2015 Fall Information Meeting “The PROCESS is much more important than the result.” COLORADO MEN’S LACROSSE

Introductions John Galvin - Head Coach Ben Weisz - Assistant Coach - Aaron Gray - Assistant Coach - CU Lacrosse Phone:

Forms -Waiver form is ONLINE and must be completed before Fit-Test Sept. 8 th or Sept. 10 th for returners -Two options: Link on OR access through Univ. of Colorado Collegiate Sport Clubs – Men’s Lacrosse -Sign-In Sheet (Must fill-out to be on Fit-Test roster) Write legibly - Fill-out completely - Sign ALL areas needed - Sign before leaving

Recommended Insurance -Private Insurance -University of Colorado Insurance Plans -Wardenburg Health Insurance (Gold Plan) -Must opt out of Gold Plan if you do NOT want it -US Lacrosse ( -Other

University and Team Policies -Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours in either: - CU-Boulder - Continuing Education -Practice conflicts will ONLY be for: - Scheduled university academic events - Serious family emergency -Late for or will miss practice – call the phone:

Academic Policy Eligible Spring: Overall GPA 2.2+ Probation Spring: Overall GPA 2.0 – 2.2 Ineligible Spring:Overall GPA < 2.0

Tryout Attire - Black shorts (accents ONLY CU colors) -White or black socks -Gray or white t-shirt (sleeveless NOT acceptable) **Recommend going to Bookstore and purchasing University of Colorado apparel -Black sweatpants -Black shorts -White/gray t-shirt – Remember you are a BUFF now. - We provide reversible jerseys - Will be returned at the end of each day in # order ALL TRYOUT ATTIRE MUST BE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO APPAREL

First Week of Tryouts 1 st Day: Tuesday, September 8 th - Fitness test at 6:30am – Kittredge Field - Tryout at 8-10pm – Kittredge Field (Dressed and ready; DO NOT go on field until told to do so) 2 nd Day: Wednesday, September 9 th at 6-8pm – Kittredge 3 rd Day w/ Returners: Thursday, September 10 th at 8- 10:00pm – Kittredge -Names will be posted on on Friday, September 11 th - Listed players will continue to Developmental and Performance Season (Starting September 14 th )

Fitness Test September 8 th & 10 th (returners only) Kittredge Field -Practice attire and cleats -Ready to start the test at 6:30am sharp Push ups – 1 minute Sit ups – 1 minute 40 Pro agility 300 (2x Under 1minute) – 25yd Intervals

Fitness Test September 8 th Kittredge Field at 6:30am **On a notecard (3x5) – please have the following information in this order and per line: (Coaches will NOT supply notecards OR pens – individual pieces of paper, and crumbled/folded note cards will not be accepted) -Last/First Name – Position – Yr at CU -Pushup: -Situps: -40: -Pro Agility: -300: 1 2

Last Tryout & Fall Dates 3 rd Day: Thursday, September 10 th - Returners ONLY Fit Test at 6:30am Kittredge - Tryout at 8-10pm - Kittredge - Returners’ unofficial college transcripts due before Thursday’s tryout -Final Fall Ball Roster will be posted on on Friday, September 11 th -Team Meeting Monday, September 14 th at 8pm - Room TBA

Ideal CU Lacrosse Player Are you of good character? Do you have desire to be a good citizen to the community? Do you love lacrosse? Do you have a competitive spirit? Can you commit to getting better everyday?

Ideal CU Lacrosse Player Core Principles Program & Player Principles to Act on: Passion – the pull and sense of connection you feel when the work you do expresses who you are. Commitment – dedication to your task, organization, and your teammates. Character – doing the right thing when no one else is around. Conviction – strong belief in what you are doing – reason you are committed, purpose behind your sacrifice. (what’s your 68? -that thing that stirs our passion, committed when we face adversity). Attitude – positive attitude will help you respond to challenges, successes, and failures.

Developmental & Performance Schedule Lifting*: Mon. and Wed. 6:30am, 7:00am or 7:30am 7/11 Fridays – Lifts will start at 6:30am (9/18 Mandatory) Speed workouts*: Thurs. 8:00 – 9:00 pm** *Led by professional strength and conditioning coach **As semester progresses, this time will become earlier Field practice: Mon., and Wed. 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Tues. 8-10, ****Friday 6-8pm Position Individuals & Indoor ( will start after the Fall Tournament) Tuesday 6:30-9:00am Indoor Turf Wed 6:00 – 8:00pm Kittredge Field **** Fri. practices will consist of field work, yoga, and/or community service.

Fall Schedule Alumni Game: Friday October 2 nd 6:30pm Fall-Ball Tourney: Saturday October 10 th – All Day Team Hike: Saturday October 24 th – All Day

Tentative Spring Practice Schedule Mon. and Wed. 6 – 8 PM Kittredge Mon. and Wed. Lifting Groups (Same start times, groups change per class schedules) Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 7:30/8 – 9:30/10 PM Bubble Tues/Thurs. Film/Chalk Talk – 6:00-7:00pm Sat. 12-2pm Kittredge or Bubble

Tentative Spring Mesa State College (NCAA Colorado College (NCAA DIII) Metro State (Team Practice & Grand University of Arizona University of Oregon Boise San Diego State Chapman University UCSB Arizona State Utah State University of Utah* BYU* Oregon State University Colorado State University* RMLC Conference Tournament, University of Utah, Salt Lake City – April 29 th & 30 th MCLA National Tournament, Orange County, CA – May 9 th – 14 th *RMLC Conference Opponents

Hiring Interns Team Managers Sports Public Relations Director Website Manager Sport Video Coordinator FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY (INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER) CONTACT: AARON GRAY – ASSISTANT MEN’S LACROSSE COACH

Dues Fall Ball: $700 (Due Friday, September 25 th ) Spring: $2300 (optional three payments) Separate Cost Helmet (Cascade R Matte Black): $140

Contact Information – Head Coach – Assistant Coach – Assistant Coach CU Lacrosse Phone: Updated practice times via voice message or text - Contact coaching staff - Class conflict - Open Door Policy