2014 Preseason Meeting

www.rosemountlacrosse.com @irishlaxcoach@RHS_Irishlax

Welcome

Introductions of Coaches and Captains Purpose of meeting

Outline of Evening

Trainer information Priorities Schedule of season Tryouts and team selection Clothing Boosters Fundraising Questions

Team Mission

 Our mission is to create a positive environment where high school student-athletes are able to learn and develop the skills needed to play competitive lacrosse. Emphasis will be placed on self-confidence, hard work, integrity, leadership, sportsmanship, and a love of sports, which will provide the players the skills needed to succeed in life on or off the field.

Our Mission

Our mission will be accomplished if: Coaches provide vision and structure Parents give support and feedback Players work hard everyday and have

fun

Trainer information

Hours after school Services When to see a trainer Must have a note from doctor to return to

play Hydration (64 oz minimum) Base Line Testing for Concussion ($5)-

Players do not need to complete a 2nd test Week of March 10th

Preseason

Players should start doing the following: Attending after school dome practices

from 3:00-5:00pm (This is the last week) Attend Morning Captains Practice the

next week and the week after finals on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

5:30 am – 7:00am PRESEASON BOOT CAMP!

Gear/Equipment All black equipment besides helmets are

required Team Helmets must be used Varsity gloves must be used Two sticks are recommended with same

stringing Mouth guard Cleats (no metal tips) Own water bottle for practices

Registration

9th and 10th graders will need to follow the RAAA guideline for wait listing

9th-12th graders must sign up with the High School by March 26th with a current physical. (Online through Feepay)

Players who are selected for the 9/10 team will need to complete the registration to participate in 9/10 practices.

Spring Break

If you leave to go on vacation, bring your lacrosse stick.

We will have a few captains practices.

Try outs Try outs are on March 31st through April 2nd Team selection will be on the evening of April

3rd Location of try outs will be dependent on

weather. Player must wear try out pinnies. Try outs most likely will be split by experience

groups and age There are possible AM Try Out times

Team Selection

Teams will be selected based upon: Player skill level (including speed, stick

skills, size and Lacrosse IQ) Need Comprehensive player work ethic Academics Player attitude Citizenship

Varsity will be 20-24 players initially

JV will be 18-22 players 9th and 10th graders will be on the

RAAA 9/10 team

Tops and Food Drive during week 1

Team Dinner after Try outs on March 31st at 7:15 pm Bring $12 for the buffet Parents and Families are welcomed Registration for your families will be on our website

Players will receive food drive bags March 31st

Collect Food items during week 1 Food Drop off is on April 5th after Team Building

event at RHS to help sort

ALL Player Team Dinners

Purpose Who is invited Volunteers needed for food Volunteers needed for serving food Website for sign up will be posted soon Dates 4/17, 25, 30th, and 5/7, 14, and 21.

April 5th Coaches Team Building Event

We will have a team building event on April 5th in the RHS Gym 9:00 am to 11:30 am

All players need to attend for all three teams.

April 5th Varsity Scrimmage

Varsity will be playing in the Holy Angels Scrimmage on Saturday night

Game times will be posted on our website as soon as we know

Possible a JV and 9/10 Scrimmage as well.

Games and Practices

Practices are generally 5-7pm for JV and Varsity at the high school unless it is a lifting day.

9/10 practices start at 3:30 pm. Location TBDBad weather: Team practice at different

locations. This could be the dome, gym, or ice arena

Players are expected at every practice practice times change and the coach will

notify players as far in advance as possible (email, website and twitter).

First game is April 17th JV and Varsity Varsity and JV don’t always play at the

same location, please check website. Players must ride the bus to the game. 9/10 game schedule is completely

different than the Varsity and JV. See website!

