Transcript PL_Badge_Logo_Sticks10_PL.jpg 2015 PARENT MEETING P.L.A.Y. LACROSSE March 26, 2015 Agenda • Sportsmanship and Positive Coaching Alliance • What’s New in 2015 • Schedules, Evaluations, Teams • Tournaments • Volunteering and Other Opportunities 2015 Parent Meeting.

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2015 PARENT MEETING
P.L.A.Y. LACROSSE
March 26, 2015
Agenda
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Sportsmanship and Positive Coaching
Alliance
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What’s New in 2015
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Schedules, Evaluations, Teams
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Tournaments
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Volunteering and Other Opportunities
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IMPACT & Positive Coaching Alliance
I.M.P.A.C.T. = “I Make Positive Actions Count Today”
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A Parent’s Role
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Before the Game
– Tell your child you are proud of him or her regardless of how well they play
– Tell your child to play with their best effort (let them know it is OK to be nervous)
– Make a commitment to yourself to HONOR THE GAME, no matter what others do
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During the Game
– Let the Coaches do the coaching – avoid coaching from the sidelines
– Fill your child’s (and their teammates’) Emotional Tank
– Cheer good plays and good efforts by BOTH teams
– Mention good calls by the officials
– Enjoy the game, don’t stress yourself or those around you
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After the Game
– Thank the Officials for their efforts in a difficult job
– Thank the Coaches for their efforts
– Tell your child again that you are proud of them (even if the game didn’t go well)
– Let your child tell you about the game (avoid your post-game analysis, unless asked)
Simply Say:
“I enjoyed watching you play today!” Make an Impact!
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Anti-Bullying Policy
Purpose
• Does not respect R.O.O.T.S.- (Rules, Officials, Opponents, Teammates or Self)
• Does not Honor the Game
Process
• Complaints are investigated by VP and Director first
• 1st Offense- 1 game suspension
• 2nd Offense- 3 game suspension, off A team if on it
• 3rd Offense- suspension for remainder of season
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Our Mission
A high-quality experience in which every athlete:
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Is coached using the principles of I.M.P.A.C.T.
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Has FUN playing the game
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Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance
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Learns “life lessons” that have value beyond the playing field
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Learns the skills, tactics and strategies of the game and improves as a player
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Practices
• Every practice has a plan
• High number of ball touches
• High Energy & Fun
• Conditioning- not a chore, it can be fun
• Strive for consistent schedules/locations
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Attendance
Attendance is expected at all games and practices!
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Contact the coach or team parent as soon as you know you will miss
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Especially important for games and tournaments
Weather is the exception
Parent’s Tools:
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Sign up to follow your child’s team on NGIN
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Either calendar on team page or NGIN App
Sign up for RainedOut for text alerts
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Communications
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We try to keep website updated as best we can
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Email is the KEY FORM of communication
✓Update
PLAY website with all email addresses
✓Team
parents/Coaches main source of communication
✓Check
emails before games - emails may come at the last minute
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NGIN App allows for push notifications on your team schedule changes
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Field Condition Hotline - 952-447-9825 (number is listed on the website)
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Our Website
Levels
Links for
Each Team
Coach Contact
Information
Calendar
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Grade Level Coordinators
GIRLS
BOYS
• K/1/2 – Stephanie Herrmann-Stevenson • U7/U9 – Stephanie Herrmann-Stevenson
• 3/4 – Becky Bartusek
• U11 – Becky Bickett
• 5/6 – Scott Bloedow
• U13 – Jennifer Walters
• 7/8 – Christine Kropp
• U15 – Jim Grant
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PLAY Lacrosse Board
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VP of Lacrosse – Hugh Gilpatric
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Boys Development Director – Chris Fleck
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Director of Boys – Rachel Jensen
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Girls Development Director – Heather Pierson
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Director of Girls –Jim Collins
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Director Of In House- Stephanie
Herrmann-Stevenson
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Director of Winter – Dawn Barnard
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Treasurer – Sherri Ebhardt
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Secretary – Kari Gilpatric
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OTHER KEY POSITIONS
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Equipment Manager – Molly & Steve Lujan
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Scheduling Coordinator – Mary Lynn Hitz
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Communications – Kelly Johnson
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Registration – Jennifer Garrison
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Tournament Directors - Corky Larson & Dan Gratz
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What’s New in 2015?
Expanded In-House and Equipment Program
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Split boys & girls
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U9 will move to an in-house format with one travel team
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Equipment rental or purchase program lowers barrier for entry
League Changes
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Boys – U11 divided to A & B and Spring Jamborees
• Girls – see MSLAX website
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What’s New (continued)
Facilities Changes
– Turf is here!
