Your 2017 Lacrosse Board Patrick Rollins* Dave Mehney George Rudolph* Sarah McNamara Brian Hartl Natalie Stewart* Brian Elliott Mike McConnell * Retiring members
Housekeeping Issues Website will be updated Practice/evaluation schedules Calendar Tournaments - Now Season schedule- next 2 weeks Rosters- after evaluations Download the Sport Engine App Dicks Sporting Goods- March 4/5 Athlete’s Connection- Date TBD Apparel Website- TBD
Our Philosophy Provide the best opportunity for all FHC kids to learn and play lacrosse, and have FUN. Through the emphasis of fundamentals, skill development, and teamwork, we strive to achieve excellence.
Our Philosophy: Includes Losing “Our obsession with winning is the enemy of excellence in youth sports. Excellence is all about the process; while winning is all about the outcome.” -John O’Sullivan Changing the Game by John O’Sullivan The parents guide to raising happy, high performing athletes and giving youth sports back to our kids www.changingthegameproject.com
Sideline Guidelines for Parents (& Players) As parents & players, you represent FHC. Let’s do so in a positive manner: Let the coaches coach Let the referees officiate Let the experience of playing lacrosse belong to your child
Where the Money Goes Referee Expenses- approx 65-70 games Tournament Registration Fees Pre-season practice fields- MVP New Equipment Administrative/Scholarship/Sponsorship (HS) Coaching Clinics/Paid Coaches Field maintenance
Required Equipment Helmet- no hockey helmets Mouth guard- have extras NOCSAE approved Mouth guard- have extras Chest/Shoulder Protector Gloves Elbow Pads Cup Cleats Stick Base layer (recommended) Dicks Sporting Goods Day- March 4
Organization for 2017 Return to grade-level format (this year) Each level a little different All teams 3-8 finish at Cranbrook Paid coaches for 7/8 teams MLL League Play for TT’s
Tournament Teams Elevated level of competition All players encouraged to try out (5th-8th) Additional financial commitment- $70-100 Additional time commitment Additional weekend tournaments 1 extra practice per week
Preseason Practice & Evaluations All pre-season events take place at MSA (MVP) Fieldhouse behind Cascade Meijer 5:30-7:00 PM for all events Full gear Weather permitting (all sessions outdoors) Dress for the weather
Preseason Practice & Evaluation Schedule 3/4 Players March 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 5/6 Players March 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 23 (Tryouts), 24, 27 7/8 Players March 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22 (Tryouts), 24, 27, 28
7th/8th Grade 7/8 A 7/8 B Season Commitment Paid Head Coach/ Parent Assistants Will function as a Tournament Team for 7/8 (Tryout) Weekday games and weekend tournaments 7/8 B Season Commitment Practice 2-3 days per week at Lower Bowl Games & Tournaments Pre-season practices & evaluation begin March 13
7/8 “A” Tournament/ Weekend Schedule April 15- EGR & Army Ants (Home) April 22/23- Rip the Duck (South Bend, IN) April 29- MLL @ Detroit Country Day May 6/7- King of the Hills (Home) May 13/14- Border Wars (Naperville, IL) May 20- MLL Tournament @ Sting June 4- Cranbrook Invitational
7/8 “B” Tournament/ Weekend Schedule April 15- EGR April 22- @ Honor the Game (Midland) April 30- @ Brine Early Bird Classic (Lansing) May 6- King of the Hills (Local) May 13- Warrior & Hartland (Home) May 20- vs. Midland, BJ Sports, & TVC (Rockford) June 4- Cranbrook Lax Jam
5th/6th Grade 2 house teams of equally divided experience All players play on a House Team Tournament Team All players encouraged to try out Season Commitment Practice 2-3 times per week at Lower Bowl Weekday Games & Weekend Tournaments Evaluations/Pre-Season Practices begin March 13
5/6 House Tournament/Weekend Schedule April 15- EGR April 30- Brine Early Bird Classic (Lansing) May 6- King of the Hills (Home) June 3- Cranbrook Lax Jam
5/6 TT Tournament/Weekend Schedule April 15- Army Ants (Home) April 22/23- Rip the Duck (South Bend, IN) April 29- MLL @ Detroit Country Day May 6/7- King of the Hills (Home) May 13/14- Border Wars (Naperville, IL) May 20- MLL Tournament @ Sting
3rd/4th Grade One team Season Commitment Practice 2 times/week @ Cascade Park Weekday Games & Weekend Tournaments Evaluations/Practices begin March 13
3rd/4th Grade Weekend Tournament Schedule April 15- EGR April 29- Brine Early Bird Classic (Lansing) April 30- @ Detroit Country Day May 6/7- King of the Hills (Home) May 13- Warrior & Hartland (Home) May 20- MLL @ Sting June 3- Cranbrook Lax Jam
1st/2nd Grade 9 regular season games (may add 1 ) King of the Hills Format One team- currently 16 players (will grow) Players provided with reversible pinnie Season Commitment Practice twice weekly @ Cascade Park 9 regular season games (may add 1 ) King of the Hills Intra-squad scrimmages to focus on the basics
7/8 Coaches Collin Hampel 7/8 B Tate Ferris 7/8 A
5/6 Coaches Dave Mehney Brian Hartl Alan Rowland
5/6 Coaches Brian Elliott Dave Koning Mike McConnell
3/4 Coaches Rob Blake Brian Grant Jason McNamara
King & Queen of the Hills Premier West Michigan Lacrosse Tournament Two Day Event- May 6 & 7 FHC, FHN, FHE Lacrosse Programs Features Boys & Girls teams Combines three events from 2016 into one event benefitting all programs
King & Queen of the Hills Festival and Tournament Format Boys Festival- 3 games guaranteed Saturday Boys Tournament- 4 games guaranteed Saturday/Sunday Girls Festival- Grades 1-4 on Sunday Girls Tournament- Grades 5-8 on Saturday
King & Queen of the Hills All FHC Teams Grades 1-8 will play in this event Over 50 teams competing from MI, IL, IN Fields will be utilized at all three Forest Hills Districts Stadium fields will give the opportunity to “play under the lights”
King & Queen of the Hills Volunteers Needed Scorekeepers Registration Parking Merchandise Sales Sponsorships Title Sponsor Field Sponsor Food Vendors Sign-up sheet for Volunteers & Sponsorship Sales