Welcome Freshman

Welcome to the Tradition of Irish Lacrosse Introduction of Coaches Purpose of Tonight Year in review Welcome to the Tradition of Irish Lacrosse

Who are we Lance Kuehn Stan Drutowski RJ Ancona Matt Dean Josh Palma Alec Trantanella Tony Schmidt Kevin Foster Who are we

Who WE are 96 Varsity Wins (Only 3 other in Conference) 2 Conference Championships 1 Section Championship 2nd Place State Finish 2 9/10 State Championships 2 9/10 2nd Place State Championships Top 10 Team every year since 2009 Ten Win Team every year since 2009 Since 2012: JV 43-9-3 and 9/10 63-4 Who WE are

Why We’ve become Who WE are Dedication and Commitment Off Season work Lifting Winter League Determination and Drive Work with Captains Work with Coaches Why We’ve become Who WE are

Fall Winter Spring Registration 9/10 vs High School How we get there

Pre Winter/Fall Lacrosse Another Decade of Rosemount Lacrosse Tradition Begins Today!

Coaches Head Coach-Lance Kuehn Varsity Assistant Coach- RJ Ancona Varsity Assistant Coach-Stan Drutowski JV Head Coach- Matt Dean Defense Coach- Josh Palma 9/10 Head Coach- Alec Trantanella 9/10 Coach- Tony Schmitt 9/10 Coach- Kevin Foster Coaches

Chris Giere Jack Reber Eric Paget Captains

Overview of Tonight Tonight we are covering: Schedule Winter Teams Volunteering Booster Club Overview of Tonight

Winter/Full schedule can be found at www.rosemountlacrosse.com We will email updates Messages are also sent out on Twitter @irishlaxcoach Coach Kuehn @RHS_Irishlax Team Account Winter Schedule

Tournament This weekend is the Great Pumpkin Shootout Tournament. 2 games on Saturday and 3 games on Sunday Games are at Stillwater High School We are in the need for 5 midfielders/Attack to play. Cost is $50 Registration/Health Waiver must be completed before Friday Tournament

Cub Food Bagging Tuesday, November 22nd 2 shifts are open for sign ups (See Lori) 14 Players per shift 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm (Drivers) 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm We need 2 parent Volunteers per shift Please sign up in the back Wear Rosemount Lax Clothing No Hats/No Cookies NHS/9th Grade Government Hours Cub Food Bagging

Practice Times During Winter Open Lacrosse in Dome 2 Days a week after school. Schedule isn’t set yet. We will also have Chumash nets up in the dome for 3 v 3 lacrosse. Nets are up in the dome Captains will be running the practices to make sure players know the offense and defense before the start of the season. Runs December through Early March Practice Times During Winter

Homegrown lacrosse will be running a league in the CONCORDIA DOME ON SUNDAYS. Booster Club will pay for the team cost deposit. Players will have to reimburse the booster club $210 (Sign up tonight With Jeff) We will have two teams U18 Level (Varsity and JV players from last year) 26 player max U16 Level Winter Teams

Winter Tournament Woodbury Winter Break Tournament Dec. 28th -29th 7 v 7 15 games cap $50 per player 4 poles, 6 middies, 4 poles, 2 Goalies Sign up with Jeff Winter Tournament

Refund Policy There is a no refund policy for fall and winter leagues. The money collected goes directly to Homegrown Lacrosse. Refund Policy

HG: Scorpion Lacrosse Camp, Sniper Lacrosse Camp, Face Off Lacrosse Camp TEAM MN Winter Training (Sundays in Savage) True Shooting and Defense Camps Frogs and Loons might also have winter training Winter Camps

The team will be doing weight lifting after school 2x per week during the winter On Tuesday and Thursdays. Coach Trussell Weight lift before dome practice as well. We will also have Team Yoga once a week during the off season. This will take us to the next level! Weight Lifting/Yoga

Commitment Yes, there are many options. The coaches want players to focus this winter in this order for sports: In season sport first Playing Lacrosse in Dome Lacrosse League Weight Lifting after school To reach the top of the Conference and State, it takes commitment before the season starts. Commitment

March-April Captain’s AM Practice begins in March Starting in March 5:45 AM in the dome. Try Outs- Start April 3rd March-April

All 9th and 10th graders in January need to register for 9/10 team through RAAA. If player makes JV or Varsity they will be refunded the RAAA fee. 9/10 although during the season is not officially operated by the High School, the coaches consider the 9/10 just as important as Varsity. Also the same rules and expectations that Varsity is held to, 9/10 will be held to as well. 9/10th grade team

Equipment Black/Navy arm guards and Shoulder pads Mouth guard and non metal cleats Two sticks Varsity and JV will team High School issued gloves and helmets during the season Equipment Deposit will be required this year Equipment

On Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 pm we will have our pre season meeting. Next Team Meeting

Booster Club – We organize and coordinate team events, help raise funds to cover expenses the school or school district do not cover. Our goal is to allow the coaches time to coach and we handle the other details. President: Maria Treasurer: Jeff Secretaries: Tracy and Julie Communications: Martha Jane Advertising: Kristi Events: Heather and Shannon Apparel: Brian Booster Club (Maria)

Some of what the Booster Club funds must cover: Coaches (Not all coaches are covered by the school) ($12,000) Practice Packs ($5,000) Additional equipment (GLOVES $10,000) Coach’s Clinics and Training Try Out pinnies ($900) Krossover ($1,600) Senior night and Scholarships ($400) Teach Appreciation night Busing ($1,500), Posters, Banquet, and more

Events we organize: Team Dinners Community Night Senior Night Teacher Appreciation Banquet Cub Bagging Golf Tournament Alumni Game

CHALLENGE each parent (moms and dads) to commit to volunteering for at least one… Team Dinner Team Event Fundraiser

Next Booster Club meeting Everyone is welcome to our monthly meeting (with no commitment-even just once). Typically it is the 2nd Tuesday evening at RHS. However the next meeting is Tues. Nov. 15th at 6:30 pm due to the election. Next Booster Club meeting

Winter Clothing Order (Brian) We will have a winter clothing order this year. Live now. Closes Nov. 7th Orders shipped to address or can be picked up at General Sports Link is on Website Pick up at store or pay for delivery This Spring: LST and not Hoodie Make sure you report the sizes you want for your spring players pack to Brian. Winter Clothing Order (Brian)

Communication (Martha Jane) Main Communication: email from Martha Jane and Coach Kuehn Twitter Facebook Website If you are not getting emails: See Martha Jane Communication (Martha Jane)

Important Dates November 22nd –Cub foods bagging February 28th – Team Meeting April 3rd - Start of Season (try outs) May 29th –Varsity Practice (Memorial day) June 12th-17th is the STATE TOURNAMENT Important Dates

Tonight, Booster Club members are in the back helping to coordinate upcoming team needs: Submit players clothing sizes to Brian Cub Foods bagging Volunteer slots: Sign up with Lori/Heather Sign and pay for winter league ($200) with Jeff Winter Clothing Order-See Brian Questions about Volunteering –See Heather and Shannon Before you leave