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To Build and Create a Culture of Excellence.
We are dedicated to developing each young man with
the core values of discipline, strong character and
leadership.
Our goal is to be the premier Lacrosse program in North
East Ohio.
Mission Statement
Coach Bios
Crispin Napolitano - Head Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (4th Year)
• 2014 Ohio State D2 State Champion Runner-Up
• 2013 OHSLA Coach of the Year
• 2013 NOLOA Sportsmanship Award - given to the program who demonstrates
excellent sportsmanship toward opponents & referees
• Career Player Awards: (2) US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans, (1) Lacrosse All-
American (9) All-State, (15) All Region
• Career Records: 38-13 Overall, 7-3 Playoff Record
• Lacrosse Experience:
•CAA Boys 7th 8th Grade Coach (2010 – 2011)
o Division 1 State Title Runner-Up with a 16-3 record
•Charlestown Lacrosse (2002-03)
o Head Coach U-13 team in Charlestown Massachusetts
• Akwesasane Outlaws (1997-98)
o Played two (2) seasons for the Akwesasne Indian Reservation, semi-
professional lacrosse team
• St. Lawrence University (1993-97)
o Played four (4) years of Varsity Lacrosse
o Elected senior Captain and team MVP with 58 goals and 28 assist
o Played in the North South Senior All Star Game
• Professional Work Experience:
o Victory Capital Management
Coach Bios
Paul Corto - Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (4th Year)
2014 Ohio State D2 State Champion Runner-Up
2013 US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year
Lacrosse Experience:
• CAA Boys 7th 8th Grade Coach (2010 – 2011)
o Division 1 State Title Runner-Up with a 16-3 record
o Outscored opponents 237 goals vs. 103 against
• Ohio Wesleyan University (1993-97)
o Team Captain, 1997
o All NCAC, 1996- 97
o NCAA Division III Semi-Finalist, 1995 – 1997
o Ranked #3 in final NCAA Division III Poll, 1996 & 1997
o Ranked #4 in final NCAA Division III Poll, 1995
• Loyola Blakefield (Towson, MD) (1991-93)
o MSA State Championship runner-up, 1993
o Ranked in the top 10 nationally 1991 - 1993
Professional Work Experience:o Vice President of Brand Management, Superior Beverage Group
Coach Bios
Chris Gellin - Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (4th Year)
2014 Ohio State D2 State Champion Runner-Up
Lacrosse Experience:
• 2013 Chagrin Falls Head Junior Varsity
o 21-1 record
• Chagrin Falls (2000)
o Head coach of inaugural team 7-1 record
• University School (1999)
o Varsity Defensive Coordinator
o 1999 Division 2 State Champions
• University School (1996-1998)
o Head JV Coach
oRegis University : Division 2 NCAA (1993-1997)
o 4 year starter
o Team Captain(1997)
o Second Team All Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League(RMLL)
Professional Work Experience:
o Director of Acquisitions, Rustbelt Reclamation
Coach Bios
Joe Spellman- Head Coach – Chagrin Falls JV (3rd Year)
Lacrosse Experience:
• Chagrin Falls
o Head JV Coach 2014
o Assistant JV coach 2013
• Amherst Lacrosse Association
o Volunteer Head Coach 2001 – 2008
oBoys 2nd– 9th Grade
• State University of New York at Fredonia (2007-2010)
o Captain 2008-2010
•Williamsville East High School (2002-2006)
o 3 year starter
o Leading Scorer 2005
Professional Work Experience:
o Sale Associate, Superior Beverage Group
Coach Bios
Coach Bios
Zak Gebler- Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls JV (2nd Year)
Lacrosse Experience:
• Chagrin Falls High School Varsity Lacrosse 2002-2005
o 4 year letter winner
o Second line midfielder on the 2003 CFHS state
championship team Named Co-Captain of the 2005 CFHS
state runner-up lacrosse team
• Ohio University Bobcats Men’s Lacrosse 2006-2009 (4 years)
o Midfielder in 2007, NCLL Regional Final
o Midfielder in 2008, NCLL National Championship Runner-
up
o Co-Captain Midfielder in 2009, NCLL Final Four
Professional Work Experience:
o Application Strategist, ECRM
Coaching Philosophy
Coaching Philosophy
Tryouts –• Necessary due to the growth of lacrosse in Chagrin – estimated to have 60-
70 boys
• Capping team sizes at 25 per team for JV & Varsity
• Everyone is trying out – no spots are guaranteed, even if you were on the
team last year
• Week of February 23rd - Acclimation week will normal outdoor practice or
in the gym.
• Week of March 2nd - Tryouts will hopefully be at one of the indoor facilities
like The Force. Please bear with us on times….these facilities are very, very
busy at this time of year.
• Rosters will be posted no later than March 15th
Coaching Philosophy
Practices -• We firmly believe that our practices translate into habits, which in turn prepare
our players for both success on and off the field
• We will implement multiple drills, routines and offensive/defensive strategies
used by some of the best high schools and colleges in the country
• We will develop scripted practice schedules for each and every practice
o We will plan out every minute of every practice, so it is critical to make sure
you are on-time
• We are investing a lot of time, preparation and energy into each and every
practice… miss a day miss a lot!
