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DAKOTA LACROSSE 2014 Coaches Meeting and Clinic
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TODAY’S AGENDA Introduction (Kristin Lail) Rules Overview and Referees (Lance Kapps) Concussion Awareness (Amy Proshek) Team Managers (Amy Lupich) Equipment (Michelle Krouch) Coach Development (Matt Dunbar) SPLIT Coach Clinic (Coaches and Mentors) Referee Briefing (Lance Kapps)
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DAKOTA LACROSSE CONTACTS Paul McClagan & Lance Kapps Co-Commissioner, VAA Amy Proshek (U9 & U11 coords) Lacrosse Program Director, RAAA Ali Awad Lacrosse Program Director, EVAA Terry Iverson President, Hastings Lacrosse Club Jane DiFronzo Box Lacrosse Coordinator, IGH Kristin Lail Director of Box Lacrosse, EAA Kevin Sorensen Director of Referees, EAA Scott Hintermeister Equipment Director EAA Matt Dunbar Director of Player Development EAA & Founder Dakota Lacrosse
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INTRODUCTION Partnership with VAA, RAAA, IGH, HLC, EAA and EVAA 24 teams: 12 in each age group Dakota Lacrosse Pinneys Developmental league No team standings or Playoffs Jamboree May 17-18 Team schedules available tonight Thank you for volunteering!
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LANCE KAPPS Valley Athletic Association
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REFEREES Referees are enlisted from high school Primary duty to keep players safe and help players learn the fundamentals of the game Secondary duty to referee games and moderate player behavior Arguing with referees will NOT be tolerated and shall be grounds for dismissal Pay cards to be signed by home team coach Report referee issues to Kevin Sorenson (encourage parents to report issues to the team manager)
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RULES Based upon US Lacrosse Rules (with the following exceptions): No Body Checking Time is Running Time Two Pass Rule Pass back to the goalie will not count as a pass One pass must be in the offensive zone Substitutions on the Fly Players with three personal fouls will be removed from game play
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AMY PROSHEK Rosemount Area Athletic Association
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CONCUSSION AWARENESS All box and field lacrosse coaches and assistant coaches are required to complete concussion awareness training. Contact your association for procedures and documentation. Link to video training module on the EAA website. EAA coaches save a copy of the Certificate of Completion and email to coaches@eaasports.org. coaches@eaasports.org Training has to be repeated every three years.
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AMY LUPICH Eagan Athletic Association
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TEAM MANAGERS Distribute player pinneys and make team roster card Coordinate home team and color jerseys for games Work schedule for timer and box for each game Coordinate team pictures on 4/12 from 9am-12pm Act as liaison between parents and coaches Feedback to U9 and U11 Dakota Lacrosse Coordinators
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MICHELLE KROUCH Eagan Athletic Association
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PLAYER EQUIPMENT Lacrosse Stick (37 to 42 Inches) Lacrosse or Hockey Helmet (lacrosse helmet req. for summer) Mouth Guard Shoulder Pads Arm Guard (must cover elbow) Lacrosse or Hockey Gloves (lacrosse gloves req. for summer) Groin or Pelvic Protector
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GOALIE EQUIPMENT Combination Shoulder, Arm, and Chest Guard Goalie Shorts Shin / Knee Protector (Catcher’s Shin Guards) Located in Arena Shed (combination will be sent in e-mail) Last teams of the day make sure it is locked. (can remain unlocked between games)
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COACH DEVELOPMENT Matt Dunbar
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COACHING DO’S Do Be a Positive Role Model Do Give Equal Playtime for Every Player in Every Position Do Challenge Players to Play Against Themselves (and not the scoreboard) Do Recognize Player Achievements Do Focus on Fundamentals Do HAVE FUN!
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COACHING DON’TS Don’t Coach to Win, Coach to Instruct Don’t Yell or Criticize, Use Positive Reinforcement Don’t Exclusively Commend Team Stars, Commend the Team Don’t Permit Hostile or Demoralizing Attitudes Don’t Ever be Alone With a Child
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LACROSSE FUNDAMENTALS Athletic Stance Cradling (Hold Crosse in One Hand with Fingers) Pass and Catch (Hand Positioning) Ground Balls (Body Positioning and “Box Out”)
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PRACTICES TimeDrillCoach 6:30 – 7:003 group round-robin Hopkins Over and DownAnthony NDLU defensive drillsMike Box-out, Scoop and PassPete Water Break 7:05 – 7:303 v 2 Create a Practice Plan Be Consistent Add a Fun Game or Scrimmage
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THANKS JOINING US TONIGHT Q & A
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