Coaching Staff

2. Coaching Staff Coach Goldin and Staff 2

3. Program Book Available as hard copy and on website Coach Goldin and Staff 3

4. Mission Statement & 3 Mantras • Mission Statement: The goal of the Rock Canyon High School Lacrosse Program is to shape our student athletes from boys into young men who positively contribute and change society. The Lacrosse Program’s Three Mantras: Class • Respect on and off of the field by treating others how you want to be treated Heart • Commitment to consistently trying to do to your best on and off of the field Team • Trusting in that one looks out for the well-being of the team and program on and off of the field Coach Goldin 4

5. Player Code of Conduct • “Do not do anything that is detrimental to yourself. Because if it is detrimental to you, it will be detrimental to our program and to [Rock Canyon High School].” • (Coach Krzyzewski – Head Basketball Coach of Duke University and Team USA) Coach Diehl 5

6. Player Code of Conduct • 1. I will accept responsibility for my behavior on and off the field. I understand that what I do and say affects my teammates, my school, and other people in the community either positively or negatively. • 5. I will act with empathy. I will try to understand what is going on in the hearts and minds of others and what is causing those feelings so that I can be supportive and encouraging. I will ask, “How can I help you?” • 13. Because I understand being a member of the team is a privilege and not a right, I accept responsibility for my actions on and off the field. I will conduct myself in accordance with our Player’s Code of Conduct. Coach Diehl 6

7. Grades • Out of season • Grades are due in Coach Goldin’s room (3400) • Grades are due monthly • Must have a C or higher in every class to participate in off season • Final semester grade must be C or higher in every class or player will miss game(s) • During the season • Grade and behavior checks are performed every other week Coach Bogard 7

8. Earning a Varsity Letter Option 1 • Make the Varsity team in the spring & remain on Varsity the entire season Option 2 • Individual is brought up from JV before seven games have been played and remains on Varsity for the rest of the season Lacrosse is a cut program. All players must try out and players may be cut from the program, even seniors. Coach Chancellor

9. Community Service • 20 hours must be completed by the end of the previous lacrosse season. • Returning players must have all of their hours done and handed into the office seven days prior to the first day of tryouts. • All new players to the program have until the end of spring break to get their hours done. Community Service forms are due February 11 z Coach Baker 9

10. Contracts & Driving Consent Form • This paperwork is due at the start of the off-season that a player participates in • Fall contracts are due by 9/10/12 • If a player does not participate in the off-season, then this paperwork is due prior to tryouts • All paperwork is due to Coach Goldin during access Coach Baker 10

11. Dress Code • For all games (unless informed by the head coach of that particular squad) every player is expected to wear “game day attire” to school and to the game. • Game day attire consists of: -Button down collared shirt tucked in, top button of shirt is buttoned -Neck tie is fully tied and tightened up to the top button -Belt -Khakis or slacks -Socks -Dress shoes Coach Bogard 11

12. In Season Practice • Level III - 3:30-5:30pm grass/turf field • Monday thru Friday dependent on games • Some Saturdays as necessary • JV - 3:30-5:30pm grass/turf field • Monday thru Friday dependent on games • Some Saturdays as necessary • Varsity – Grass/Turf field • Feb 19 thru March 8 - 3:30-5:30pm • March 11 thru end of season 5:30-7:30pm • Saturday practice in mornings Coach Bogard

13. Web Pagewww.rockcanyonlax.com Register before 9/10/12 Stu Parker 13

14. Home Page

15. Register for Fall Season Now!

16. Web Page Info & Texting • It is mandatory for every player to sign up as a member on the web page and complete all the required information • Through the webpage and texting service players and parents receive updates and notifications. It also serves as the primary form of communication between the parent information network and the parent pool • Coaching staff communicates through the web page and texting service to players, teams and parents. This allows for streamlined communication to reach players and parents. • The website serves as the area where all information, forms and updates can be posted in one place. How to Join the Web Page • In order to become a member, go to the web site at www.rockcanyonlax.com. Once there, on the yellow menu bar click “register.” • Select the season you wish to register for and follow the instructions. All parent and player contact information needs to be completed. 16

