2014 PARENT MEETING P.L.A.Y. LACROSSE April 17, 2014

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Agenda Participation Numbers Program Structure & People What’s New Schedules, Evaluations, Teams, Practices Tournaments- Dan Gratz Sportsmanship / Positive Coaching Alliance- Randy Geister Fields and Resources- Scott Blodoew Volunteer Opportunities- Corky Stremel Uniforms and Equipment- Kelly Robbins, Jim Collins and Wayne Wiederhoeft Raffle Winners 2

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Our Aspiration A high-quality experience in which every athlete: Is coached using the principles of Positive Coaching Has FUN playing the game Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance Learns “life lessons” that have value beyond the playing field Learns the skills, tactics and strategies of the game and improves as a player 3

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Historical Data - Summer 4 # of TEAMS: # of Players in our Prior Lake Summer Program 1315

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation 2014 Registration GIRLS – 100 players 5 BOYS – 269 players # of TEAMS: 322

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Structure / Communication Flow 6 VP of Lacrosse BOYS Director GIRLS Director U7/U9 Coordinator U11 Coordinator U13 Coordinator U15 Coordinator 3/4 Coordinator 5/6 Coordinator 7/8 Coordinator Coaches Team Parents Coaches Team Parents Coaches Team Parents Coaches Team Parents Coaches Team Parents Coaches Team Parents Coaches Team Parents 0 LAX Board of Directors Winter Director Boys Development Director Girls Development Director

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Who’s Who? 7 VP of Lacrosse – Hugh Gilpatric Director of Boys – Wayne Wiederhoeft Director of Girls – Kelly Robbins and Jim Collins Director of Winter – Nick Herschi Treasurer – Sherri Ebhardt Secretary – Corky Stremel Boys Development Director – Chris Fleck Girls Development Director – Heather Pierson OTHER KEY POSITIONS Equipment Manager – Molly & Steve Lujan Scheduling Coordinator – Rachel Jensen Data Manager – Scott Bloedow BOARD MEMBERS

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Grade/Age Level Coordinators GIRLS 8 BOYS 3/4 – Jason Grove 5/6 – Christine Kropp 7/8 – Dirk Megarry U7/U9 – Jennifer Walters U11 – Becky Bickett & Karen Leutner U13 – Jim Grant U15 – Greg Valek

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation What’s New in 2014? Added Girls & Boys Development Directors Practice plans at all levels Supervise and hire all paid coaches Ensure continuity for our program Rule Changes Boys – see Youth Lacrosse MN website (YLM) Girls – see MSLAX website 9 Chris Fleck Heather Pierson

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Good News / Bad News TURF and New Lacrosse Storage building coming! Construction for Turf takes out a regular field and all of dirt parking by tennis courts Construction at Twin Oaks takes up parking above What do we need to do? Trying to create a “player drop-off” area We are asking Prior Lake families to PLEASE PARK AT WESTWOOD to allow our visitors to use closer spots 10

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Schedules Practice Schedules Spring practice schedules on our website now Outside April 28, pending field condition Summer practice schedules will be out late April (practice days Monday thru Thursday) Game Schedules Starting in June 9 th All games are weekdays (exception U9 Sunday eve’s) Coordinated by YLM (boys) and MSSLAX (girls) and come out later (1 st week June) 11

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Practice Fields Redtail Ridge- Girls 3/4 (Mo/We) and Co-ed U7 (Tu/Th) McCann Park- Boys U9 (Mo/We) and U11 (Tu/Th) HOMS- Boys U11 (Mo), U13B (Mo or Tu/We/Th) and U15B (Mo-We) – U13A (Mo/We/Th) U15A (Mo-Th) TOMS Sands field- Girls 5/6 (Mo/We) and 7/8 (Mo/Tu/Th) *Subject to change!

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Evaluations Methodology High school coaches and players evaluate No names- we use numbered pinnies Closed sessions running scrimmages and same drills players have practiced earlier HS coaches make A team decisions- no parent coach or board member input Girls 7/8 grade level has A and B teams April 22 and 26 Boys U13 and U15 have A and B teams April 12 and 26

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Teams A/B decisions for U13, U15, 7/8 by April 28 Team player assignments also by April 28 All other teams balanced Player skill, age, years experience totals are equal for each team at each level Prior Lake does not load teams!

