2013 P.L.A.Y. GIRLS LACROSSE

PARENT MEETING

Lacrosse Coordinator PositionsGirl’s Program

Scott Bloedow 3/4 Grade Level Coordinator

Christine Kropp 5/6 Grade Level Coordinator

Jackie Leutbounshou 7/8 Grade Level Coordinator

2012 Successes

• Girls 3/4 – State Champs!

• Girls 7/8 Navy – State Champs!

• Girls 7/8 Gold – Finish in top 4 in state!

Player Expectations:

Respect • Coaches, Officials, Fans and Teammates

Effort• create habits, attend practices/games

Compete to Win• Best effort – Never Give up – Position to

succeed

Practices• 3/4 practice Mon, Wed 6:30-8 at Redtail Ridge• 5/6 and 7/8 practice Mon, Wed (after Summer Break), Thur 6:30-8 at

SANDS fields

Games • Season begins Week of June 10• Week nights only• Home games at SANDS fields (TOMS)

Uniforms• New plan for 2013!• Wear last year’s jersey and skirt and purchase socks $8.50 or;• Wear last year’s jersey and buy shorts and socks $28.50 or;• Rent a jersey, buy shorts and socks $38.50 and a $75.00 deposit fee.

Summer Teams:

7/8 Changes for 2013

• A & B teams

• Evaluations in May

Away Tournament• Bloomington Bait Bucket• June 7-9• Fee Extra

Prior Lake Tournament • All teams are entered• Fee is extra, divided between players (PL fund raiser)• Parents expected to volunteer• Weekend of 6/29-30

State Tournament • At Lakeville South• August 3-4

Tournaments:

Our Fields

• Girls Summer Fields• Sands (at TOMS)• Redtail Ridge• Laker Field

Games:• Sideline parent / Chill manager• Score keeper / Time keeper

Team Parent:• Team parent – assign volunteers, assist in communications,

update website• Assists coach with rescheduling games/practices

ALL FAMILIES ARE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER

Parent Volunteers:

Attendance:

Attendance is expected at all games/practices

Player’s Responsibility:• Absences - contact the coach as soon as you know - illness,

vacations, etc.

Parent’s Responsibility:• Watch the weather

• Contact Team Parent

Email:

• THIS WILL BE A KEY FORM OF COMMUNICATION

• Be aware emails may come at last minute

• Update PLAY website with all email addresses

• Field Condition Hotline - 952-447-9825

Communications:

Youth LAX Resources:

• P.L.A.Y website– Each team has own

page• MSSLax website• uslacrosse.org• YouTube

Youth Lax Girl’s Equipment:

Required: • Lacrosse Stick (Crosse)

• 35 ½ – 43 ¼ inches long • Plastic, titanium, or aluminum• Head can NOT have a deep pocket

• Goggles – Required All practices and games• Mouth guard (colored) – Required All practices and gamesGoalie Equipment is provided– Goalie stick, protective pads, chest and throat protector,

padded shorts, shin guards, helmet with facemask, throat protector.

Optional:– Cleats and Gloves

Questions?

2013 P.L.A.Y. LACROSSE PARENT MEETING

Develop an organization that projects a positive image by developing players, showing respect and being committed to fair play while maximizing participation for all and ensuring that all players have fun.

Mission Statement

Hugh Gilpatric Vice President of LacrosseWayne Wiederhoeft Director of Boys LacrosseKelly Robbins Director of Girls LacrosseNick Herschi Director of Winter LacrosseSherri Ebhardt TreasurerCorky Lund SecretaryDawn Barnard Equipment CoordinatorMelissa Will Scheduling CoordinatorSue Wiederhoeft Registration CoordinatorDan Gratz Co-Tournament CoordinatorKristin Gratz Co-Tournament Coordinator

Lacrosse Board

What is Positive Coaching/Positive Sports CultureP.L.A.Y aspires to be an outstanding educational-athletic organization that provides a high-quality experience to every athlete.

A high-quality experience is one in which every athlete:• Is coached using the principles of Positive Coaching

• Has fun playing the game.• Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance.

• Learns “life lessons” that have value beyond the playing field.• Learns the skills, tactics and strategies of the game and improves as a player.

How can my child become a better Athlete!

1. Mental High Road – Challenge vs Problem

2. Goal Setting – Set Vision, Then Goals step by step to achieve Vision

3. Visualization – See Situations, Positive Outcomes

4. Get Ready Routines – Condition the mind/body inside and out

5. High Road Behavior – Above the situation, replay button, body language

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• Respect for Opponents and Teammates (R.O.O.T.S.)• What is Effort - Learned Attitude (E.L.M. and Flushing

Mistakes)• Simple Team Related S.M.A.R.T. Goal(s)

• Respect for Officials (R.O.O.T.S.) – Fist Bump/Shake Hands with Ref

• High Road Behavior (i.e. win and lose gracefully)• Take Ownership of their Efforts , Understand and replay (E.L.M.)• More Complex Team Related S.M.A.R.T. Goal(s)

• Respect for Rules and Self (R.O.O.T.S.) • Fill the Emotional Tank – Self and for Teammates• Represent the Community (Emphasis on Traveling)• Individual Short-term Goals (written by athlete)

• Self Talk and Self Motivation (behaviors above and beyond practice)

• Leadership Qualities (how to step up and become leaders)• Mental Game (get ready routines and visualization)• Individual Long-Term S.M.A.R.T. Goals

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PARENT PLEDGE• As a parent of a P.L.A.Y. athlete, I will:• 1. Engage in “No-Directions Cheering”, letting the players and coaches take responsibility for the

first goal of winning. I will relentlessly focus on the second, more important, goal of using sports to teach life lessons to my child and other youth.