• Practice times
o We will be setting the practice schedule one week at a time
o 6:45 to 8:45 will be the time slot for most of our season
o We will practice rain or shine
Practices -•We expect every player to be on-time, ready to play for every practice and game
o If practice starts at 6:45pm that means we expect each player to be dressed
and ready to go at 6:45pm
o Any missed practices or games must be approved by the coaches
o Excused absence – If you are too sick to come to school then you are too
sick to practice or play in a game
o Examples of unexcused absences:
� I have tickets to a Cavs Game
� I have dodge ball
� I have a date with my girlfriend
� I have a driving test
o Get your homework completed in between the end of school and practice
Coaching Philosophy
Playing Time -• Playing to Win – Our goal is to win a State Championship
o We may ask certain players to switch positions
o We will play the best players regardless of grade
•Grievances - We ask that you please understand that we have only the best
interest of the team in mind
o We would prefer to handle all issues coach to player
o During the season we will not discuss Playing Time with any Parent
o During a game the field and bench area is reserved for team personnel only
Coaching Philosophy
Conditioning -
• Our drills are set up to constantly move during practice and we expect our players
to run from drill to drill
• We want to maximize every minute of every practice, to take time to run laps or
get players in shape we feel is counter-productive
o The only time we will run as team is if we feel that discipline is needed
o We may ask players to run laps on an individual basis as a form of discipline
or to get focused
Commitment -• Team First
o We believe in playing as a team, which means no one is more important
than the team
o We will win as a team and lose as a team
o We expect 100% effort out of every player
Coaching Philosophy
Leadership & Culture -•We believe that team chemistry is crucial for the short-term and long-term success
of this program
• It starts with the coaches but needs to come from players
• Everyone needs to be on the same page
• The success of the 2015 Season will be determined by the Leadership on this team
• If we can become a cohesive unit we can accomplish our goal this year of winning
a State Championship
Coaching Philosophy
Uniform-Helmet
•White & Orange Cascade R. We will coordinate a group purchase following
Tryouts.
•We have loaners for those not wanting to purchase
•Decals will be supplied
•Expected cost is around $200
Jerseys & Game Shorts
•Home & Away + pinnie will be provided for both JV & Varsity
•Game shorts will also be purchased with funds from the fundraiser or added to
the fees. TBD.
‘Practice Packs’ & Accessories
•Extras you need will be available with an on-line team site. This will include ‘dry-
fit’ undershirts, socks, compression shorts, armbands, etc.
• If you do not buy from here…..solid black or white only for all ‘accessories’.
Coaching Philosophy
Recruiting -• Get Recruited in Five Easy Steps by Trevor Tierney
“Two people are in control of whether or not a player gets recruited for college.”
� 1st person is the player – how hard he works at his game, how passionate he is about it and how
much of a priority he makes it in his life
� 2nd person is the COLLEGE Coach – he knows exactly what type of player and people he is looking for
1. You have to be the best player that you can possibly be• Division 1 lacrosse takes the top 1% of all lacrosse players
• What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle and giving 110%
• Earn the respect of your coaches by knowing the playbook better than any other player, study film
and become film room junkie
2. You have to go where the coaches are• Align yourself with a good organized club team that goes to reputable tournaments
• Club coaches can be a great support and liaison between college coaches and players
3. Seeing who has serious interest in you as a player• Understand the difference between being recruited and a coach showing interest
• Coaches are watching and observing everything you do and who you are with
4. Respond back to the coaches that reach out to you• If a coach sends you anything, use his as an opportunity to reach back out. Send him back an e-
mail with a link to your highlight film
• When contacting coaches find out the assistant coach that is in charge of recruiting
5. Congratulations if you made it this far!• Decision making time – choose the right school for you, not the one showing the most interest
Coaching Philosophy
Off-Season
Off-Season
Captains’ Practices (Fall)-
I am working on a fall-ball schedule with the Captains. Could include some informal
scrimmages. Stay tuned.
We HIGHLY encourage everyone not playing a winter sport to find leagues, skills clinics or
travel tournaments to play in…..please get out there catching, throwing, shooting and
moving!
