1. 2014 Fall Information Meeting “The process is much more important than the result.” COLORADO MEN’S LACROSSE

2. Introductions John Galvin - Head Coach john.galvin@colorado.edu Ben Weisz - Assistant Coach - benjamin.weisz@colorado.edu Martin Taffet - Assistant Coach - taffet.martin@gmail.com CU Lacrosse Phone: 303-819-5345

3. Forms -Waiver Form is ONLINE and must be completed before Fit-Test Sept. 2 nd or Sept. 8 th for returners -Two Options: Link on www.culax.org OR access through Univ. of Colorado Collegiate Sport Clubs – Men’s Lacrosse -Sign In Sheet (Must fill-out to be on Fit-Test roster) --------------------------------------------- - Write Legibly - Fill-Out Completely - Sign ALL areas needed - Sign Before Leaving

4. Recommended Insurance -Private Insurance -University of Colorado Insurance Plans -Wardenburg Health Insurance (Gold Plan) -Must opt out of Gold Plan if you do NOT want it -US Lacrosse (http://www.uslacrosse.org/) -Other

5. University and Team Policies -Must be enrolled in 12 Credit Hrs in either: - CU-Boulder - Continuing Education -Practice Conflicts will ONLY be for: - Scheduled University Academic Events - Serious Family Emergency -Late for or will miss practice – call the phone: 303-819-5345

6. Academic Policy Eligible Spring: Overall GPA 2.2+ Probation Spring: Overall GPA 2.0 – 2.2 Ineligible Spring:Overall GPA < 2.0

7. Tryout Attire - Black Shorts/ Accents ONLY CU colors -White or Black Socks -Gray or White T-Shirt (Sleeveless NOT Acceptable) **Recommend going to Bookstore and purchasing University of Colorado apparel (Black sweatpants and shorts, white/grey t-shirt) – Remember you are a BUFF now. - We provide reversible jerseys - Will be returned at the end of each day ALL TRYOUT ATTIRE MUST BE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO APPAREL

8. First Week of Tryouts 1 st Day: Tues. September 2 nd - Fitness Test at 6:30am – Kittredge Field - Tryout at 8-10pm – Kittredge Field (Dressed and ready; Do NOT go on field until told to do so) 2 nd Day: Wed. September 3 rd at 6-8pm – Kittredge 3 rd Day: Thurs. September 4 th at 8-10:00pm – Kittredge -Names will be posted on www.culax.org on the Friday September 6 th - Listed players can continue with second week of tryouts (Starting September 8 th )

9. Fitness Test September 2 nd Kittredge Field at 6:30am **On a Notecard (3x5) – Please have the following information in this order and per line: (Coaches will NOT supply notecards OR pens – individual pieces of paper will not be accepted) -Last/First Name – Position – Yr at CU -Pushup: -Situps: -40: -Pro Agility: -300: 1 2

10. Second Week of Tryouts Returners and Invited Players 4 th Day: Mon. September 8 th - Returners ONLY Fit Test at 6:30am Kittredge - Tryout at 6-8pm - Kittredge - Returnees Unofficial college transcripts due before Mon. tryout 5 th Day: Tues. September 9 th at 8-10pm Kittredge 6 th Day: Wed. September 10 th at 6-8pm Kittredge -Final Fall Ball Roster will be posted on www.culax.org on Wednesday evening September 10 th -Team Meeting Thurs. September 11 th at 7pm in Koebel Hall (Leeds) Room TBA -Team Hike Saturday TBA (9/27 likely date)

11. Ideal CU Lacrosse Player Are you of good character? Can you run? Can you throw and catch? Do you love lacrosse? Do you have a killer instinct?

12. Ideal CU Lacrosse Player Core Principles Program & Player Principles to act on: Passion – the pull and sense of connection you feel when the work you do expresses who you are. Commitment – dedication to your task, organization, and your teammates Character – doing the right thing when no one else is around. Conviction – strong belief in what you are doing – reason you are committed, purpose behind your sacrifice. Attitude – positive attitude will help you respond to challenges, successes, and failures.

13. Fall Practice & Conditioning Schedule Lifting*: Mon. and Wed. 6:30 am, 7:00am or 7:30 am 7/11 Fridays – Lifts will start at 6:30am Speed workouts*: Thurs. 8:00 – 9:00 pm** *Led by professional strength and conditioning coach **As semester progresses this time will become earlier Field practice: Mon., and Wed. 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Tues. 8-10, ****Friday 6-8pm Individuals/Position & Indoor Starting 10/20: Mon & Wed 6:00 – 8:00pm Kittredge Field OR Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-9:00am Indoor Turf - Will start after the Fall Tournament **** Fri. Practices will consist of Field Work, Yoga, and/or Community service.

14. Fall Schedule Team Hike: Saturday Sept. TBA - All Day Alumni Game: Friday October 3 rd 6:30pm Fall-Ball Tourney: Saturday October 11 th – All Day

15. Tentative Spring Practice Schedule Mon., Wed, Fri 6 – 8 PM Kittredge Mon. and Wed. Lifting Groups (Same start times, groups change per class schedules) Tues., Thurs., and Fri.(Weather) 7:30/8 – 9:30/10 PM Bubble Tues. Film/Chalk-Talk – 6:00-7:00pm Sat. 12-2pm Kittredge or Bubble

16. Tentative Spring Opponents Mesa State College (NCAA DII) @Colorado College (NCAA DIII) Boston College UCONN @ West Texas A&M Texas State @ West Texas A&M Arizona State @ Coaches vs. Cancer – Phoenix AZ UCSB @ Coaches vs. Cancer – Phoenix AZ Florida State Sonoma State Chapman University Grand Canyon University Michigan State @ Detroit Country Day Indoor Facility Davenport University @ Detroit Country Day Indoor Facility @University of Utah* @Westminster College* @BYU* Colorado State University* @ Hughes Field, RMLC Conference Tournament, Boulder CO – May 1 st – 2 nd (During Exams – Will need excuse Forms) MCLA National Tournament, Orange County CA – May 11 th – 16 th *RMLC Conference Opponents

17. Hiring Interns Team Managers Sports Public Relations Director Website Manager Sport Video Coordinator FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY (INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER) CONTACT: KRIS SCHOECH – DIRECTOR OF COLLEGIATE SPORTS SCHOECH@COLORADO.EDU 303-492-5133 DEREK MICHELSON – DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS CUMENSLACROSSE@GMAIL.COM 303-819-5345 MARTIN TAFFET – ASSISTANT MEN’S LACROSSE COACH TAFFET.MARTIN@GMAIL.COM 303-819-5345

18. Dues Fall Ball: $700 (Due Thurs. Sept. 25 th ) Spring: $2300 (optional three payments) Seniors Only Fall Ball: $700 (Due Thurs. Sept. 25 th ) Spring: $2100 (optional three payments) Separate Cost Helmet (Cascade R Matte Black): $140

19. Contact Information john.galvin@colorado.edu – Head Coach benjamin.weisz@colorado.edu – Assistant Coach Taffet.martin@gmail.com – Assistant Coach cumenslacrosse@gmail.com - Dir. of Operations CU Lacrosse Phone: 303-819-5345 - Updated Practice Times via Voice Message or Text - Contact Coaching Staff - Player Class Conflict - Open Door Policy