1. Edina Girls Lacrosse
Welcome to the 2016 Season!

2. 2015 Coaching Staff
Head Coach- Makenna Borg
Assistant Coach-Christine Hanson
JV Coach-Bill Addington
9/10 Coach-Jamie Bresnahan
Goalie Coach-Scott Ryerse

3. Coaches Expectations
Grades- Coaches will receive grade reports throughout the season. Players are all students first, so these will be taken very seriously. Conferences between players and coaches will happen if necessary.
All athletes must be in good Academic Standings in order to be eligible to play.
Coaches will be in constant communication with activities office.
Players are expected to attend all games and all practices.
Unexcused absents: Missing practices for work, drivers ED, other sporting events, etc. are unexcused. Coaches discretion will judge if player is eligible to play.

4. Important Dates April 9-10—Varsity overnight trip
April 15—Picture Day during practice
April 16--Varsity and JV Scrimmages at Cretin-Derham Hall
April 23—Youth Appreciation Day (boys and girls back to back in Kuhlman)
April 26--Teacher Appreciation Night during Varsity game against 5:30
May 19—Senior Night against 7:30
May 31-June 9—Section 3 playoffs
June 12—Banquet at Interlachen 5:00 PM
June —State Tournament

5. Apparel Information
Apparel store #2 orders will be ready early next week. Orders will be given to your respective coaches when available!

6. Parent Volunteers Pasta Parties Senior Night
Clock operators/Scoreboard
Stats
Teacher Appreciation Night

7. Edina Lacrosse Program Philosophy
We are going to provide each athlete who chooses to participate the opportunity to improve basic lacrosse skills as well as foster the elements of competition, dedication, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Competition involves both winning and losing. We define a successful team as one in which the athletes improve continually through the season- day to day, week to week, and contest to contest. We hope to teach our athletes to be humble winners and gracious losers.
Dedication involves attending practices on time, performing in the classroom, agreeing to abide by the MSHSL rules regarding competition, chemical use, and other team matters.
Sportsmanship is exemplified in the individual who recognizes the talents of others, both teammates and opponents and applauds the effort of both.
Teamwork includes working with others, understanding that each person is a part of the team and has special job to do. It also involves recognizing our skills, our limitations and contributing as best as we can.
It is hoped that within these guidelines each participant will be given ample opportunity to strengthen life long characteristics, while having a memorable experience as a member of the Edina Girls Lacrosse Program.

8. General Lacrosse Rules
1. BE ON TIME- Practices start at 3:45 pm. Bring all equipment to field.
-These Materials MUST come with you to every practice
****** Stick, Goggles, Mouth guard (2),water, shoes, cleats, sweat shirt, sweat pants, jacket (water/wind), hat, gloves and any extra apparel
2. Remove all Jewelry before practice and games.
3. Must be in School all day to practice or compete.
4. NO pop, gum or junky snacks before a game or practice
5. Each coach will have policy on missing games/practice and how it will affect playing time.
6. Call, text or the day of the game if you are sick or unable to be at the game or practice.
7. Report all injuries to a coach no matter how small they may seem.
8. Eliminate yourself from any encounter with alcohol, tobacco or drugs
9. FOLLOW THE TEAM PHILOSOPHY

9. Core Values that Describe a Lacrosse Player
Competitive
Dedicated
Hard Working
Honest
Respectful
Supportive

10. Responsibilities of a Lacrosse Player
Set goals for myself and use the coaches to help obtain them
Be honest and sensitive to the coach, teammates, referees and myself
Assists managers, teammates and coaches
Attend practices promptly and in the right frame of mind
Ask Questions
Care for my uniform and team equipment
Give 100% in practice and in competition