Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program Overview

WELCOME TO THE 2017 BALDWINSVILLE BOYS LACROSSE PRE-SEASON MEETING www.bvillelax.com

BEFORE WE GET STARTED Reminders: 1) Index Cards- Player name, grade level, position, level trying out for 2) Pick up family ID Sheet 3) Pick up the Triple AAA and Principles of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program 4) Pick up the B ville summer lacrosse schedule

INTRODUCTIONS - COACHES Matt Wilcox- Head Varsity Coach Andy Lamb Assistant Varsity Coach David Caughey JV Head Coach Art Lux- JV Assistant Coach Tim Solomon 8th/9thModified Head Coach Genaro D Agostino- 8th/9thModified Assistant Coach Pete Fiorini- 7th/8thModified Head Coach Glenn McCaffrey- 7th/8thModified Assistant Coach

Coach Wilcoxs Goals & Objectives of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program: 1) To be a Role Model and Leader of the Program. 2) Continue to Build Continuity within Both the Youth and School Program. 3) To Win a Sectional Championship

Baldwinsville Lacrosse Coaches General Thoughts on the Program 1) Your foremost goal should be to develop yourself as a student. Baldwinsville has a great academic program which, if used properly, can make a significant contribution to your life. Do not waste your time in class. If you re missing practice time because of your neglect in your academics, you are in fact hurting the team. 2) Your second goal should be to develop yourself into a high quality student athlete. When it comes to the spring lacrosse season, give your total effort to lacrosse. Playing other sports is essential and encouraged, but you need to concentrate on this sport during the season. No one else should disrupt that.

Continued 3) The coaching staff has confidence in you as a young man, a student, and as an athlete. Set high expectations in the classroom and on the field and live up to them! 4) Never get into a situation that would cause embarrassment to yourself, the team, your family, your coaches, or to your school. Abide by the athletic code of conduct with respect and integrity. Any actions against the School Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. Do the right thing and appropriate life rewards will eventually come to you.

ACADEMICS Good Academic Standing Academic Code of Conduct Please Review with your Son! ACADEMICS BEFORE ATHLETICS!!!! Academics open many more doors than athletics 2015 NYSPHSAA State Champion Scholar- Athlete Team for Boys Varsity Lacrosse With a 96.39 GPA

PROGRAM LEVELS Varsity JV 8th/9th 7th/8th Coach Wilcox will let a player know if he wants them to try out for a higher level. No questions/comments. We play in a very competitive league. Looking for committed student-athletes 6 days a week

What you need to Tryout! 1. FamilyID sign up Fairly new procedure This will take care of: Physical Form Concussion Academic/Athletic Code of Conduct http://www.familyid.com Reminder: Sign up under the building your child attends and if uploading a physical, it needs to be done every season/every registration

TRYOUTS Varsity/JV: - Any 9th 12thgrader Coach Wilcox will tell a player where he wants them to tryout. If he doesn t then you will try out at your respective grade level. JV-10thgrade. Varsity-11thand 12th grade.---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- 8th/9thModified: - 9thgraders sent down from JV must still tryout on 3/27 for modified tryouts - all 8thgraders will start with 9thgraders the first day Modified (7th/8th): - all 7thgraders - 8thgraders sent down from 8/9 8thgraders sent down from 8/9 team still must tryout for 7th/8thteam. EVALUATIONS FOR 7-8-9 TEAMS WILL BE ONE WEEK

TRYOUT DATES & TIMES JV and Varsity tryouts begin Monday, March 6th. Varsity and JV will meet in the Baker locker rooms at 2:45 (Varsity on Turf @ 3) 7th/8thand 8th/9thgrade teams tryouts begin Monday, March 27th@ Ray and will meet in locker room after school. (After first week 8/9 practices will be held at Durgee) Listen to announcements for tryout times and place. Look on website: www.bvillelax.com. Look for other possible B ville lax emails.

General Guidelines to follow for Tryouts! Each player will have a minimum of 3 days of tryouts Cuts are made based on the needs of the team at different positions. The greatest competition varies from year to year at each position. Team rosters for all levels will have a maximum of 35 players (probably will be less)

SELECTION/CUT PHILOSOPHY Players at all levels are chosen for their skills, work ethic, and potential as a player & teammate. The purpose of the 7th/8th, 8th/9th, and JV teams is to develop players for the Varsity level. All the players on these 3 levels will have an opportunity to have game experience. The emphasis at the lower levels is not on winning or losing, but on skill and player development. While at the Varsity there is more of an emphasis on winning (League, Sectional and State Titles).

