w w w. o a k p a r k e a g l e s l a x. c o m 2014 OPHS Lacrosse Pre-Season Meeting P L E A S E S I G N I N

Agenda History of OPHS Lacrosse Important Dates Costs Coaching Staff OPHS Lacrosse Boosters Volunteer Positions w w w. o a k p a r k e a g l e s l a x. c o m We will answer the 3 biggest questions of the night. What does my son need to do to make the team? How much will it cost? Do I need to help or can I just sit and watch all the games?

Oak Park Lacrosse Mission The mission of Oak Park Lacrosse is to help develop boys into virtuous men through the pursuit of excellence in athletic competition. Thereby, learning some of the life skills necessary to enjoy a higher quality of life as they move on in the world. That our players may develop through perseverance, hard work, selflessness and dedication to a cause; a maturity and modest confidence that will serve them throughout their lives. And to know the satisfaction that can only be experienced by those who have earned their place in the world.

History of OPHS Lacrosse 2003 Club - SCLA 2008 CIF (Self-funded, Independent) 2010 CIF (Self-funded, 101 Coast League began) 2011 CIF (Funded Varsity, Self-funded JV) 2013 CIF (Funded JV and Varsity, Independent) w w w. o a k p a r k e a g l e s l a x. c o m

Important Dates Mon, 27–29 JanEagle Lacrosse Camp Wed, 29 JanPreliminary Clearance Thur, 30 JanTryouts Fri, 31 JanFitness Evaluations Thur, 20 FebFinal Clearance Sat, 22 FebBlack Cat Winter Shootout Mon, 24 FebSpring Sports Parent Meeting Sat, 1-8 MarKnights Challenge Tournament Tue, 11 MarOpening Game Tue, 6-17 MayCIF SS Tournament Sun,18 MayLacrosse Banquet

2014 Schedule Sat, 22 FebBlack Cat Shootout* Sat, 1 -8 MarKnights Challenge* Tue, 11 Fri, 14 Hills* Tue, 18 Mar Malibu Thur, 20 MarCrespi Mon, 24 Park Wed, 26 Oaks Mon, 31 MarPatrick Henry (SD)* * No JV game Wed, 2 AprCate* Fri, 4 Wed, 9 AprAgoura Fri, 11 Oaks Christian Tue, 15 AprThacher* Fri, 18–27 Apr Spring Break Mon, 21 Apr Palos Verdes Fri, 25 Tue, 29 AprOaks Christian Tue, 30 AprPlayoffs*

Parent Code of Conduct OPHS Lacrosse reserves the right to remove anyone from the stands that does not follow these simple guidelines. We set the example for our children. We pay the coaches big bucks to coach – we really don’t need your help in the stands even if you have never played but have watched games for 2 years. Believe it or not, the referees DO know the rules and have a better view of the game than you do 100 yards away from the ball up in the stands. I have yet to see a game stopped by the referees and the call changed on the field due to an astute observation from a fan that decided to share with everyone in the stadium. Only positive cheering for opposing players – remember they are year old kids that are trying their best and deserve our respect not cat calls or boos. If you have nothing positive to say about our team or one of our players then be quiet. Be respectful to visiting fans – be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. When on the road, the same applies even though they may not treat us like that. Be the bigger person. Remember - Everyone wants to beat Oak Park. Let’s make that losing experience a positive one for them. WIN WITH CLASS

Lacrosse Program Costs JV and Varsity $15,000 Uniform Items 6,000 Transportation 9,000 Pre-season Camp 9,000 Total $39.000

2014 Player Costs Through OPHS funding, fundraisers, Snack Shack, OPHS Athletic Booster Club and spirit wear sales – these are the costs for 2014: Returning Players:$150 New Players:$400 * Due at Student Store prior to 1 st game Additionally $180-$200 Transportation payable at Final Clearance $225 Pre-season camp payable at camp * Difference is one time cost of spirit pack

New Player Spirit Pack Warm-Up Jacket Warm-Up Pants OP Lacrosse Bag Practice Pennie Practice Shorts Polo shirt (game days) Shooting shirt Socks (2 pair) Helmet Decals

Preliminary Clearance Wednesday, 29 Jan at 2:30 at Athletic Directors WIndow Required prior to tryouts Turn in Forms Athletic Physical Activity Certificate – on file at main office Blue Emergency Card – give stamped card to coach Final Clearance Thursday, 20 Feb at 2:45 at Student Store With ASB card Pay Transportation Fee ($200) Turn in Forms (available on OPHS Athletics website) Acknowledgment and Assumption of Potential Risk OPHS/CIF Co-curricular Code Residential Eligibility – Out of District players only Concussion Information Sheet

Eagle Pre-Season Lacrosse Camp OPHS coaches and special guest coaches 3 days - Individual skill based Profits allow us to continue to have quality coaches at Oak Park $225 payable first day of camp (Oak Park Lacrosse) Medea Creek Middle School (3:30-5:15)

Coaching Staff Varsity Head Coach: Tarik Ergin Varsity Asst Coach: Bob Bjerkaas JV Head Coach: Luke Klein JV Asst Coach: Corey Whelan w w w. o a k p a r k e a g l e s l a x. c o m

Camp Coaches Chad Costello Yale LPM Oak Park Alumni LXM Pro LA Lazer coach West Coast Starz ALumni Sam Bradman Salisbury Midfielder 2 time D III champion 2 time D III Player of the year LXM Pro Erik Krum Salisbury Attack 2 time D III champion All American LXM Pro West Coast Starz Alumni Matt Miller Yale Midfielder 4 year starter 40 goals – 13 assists LA Lazer coach 2014

OPHS Lacrosse Boosters Mike Consoletti Kathy Bernstein Debbie Goodnough Susan Jamison Ted Roundy Zoey Shorts w w w. o a k p a r k e a g l e s l a x. c o m NOTE: We need 33 parent volunteers for every home game and 17 parent volunteers for every away game (that should answer question about sitting and watching all the games)

Uniforms Kathy Bernstein - ABC Rep - Fundraising -Awards Banquet - Senior Night - JV / V Roster cards HUDL / Website / Statistics Ted Roundy - OP Lax website -MaxPreps website - LaxPower website - Game Stats - Game Recaps - HUDL (edit/publish) Game Day ???? - Field Setup /Teardown - Scorekeeper/Timekeeper - Announcer - Photographer/Video - Medea Field Lining - Pre Season ordering - Cleaning - Post Season inventory - Storage Snack Shack Zoey Shorts/Kathy Bernstein - Volunteer schedule - Shopping - Setup - Teardown HS Liaison Mike Consoletti - OPHS AD / Team - Team / Parents - ASB / ABC Accounts - Schedule - School Awards Fundraising/ Special Events Debbie G / Susan J 2013 Oak Park Lacrosse Booster Committee Heads

Miscellaneous Website Spirit Wear Car Stickers Blue cards School Driver Certification 4 Medea Field Lining Volunteers – Thursday OP Starz practice – Friday 1100 Medea Oceana Lax Festival

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