1. LNHS Girls Lacrosse Spring Meeting

2. Tonight’s Agenda Introductions Gear & Apparel Communication
Calendar of Events
Coaching Purpose Statement
Team Rules
Expectations
JV Information
Tryouts
Budget
Volunteering & Fundraising “THE BLITZ”

3. Coaching Staff Varsity Head Coach: Jeff Fisher
Varsity Assistant Coach: Dani Summer
JV Head Coach: Heidi Rivers Marshall
Team Assistant Coach: Becky Genzler

4. Varsity Assistant Coach: Dani Summer
Played 4 years of lacrosse at Owatonna High School.
Played 3 years at Winona State University.
Coached 2 years at Winona State University.
Graduated from Winona State University in May of 2016.
Currently on her second year coaching at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
President of the North Central Women’s Lacrosse League.
Secretary of the Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association.
Recently engaged.

5. JV Head Coach: Heidi Rivers Marshall
CrossFit Level 1 Certified Coach
Head Coach Hopkins High School Girls Lacrosse
Head Coach Hamline University Girls Lacrosse
Captain & League Coordinator Twin Cities Women's Lacrosse Club
Head Coach Carleton College
Current Director of Mi5 Fitness
USA Weight Lifting certified Coach

6. Team Assistant Coach – Becky Genzler
Graduated from Farmington in 2015 Varsity Player for 5 years
Minnesota Lakers Select player for 5 years
Played Freshman year of College at Augsburg (Women’s D3 Program)
Currently playing at U of M (Women’s D1 Club Program)
LNHS Girls Lacrosse JV Head Coach 2016 Season

7. Booster Members: President: Matt Mattis Vice President: Bryan Korb
Treasurer: Sherri Fisher
Communications: Liz Edenfield
Fundraising: Kristy Hendrickson

8. Captains:
Haley Bulen Emma Hadacek Kate Winiecki

9. Gear: Women’s Lacrosse stick, properly strung and in good condition
Women’s Lacrosse Goggles
Mouth guard (2)
Cleats (turf/grass)
Black Under-Armour Top and Leggings
Black Compression Shorts for under your Kilt

10. Apparel Store Closes Tonight

11. Communications & Social Media:
Website:
FaceBook
Google Calendar: ed to you from Liz
Group Text: setup by captains for Athletes
Remind Me: setup by captains
Twitter: Becky Genzler
South Suburban Website: “Notify Me”

12. Team Communications

13. New Team Items: UNIFORMS – Varsity and JV
SIDELINE JACKETS – Varsity & JV
NIKE SOCKS – Varsity & JV

14. Sideline Jacket Guidelines
Nike Alliance Parka II
45 Jackets for Varsity and JV
Number will be stitched on inside for ID Purposes only
Jacket # may not match Player # will do our best
Will be handed out on Equipment Day
They are to be used for Lax Functions only, not around town at Target, etc. Can wear to school on game days only.
Prefer to have them left locked in your locker.
Your responsibility to take care of them.
Taking $300 Equipment Deposit

15. Calendar of Events Captains Practices started Feb 12th
All School Spring Sports Activities Parent & Student Meeting March 7th
Sports Physical needs to be on file prior to March 23rd (good for 3 years)
Register through the LNHS Website by March 23rd (before Spring Break)
Tryouts will be April 4-6th, with Teams announced 6th.
First Team Practice and Equipment Handout April 7th.
Varsity only Scrimmage against Edina April 12th.
Games are pretty consistently Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 18th.
Assume Saturday Practices
Pasta Sr. Houses on 4/26, 5/1, 5/24, 5/30
Team Green Mill after Varsity Games on 4/27, 5/4, & 5/18
Fundraising Blitz March Ames Arena 10:30.
Babes Fundraiser Saturday April 29th.
Youth Night May 2nd vs Lakeville North Turf
Teacher’s Appreciation Night May 16th
Sr. Night May 25th
Brackett’s Sunday June 4th.
Sections Begin May 31st State Tournament June Minnetonka

16. Captains Practices
Ames has late ice out, will not be available until mid-March
Booked 8 Savage Dome
Feb 12, 18, 21, 23, 28; March 1, 6, 8 Time will be 4-5pm
Ames March 14, 16, 21, 23 from 3-4:30.
Hired Maria Slusser from MN Elite to run (6) of the Captains Practices
Cost will be included within your Booster Check you are writing tonight. Memo Line: Booster Fee $130 and Captains Fee $50.