EVALUATION 1. Athletic Ability: speed, quickness, strength, agility 2. Conditioning: endurance 3. Academics: grades, attendance, and teacher recommendations 4. Characteristics: hustle, mental toughness, loyalty, commitment, trust, reliability, citizenship, desire, coach ability, attitude 5. Skills: passing, catching, ground balls, offense/defense skills, foot work, on and off ball ability

EQUIPMENT Sneakers and cleats (you need both) Helmet - clean and with all buckles and snaps (needs to be certified by NOCSAE). Red or White T-shirt to be worn at all practice and scrimmages. B ville practice Red shorts to be worn at all practices and scrimmages. Legal gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, MOUTHPIECE, and a cup. Warm clothes - layers to be worn and shed accordingly. Two sticks (if available) - - Don t use your good one in bad weather. Combination lock for lockers. Hats and jackets for after practices. ***KEEP EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHES CLEAN!!***

Specifics Needed for Tryouts Players should have two sets of clothes for outdoor and gym workouts. Players should have sneakers and cleats with them. Players should try to have an old stick for practice on cold days.

Tryout and Practice Guidelines Missing practice is not tolerated and is punishable by a one game suspension. Any subsequent missed practices will result in additional suspensions or dismissal from team, depending on the level at which you play. All Baldwinsville players at all levels should wear they re red practice shorts for all practices and scrimmages. Get them now and be ready! All Baldwinsville players should have a red/white shirt as their outer shirt at all times in practices and scrimmages. Baldwinsville scrimmage vests will be worn over these shirts.

Parent-Coach Relationship: The coaching staff is available to discuss concerns you have regarding your child. Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches: -The treatment of your child mentally and physically - Ways to help your child improve. - Concerns about your child s behavior. - Your child s academics.

Parent-Coach Relationship Continued Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches: -Playing time -Play Calling/Team strategy -Other student-athletes. ***All practices are closed to everyone except players and coaches***

Player/ Parent Communication Communication is a very important aspect of any team s success during a season. Also, communication between player and coach can also result in being emotionally, mentally and physically healthy. Any time there is an emotional, mental or physical problem that is occurring with a player they are supported and encouraged to tell the head coach. However, there is a chain of command with communication in the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program when discussing on the field problems. On the field problems include: playing time, where they re positioned, team schemes.

Chain of Command: 1) Player to Position Coach The player must first go to the coach who is coaching their particular lacrosse position (offense/defense/goalie) and try to resolve their problem. 2) Player to Head Coach If the problem cannot be resolved through the position coach, than the player will then discuss their problem with the head coach and will end there.

Chain of Command Continued 3) Parent/Guardian and Player to Head Coach Subjects that appropriate for parents to speak with coaches include treatment of their children physically and mentally, ways to help their children improve, and concerns about their children s behavior (It is NOT allowed or considered appropriate to bring up playing time, team strategy, or other student athletes with the coaches).

Chain of Command Continued 4) Parent/Guardian and Player to Coach and Athletic Director Serious problems regarding an issue of physical or mental harm to player, academic contract problems, and any other extreme events or problems that occur (Playing time will not be discussed with the Athletic Director but rather dismissed)

Social Media Players: Use social media in a positive way. There will be no use of it in a negative way. Cell Phones away in the locker room. Parents: Positive use of social media regarding the program. Email coaches with questions or comments

Player Injuries Please inform the coach if you are injured (especially head injury). Without doing that can result in a more severe injury. When an athlete has seen the athletic trainer, the coach will go by the trainer s protocol for the injury. A player will not practice until it s cleared from the athletic trainer.

Player Injuries Continued: If a player see s a doctor you must notify the coach and athletic trainer regarding the result given by doctor. A player must give their medical release from doctor to the school nurse NOT the coach/athletic trainer. The only time that a doctor's note should be given to a coach is if a student was at a doctor or dental visit on that day and was either late or released due to the appointment.