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation U9 Level: Skills & Fundamentals Game Strategy Introduction U11 Level: Skills Progression More Fundamentals Game Strategy Progression U13 Level: Skills Progression -> Advanced Skills Fundamentals & Finer Points Game Strategy Progression U15 Level: Advanced Skills More Finer Points Advanced Game Strategy 15 Player Objectives 3 rd Grade / 4 th Grade Basic Skills & Fundamentals Game Strategy Introduction 5 th Grade / 6 th Grade Skills Progression Fundamentals & Finer Points Game Strategy Progression 7 th Grade / 8 th Grade Advanced Skills More Finer Points Advanced Game Strategy BOYS GIRLS U7 Co-Ed: Basic Skills & Fundamentals Game Strategy Introduction

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Practices Every practice has a plan (Development Directors provide) High number of ball touches High Energy Strive for consistent schedules/locations Fun for the players Conditioning- not a chore, it can be fun

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Attendance is expected at all games/practices Player’s Responsibility: Absences - contact the coach as soon as you know - illness, vacations, etc. Parent’s Responsibility: Sign up to follow your child’s team to receive updated schedule information Watch the weather and watch your 17 Attendance

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Prior Lake Tournament

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Tournaments Prior Lake Tournament fees are included in your registration fee this year ONE away tournament is also included in your registration fee * – Away tournaments are already decided and paid for – Away tournaments will be randomly assigned *U7 Co-Ed and U9 Boys play at the Prior Lake Tournament ONLY 19

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Tournament and Event Dates GIRLS 20 BOYS P.L.A.Y. Tournament – July End of summer season tournament is August 1-3 at Lakeville South High School P.L.A.Y. Tournament – June Bulldog Camp hosted by Prior Lake – June for rising 4 th -9 th grade State Tournament – July Pool Play August 1-3 Tournament Play U11 Fun Day TBD

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation 2013 Prior Lake Tournament was the 6 th Annual Tournament 83 teams (largest youth tournament in MN) Nearly 400 Volunteers 26 Sponsors and 12 Vendors Raised over $15,000 for Prior Lake Lacrosse!

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Varsity Games GIRLS 22 BOYS P.L.A.Y. Night at Girls Varsity Game- May 1 st - 7:30pm (free admission for PLAY players and coaches in uniform plus Root Beer Floats for girls team members) P.L.A.Y. Night at Boys Varsity Game – May 9 th (free admission for PLAY players and coaches in uniform) All home games are FUN and great for your children to watch! Support your Lakers!

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation 23 IMPACT & Positive Coaching Alliance I.M.P.A.C.T. = “I Make Positive Actions Count Today”

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation All coaches are background checked and obtain multiple certifications: YLM/MSSLax on rules Concussion training PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) Reminder: Please let us know if you are interested in coaching! 24 Coach Certifications

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Positive Coaching Alliance for Parents Take Aways: Adults too often get caught up in the LITTLE picture (performance on the field) and lose sight of the BIG picture (life lessons to be taken away from the field) Two Goals in Sports: – 1 st Goal to Strive to Win… – 2 nd Goal to Build Character (with lessons learned) Second-Goal Parents let coaches and athletes worry about the scoreboard. Parents more important role should be the focusing on teachable moments/life lessons their child can take away from sports. CHALLENGE – Miss a game and let your son or daughter tell you about it (how have you been doing) 25

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Help Create Life Lessons for Players/Teams Before the Game – Tell your child you are proud of him or her regardless of how well they play – Tell your child to play with their best effort (let them know it is OK to be nervous) – Make a commitment to yourself to HONOR THE GAME, no matter what others do During the Game – Let the Coaches do the coaching – avoid coaching from the sidelines – Fill your child’s (and their teammates’) Emotional Tank – Cheer good plays and good efforts by BOTH teams – Mention good calls by the officials – Enjoy the game, don’t stress yourself or those around you After the Game – Thank the Officials for their efforts in a difficult job – Thank the Coaches for their efforts – Tell your child again that you are proud of them (even if the game didn’t go well) – Let your child tell you about the game (avoid your post-game analysis, unless asked) Simply Say: “I enjoyed watching you play today!” Make an Impact! 26