• 2. Set an example for my child by Honoring the Game and will encourage him/her to remember ROOTS (Respect for the Rules, Opponents, Officials, Team & Self). This includes appropriate language, comments, dress, and actions.

• 3. Use positive encouragement to fill the Emotional Tanks of my children, their teammates and coaches. As I understand people perform at their best being positive.

• 4. Reinforce the ELM of Sports Mastery with my child, meaning that I will encourage my child to… (E) put in a high level of Effort, (L) have a teachable spirit to continue to Learn and improve, (M) to quickly rebound from Mistakes.

• 5. Support my child’s commitment to their team by getting my child to and from practice and games on time. I will share in my child’s commitment to the team as an in-season sport and work with coaches when conflicts arise.

• 6. Allow a 24 hour ‘cool down, be objective’ period before I discuss any serious concerns I have with a coach before communicating with that coach in an objective and adult manner.

• Basic Parental Responsibility: • “I will represent Prior Lake Athletics with my personal best efforts, never bringing embarrassment or an

unfavorable view to my team, coaches, family, P.L.A.Y. or community• Penalty: • Abuse brings restrictions and penalties may vary from a minimum of one event suspension from P.L.A.Y.

athletic events to restriction for a season and the following sport season. It is a Privilege not a Right to be in a P.L.A.Y. program.

Program Growth - Players

Spring2008 - 22 players2009 - 22 Players2010 - 45 Players

2011 - 140 Players - 35 Girls2012 - 192 Players - 52 Girls

2013 - 61 Girls

Summer2008 - 145 players2009 - 190 Players2010 - 252 Players2011 - 322 Players2012 - 360 Players2013 - 358 Players

Program Growth - Players

2012Coed 1/2 – 33 playersGirls 3/4 - 25 playersGirls 5/6 - 36 PlayersGirls 7/8 - 36 players Boys 3/4 - 59 playersBoys 5/6 - 83 playersBoys 7/8 - 88 players

2013Coed U7 - 19 players*Girls 3/4 - 25 playersGirls 5/6 - 35 playersGirls 7/8 - 36 players Boys U9 - 45 playersBoys U11 - 68 playersBoys U13 - 76 playersBoys U15 - 54 players*registration still open

Program Growth - Teams

Teams 2012 Season3/4 Girls - 25/6 Girls - 2 7/8 Girls - 2

1/2 In house - 23/4 Boys - 35/6 Boys - 47/8 Boys - 4

Total - 19

Teams 2013 Season3/4 Girls - 25/6 Girls - 27/8 Girls - 2

U7 In house - 2U9 Boys - 4

U11 Boys - 4U13 Boys - 4U15 Boys - 3

Total - 23

Anti Bullying Policy

• R.O.O.T.S.- Does not respect Teammates or Self• Honor the Game• 1st Offense- 1 game suspension• 2nd Offense- 3 game suspension, off A team if on it• 3rd Offense- suspension for remainder of season

Questions?

2013 P.L.A.Y. BOYS LACROSSE

PARENT MEETING

Lacrosse Coordinator PositionsBoys Program

Pete Joas U7 and U9 Coordinator

Sean Sowder U11 Coordinator

Jim Grant U13 Coordinator

Jim Collins & U15 CoordinatorsGreg Valek

2012 Successes

• 5/6 A team finished 5th in state• Both 5/6 B playoff slots were taken by PL teams• 5/6 B teams finished season combined 23-5-2 and took 3

of the top 4 spots in the twelve team district final• 2 of 5/6 B losses were to another PL team and team that

didn’t make state knocked out by another PL team• 7/8 A team won PL Tournament

Age- Based Rules

• Age on 8/31 of previous year• U7 Born on or after 9/1/2005, mostly K-1st grade• U9 Born on or after 9/1/2003, mostly 2nd & 3rd grade• U11 Born on or after 9/1/2001, mostly 4th & 5th grade• U13 Born on or after 9/1/1999, mostly 6th & 7th grade• U15 Born on or after 9/1/1997, 8th grade no 9th grade

U9 Rules Modifications

• 7v7 format on short field• 2 Pass Rule• No offsides• No body checking• No long poles

U11 Rules Modifications

• No 2 Pass Rule• No body checking• No long poles

U13 Rules Modifications

• No Defensive 20-second count yes offensive 10-second count “get it in”

• Body checking OK• Long poles OK• Final 2 minute stall warning “keep it in”

U15 Rules Modifications

• No Defensive 20-second count yes offensive 10-second count “get it in”

• Body checking• One handed stick checking OK• Final 2 minute stall warning “keep it in”

Universal Rules Modifications• The distance from a player to a loose ball within which legal stick checks, holds, body

checks and pushes may occur will be reduced from 5 yards to 3 yards at all age levels

• Violent, purposeful collisions, particularly those targeted at unsuspecting players and that feature one player intentionally putting another player on the ground or inflicting injury, will be prohibited at all age levels. This would include an illegal body check on a player in a defenseless position — one whose blind side is exposed to the hit, who has his head turned for a pass or who has his head down playing a loose ball.

