Strongsville Lacrosse Bantam 3/4th Grade Team Coaches Presentation.

1. Strongsville Lacrosse
Association

2. Tonight’s Schedule
• Welcome
• Presentation
•Q&A

3. Topics
• Coach Introductions
• Program Objectives
• Program History
• Teams
• Season Summary & Schedule
• US Lacrosse Membership
• Player and Parent Responsibilities
• Communication
• Miscellaneous
• Questions

4. 2012 3rd/4th Grade Coaches
• Geoff Belz
• Tim Geary
• Brad Kostka
• ?? (3rd Grade Coaches Needed)
Requirements
•US Lacrosse Level 1 Certification
•Professional Coaches Alliance Training
•Mandatory Background Check
•Signed Code of Conduct
•1 coach per team will be CPR certified

5. Program Objectives
• Create a positive lacrosse experience and environment
for every player
• Focus on building strong individual skills and a
complete understanding of all aspects of the game of
lacrosse
• Reinforce philosophies of US Lacrosse;
• Sportsmanship, fair play, respect
• Build the sport of lacrosse within the city of Strongsville
and surrounding cities
• Compete with the best NE Ohio programs
• Operate as ONE – 3rd grade through HS program

6. Program History
2008 2009 2010 2011
35 Players 85 Players 180 Players 240 Players
1 Team 4 Teams 8 Teams High School
5/6 Boys 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Boys 5/6 & 7/8 Girls Club Program
Established
Added
Beat 3rd Place Boys MS 4th Grade
Medina 6th Grade Championship 16 – 1 Record

7. Boys Team Structure
• 3 rd & 4 th Grade
• 50 Players
• 2 Teams
• Split by Development Status (Green and White)
• Focus on development, but also be competitive
• Equal playing time for all

8. US Lacrosse
Strongsville Participation
• US Lacrosse Membership is mandatory
• Member of Northcoast Chapter with 40 other
youth/MS organizations – 2 other chapters in Ohio
• $25 player membership funds national
organization, provides insurance to each player,
and subscription to magazine
• Visit www.uslacrosse.org to view other
membership benefits and access to a variety of
information and educational resources
• Great resource for parents!

9. Schedule Summary
3rd/4th Key Dates
• 6-week indoor session begins on February 9 th
• 11:30 – 1:00pm at Royalton Fieldhouse
• Cost is $125 per player
• Outdoor practices begin weather permitting at
Darice Warehouse Field (Foltz and Prospect)
• Games begin on 3/21 (Green) or 4/6 (White)
• 4/20 – Medina Baggataway
• 4/27 – 4th Grade Olentangy (Columbus) Festival
• 5/25 – Mentor Tournament

10. Registration Details
• All Registration must be done on-line at
www.strongsvillelacrosse.com
• Costs: $125 Indoor, $150 outdoor
• US Lacrosse membership must be completed prior to
Strongsville Lax registration
• Please provide cell phone number so that we can text you
with practice and game updates or changes

11. Equipment
• Helmets
• Same color
• Cascade – we get group discounts from Midwest
• @ $90 per helmet
• Shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, cup
• Short stick for all players
• Practice pinnie, game jersey and shorts provided
• Game uniforms must be turned in at the end of year

12. Player and Parent Conduct
• WE are ALL representatives of Strongsville Lacrosse
• Rules to Live By:
• Players Play
• Coaches Coach
• Referees Ref
• Parents Cheer
• Harassing and yelling at referees will NOT be tolerated!

13. Other Responsibilities
Players and Parents
• Be patient (New Players)
• Make lacrosse a priority
• Game Uniform laundering and care
• Provide feedback to coaches – ask questions!
• On-time, full gear, ready for practice and games

14. Communication
• Open door policy with coaches
• Subscribe to text service during registration
• Website calendar is most reliable due to changes
• Tournament information will be emailed

15. Parent Volunteers
• Scorers and Timers
• Tournament Food and Beverages

16. Miscellaneous
• Forms and Payment Reminder
• Registration
• Liability
• US Lacrosse Membership
• $125 Indoor/$150 Outdoor Fees
• New Player Helmet Orders

17. Questions
?