Wauwatosa Blazers Lacrosse Spring Registration Meeting

1. Wauwatosa Blazers LacrosseSpring Registration Meeting

2. Agenda • Classic 8 • Wauwatosa Blazers • Tryouts • Practices • Games • Player Expectations • Parent Expectations • Schedules • Registration

3. Classic 8 • Classic 8 Conference governs high school boys and girls lacrosse for the Milwaukee area. • Lacrosse is still a “Club Sport” but aligns with all WIAA rules and by-laws. • There is a league commissioner in charge of all conference game schedules. • There are 2 Divisions at the Varsity level • Red and Black • There are 2 JV Divisions – JV1 and JV2. • Objective is to have a seamless transition when lacrosse is recognized as a WIAA sport.

4. Classic 8 • Red Division • Marquette • Brookfield • Kettle Moraine • Franklin • Lakeshore • Waukesha • Catholic Memorial • Arrowhead • Black Division • Wauwatosa • Heritage Christian • USM • Kenosha • Ozaukee • St John’s • Mukwonago • Arrowhead Red JV Only Teams: Watertown, West Bend

5. Wauwatosa Blazers Lacrosse • 2014: 1 JV & 1 Varsity Team • Tosa East & Tosa West High Schools • Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation (WLF) • ≈ 40 Teams • US Lacrosse • Youth Program

6. Blazer Program • Develop fundamentally sound lacrosse players. • Improve every time we take the field – practice and games. • Consistent program structure – Youth through High School. • Optimize Program Development • Overall quality of the program • Have a clearly defined team & program focus • Optimize Team Development • Shared understanding of purpose, goals, and objectives • Commitment to team’s purpose • 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

7. Varsity 2014 • Coaches • Head Coach: Dave Diehl • Assistant Coaches: Phil Riggi, John Stahl, Brian Godshaw • Captains: • Kyle Mabie, Zach Hoffland • Highest level of skill, knowledge, athletic ability, team dynamic is the focus • 20 to 25 players • All seniors are on Varsity

8. JV 2014 • Coaches • Head Coach: Craig Vermeulen • Assistant Coaches: Dan McHugh, Joe Humer, Rob Jones • Fundamental to intermediate level of skill, knowledge, athletic ability, team dynamic is the focus • 20 to 25 players

9. Offseason • Open Gyms • Saturday: 12:00 – 1:30 at Tosa West (typically) • Tosa West Conditioning • Monday: 7:00 – 8:30 • Tosa East Conditioning • Monday: 4:15 – 5:30 • Wednesday: 2:15 – 3:30 • Friday: 3:15 – 4:30

10. Tryouts/Placement • Week of March 17th • Player Skill & Fundamentals • LAX IQ • Ability to learn • Effort • Conditioning • Speed/Strength Evaluation • How are you as a teammate? • Divide teams based on what is best for both the player and the program • No Cuts

11. Practices • Mon-Fri 5:00 – 7:00 at Tosa West • Varsity & JV at same time • Weather • Rain or shine! • Times will only change for storms / unusable field • 7:00 – 9:00 in Tosa West gym • Spring Break – Optional • No practice Memorial Day

12. Games • Varsity & JV in Tosa West stadium • Hart Park: Varsity on 4/5 and 5/1 • Varsity & JV Doubleheaders • Bus to away games • Weather • Field Conditions

13. Player Expectations • Respect coaches, teammates, opponents, referees and the game of lacrosse • Come to practices/games fully equipped • Have all equipment, including team helmet and team provided pinnies and shorts • Practice & Game Eligibility (WIAA) • Academics • Attendance • Physical Exams • Code of Conduct • Summer Teams - WAIVER • Attire at school: Shirts and ties and/or uniforms on game days (Coaches decision)

14. Player Expectations (cont.) • BE COMMITED • Work hard every day. • Maintain personal integrity on and off the field. • Attendance • Excused vs. Unexcused Absences • On time means dressed and ready to go • If you’re early you’re on time, if you’re on time you’re late • Players arrive at games one hour before game time • Carpooling • Communication

15. Communication • Dave Diehl (Varsity) • dldiehl33@gmail.com • 262-361-2503 • Craig Vermeulen (JV) • craigdvermeulen@gmail.com • 414-587-1877 • Remember to check website and e-mail

16. Equipment • Helmet • Stick • Mouth Guard • Gloves • Shoulder Pads • Elbow Pads • Cleats • CUP!!! • Practice Gear • Pinnie • Shorts !!!

17. Helmet • Following Helmets are Acceptable • Cascade CPX-R • Cascade Pro 7 • Cascade R • All black with CHROME facemask • Club will provide decals

19. Parent Expectations • Respect coaches, teammates, opponents, referees and the game of lacrosse. • Set a good example in the stands • Volunteer if possible • Let the coaches coach • Motivate your athlete • Keep things fun

20. Volunteers • Team Coordinator/Parent • Games • Timer • Scorebook • Concessions • Film • Pictures • Announcer • Team Dinners • Charity Event • Fundraising

21. 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

22. Varsity Schedule

23. JV Schedule

24. 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Event • Saturday, April 26th • Youth and High School games • Fundraiser • Concessions • Vendors • Activities • Volunteers • Athletes

25. Registration • All are required before first day: • Dues: Paid via Sports Ngin • Registration Form • Athletic Eligibility Form • Concussion Information Form • Emergency Card • Physical

26. Dues • $335 + $50 for Papa Murphy’s fundraiser • Additional $25 if paid after February 14th. • US Lacrosse Membership included • Club self-funded • Costs for both home and away games • Conference & League Fees

27. Fundraising • Papa Murphy’s • Spirit Wear • Dinners • Sponsorships/Donations – Tax Deductible • Website • Program

28. On-line • Website: www.wauwatosalacrosse.com • Facebook • Twitter: @tosablazers

29. 2014 Season • Play Smart • Play With Effort • Play With Enthusiasm