Transcript Saint Charles Prep 2010 Boys Lacrosse Team

St Charles Lacrosse 2013
 State of the offseason – Lifting & Capt Prac. accountability, fun, competition,
 Goals for/against, win CCL, Win TW/UA/WK/DC, advance in Tournament
 9 Coaches, 51 Players, ~2 Teams
 Cuts
 Practice time & Study table
 Schedule has changed a bit: JVB games, OCC 5:15/7:00
 Spring Break – practice Tues, game Weds
 Policies: drug & alcohol contract; absence (miss practice – not start next game, miss
game – miss another game)
 Parent concerns: talk to Coach Berndt, not on game day, with player present
 Eligibility (each 2 weeks)
 Social media – represent the lacrosse family and yourself well. Colleges check these!
 Recruiting Process (different for everyone)
 Grades!!!! SAT/ACT early and often!!!!
 Multiple sport athletes
 D1 12.6 scholarships; D2 10.8 scholarships; D3 0
 No rush – Hopkins will find you! D3 recruits Seniors
 Be proactive (persistent without being annoying).
How I can help
• Sit down each season
• Go through the process to
keep doors open (visit school,
overnights, financial aid, etc)
• Let me know your goals
• Keep me in loop
• Read over your emails, etc.
• Contact college if you’re not
hearing back
 Pick school for all the right reasons (have all 3 categories of schools)
 Why do you want to play college lacrosse? What is important? Paragraph
 Highlight video: youtube link in a professional email!!! OSU 30-60 per day…identify
yourself, jersey number, contact info, coach contact info; 2-3 minutes of Varsity
highlights, then part of a game (athletic plays, proper fundamentals)
 Summer programs: can increase exposure for sure; get on their list for summer
tournaments! OSU “not necessary”, expensive, know coaches, no guarantee of college
coach seeing you
 D1 calendar: Soph – college cannot contact
Sept 1 Jr – college can email
July 1 Jr – college can call
17 schools in Ohio
20 in 2014
Outline
 Introduction
 Our Philosophy
 Team Policies
 Off-Season Schedule
 In-Season Schedule
 Misc. Items
Introduction
 Welcome!
 Reflections on Last Season
 Coaches
 State of the Program
We went from #34 in Ohio in 2011
to #25 in 2012, but we have a long way to go!
Our Philosophy
 Demand the habits every day that make us the best
“version of ourselves”
 Have fun while competing relentlessly!
 Create a lasting culture of family support
 Winning games is important
 Developing responsible young leaders is the most important
 Compete for a State Championship
Our habits determine our character
 Discipline
 Accountability
 Work ethic
 Communication is the key to clarity
 Preparation
 Maturity
“I am only one. I cannot do everything, but I can do
something. And what I can do, I ought to do. And what I
ought to do, by the grace of God, I shall do.”
Academics & Eligibility
 Take care of your grades as first priority
 5:30pm practice time each day should allow for tutoring, test
extra-time, etc.
 Study table
Players do not practice during ineligible periods, but are welcome
and expected back when eligible again
Academics are a HUGE component of
college recruiting
Player Conduct
 Always represent our program in a positive manner
Social Media
 Any behavior contrary to school Code of Conduct will not be
tolerated
 Zero Tolerance Policy:
 Alcohol
 Illegal Drugs
 Performance Enhancing Drugs
Would your decision pass the
“newspaper test”?
Players will sign
a team contract
Attendance
 Unexcused absence = any absence that is:
 Preventable
 Not communicated to a coach in advance
 100% of games, practices, workouts and team gatherings
are to be attended
 Unexcused absence will result in a loss of playing time
SAT & ACT Test Dates
SAT
ACT
October 6
Pre-season
September 8 Pre-season
November 3
Pre-season
October 27 Pre-season
December 1
Pre-season
December 8 Pre-season
January 26
Pre-season
February 9 Pre-season
March 9
Lax will work
around the SAT
May 4
Varsity @ Cleveland
St. Ignatius
June 1
Regional Finals
April 13
June 8
Varsity & JV games
vs. Kilbourne
State Championship
Communication
 All parent concerns regarding playing time or treatment of
their son need to go through Coach Berndt
 Playing time concerns:
1.
Player should know why
2.
Player should ask position coach
3.
Player will be at any parent-Head Coach meeting
 There will be no playing time conversations with parents on
game days
Expectations
Coaches
 Each day, make a positive impact
Players

Set the team's goals early in the
on a player
off-season, then hold each
 Know where “winning” is in the
other accountable
priorities (not the same at all levels)
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 Composed sideline demeanor
Parents

respect

Demonstrate sportsmanship and
respect
Model of sportsmanship and
Respectful behavior in the
stands
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Support 100% accountability
 Be constantly engaged
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Maintain academic eligibility
and commitment to the team,
 Represent the program honorably
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100% accountability at all team
on time
 Demand accountability, discipline
& teamwork
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 Be organized and timely
 Create fair and open competition
 Communicate our philosophy
 Technically & strategically
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Support team and booster club
Work hard and dedicate yourself
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Find a place to volunteer
to your team
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Problems? Talk to your son
Compete constantly to make
first. Then Coach Berndt
yourself and teammates better
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Let the coaches coach
Accept coaching (try to make
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Have fun!
the changes to do it the right
competent
 Have fun!
functions, on time
way)
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Leave a legacy others aspire to
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Have fun!
Lifting & Conditioning
 Begins next Monday, Sept 10
 7:00-7:50am on Mon, Weds & Fri
 with Coach Tom Lopresti & Lacrosse staff
 Consistency & Comraderie for players and coaches
 Stick skills “wall ball” – bring your stick and a tennis ball!!
 Likely to start 4-5 mornings per week in January (players’ joint
choice)
 Captains Practices periodically
Questions?
Mark Berndt
740-816-9216
[email protected]
www.sccardinalslax.com
Facebook/saintcharleslacrosse
Twitter/sclaxcoach