1. FHS GIRLS LACROSSE 2018
FEB. 26TH 2018

2. PURPOSE STATEMENT
I coach to help young athletes grow a love for sports while developing life skills such as teamwork, fulfilling commitments, and punctuality that they can carry with them into their personal and future professional lives.

3. MEET THE COACHES STEPH LAVICTOIRE, HEAD COACH
2010 Rosemount High School
2013 MN State University, Mankato
Communication Studies
Cum Laude Honors
Also works at Transport America in Eagan
FYLA 2011
4th Season at FHS

4. BRAD ALBANO ASSISTANT COACH
I played football at Bemidji State University where I received my degree in Sport Management, eventually to pursue my master's in athletic training. I work at farmington health & fitness next to family fresh grocery store. I also coach gymnastics at farmington gymnastics center and for the high school. I have coached college football for 1 year, high school football for 2 years. I've coached gymnastics for what will be 8 years coming up both at the high school and club levels.

5. BECKY GENZLER JV COACH/ASSISTANT COACH
I graduated from Farmington in 2015 where I was a member of the varsity lacrosse team for 5 years and a captain my senior year.
Played club lacrosse with Minnesota Lakers for 6 years.
Attended Augsburg College for my freshman year where I played on the D3 women’s lacrosse team.
Transferred to the University of Minnesota before the start of my sophomore year where I am now a member of the D1 Club women’s lacrosse team.
Coached 2 seasons with FYLA, 2 seasons as the JV coach at Lakeville North and 1 season with LLA.

6. COACHING EXPECTATIONS
Be a positive role model
Coach every athlete
Communicate
Commitment

7. COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Athletes will not be yelled at for mistakes, especially in practice. On task behavior and full effort is expected.
Playing time is based on various circumstances and factors
Attendance, effort, team chemistry, attitude, coach’s discretion

8. GOALS AND HOPES FOR THE SEASON
Have everyone involved.
On and off of the field
Build a friendly, fun, and memorable season
Items that don’t show up on stat sheet to dominate our team environment and culture
Heart, effort, passion, enthusiasm, dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Athletes to leave the season with a greater love for the game.
Gain skills and tactical knowledge to improve.

9. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
Be on time to practice, games, film, weight training, and other lacrosse events.
Follow ALL MSHSL rules. This includes substance abuse.
Be mindful of social media.
Maintain passing grades in all classes.
Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic all season.
Remember you represent FHS; sportsmanship is a must.
Team, teammate, self
Being part of the team is a privilege
Respect everyone: opponent, ref, parents, coaches, school employees
Attend class- we get a report every day if you miss class or if you are tardy at anytime in the day.

10. TIME MANAGEMENT
Time management is essential for success during our busy season.
Missing practice for another activity/sport is an unexcused absence.
Manage academics. Missing practice because class time was not used properly is an unexcused absence. Your grades are checked on a regular basis. We will bring issues to you if/when we find them.
Communicate absences/tradies to coaches ASAP.
or phone is acceptable.
Messages through teammates is not acceptable.

11. PARENT EXPECTATIONS Support your child’s efforts and successes.
Let coaching staff know of any medical concerns regarding your child.
Provide and model a positive environment, sportsmanship, and mature behavior.
Treat faculty, coaches, other parents, opponents, refs, and athletes (including your child) with respect.
Allow your athlete to formulate their own opinions. Please do not voice displeasures regarding the team, coaching, playing time, and officials to your child.
Support your child.
Do not enter the playing area or bench unless permitted by athletic director, facility supervisor, or the coaching staff.
Do not text the coaches/athletes during a game.

12. EXPECTATIONS CONTINUED
Allow the athlete to bring concerns to coaches prior to parent involvement. This promotes growth and maturity. If a parent intervenes after the athlete has attempted to discuss matters with the coach the protocol will hold as follows:
Allow the student to approach the coach first.
Allow situations to simmer 24 hours prior to contacting a coach; do not confront a coach immediately after practice/games as this often does not resolve an issue.
Contact the coach to schedule a meeting.
The student, parents, and the coaching staff will all meet to address concerns.
If needed, the next step is to involve Mr. Tschida or the current Athletic Director at FHS.

