1. Phil Connolly President’s Report

2. We Lost A Great One Avery Blake Inducted to the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1979 (Swarthmore College) Gold Country LC

3. Father & Son 3

4. My Background College:Played at West Point (78/79) Club: Monterey Sharks / Atlanta Lax Club Coached: O’Neill HS (NY); Scorpions; Sniper Lacrosse; Blue Chip Lacrosse Club:Former President / Treasurer of Scorpion Lax US Lax:Board & Executive Committee Member & Chair of Men’s Game Committee

5. Thanks A BIG Thanks To You! For your volunteering For your help & constructive feedback Making us a great organization

6. A Special Thanks to: CEP Training: - Livermore; Sacramento; Petaluma; Scorpions PCA Education: - El Dorado Hills; Town; Scorpions End of Year Events: - Livermore; Scorpions; Petaluma; Novato

7. Players, Coaches, & Parents Girls/Boys NCJLA Rep Division Commissioner Girls/Boys Director Communication Chain Players, Coaches, & Parents Girls/Boys NCJLA Rep Division Commissioner Girls/Boys Director The Board The buck stops here

8. Who do we Represent? Members Players Coaches Parents Officials

9. 2014 President’s Objectives Training & Education for Coaches Sportsmanship (Coach & Player) Safety Competition & Fun Club involvement

10. Things You Need To Know NCJLA Operations Guide - Due Dates - Player eligibility (age & team) - SIRs & Ejections - Forfeits - Uniforms Game Rules - Boys / Girls - Lacrosse Balls (NOCSAE rule) Scheduling Petitions to the Board

11. Things You Need To Know Attend the Summer Workshop Do you have a Code of Conduct for: Players/Coaches/Parents Are your High School Coaches involved with your Club Are you leveraging training - US Lacrosse - NORCAL Chapter of US Lacrosse - Local Resources like you coaches/3D/Bear Lax/etc. Are you using League Athletics

12. Things the NCJLA is Working On Establishing Conferences Scheduling & training new schedulers SIR & Concussion management Game Rules Feedback on Officials Staff Assistance with rosters, coaches certification We are not perfect but trying to get better

13. Final Thoughts It is all about the players What are you doing for your coaches & what can we do If you have a question – ask If you have a problem – let us know about it Work with your colleagues in your area

14. BAYS Foundation: Fifth Year Bringing Division 1 Men’s Lacrosse to California October 12, 2013 Kezar Stadium SF SF Lacrosse Fall Classic Princeton Vs. Virginia

15. Questions? president@ncjla.org 408-690-2053