3 companies in the area that offer various options -
1. Burning River Lacrosse – www.brlax.net
� Clinics
� Indoor field leagues
� Travel team tryouts
2. Greater Cleveland Lacrosse – www.greaterclevelandlacrosse.com
� Indoor box
3. The Force Lacrosse Academy – www.force-sports.com
� Indoor field leagues
� Clinics
Off Season
Open Gyms (Winter) –
Attendance is not mandatory (OHSAA)
No scoring or timekeeping is permitted (OHSAA)
Coach may not have organizational or instructional contact with participants
(OHSAA)
Coach may not participate in designating who is to play on which teams (OHSAA)
Coach or supervisor may participate in play
The frequency of open gym will depend on who is able to make it. We will target
3-4 per month
2015 Season Information
2015 Season Information
Schedule
2015 CFHS Lacrosse ScheduleDay Date Opponent Location
1 Sunday 3/22/2015 St. Ignatius* Spire
2 Thursday 3/26/2015 Archbishop Hoban Home
3 Wednesday 4/8/2015 North Canton Hoover Home
4 Wednesday 4/15/2015 St. Francis (Toledo) Home
5 Friday 4/17/2015 WRA Home
6 Tuesday 4/21/2015 University School US
7 Monday 4/27/2015 Hawken Home
8 Wednesday 4/29/2015 St. Eds Home
9 Friday 5/1/2015 Solon Home
10 Tuesday 5/5/2015 Westlake Westlake
11 Friday 5/8/2015 Hudson Home
12 Tuesday 5/12/2015 Rocky River Rocky River
13 Friday 5/15/2015 Kenston Kenston
14 Fri-Sat 5/22-23/2015 Round #1 - State Tournament TBD
15 Wednesday 5/27/2015 Round #2 - State Tournament TBD
16 Saturday 5/30/2015 Regional Final - State Tournament TBD
17 Wednesday 6/3/2015 Semi-Finals - State Tournament TBD
18 Saturday 6/6/2015 Finals - State Tournament Olentangy Liberty
*Scrimmage
Spire Institute-• Objectives:
1. Keep the costs (time & money) of spring training to a minimum
2. Accomplish our team training goals –
� Intense, multi-per day practice sessions
� Play development/ chalk talks
� Team building
� High level scrimmages to prepare for the rest of the season
Spire Schedule Overview-• Dates are: March 20, 21, 22
• Friday March 20th – after school pick-up / Return Sunday March 30th
• 4-6 hours of on-field lacrosse Saturday & Sunday
• Scrimmage with St. Ignatius on Sunday. Exact time is TBD.
• 2-3 hours of chalk-talks or available classroom time
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner breaks
• Evening team-building sessions
• Accommodations will be at one of the area hotels
2015 Season Information
Total cost per player is estimated $215 w/ Spire
Freshmen/ New Players: add helmet @ approx. $200
Total estimated cost for 2015 Lacrosse -•Cost per player – for Spire – will depend on our Fundraiser, but, estimated to
be about $150-$175
1. Transportation to and from spring break trip via Precious Cargo Buses
2. Two nights in the hotel
3. All meals
• Other player costs are $65 and include:
1. Senior Night
2. Chow-ups/ downs
3. Pizza for visiting teams
4. Misc. Equipment
2015 Season Information
Pig Roast Fundraiser
How do keep our costs down?
Help us raise money for not only the spring trip, but, the lacrosse
program by participating in the 3rd Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser!!
Details:
• November2nd from 1:00-4:00 (Browns-Bengals)
• Chagrin Burntwood Tavern
• Selling ‘Pig Roast Dinners’ tickets - $25 each
Pig Roast Fundraiser
Pig Roast Fundraiser
www.fundraise.com/cfhslacrosse
Pig Roast Fundraiser
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Goal is to take care of all of
our 2015 Season Needs!!
So, please plan to attend
and bring your friends,
neighbors and relatives!!
Miscellaneous
Ways to Help
Communication
Contact Info
Other Stuff
Ways to Help
Film -• We use Hudl system
• Allows us to film games, upload them into on-line site that can be viewed from
any mobile device or computer
• Great teaching tool to breakdown game film, competitor film etc.
• Create recruiting highlights that can be sent to college coaches directly from the
system
• Typically, we only film varsity games
Stats -• We use LaxSoft system
• Requires 2 people – one to call the game, the other to enter stats
• Very effective way of accumulating stats and providing reports for players,
coaches & archives
Critical we have a 4-5 person team of committed parents to help with this!!
Stay Connected -
The Chagrin Athletic site will provide the most current information for
players and parents. If you have not signed up, please do so.
The rosters, schedules and most recent updates will be posted there
throughout the season.
Emails will be sent whenever there is a change or a message from the
coaches.
www.chagrinathletics.org
Twitter = @CFHSLacrosse
Facebook = CFHS Lacrosse
Communication
Coaches Contact Information -1. Crispin Napolitano [email protected]
2. Paul Corto [email protected]
3. Chris Gellin [email protected]
4. Joe Spellman [email protected]
5. Zak Gebler [email protected]
Team Manager Contact Information -
Jack Subel – Team Manager
(440) 636-2540
Mary Donley – Team Mom
(216) 780-0932
Contact Info
Other Stuff
Spirit Wear -• Working with BSN to create an online team site for several extras like
• ‘Practice packs’ – black shorts, dry-fit gear, etc.
• Suggested equipment like – cleats & gloves
• Warm-ups, hats, t-shirts
Yard Signs -•They are $25, checks payable to CFHS Lacrosse
•We will have them at the Kick-off meeting
Tiger Lacrosse Schedule Poster -•Tim Driscoll will be creating a glossy 12”x18” schedule/poster of this year’s Varsity
Lacrosse team
•They will be complete after the team photo is taken on Picture Day
•The posters will be placed in store windows in town and will be available to
purchase for $5.00
Season Starts in 161 Days
Thank You!
