1. St Charles Lacrosse 2013 St Charles Lacrosse 2013  State of the offseason – Lifting & Capt Prac. accountability, fun, competition,  Goals for/against, win CCL, Win TW/UA/WK/DC, advance in Tournament  9 Coaches, 51 Players, ~2 Teams  Cuts  Practice time & Study table  Schedule has changed a bit: JVB games, OCC 5:15/7:00  Spring Break – practice Tues, game Weds  Policies: drug & alcohol contract; absence (miss practice – not start next game, miss game – miss another game)  Parent concerns: talk to Coach Berndt, not on game day, with player present  Eligibility (each 2 weeks)  Social media – represent the lacrosse family and yourself well. Colleges check these!

2.  Recruiting Process (different for everyone)  Grades!!!! SAT/ACT early and often!!!!  Multiple sport athletes  D1 12.6 scholarships; D2 10.8 scholarships; D3 0  No rush – Hopkins will find you! D3 recruits Seniors  Be proactive (persistent without being annoying).  Pick school for all the right reasons (have all 3 categories of schools)  Why do you want to play college lacrosse? What is important? Paragraph  Highlight video: youtube link in a professional email!!! OSU 30-60 per day…identify yourself, jersey number, contact info, coach contact info; 2-3 minutes of Varsity highlights, then part of a game (athletic plays, proper fundamentals)  Summer programs: can increase exposure for sure; get on their list for summer tournaments! OSU “not necessary”, expensive, know coaches, no guarantee of college coach seeing you  D1 calendar: Soph – college cannot contact Sept 1 Jr – college can email July 1 Jr – college can call How I can help Sit down each season Go through the process to keep doors open (visit school, overnights, financial aid, etc) Let me know your goals Keep me in loop Read over your emails, etc. Contact college if you’re not hearing back 17 schools in Ohio 20 in 2014

3. Outline Outline  Introduction  Our Philosophy  Team Policies  Off-Season Schedule  In-Season Schedule  Misc. Items

4. Introduction  Welcome!  Reflections on Last Season  Coaches  State of the Program We went from #34 in Ohio in 2011 to #25 in 2012, but we have a long way to go!

5. Our Philosophy  Demand the habits every day that make us the best “version of ourselves”  Have fun while competing relentlessly!  Create a lasting culture of family support  Winning games is important  Developing responsible young leaders is the most important  Compete for a State Championship

6. Our habits determine our character  Discipline  Accountability  Work ethic  Communication is the key to clarity  Preparation  Maturity “I am only one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And what I can do, I ought to do. And what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I shall do.”

7. Academics & Eligibility  Take care of your grades as first priority  5:30pm practice time each day should allow for tutoring, test extra-time, etc.  Study table  Players do not practice during ineligible periods, but are welcome and expected back when eligible again Academics are a HUGE component of college recruiting

8. Player Conduct  Always represent our program in a positive manner  Social Media  Any behavior contrary to school Code of Conduct will not be tolerated  Zero Tolerance Policy:  Alcohol  Illegal Drugs  Performance Enhancing Drugs Players will sign a team contract Would your decision pass the “newspaper test”?

9. Attendance  Unexcused absence = any absence that is:  Preventable  Not communicated to a coach in advance  100% of games, practices, workouts and team gatherings are to be attended  Unexcused absence will result in a loss of playing time

10. SAT & ACT Test Dates SATACT October 6Pre-season September 8 Pre-season November 3Pre-season October 27 Pre-season December 1Pre-season December 8 Pre-season January 26Pre-season February 9 Pre-season March 9Lax will work around the SAT April 13 Varsity & JV games vs. Kilbourne May 4Varsity @ Cleveland St. Ignatius June 8 State Championship June 1Regional Finals

11. Communication  All parent concerns regarding playing time or treatment of their son need to go through Coach Berndt  Playing time concerns: 1. Player should know why 2. Player should ask position coach 3. Player will be at any parent-Head Coach meeting  There will be no playing time conversations with parents on game days

12. Expectations  Each day, make a positive impact on a player  Know where “winning” is in the priorities (not the same at all levels)  Composed sideline demeanor  Be constantly engaged  Represent the program honorably  Demand accountability, discipline & teamwork  Be organized and timely  Create fair and open competition  Communicate our philosophy  Technically & strategically competent  Have fun! Coaches  Set the team's goals early in the off-season, then hold each other accountable  Demonstrate sportsmanship and respect  Maintain academic eligibility  100% accountability at all team functions, on time  Work hard and dedicate yourself to your team  Compete constantly to make yourself and teammates better  Accept coaching (try to make the changes to do it the right way)  Leave a legacy others aspire to  Have fun! Players  Model of sportsmanship and respect  Respectful behavior in the stands  Support 100% accountability and commitment to the team, on time  Support team and booster club  Find a place to volunteer  Problems? Talk to your son first. Then Coach Berndt  Let the coaches coach  Have fun! Parents

13.  Begins next Monday, Sept 10  7:00-7:50am on Mon, Weds & Fri  with Coach Tom Lopresti & Lacrosse staff  Consistency & Comraderie for players and coaches  Stick skills “wall ball” – bring your stick and a tennis ball!!  Likely to start 4-5 mornings per week in January (players’ joint choice)  Captains Practices periodically Lifting & Conditioning

14. Questions ? Mark Berndt 740-816-9216 maberndt@aep.com www.sccardinalslax.com Facebook/saintcharleslacrosse Twitter/sclaxcoach