Games

Schedule of season

Team Calendar is up on the team website: Go to rosemountlacrosse.com Practice schedule, game schedule and

fundraiser schedule are all on there. Please refer to the website for announcements

and changes Bus times and game locations are also on the

website USE WEBSITE AS SOURCE OF ALL INFORMATION

Expectations

Players are expected to be positive role models inside and outside of school

Prioritize school and lacrosse Keep up with coaches’ expectations Work hard Become better players on their own Have a positive work attitude Respect teammates and lacrosse

Lettering

Players have to earn 90 points Players earn points by:

Practice attendance and participation Roster/Game selection Participation in Fundraising Participation in Captain’s Practice,

Clinics, Camps Honor Rolls, GPA, Other Sports

Clothing

Clothing

Orders are due March 1st

universal.itemorder.com/sale Password “RHSL14” You can order online tonight. Try on sizes at the clothing tables

Booster Notes: Brett Boyum

Booster Club

Brett Boyum-President Stan Drutowski-Advertising Coordinator Autumn Anderson-Secretary Jeff Fischbach-Treasurer Holli Priebe- Communications Director Dawn Alberts-Merchandise Director Jill Smith-Community Program Directors

And of course YOU!

Cost of team

Coaches $11000 (paid 9/10 coach and assistant 9/10 Coach)

Practice Packs- $2400 Equipment -$4000 Coach’s Clinics and Training $1800 Try out pinnies -$900 Team Parties $1000 Senior Night and Scholarships-$1200 Busing $1500 Banquet $500 Other items-$1500 Every dollar goes somewhere back to the players

Cost

Average Cost per player above district support: $375-$425 (depending on number of players)

Money Comes From…

Raffle -40% Advertising -25% Misc Fundraisers -10% Booster Club Sponsorship-25%

Parent’s Opportunity to support program

Pledge cards

Selling Raffles

Tonight, all players have to pick up a set of raffle tickets and give a check to the booster club This goes towards the shirts, hoody, sweats, shorts

and pinnies that every player gets Goes towards equipment cost of captains practices,

winter coaching, team dinners, team building, and scrimmage

Return small envelopes to Coach Kuehn If player sells raffle tickets, there will be no cost to the

family. Turn in Raffles by April 4th to Coach Kuehn

Passive Fundraisers

We also have a few fundraisers that are not demanding and are ongoing: Pahl’s market coupons Old Cell phone collection

Advertising in Program

Selling advertising space in our program Growth helps offset burden on players/parents

costs Need your help – if you have a personal contact

with a local business in the area please ask them to advertise

Volunteer to reach out to 2-3 local businesses Stan Drutowski is the contact person

Email is on our website Or contact Brett Boyum

Parents Other Volunteering Opportunities

Parent/Senior night volunteers (May 15th) Teacher appreciation Night (May 6th) Banquet volunteers (June 17th)

Future Lax Player Opportunity

We need 4-6 boys grades 4th – 8th grade to help be ball bays at each home gameBoys get in free to the games, receive a half time treat, and a token of appreciation from the coaching staff.They must wear a helmet.Sign ups are through Coach Kuehn

Turn in Tonight

Raffle Ticket Payment Pledge card if making a pledge for

Booster Club Membership

Take Home Tonight

Raffle Tickets Player Packet Clothing Yard Sign for Booster Club Membership

Senior College Scholarship

We have a senior scholarship. Forms will be available in the counseling

department. The Counseling department scholarship

committee will pick the winner. It will be announced at the Scholarship

Tea.

College Lacrosse this weekend

Friday: 6:30 pm NDSU vs Lindenwood at Concordia, 8:00 pm MSU vs UW-Madison at Shattuck and 9:00 pm SJU vs Grand Valley at Concordia

Saturday: 3:00 pm MSU vs Iowa State at Shattack, 5:00 pm Gophers vs Iowa State at U of M Bubble, 6:30 pm TOMMIES VS GRAND VALLEY at Concordia, and 9:00 pm SJU vs Lindenwood at Concordia

Sunday: 8:30 pm NDSU vs Grand Valley at Concordia and 11:00 am Tommies vs Lindenwood at Concordia.

April 11th

Rosemount Lacrosse is expanding into Eagan

Questions

Any questions?

Dismissal

Please leave through the far door