1. Welcome, Riptide! Spring Coaches Meeting 2016 Season 1

2. Successful Benefit Night on Dec 1. Winter Lax: 4 Boys Teams, grades 4-8 played this Winter 22 Players attended at least 1 of 3 Winter Clinics, Boys Grades 4-8. Improved Website Communications: What’s Current, Riptide! HL Youth “Progression” Playbook Written Policy and Program Management. Changed Uniform Suppliers. In-Season Sponsorship Programs in Place. New Grade based Leagues (vs. Age). Program Highlights 2

3. Annual Schedule of Events Sept-OctApr-JuneJuly-AugNovDec-JanFeb-Mar Summer Programs Summer Clinics/ Camps Season Player assessment Early registration/ Evaluations League organization Board & Coaches Meetings Winter Program Finalize registrations/ Indoor clinics Pre-season Indoor practices 3

4. Spring Coaches Meeting Objectives Communicate the key events leading to the Season. Start rationalizing the coaches and roster development for 2016. 4

5. HL Program Objectives 5 OBJECTIVE #1 (Active Membership): Membership: Greater than 200 players per year in U9+ (incl. boys & girls)  At least 2 volunteer coaches per team  At least 1 team in each U-level grouping  Minimum 15 players in a single grade OBJECTIVE #2: (Member Costs):  Charge players no more than $165 for normal season registrations in Season 2017. OBJECTIVE #3: (Member Retention)  Zero tolerance for unsportsmanlike conduct by any member of the Program, to include a coach or a player.  Retain 95% of players from Season 2016 to Season 2017. OBJECTIVE #4: (Seabrook Expansion)  Add 10 new players from Seabrook before Season 2017 OBJECTIVE #5: (Long Term Program Health)  Exit Season 2016 with at least 80% of annual fixed costs WITHOUT uniforms.  Document the Season 2018 Annual Succession Plan on August 1, 2016, as part of the new Season 2017 Operating Year.

6. HL Program Strategies 6 #1 Foster player development within appropriate age- groupings (grades) & skill levels. (Objectives 1, 2). # 2 Allow for an affordable program for ANY player. (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 5) #3 Provide volunteer coaches the support & tools that they need to be effective on the field & return the next year. (Objectives 1, 3) #4 Create a GREAT experience so that players will return to the game. (Objectives 1,3) We are executing specific Tactics in support of the Program Objectives & Strategies

7. 2016 Season: Team Setup 7 Sat/Sun April 9-10 SAYL Jamboree First NHYLA Games Sunday, Mar 6 First Indoor (Kickoff) Dicks Day Sunday, Mar 29 Easter NO LAX Apparel Store Open Sunday, Mar 13 Uniform Check Equipment Sunday, Mar 20 Finalize Rosters Coaches Level 1 Cert Sunday, April 3 Last Indoor Sunday, Feb 18 Submit Teams to NHYLA/ SAYL March April - June April 10 – June 17 Outdoor Practice after April 15 Season Festivals NHYLA : June 17-18 SAYL : June 18 Means the Location is Seacoast United in Hampton Mid-June End of Season Equipment Turn-in

8. Sponsorship Program 8 “In Season” Weekly Events

9. Coaches Registration Process Coaches complete the following before the Season Practices: 9 ALL Coaches, Every YearCosts U.S. Lacrosse Membership$50 Background Checks$41 TOTAL COSTS$91 U11-U15CostsNotes Level 1 Certification (US Lacrosse)$75Mandatory Level 2 Certification (US Lacrosse)$90Optional classes The League reimburses Coaches for the above expenses (submit by April 15). Coaches register online with Hampton Lax, similar to players. Basic Insurance for You & the League.

10. 10 Coaches Registration Process 2016 Season Certification Dates & Locations (in the Area): Sign-up thru U.S. Lacrosse Website. DateGenderLocation 15 MarchBothFoxboro, MA 19 MarchWomenGroton, MA 19 MarchMenTewksbury, MA 20 MarchBothExeter, NH 2 AprilBothPortland, ME DateGenderLocation 19 MarchBothBow, NH 3 AprilBothPortland, ME Level 1 Certification Level 2 Certification Classes go from 9am to 4pm.

11. Rules Meetings 11 It is required that we have at least 1 person in attendance for the Girls and Boys to be eligible for NHYLA play. It is encourage that ALL coaches to attend. Rules Interpretation Meetings Nashua YMCA Boys - March 7 - 6:30PM Girls - March 10 - 6PM New England Lacrosse Convention March 6th Medford High School 9-1pm. $65 Exeter will do one in late March\early April. Bow and Hampstead are working on hosting them as well.

12. Written Policies 12 Policy #1: Registration Policy #2: Refunds Policy #3: Roster Development Policy #4: Game Time Policy #5: Good Sportsmanship Policy #6: Scholarships Policy #7: Uniforms

13. 2016 Season: Indoor Practice 13 When: March 6, 13, 20, April 3 (Sundays) Note: Skip Easter Sunday Where: Seacoast United in Hampton Outdoor field times will be determined in a later date. Start socializing with your Program Coordinator on the days you want.

14. 2016 Season 3rd Grade Gym Times 14 Discuss in the Breakouts

15. Dicks Partnership 15 Dicks Appreciation Day: When: March 6 th (Saturday/ Sunday) Where: Seabrook Location 20% Discount off In-store & Online Purchasing for the Entire Day. Hampton Lacrosse Table Sunday March 6th 11:00am to 1:00pm *** Girls Team 1:00pm to 3:00pm *** Boys Team Need Volunteers A “stringer” will be at Dicks to string Lacrosse Nets

16. HL Youth “Progression” Playbook 16

17. Thank You, Riptide! 17