CG Trojan Lacrosse 2016 High School Season Kickoff February 16, 2016 Centergrovelacrosse.com CGLAX.net

Welcome & Agenda Meeting Objective: Agenda: – 2016 CG Trojan Lacrosse club update – 2016 High School season over – General club question and answer – Breakout sessions – Girls parent discussion – Boys parent discussion Thank You to: – CGHS for allowing us use of their facility tonight – Our sponsors who help make lacrosse possible in Center Grove

CG Trojan Lacrosse Program Update Board of Directors Program Highlights Financial Status Volunteer & Sponsorship Opportunities.

CG Trojan Lacrosse Board Officers: PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurer Boys 34Girls MSBoys HSGirls HS JohnTimNatePam HamiltonOliverAndersonCullison Board Members: CoachingWebmasterBoys 56Boys 78Girls Elem KrisChrisRobinScottBeth GriffithWilliamsBarkdullHendrickHarrigan.

Program Highlights Overall Program – We are now viable from a participant and financial perspective – Diverse board that fully covers boys, girls, and the various age groups – Year on year growth 12 (190), 13 (166), 14 (156), 15 (172), 16 (targeting 200): – Focus now on long term sustainability like CGBBL, CGBFL, SCSA, etc – Increased options: indoor, conditioning, & cross level participation – Selected exclusive spirit wear provide Lids for 3 year contract Youth Program – Added a girls elementary team which was competitive from the start – Two teams at boys 56 and 78 levels, our boys 56 “A” team was undefeated – Supplementing traditional parent coaches with experienced lacrosse players and teachers within CG school district Facilities – Exploring partnership with CG Bantam Football – Play youth games there this season, discuss other options going forward – Next steps will be with high school.

Financial Status Current Status: – $25K bank balance on August 1st, $4K deficit during 2014/15 season – Debt free as of January 1 st – Annual program costs are approximately $90K Registration costs: (coaching, uniforms, transportation, officials, field equipment, etc) – Boys HS: $450 (same as last 3 years), was $645 in 2013 – Girls HS: $400 (+$100 from last year), was $595 in 2013 – Adding significant fundraising focus going forward to offset program costs Significant Financial Expenditures – Bantam field rental – Girls high school coaching – High school uniforms (girls 2016, boys 2017) – 2016 objective is to maintain our balance, this will be challenging

Volunteer & Sponsorship Opportunities Volunteering – Asked all parents to participate in at least one volunteer activity as part of registration – Will need more help with both high school and youth program – Consider volunteering for a youth activity so you will not miss any of a high school competition Sponsorship Opportunities – Advertise at SS Francis & Clare and Bantam Football – Need your help to identify businesses that are willing to help out – Scott Hendrick and Robin Barkdull are leading this effort.

2016 Season Overview Season Objectives Coaching Changes from Prior Seasons Player and parent code of conduct Key Dates Schedules.

2016 Season Objectives Girls Program – Embrace the transition and trust that we are doing the right things – Play as “One” team, not two, everyone contributes (see Coach’s letter) – Have our record reflect our effort and ability Boys Program – Compete fully at the varsity level – Assimilate a large Freshman class and new upper class players – Be able to play meaningful JV games to develop our players – Host a home playoff game.

Girls High School Head CoachAssistant Head Coach Assistant Coach Stephanie KepnerNicole BaseleyRachel Perry Previous CG coachex CG Playerex CG Player 1 st year coach1 st year coachPreviously Ast Coach

Boys High School Head CoachAssistant Coach John CallenderKyle Kreutzinger 3 rd year coach 1 st year coach

2016 Season Objectives Girls Program – Embrace the transition and trust that we are doing the right things – Play as “One” team, not two, everyone contributes (see Coach’s letter) – Have our record reflect our effort and ability Boys Program – Compete fully at the varsity level – Assimilate a large Freshman class and new upper class players – Be able to play meaningful JV games to develop our players – Host a home playoff game.

Key Changes from Prior Years Communication: Website will be used for communication, rather than Twitter, Facebook, texting, etc League Athletic App can be used to Girls JV Games will receive same focus as Varsity games Boys limited to 2 varsity games per week

Player and Parent Code of Conduct Why are we doing this – Several incidents over the last several years, more incidents occurring in CG – Establish clear expectations prior to incidents – Coaches own on field discipline – Board owns off field discipline On Field Discipline – Understand what your coach expects in terms of participation and effort – Play as a team and not as a collection of individuals, it takes a team to win – Embrace coaching feedback, it is intended to make everyone better Off Field and Spectator Discipline – Adopting CGHS & US Lax policies for participation – Spectators need to reflect positively on our club and the school corporation – No parent feedback for 24 hours after a game unless it involves an injury.

Center Grove Policy

US Lacrosse Policy

Key dates INGLA Registration Required by Tuesday February 16th Concussion Testing: (Boys, Feb 22, 6 & 6:45 pm) (Girls, Feb 27, 8:30 & 9:15 am) Empire Lax Discount Day, Sunday, February 21st –15% off most purchases with Empire flyer US LAX Level 1 & 2 Certification Training (Feb Zionsville) Registration closes February 28th Season Kickoff Party Saturday, March 5th, Center Grove High School Pictures and Senior Posters, TBD

Girls HS Schedule

Boys HS Schedule

Open Parent Discussion Forum Start with general program and team questions Then specific team questions Family specific questions will be handled individually at the end

Questions & Registration Questions Registration remains open until February 29th. Decals, Yard Signs, Spirit Wear on sale tonight Thank you for attending, we are looking forward to a great season!