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2014 Parent Meeting Presentation As a parent of a P.L.A.Y. athlete, you agree to: Engage in “No-Directions Cheering” Set an example for my child by Honoring the Game Use positive encouragement Reinforce the ELM of Sports Mastery Support my child’s commitment to their team by getting my child to and from practice and games on time Allow a 24 hour ‘cool down, be objective’ period before I discuss any serious concerns I have with a coach before communicating with that coach in an objective and adult manner. Basic Parental Responsibility: “I will represent Prior Lake Athletics with my personal best efforts, never bringing embarrassment or an unfavorable view to my team, coaches, family, P.L.A.Y. or community Penalty: Abuse brings restrictions and penalties may vary from a minimum of one event suspension from P.L.A.Y. athletic events to restriction for a season and the following sport season. It is a Privilege not a Right to be in a P.L.A.Y. program. 28 Parent Pledge

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Purpose Does not respect R.O.O.T.S.- (Rules, Officials, Opponents, Teammates or Self) Does not Honor the Game Process Complaints are investigated by VP and Director first 1st Offense- 1 game suspension 2nd Offense- 3 game suspension, off A team if on it 3rd Offense- suspension for remainder of season Anti-Bullying Policy

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Our Fields 30 DROP OFF PARKING Twin Oaks and Hidden Oaks Middle Schools Fish Point Rd & 160 th

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Our Fields 31 McCann Redtail Ridge TOMS/HOMS

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation 32 Our Website

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation 33 Our Website Levels Links for Each Team Calendar Coach Contact Information

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Prior Lake (click on Lacrosse) Game Schedules and Rules Youth Lacrosse MN (BOYS) MSSLax (GIRLS) Other Helpful Info uslacrosse.org YouTube 34 Other Resources

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Communications 35 We try to keep website updated as best we can is the KEY FORM of communication ( s may come at last minute) Update PLAY website with all addresses Sign up for ngin mobile app to get push notifications on your team schedule changes Field Condition Hotline (number is listed on the website)

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation 36 Follow Your Team on NGIN *Search “ngin” in the App Store/Marketplace

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Prior Lake Lacrosse Night is THIS SATURDAY, April 19 th vs Colorado – game time 7:00pm Wear Prior Lake Jerseys We will be selling “chuck-a-balls” as a fundraiser Contact… Meet… See SCOTT BLOEDOW for additional information 37 SWARM Game

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Volunteering REGULAR SEASON 38 PRIOR LAKE TOURNAMENT Two appreciated (and mandatory) opportunities…

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Volunteering 39 Coaches – tell us now if you have an interest (WE WILL TRAIN YOU) Team Parents – assigning game volunteers, assisting coach with communications, updating team page on website Chill Managers – “sideline parents” (FYI - boys chill managers must register on-line with YLM ahead of time) Time Keepers – running the clocks at home games Score Keepers – keeping track of penalties and scores at home games REGULAR SEASON VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER through TEAM PARENTS

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Volunteering 40 PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS (NOW) Concessions – CRITICAL POSITION NEEDED NOW AT THE TOURNAMENTS – 2 shift (4 hours) MINIMUM for EACH family Concessions – selling the food (biggest $ maker) Set-up & Tear Down – tables, tents, chairs, clocks, field markers, etc. Time Keepers – running the clocks at home games Score Keepers – keeping track of penalties and scores at home games PRIOR LAKE TOURNAMENT Boys: June & Girls: July 12-13

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Required: Lacrosse Stick (Crosse) 35 ½ – 43 ¼ inches long Plastic, titanium, or aluminum Head can NOT have a deep pocket Goggles – Required All practices and games Mouth guard (colored) – Required All practices and games Goalie Equipment is provided – Goalie stick, protective pads, chest and throat protector, padded shorts, shin guards, helmet with facemask, throat protector. Optional: – Cleats and Gloves 41 Youth Lax Girl’s Equipment

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Girls Apparel Order Form

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Required- all lacrosse specific: Stick (Crosse) Helmet (NOCSAE) Gloves Arm pads Shoulder pads Athletic cup Mouth guard (colored) – Required for practices and games Optional: Cleats (recommended) Rib protector Goalie Equipment is provided: Goalie stick, chest and throat protector, padded shorts, shin guards U7- equipment provided All other levels- player provided Youth Lax Boy’s Equipment

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Boys Uniforms We have new uniforms this year – they will last 3 years JERSEYS Reversible tops will be passed out by team managers and turned in at the end of season SHORTS U15 must order shorts separately (tonight or by this weekend at the latest) All other levels must purchase shorts separately (table in lobby) - $25

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Spirit Wear and Bags See ANNOUNCEMENTS section of the website for links 45

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Thanks for being here! 46 Raffling off: 3 boys sticks 3 girls sticks Raffle Winners

2014 Parent Meeting Presentation Questions? 47