CG Trojan Lacrosse 2014 Youth Season Kickoff February 24, 2014 Centergrovelacrosse.com

Welcome & Opening Welcome Introductions: – Board & Officers Meeting Objectives: – Provide information on lacrosse & its governing bodies – 2014 CG Trojan Lacrosse objectives – Plans for 2014 season – Meet the coaches & players and initiate the registration process Thank You to: – CGHS for allowing us use of their facility tonight – Our sponsors who help make lacrosse possible in Center Grove

Agenda What is Lacrosse Youth Lacrosse in Indiana 2014 Season 2014 Organizational Objectives Teams & Coaches Breakout Discussions –Team – Parent Questions & Registration

What is Lacrosse Overview: – Stick based game originated by Native Americans from 1600’s – Traditionally based in the East Coast/mid-Atlantic regional – National governing body, US Lacrosse, established in 1998 – Lacrosse in Center Grove and IYLA established in 2007 This is Lacrosse.

Youth Lacrosse Overview US Lacrosse: (USlax)USlax – National body responsible for administration & growth of sport – Annual membership requirement for players and coaches – Facilitates mandatory insurance coverage Indiana Youth Lacrosse Organization (IYLA)IYLA – Governing body for boys & girls (K through 8 th grade) – Establishes membership eligibility (team and individual) – Establishes and administers rules of the game – Manages games schedule and year end tournament CG Trojan Lacrosse (CG Lacrosse)CG Lacrosse – Formed in 2013, replaced existing organization – New board, officers, & coaches.

2014 Season Spring Season: – Winter Conditioning: in progress on Friday evenings – Organized Practice: start next week – Games: about 12, most in April and May (some before spring break) – Tournament: mid to late May Boys – Will have 3 rd /4 th, 5th/6 th, and 7th/8th A & B teams Girls – Will have middle school team 6 th – 8 th – Will consider elementary team or feed into middle school team Summer: – Not yet planned but tournaments, camps, & travel teams are options

2014 Season Objectives Develop Depth in the Program – Increase the number of participants & retain them through high school – Increase the number & quality of coaches within the organization – Develop broader more inclusive board and officers – Secure permanent playing facilities Improve our skill level & competitiveness – Focus first on individual technical skill development and conditioning – Learn the rules, teach game strategy, and team play – Make sure everyone plays so they will develop Improve the Reputation of our Program: – Poorly organized, undisciplined, physical, and poorly led – Not well thought of within the lacrosse, school, and local community – Every action of our organization, coaches, & players is important.

Girls Middle School Coaching Staff – Head Coach Brian Riddle – Assistant Coach (TBD) Contact Information: and Lacrosse Experience: assistant coach CG LAX 2013

Girls MS Schedule

Boys 7th & 8th Grades Coaching Staff Nate AndersonRob Harrison

Boys 7 th & 8 th Grades Nate’s Lacrosse Experience CG LAX – Middle School Coach, 2013 Rob’s Lacrosse Experience Indiana University Lacrosse – Starting Center Midfielder – 2003 Mountain Lakes, NJ - High School Varsity – Defense – Assistant Coach – STEPS Youth Lacrosse – Assistant Coach – 4 th Grade Youth Lacrosse – Team Goals Promote A Culture Of Excellence And Teach Values That Our Players May Draw Upon For Life

Boys 7 th & 8 th “A” Schedule

Boys 7 th & 8 th “B” Schedule

Boys 5 rd & 6 th Grades Coaching Staff Head CoachAssistant Coach Scott BauerPatrick HuhnAustin Cullison Scott Bauer replaced last year’s 3 rd /4 th head coach mid season Austin: former CG LAX player

Boys 5 rd & 6 th Schedule

Boys 3 rd & 4 th Grades Coaching Staff Brian HamiltonJake Wilder years experience (6 th - 9 th grade) CG LAX (injured and not playing this season) Team Goals: have fun, learn to play fundamentally sound lacrosse, build the program for the future

Boys 3 rd & 4 th Schedule

Parent Discussion Expectations – Compliance with rules (US Lacrosse, IYLA, CGTL, CGCSC, etc) – Games & Practices: (Maple Grove and other locations) – Transportation: parent provided to away games Registration & Fees – US Lacrosse: $25/annually – Boys & Girls: $175, with $10 discount for early registration Equipment – Personal: shoes, sticks, helmets/goggles, & gloves/pads – Club: uniforms, goalie gear, & field equipment

Parent Discussion Organizational Expectations – Organization must focus forward – Annual fees must cover costs of operation – Fees and forms must be submitted prior to participation – All players must be eligible – Parents will participate Parent Opportunities – CG Trojan Lacrosse – Individual Team Questions

Questions & Registration Questions Registration is available now. Thank You for attending, we are looking forward to a great season!