17. Folders

18. Calendar

19. Booster Club Stu Parker 19

20. Booster Club • What is the Booster Club • Committees • New Positions • Open Positions • Changes for 2012-’13

21. Parent Manager • New Position all 3 levels • Responsibilities will be different at each level • Examples of tasks • Score and keep book for Level III • Collect and wash jerseys as needed • Coordinate team feeds JV and Level III Coach Chancellor

22. Committees • Team Meals - Holli Jackson • Parent Mixer/Banquet – Cindy Wagstaff/Jill Finley • Youth Outreach/Summer Lax – Steve Mounts • Spirit Wear - Open • Community Service – Don Bulmer • Website – Sheridan Newcomb/Karen Magner • Varsity Game Tapes - Open • Photography–photographers needed all 3 levels • Senior Day – Windi Phelps • Alumni Game - Open • Team Gear Distribution – Randy & Jill Natvig • Team Gear Orders - Randy & Jill Natvig Liz Howard

23. Fundraising Committees • Pancake Breakfast – Jeanette Mounts Linda Bulmer • King Soopers – Daniela Colter • Golf Tournament – Cullen Landrum • Sponsor Book - Open • Outlaws’ Game? – Open • Ski Film – Windi Phelps Liz Howard

24. Funding of Program • Athletic Fee collected by school $150 • Program receives a portion of these funds • $100 lacrosse fee per player due in Spring • Paid thru website during Spring registration • Sponsor Book • Pancake Breakfast • Each player required to sell 5 tickets • Golf Tournament • Ski Film Great Team Building Activities Liz Howard

25. Parent spirit wear at cost • Coordinated Off-Season program • Clear Vision • Goals • Designed by Tessera Sports/David Armayor • David or Tessera rep will attend at least 1x per week • Coaching Staff more involved • Coaching Staff for each off-season squad • Each Day • Coaches’ salaries are more competitive with other in state successful programs Liz Howard

26. Each team has a sport psychology consultant • To work with team and individual • Alec Baker Will Work on Program Ethos • Will work with parents on each squad. • Off-season jerseys for Varsity and JV/Level III • Scholarships for people in financial need • Website maintenance • New Uniforms - Home Liz Howard

27. King SoopersNeighborhood Rewards Daniela Colter 27

28. King Soopers Gift Cards • Looking for an easier way to donate ? • Do you need groceries or gas every month? • Raise money for Rock Canyon Lacrosse by buying these necessary staples every week!!! • The benefits to Rock Canyon Lax could be huge- • For every $5,000 loaded onto our RC Cards, the program will receive $250, or 5% • If 30 families spend $500 in groceries/gas each month… 30 x $500 = $15,000 That’s $750 per month or $9,000 per year!! Daniela Colter

29. Sport & Performance Psychology Coaches Coach Diehl 29

30. What is Sport &Performance Psychology? • Integrate the following elements to enhance performance: • Physical • Tactical (Strategy) • Mental • Emotional • Align physical & tactical skills with mental & emotional skills }Lacrosse Coaches }SPP Coaches Coach Diehl

31. Structure & Role of SPP Coaches • Varsity – Coach Cole • JV & Level III – TBD • Off-Season: some Saturday practices/games • In-Season: multiple days a week (both games & practices) • Educate on Skills: • Ex: Team Cohesion, Confidence, Leadership • Support System  Remove Obstacles & Build on Strengths • Help Keep Perspective • Always available via e-mail Coach Diehl

