2019 Eisenhower Lacrosse Information Night November 27, 2018 Unrestricted

Agenda 2019 Lacrosse Board Members Booster Club Player Information – TeamSnap Communications Sponsorships Volunteers Spirit Wear Introduction of Coaches Coach Presentations Key Dates Questions & Answers

2018 Season Lacrosse Board President – Branda Ventimiglio Vice President – Jack Riggs Secretary – Marc Gregorich Treasurer – Danielle Tatum General Manager – Merv Shewell Member at Large – Bill Bean Event Coordinator– Kim Price

Ike Athletic Booster Club Boosters give us $$$$ per year, saving each player $ in registration fees and allowing us to upgrade equipment www.EisenhowerAthletics.com

Player Information and Registration Link will be sent to all parents/players to Registration form Invitation will be sent out once assigned to a team to join team page on Teamsnap Web or Mobile Device compatible – Apple App Store and Google play Member & Fan Kickoff Guide

Communication Methods Will be the primary platform used for the club Communications, registration & payment, rostering, game/practice schedules, game locations, volunteering, day-to-day notifications or urgent messaging Messages can be specific to each team and sent by coaches or club wide Website www.eisenhowerathletics.org Spring – Lacrosse – Boys Varsity Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube

Sponsorships Sponsorships are $250 Game day announcements – multiple times during all home games. Banner posted at home games. Link to sponsor’s website from Eisenhower Athletics Page

Volunteers Important to the success of the Lacrosse program Multiple volunteer positions needed during the season (8+ per game) Score keepers/ Time keepers Gate keepers Ball managers Videographer/ Photographer Concessions No prior experience required; easy learning curve Great way to get involved with the Lacrosse club Gain more exposure and understanding of the game Meet other parents, coaches, and players

Spirit Wear Custom Sporting Apparel and Equipment on site Large selection of shirts, pullovers, hats, etc. Online store active and ready Store open now for 2 weeks to take orders Store will re-open closer to the start of the season https://cuttingedgeembroideryanddesignstudio.bigcartel.com/category/eisenhower- lacrosse

Coaching Staff Boys Andrew Ferrari – Varsity Head Coach Kyle Potapa Ethan Hines Ryan Swiatkowski – Junior Varsity Head Coach Jake Zott Final assignments will be made when teams are established

Pre-Season Conditioning Conditioning helps develop team comradery, athleticism and endurance. Conditioning has proven to provide significant results in all of these areas Allows us to focus on lacrosse when practice begins Conditioning will begin in January. Dates will be announced through TeamSnap Cardio/endurance and strength training Free Get/Stay in shape and have fun!

Tryouts PRIOR TO TRYOUTS ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE THESE ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN ONLINE. Due no later than 3/8/2019 Lax Info Form FamilyID Physical Form Boys must have the following equipment for Tryouts: Helmet & Mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, stick, cleats & tennis shoes Tryouts begin 3/11/2019 Location will be announced the week before tryouts. Weather plays a large part of the decision Teams: Boys Varsity Boys JV

Tryout Information Varsity Evaluation Criteria Attitude Commitment Lacrosse IQ Stick Skills Athleticism Position/Role Availability Cuts are possible for Seniors Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen who do not make Varsity will be moved to JV

Coaching Philosophy Winning Conditioning Sportsmanship Safety

Coaches’ Expectations Playing time determination Attitude – do you give 100% effort every practice? Attendance – do you show up to practice? Student Athlete vs. Student vs. Athlete Being a team player – do you embrace your role? Depth chart Focus and Attention Practice with purpose See the bigger picture Growth Try new things during practice Feel confident, yet understanding during games

Coaches’ Expectations Issues & Concerns The player needs to speak with their captains first Player and/or captains can escalate issue to coaches If further discussion is needed, refer to the UCS Parent/Coach Communication guidelines Meetings can be set up with coaches, however please practice the 24 hour rule (48 hours would be best) If issue cannot be resolved through player/coach discussions, then please address the issue with the Eisenhower Athletic Director

Registration A link will be sent via email and available on www.eisenhowerathletics.org Week of January 14th ~$400 per player participation fee All required forms will be available through and collected via Teamsnap Lax Info Form FamilyID Physical Form Payment can be done via Teamsnap using credit or debit card. Checks will also be accepted.

Key Reminders Submit your contact info at TeamSnap TODAY Join Ike Athletic Boosters Conditioning starts 1/2/19 Registration the week of January 14th Physicals due no later than 3/8/2019 FamilyID due no later than 3/8/2019 Tryouts/Practice begins 3/11/2019

Questions and Answers “The only dumb question is the one you didn’t ask.”