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Attempt to have all teams play at least one home game on turf
– New shed is done at TOMS
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South side of turf field
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All game equipment will be stored there
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Location for in-house equipment handout and all levels equipment
return
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Schedules
Practice Schedules
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Spring practice schedules on our website now
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Outside April 28, pending field condition
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Summer practice schedules will be out late April (practice days Monday thru Thursday)
Game Schedules
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Starting in June 9th for girls; June 15th for boys
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All games are weekdays (exception U9 Sunday evenings)
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Coordinated by YLM (boys) and MSLAX (girls) and come out LATE (1st week June)
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Schedules
Equipment Handout
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Girls Equipment Handout - April 2, 7-8 pm @ Savage Sports Dome
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Boys Equipment Handout – April 4, 10-11 am @ Savage Sports Dome
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In-House Equipment Handout – May 13 and 14 5:30-7:00 pm @ TOMS
Other Dates
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Coaches Social (come learn about coaching) - April 19, 7 pm @ The Pointe
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Team Parent Training - May 5, TBD @ PLHS Lecture Hall
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Coaches Training - May 17 or May 31, 4-7 pm @ PLHS
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Tournaments
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Prior Lake Tournament fees are included in your registration fee
this year
ONE away tournament is also included in your registration fee *
– Away tournaments decided and paid for by Board
– Away tournaments will be randomly assigned
Year End tournament fees are included in your registration
*In-house and Travel U9 Boys not have an additional away tournament
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Tournaments
GIRLS
BOYS
• P.L.A.Y. Tournament – July 11-12
• P.L.A.Y. Tournament – July 11-12
• End of summer season tournament is
August 1-3 at Lakeville South High
School
• U13/U15 State Tournament – July 2730 Pool Play and August 1-3
Tournament Play
• U9/U11 Year End Jamboree - July 2526
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Other Opportunities
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Northstar Lacrosse Discount weekend
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Lavin Lacrosse & General Sports Online Store for Spirit Wear
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UMD Bulldog Youth Boys Camp - June 15-18 @ TOMS
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Check “Other Opportunities” page under boys and girls travel tabs often for more
opportunities
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Travel Teams
• All A decisions at 7/8, U11, U13 and U15 will be announced on April 28
• All other teams will be balanced
✓ Balance using player skill scores from evaluations, age, and years experience
✓ All teams are equal on all of these factors at each level
✓ Exception at U9 where there is 1 team
• All teams will be announced on April 28
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Evaluations
Methodology
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High school coaches and players evaluate
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No names- we use numbered pinnies
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Closed sessions running scrimmages and same drills players have practiced earlier
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Development Directors make A team decisions- no parent coach or board member input
Girls
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7/8 grade level has A and B teams
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April 21, 26 and 28 (be sure to check website for any changes).
Boys
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U11-U15 have A and B teams
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April 18 and 25 for U11; April 19 and 26 for U13 and U15 (be sure to check website for any changes).
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Volunteering
Two appreciated (and mandatory) opportunities…
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REGULAR
SEASON
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PRIOR LAKE
TOURNAMENT
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Volunteering
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REGULAR
SEASON
• Coaches – tell us now if you have an interest (WE WILL TRAIN YOU)
• Team Parents – assigning game volunteers, assisting coach with
VOLUNTEER
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communications, updating team page on website
• Chill Managers – “sideline parents” (FYI - boys chill managers must
register on-line with YLM ahead of time)
• Time Keepers – running the clocks at home games
VOLUNTEER
through TEAM
PARENTS
• Score Keepers – keeping track of penalties and scores at home games
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Volunteering
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PRIOR LAKE TOURNAMENT
July 11-12
(Boys & Girls)
PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS (NOW)
Field Coordinator – help organize equipment, tables, chairs, etc.
AT THE TOURNAMENTS – 2 shift (4 hours) MINIMUM for EACH family
• Concessions – selling the food
• Set-up & Tear Down – tables, tents, chairs, clocks, field markers, etc.
• Time Keepers – running the clocks #1
• Score Keepers – keeping track of penalties and scores
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2014 Prior Lake Tournament
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2014 was the 7th Annual Tournament
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94 teams (largest youth tournament in MN)
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Nearly 400 Volunteers
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26 Sponsors and 12 Vendors
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Raised over $13,000 for Prior Lake Lacrosse!
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Varsity Games
GIRLS
BOYS
• P.L.A.Y. Night at Girls Varsity GameMay 12th @ 7:30pm
• P.L.A.Y. Night at Boys Varsity Game –
May 9th
(free admission for PLAY players
and coaches in uniform plus Root
Beer Floats for girls team members)
(free admission for PLAY players and
coaches in uniform)
All home games are FUN and great for
your children to watch! Support your Lakers!
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Other Resources
Prior Lake
• www.playinfo.org
(click on Lacrosse)
Game Schedules and Rules
• Youth Lacrosse MN (BOYS)
• MSSLax (GIRLS)
Other Helpful Info
• uslacrosse.org
• YouTube
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Questions?
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