13. Appropriate concerns
How to help your athlete improve
Equipment
Your athletes’ attitude, work ethic, and behavior
Treatment of your child mentally and physically
Issues not to approach a coach with
Playing time
Team strategy, play calling, practice structure, and other coaching items
Other student athletes

14. TIME MANAGEMENT CONTINUED
Be on time to practices, games, and buses.
You are expected to have all equipment on and ready to go 5 mins before practice.
You are expected to be 5 minutes early to the bus.
Excused absences include:
Urgent/serious family issues
Required school events (example is band/choir concerts)
Illnesses
Other

15. BUS EXPECTATIONS You are required to take the bus to all away games.
You are highly encouraged to take the bus back to FHS with the team.
If you do not take the bus back, we need a note from a parent/guardian the night before.
Horseplay in not tolerated on the bus.
If you make a mess clean it up.
Please be 5 minutes early to the bus.
Both teams will take the same bus to the game and home.

16. BUS SCHEDULE:

17. Practice Tardy/Absence
1st unexcused tardy
Reminder
2nd unexcused tardy to practice
One-half game suspension
After 2, each unexcused tardy to practice
One-half game suspension per instance
Unexcused Absence

18. Game Tardy/Absence
Unexcused tardy (including bus)
One-half suspension that game
2nd & subsequent unexcused tardies
1 game suspension
Unexcused absence from game
1 game suspension, next game
Excused tardies / absences include illness, serious/urgent family issues or required school related activities.
No impact
If your situation is not listed, please see the coaching staff

19. LETTERING POLICY
On varsity roster for all 13 regular season games and appears in at least 7.
Or is on varsity roster for 10 or more games plus sectional playoffs with a game appearance.
Attends practice accordingly.
Contributes effort and a positive attitude to the advancement of team goals and culture.
Abides by MSHSL rules including substance abuse policies.
*Coaches reserve the right to award and not award letters due to circumstances not outlined in the criteria.

20. EQUIPMENT Stick Goggles Water
Cleats, not mandatory, but highly encouraged
Mouth guard, we encourage you to have two (keep one with the managers)

21. PRACTICE SCHEDULE 3:30-5:00/5:15
Indoor and outdoor clothes are a must, including shoes
Dress for the weather; we have practiced in snow, rain, and heat before.
Practice schedule is subject to change due to various circumstances such as weather.
Have shoes with that you can use in the weight room.

22. TRYOUTS April 2-3 will be a practice April 4-6
If you are not registered to play you will not be able to tryout/practice until this is complete. No exceptions.
Your physical needs to be up to date, this can hinder registration.
The fee to register is $210.
call with questions
Teams will be announced by having face to face meetings with each athlete
Teams are not permanent, we have the right to move athletes between teams if necessary.
We have capacity for a maximum of 40 student athletes.

23. KEY DATES MYAS Tourney: March 2-4
Feed My Starving Children March 12 8:00-9:30pm
Tryouts: April 4-6
Pictures: April 9th
Eden Prairie Scrimmage: April 13
Senior night: 5/19
Youth night: 5/10
Teacher appreciation night: 5/3
Team dinners: 4/19, 5/9, and 5/14
Banquet:6/21

24. SCHEDULE
Available on the team website and the southsuburbanconference.org
Subject to change due to various circumstances, particularly weather.

25. OPEN GYM DATES

26. TEAM APPAREL
If orders are not in within the ordering window, you will not be able to order items from the store.
The store is open from 2/26 to 3/7. We will the link and post it to social media.
We will not open the store for a second wave to order.
The final day to turn in your warm up sizes is 3/7. If you miss the cut off you will need to work directly with the sales rep.
**We will cover more of this in the booster presentation.

27. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter coach account: @fhscoachsteph
Twitter team
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