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RYAN BOYLE TRILOGY LACROSSE

Ryan Boyle Bio

• • • • Industry – Trilogy Lacrosse Co-Founder and CEO – ESPN NCAA Lacrosse Analyst International – 3x Member of Team USA: 2002, 2006, 2010 Professional – MLL All-time Leader in Points and Assists – 4x MLL Championship • Philadelphia Barrage 2004, 2006 & 2007, Boston Cannons 2011 – – – MLL / NLL All-Star MLL / NLL Rookie of the Year NLL Champions Cup Finalist – 2009 Collegiate – 4x All-American at Princeton University – NCAA Championship • Princeton University 2001 – – 2X Ivy League Player of the Year 2nd All-time in Points and Assists at Princeton University

Purpose

• • Establish Goals – Fair – Competitive – Efficient Build Culture – Pre-event Preparation – Event Execution – Post-event Strategies

Establish Goals

• • • Fair – – “Perception is Reality” Policy = Protection Competitive – Intrasquad: Player-to-Player – Team Outlook: Current position vs desired outcome Efficient – – Event Organization Timetable for process completion

Fairness

• Transparency around Process – Number of Teams – – Roster Size Positional Breakdown – Evaluation Criteria & Metrics – Staff Credentials – Program-specific Policies • Cuts • Role of seniority • Talent

Competitiveness

• • Intrasquad – Player-to-Player – Establish Interaction Guidelines – Within Team: Upper vs Under, Offense vs Defense – Within Program: Team-to-Team Team Outlook – Current position • Vs League / Peers – Desired outcome • Goals for season • Reasonable and attainable

Efficiency

• Have a Plan – Event Organization • Schedule – Minute-to-minute breakdown • Numbered Reversibles – Assigned to each player • Staff assignments – Evaluators: Clip boards w/ Evaluation Sheets – Drills: Schedules, Whistles, Balls, Conest – Timetable • Length of Tryouts • Notification Process

Build Culture

• • • Pre-event Preparations – Manage Expectations – Players, Parents, and Staff Event Execution – 1 st Interaction Post-event Strategies – Communication: When and How – Roster  Gameplay Transition

Pre-event Preparations: Player / Parent

• • • • • Manage Expectations Logistics – Days / Dates – – – Location Time Conflict Resolution Plan Evaluation – Skills – Athleticism – Effort Rosters – Total Number – Positional Breakdown – Ranges Notification – Roster Finalization – Communication Plan • Email • • Phone Website

Pre-event Preparations: Staff

• • • Director / Head Coach – Opportunity for empowerment Evaluators vs Drills – Separate or Bleed responsibilities Staff Meeting – Evaluators: Rosters • Returners, Personal Relationships, Politics, Conflicts, Projections (Bubble) – Drills: Schedule • Focus on teaching and personal engagement • First chance to establish fundamentals and strategies

Pre-event Preparations: Roster Framework

• • Positional – – Attack Midfield – – Defense Goalies – – Face-offs Specialty Depth – Limits / Flexibility

Event Execution: Schedule

• • Breakdown – – Individual Positional – – Group Transition – – Team: Half and Full Field Specialty Situations Numbered Reversibles – Strategically assigned for specific drills / teams

Event Execution: Evaluations

• Categories – Field • Stickwork • On-ball Offense / Defense • Off-ball Offense / Defense • Lacrosse IQ • Athleticism/Upside • Overall Play – Goalie • Stickwork • • Ball-stopping Communication • Lacrosse IQ • Athleticism/Upside • Overall Play

Event Execution: Evaluations

• • • Metrics – Grades – Numerical – +/ – Rankings • Overall • Positional Qualitative – Positive & Negative Comments Quantitative and Qualitative Feedback –

Why didn’t I make the team?

Post-event Strategies: Communication

• • • • Program Culture – Email vs Phone vs Website Consistency is Key – Timing – Platform Identify Problematic Situations – Approach and come prepared • Evaluations, Policy Best Practices – Email: Behave as though it will get forwarded • Because it probably will – Phone: Best for sensitive topics • Follow-up with Email for confirmation around points – Website: Private URL and limited time window

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Post-event Strategies: Roster Construction

Chip Kelly – Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach – “I've always believed play calling is based on your personnel” Ideal vs Reality – Identify Strengths • Individual • • Positional Team Roster Framework Adjustments – Size / Depth chart – Positional Breakdown

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Post-event Strategies: Roster

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Gameplay

Macro Strategies: Philosophy – Style of play Micro Strategies: Gameplans – Half-field Offense – Half-field Defense – Man-up / Man-down – Rides & Clears – Transition – – Face-off and Wingplay Goalies

• Any questions?

Q & A

Follow-up

• Contact Information – Web: www.trilogylacrosse.com

– Phone: 212-796-7987 – Email: [email protected]

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