• Honoring the game remains an important part of the youth lacrosse experience, unsportsmanlike conduct — including verbal language and body language —may be penalized by game officials

• In all levels of play, any player who accumulates 3 personal fouls or 5 minutes in assessed personal foul penalty time (i.e., 7 minutes and 30 seconds of running-time penalty time) shall be disqualified from the game. A substitute for that player may enter the game when the disqualified player would have been permitted to re-enter had he not fouled out.

U9 Level:• Skills• Fundamentals• Game Strategy Introduction

U11 Level:• Skills Progression• More Fundamentals• Game Strategy Progression

U13 Level:• Skills Progression• Fundamentals & Finer Points• Game Strategy Progression

U15 Level:• Advanced Skills• More Finer Points• Advanced Game Strategy

Player Objectives:

Player Expectations:

Respect • Coaches, Officials, Fans and Teammates

Effort• create habits, attend practices/games

Compete to Win• Best effort – Never Give up – Position to

succeed

Games:• Sideline parent / Chill manager• Score keeper / Time keeper

Team Parent:• Team parent – assign volunteers, assist in communications,

update website• Assists coach with rescheduling games/practices

ALL FAMILIES ARE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER!

U7 & U9 ESPECIALLY NEED COACH VOLLUNTEERS!

Parent Volunteers:

Email:

• THIS WILL BE A KEY FORM OF COMMUNICATION

• Be aware emails may come at last minute

• Update PLAY website with all email addresses

• Field Condition Hotline - 952-447-9825

Communications:

Youth LAX Resources:

• P.L.A.Y website– Each team has own

page• Youth Lax MN• uslacrosse.org• YouTube

Our Fields• Boys Summer Fields

• HOMS• McCann• Laker Field• Franciscan

Practices• Start May 14• 6-7:15 Tues, Thurs Redtail Ridge• End after PL Tournament June 30

Games • All in-house, no travel• At practices• Start after summer break

Summer U7 Teams:

Practices Before Summer Break• 6-7:15 Tuesdays HOMS• 6-7:15 Thursdays Franciscan• Subject to change

Games • 5 game schedule• Friday evenings• Start after summer break

Summer U9 Teams:

Practices Before Summer Break• 6-7:15 Mon, Tue HOMS or McCann depends on team• 9-10:30 or 10:30-12 Saturdays HOMS depends on team• No weekends after summer break• Add Wednesdays and late practice after Summer Break

Games • 10 game schedule• Start after summer break

Summer U11 Teams:

Practices Before Summer Break• 6-7:15 Mon, Tue, Thu HOMS or McCann depends on team• 10:30-12 Saturdays HOMS All Teams• No weekends after summer break• Add Wednesdays and late practice after Summer Break

Games • 10 game schedule• Start after summer break

Evaluations • Occurring now by HS coaches• A/B team decisions by end of April

Summer U13 Teams:

Practices Before Summer Break• 6-7:15 Mon, Thur HOMS All Teams• 9-10:30 Saturdays HOMS All Teams• No weekends after summer break• Add Wednesdays and late practice after Summer Break

Games • 10 game schedule• Start after summer break

Evaluations • Occurring now by HS coaches• A/B team decisions by end April

Summer U15 Teams:

Away Tournaments• Each team entered in one away tournament• Fee included in lax season fee

Prior Lake Tournament • All teams are entered• Fee is extra, divided between players (PL fund raiser)• Parents expected to volunteer• Weekend of 6/29-30

State Tournament • U13 and U15• All fees included in budget

Tournaments:

U7 & U9• Pennies will be distributed, need to be returned after season• Shorts are required, can be purchased for $25

U11• Jerseys will be distributed• Shorts are required, can be purchased for $25

U13 & U15• Jerseys will be distributed• Pennies will be distributed for player to keep (use each year for evals)• Shorts are required, can be purchased for $25

Plan for 2014• New uniforms will be purchased for entire association• Short will likely be different

2013 Uniforms:

Youth Lax Boy’s Equipment: Required- all lacrosse specific: • Stick (Crosse)• Helmet (NOCSAE)• Gloves• Arm pads• Shoulder pads• Athletic cup• Mouth guard (colored) – Required for

practices and games

Optional:• Cleats (recommended) • Rib protector

Goalie Equipment is provided:• Goalie stick, chest and throat protector,

padded shorts, shin guards

U7- equipment providedAll other levels- player provided

Questions?