CONCUSSIONS Report all head injuries to your coach Must follow protocol set for by the athletic trainers/school district Board/State/National Policy Part of FamilyID!!!

Staff Infection (MRSA) Open Wounds Have trainer look at Clean and keep covered Proper Hygiene Wash hands all the time Shower after games/practices Clean gear (clothes, etc) Sanitary wipes in baseball bags

Other Medical Information TRAINERS Becky Rapp Victory Sports Medicine Email: Brapp@bville.org All injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported to the coach immediately. There are no exceptions See trainer before you take your child to your own doctor for a sports related injury Inhalers/Epi-pens (NEED FOR TRYOUTS If labeled on participation form) - label and put in medical kits

SCHEDULES Practice/game times are subject to change due to weather and gym availability. Any cancellations will be announced in school as well as on the Schools Athletic Website. Please bear with us as the weather is very unpredictable and changes without warning. (www.bville.org and select athletics) GAME SCHEDULES FOR ALL TEAMS ARE ON THE ATHLETIC WEBSITE.

VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS & WEEKENDS Varsity/JV Level: Lacrosse games and practices are held during vacation week and on weekends. If you plan on being away during the week of vacation please do not try out. Your attention should be with your in-season sport 7th/8thand 8th/9thlevels: We are a little more understanding at the lower levels but it is hard to develop players if they are not there. If a situation arises, please talk to your coach as soon as possible.

Albany Spring Trip Who: Varsity boys lacrosse team What: Albany (Clifton park) overnight trip for two scrimmages vs. Niskayuna and Shenendehowa (Itinerary to be handed out later) When/Where: Saturday 3/18 @ 8:30 AM vs. Niskayuna (@ Union College) and Sunday 3/19 @ 10:30 AM @ Shenendehowa HS. Why: To improve as a team and build team continuity by playing some top teams in the Albany area. *** There could be a chance of underclassmen making the varsity team Keep the dates open and available***

IMPORTANT DATES: Weds, 3/1- Jones Rd. Preseason Clinic Continues Sun, 3/5- Last Pine Grove Workout Mon, 3/6 Varsity and JV tryouts Sat, 3/18 and Sun, 3/19- Varsity Spring Trip to Albany Mon, 3/27 Modified Tryouts (7/8 & 8/9 Teams) MANY MORE IMPORTANT DATES PLEASE CHECK LACROSSE WEBSITE www.bvillelax.com and look for emails from Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Booster Club

THINGS TO DO: Register with FamilyID (www.familyid.com) and make sure everything is completed before the deadline. PLAYERS: Prepare yourself for the upcoming tryout and season with having all of your equipment ready to go.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: PLAYERS THAT WANT TO PLAY HARD ALL THE TIME PLAYERS THAT ARE WILLING TO PLAY TEAM LACROSSE PLAYERS THAT ARE GOOD TEAMMATES!

BALDWINSVILLE LACROSSE PARENT/PLAYER GUIDE The Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Parent/Player Guide along with this parent/player meeting presentation can be found on the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Booster Club website: www.bvillelax.com (click the documents icon on the side menu) The primary purpose of this guide is to advise you of the rules policies and procedures of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program. Being an important part of a solid lacrosse program can only be accomplished when everything is outlined and understood by all members. This guide is designed with that in mind. It is your responsibility to read, know and understand the complete contents. If there is an area of concern or something you don t understand, please bring it to the attention of our coaches as soon as possible. The following pages describe the conduct we expect of you as a member of this team. If we are going to be successful as a team these rules must be adhered to. Common sense and respect for the program will accomplish this.

BOOSTER CLUB OFFICERS President: John Steria Vice President: Michelle Petrelli Treasurer: Gene Steria Secretary: Mark Ravas Fundraising Coordinator: Greg Wilcox Web Administrator: Chris Guild At Large: John Doyle The Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Booster Club is a support group for the student/athletes in the lacrosse program. There are no political agendas. Everything we do will impact the players in the program in some way. Remember, just because a parent/guardian supports/helps out with the booster club does not mean their child is going to start or even make a particular team. The coaches will decide the rosters. Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Booster Club Website www.bvillelax.com Baldwinsville Central School District Website www.bville.org

THANK YOU FOR COMING Any questions please email me: mwilcox@bville.org Good luck to all players for this coming spring lacrosse season!