Lax Factory Boy’s Welcome Night: 2017-2018

Goals for 2017-2018 Communicate Compete Recruiting Accountability

Our Mission Lax Factory® strives to offer all of our athletes the most comprehensive lacrosse environment available. We are committed to building a culture that stresses the importance of player development, preparation for the next level and leadership in the community.

Our Vision To be recognized locally, regionally and nationally in five years as the most comprehensive Club Lacrosse Program offered in our community. This will include but not be limited to – academics, leadership, networking, player development, competition and recruiting resources.

2017-2018 Thus Far Cons: Communication Sports Engine Challenges Abrupt Coaching Vacancies Field Challenges for Skill Sessions

Uniforms/Apparel Youth Parent Store Thursday/Friday UA Practice Reversibles Potentially shorts, sweatshirts, etc. They will be delivered to me and distributed to Team Moms Parent Store Parent orders closed yesterday Please let us know if there are any issues

Fall Skill Clinics Thursdays 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: **Advanced Group with Me** Location: Rivers Edge Farm Complex 8707 Liberty Rd

Winter 2017-2018: ELITE BOX LACROSSE CLINICS Details Coming Soon FREDERICK INDOOR LACROSSE LEAGUE (HS Only)

Elite Box Lacrosse 5th-12th grade 10 Total Practices Will start in November Looking to add local scrimmages Practice and Tournament info is on website

SPRING 2017 Will start week of March 5th Howard County Club League Starts 2nd week of April 6 Games on Saturdays Championship weekend is weekend before MDW 2- 3 practices depending on team Older teams could potentially add a 4th night (film)

REC LACROSSE??

Summer 2017: Tournament Schedule Structure 3 tournaments for Youth and HS Mini Camp – June (Details Pending) Please plan vacations for after July 4th. Practice twice a week Scaling back due to new recruiting emphasis on Prospect Days (HS) AND unbelievable tournament fees ***2 Tournaments for 25/26

CLUB EXTRAS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD EM UP Structured Throughout Spring and Fall HUDL (MS & HS ONLY) All 6th -12th grader players will have access to our Lax Factory HUDL account. Self critique and during team film review Create highlight tapes Email invite (by first tournament) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 3 Personal Development Talks led by Coach Funk

Weather Conflicts: If weather looks like it could affect the scheduling of any practice and/or tournament, the cancellation/postponement process will be communicated and decided by the respective coaching staff and Trey Wilkes. NO TEAM MANAGER OR PARENT IS TO SEND ANY FORM OF COMMUNICATION TO ANY TEAM IN REGARD TO CANCELLING, POSTPONING, OR CHANGE OF LOCATION OF A PRACTICE OR TOURNAMENT WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF A COACH OR ADMINISTRATOR. If a coach feels that he can’t get information out in a timely matter, he can use his Team Manager as a resource to do so.

Parent Conflicts Any conflict with a parent will be handled accordingly: Diffuse the situation immediately by staying composed and positive If in the presence of any players and/or other parents, move the conversation to a private setting or ask if the conversation can take place at another time or place Any situation that can’t be resolved and is jeopardizing player experience or our programs reputation, direct the concern to me immediately at (301) 467-8757

Coaching Expectations “Non-Negotiables” Communicate and Be Timely Plan, attend and direct ALL team practices and tournaments Provide feedback and assist individual players with personal development Communicate with Team Managers about practice/tournament times, locations & cancellations and any other important information regarding the logistics of your respective team Absolutely NO use/consumption of any tobacco products, drugs or alcohol while in the presence of ANY Lax Factory player All coaches must wear a Lax Factory shirt/polo/jackets while attending & coaching a tournament. No flips flops and/or sandals permitted on the sideline while coaching. Any questions from parents regarding fees, uniforms, tournaments, apparel or inquires that you may not have credible information for, please forward to Info@laxfactory.com

Player Expectations School Social Media Practice – 3.0 GPA or Higher We will check report cards this year Social Media Practice – Off-season (Fall/Winter): Must communicate that you will miss practice to the HEAD COACH that you will be missing due to another sport commitment In-season (Spring/Summer): Lax Factory is your #1 commitment. Injury – “Are you hurt or injured?”

Team Manager Will help Coaching Staff relay messages as needed. Will help put together Team Tailgates for tournaments. Responsible for Tournament Rosters & Waivers Please be responsive! Responsible for Sports Engine Sports Engine is use to communicate as a team Includes a calendar, messaging platform, snack lists, tournament info including website links

Any Questions? 301-467-8757 Info@LaxFactory.com