32. Parent &Team Building Coach Baker 32

33. Building A Community of Success • Playing experience • Ice hockey – Elite club • Lacrosse – Varsity • Football - Varsity • Coaching experience • Ice hockey • Goalie coach for players age 7-18 • Assistant and head coach ages 7-14 • Academic background • Psychology B.A. – The Pennsylvania State University • Clinical Psychology M.A. – The University of Denver • Clinical Psychology Psy.D. – The University of Denver • Professional activities • Private practice therapist • Sport consulting 33

34. Parent Team Building: Goals • Mission • Winning youth sports programs rely on strong communities of success. Part of any community of success is strong parent involvement. A brief, focused sport-parent team building session can help teams coordinate all of their resources and build towards achieving their goals. • Goals • Develop unity among the team’s parents • Identify specific ways that parents can support the team’s goals • Help parents and coaches work together to foster a culture of excellence. 34

35. Parent Team Building: Structure • Two sessions • Parent mixer • Classroom session • Team building exercises • Introduction of team goals • Fulfilling the parent role actively • Discussion • Invitation to participate in research 35

36. Suggested Readings • Positive Pushing – Dr. Jim Taylor • Season of Life – Jeffrey Marx • Flow in Sports: The keys to optimal experiences and performances – Susan Jackson & Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi • The Intentional Family – Dr. William J. Doherty 36

37. Fall / WinterLacrosseProgram 37

38. Varsity Fall/Winter Lacrosse • Practice times - beginning on 9/10/12 • Monday 7pm-9pm • Tuesday field practice usually 6-7:30pm • Wednesday 6pm-8pm • Monday & Wednesday lifting stick work and speed/agility • 2 additional workouts on own each week 3 coaches at each practice • Lifting & Cardio designed by David Armayor at Tessera Performance A component of tryouts will include the level of participation in off season practice Coach Armayor Coach Goldin 38

39. Varsity off season tournaments • Pumpkin Shoot Out • October 27 and 28 • WinterFest • January 4 thru 6 • Will have Rock Canyon team Coach Goldin

40. How to Join Off Season Varsity • Players on varsity last year are already on the off-season varsity squad • Individuals not on the 2012 Varsity squad must email Coach Goldin by 9/8 to ask for permission to join the varsity off-season varsity squad.  Coach Goldin will email back a response. Coach Goldin

41. JV Fall/Winter Lacrosse • Practice times - beginning on 9/10/12 • Monday 7pm-9pm • Tuesday field practice usually 3:30-5pm • Wednesday 6pm-8pm • Monday & Wednesday lifting stick work and speed/agility • 1 additional workouts on own each week 3 coaches at each practice • Lifting & Cardio designed by David Armayor at Tessera Performance Coach Armayor Coach Bogard 41

42. Level III Fall/Winter Lacrosse • Practice times - beginning on 9/10/12 • Monday 7pm-9pm • Tuesday field practice usually 3:30-5pm • Wednesday 6pm-8pm • Monday & Wednesday lifting stick work and speed/agility 3 coaches at each practice • Lifting & Cardio designed by David Armayor at Tessera Performance Coach Armayor Coach Bogard

43. JV/Level III off Season Play • Play in DLC & need to register on RC and DLC web sites • Games are on Saturdays • Pay DLC directly • Foothills winter league indoor • Pay on team site via paypal Coach Baker

44. GEAR ORDERS Will be open for orders Monday 9/10 Coach Goldin 44

45. Required Gear • Gold Helmet – all teams • Gear Bag –Varsity–any player may purchase • Black RC lacrosse Yale shorts –Varsity & JV any player may purchase • Gray RC lacrosse sweatpants -Varsity & JV any player may purchase • Black, Gold, White or Grey practice shirt • Gloves – Not Required -players will have opportunity to vote for new team gloves Coach Goldin

46. Gear Order Web Page • Will be available on line from www.RockCanyonLax.com on 9/10/12 • You will receive an email to order gear when the page is open • All orders are done online and paid through PayPal • Orders will arrive in early December, some earlier Sheridan Newcomb Karen Magner

47. Thank You 47