schedule • Open Practices begin mid February

• Dates, times, and grades posted to AHS Lax website• Preseason Meetings

• Parent Meeting week prior to official start 03/13• Player meeting week prior to official start 03/14

• Evaluations• Everyone – Monday March 17th thru Friday March 21st • Rosters posted by Saturday evening March 22nd with

practice information. • Regular season Practices

• Everyone – Starting Monday March 31st • Game time

• Varsity – Saturday March 29th – Hart Park, 1-5p • JVW and JVB – Beginning week of April 7th

• Post Season• JV/Freshman – starting Tuesday May 27th

• Varsity – week of June 2nd

Off Season Opportunities

Hot 4 Lax http://www.hot4lax.com

True Lacrosse http://wi.truelacrosse.com

Infinity Lacrosse http://www.infinitylax.com

Golden Eagle Elite Lacrosse http://www.goldeneaglelacrosse.com

2012 Wisconsin D1 State Champions

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