17. After Game TEAM Dinners
April 27th after Farmington Away Game
May 5th after Apple Valley Home Game
May 18th after Burnsville Away Game
Team Dinners will be at Green Mill
These are all Thursday 5:30 Game Times for Varsity

18. Mi5 Fitness @ LNHS Dance Studio
We have hired Mi5 Fitness for a Pre Season Workout Routine
They will provide a Certified Instructor
North High School Dance Studio from 3-4pm
2/27, 3/2, 3/7, 3/9, 3/13, 3/15, 3/20, 3/22
Attendance will be taken at each Session
Mi5 will bill each player individually $6/Session
If you pre-paid for Mi5 Spring Classes that were cancelled. Balance will be transferred to these classes.

19. Additional Off Season Opportunities:
U of M Girls Lacrosse Clinic – March U of M Rec Dome from 8:30 – 10:30 Cost is $25/Player.
Cabin Fever 4 v 4 Tournament – March Eden Prairie Dome from 9-1:30
MN Elite Spring Tune Up – April Champions Hall in Eden Prairie from 9:30 – 11:30 (this is Sunday at the end of our Spring Break)

20. Coaching Purpose Statement
We will stress the importance of being accountable and responsible through team unity, discipline, mental toughness, and self confidence while showing exceptional sportsmanship, by giving our athletes the opportunity to achieve their full potential through sport.

21. Team Rules Attendance: Mandatory
Any absence not pre-approved by a Coach is considered un-excused.
1st un-excused: you will not start.
2nd un-excused: you will sit for half of a game
3rd un-excused: meeting w/ athlete, parent, and coaching staff

22. Team Rules Continued: Chemical & Substance Abuse: ZERO TOLERANCE
Meeting with Coaches, Athlete and Parents
Lose current and future Captain Eligibility
Lose Progress towards Lettering Eligibility
Possible loss of Varsity Spot until re-earned
Academic Achievement:
Monitored by coaches
Enforce school policies related to Academics

23. Team Rules Continued: Game Day Procedures:
Away games be 15 min early for bus: Remember no bus ride home, need to arrange your own transportation
Home games: Varsity will watch 1st half of JV then Warm-up. JV will watch at least 1st half of Varsity.
Lettering Policy:
Practice & Dress with Varsity Team 50% or more of the season
Maintains Eligibility to compete per LNHS & MSHSL Academic & Social Policies
Quitting disqualifies you for lettering

24. Expectations of Coaches:
Develop/Enforce LNHS Girls Lacrosse Policies
Be respectful of our athletes and their time
Open Communication with Athletes and Parents
Provide a safe, competative, and FUN environment
More TBD by the team

25. Expectations of our Athletes
Show Respect to your teammates, coaches, parents, opponents, and yourself.
No cell phone use during lacrosse related activities, this includes the locker room.
Come to Practice/Games with a positive attitude, ready to work hard and prepared to have fun.
Leave non-lacrosse issues off of the field
Communicate: 1st Captains then Coaches
Thank your Parents everyday for giving you the support and opportunity to play this awesome game.

26. Expectations of our Wonderful Parents
Commitment to our Team Rules, Goals and Philosophy
If an issue arises, encourage your athlete to approach Captains 1st then Coaches 2nd.
Abide by the 24 Hour Rule: No communication with any of our Coaches 24 hours after a game. If you text/ any of us, it will not be answered for 24 hours. Exception to this would be game injury follow up.
Keep your athlete focused on lacrosse especially during games.
VOLUNTEER: we can’t do this with out YOU!

27. Coach Heidi’s Background

29. Purpose Driven Coaching and Playing
Support players’ physical, emotional, and social development in the context of playing a team sport
Foster a safe, positive environment during both practice and games
Develop and refine stick skills
Develop and refine knowledge of play in all positions on the field
Serve as a feeder for the Varsity program, ensuring players are prepared to move fluidly up through the program
Coach for the lifelong benefit over the short-term experience
Empower coaching staff and players to work hard and reward effort over outcome

30. Lakeville North Trainer
New Trainer at LNHS: Paul Eberts from Institute for Athletic Medicine
Office Hours are 2:30 – 5:30pm
Approved Dr. for Concussion Protocol: Dr Siatta Fairview Sports & Orthopedic Care
On site visits by Dr. Jason Lee from Fairview S&O Care
If you do see a Doctor for a sports related injury other than these Doctors, you will need a note given to Paul before you are allowed to return to practice.
Physical Therapist will be at LNHS every other Wednesday
All athletes will go through IMPACT Testing at no charge
If you need a retest during the season they would be $5
Coaches will have weekly meetings with Paul to review injured athletes.

31. Tryouts & Team Sizes
All interested and academically eligible high school LNHS Students.
Varsity will roster 18 Field Athletes
JV will roster 22 Field Athletes
8th Grade Athletes are encouraged to attend Captains and Tryouts. We do not want to cut players. But High School Athletes will be given first consideration for roster spots, because 8th Graders have a Lakeville Association 7/8 Grade Team. All 8th Graders are encouraged to register for LLA so they have an idea of potential numbers, if you make the Varsity or JV Team LLA Funds will be refunded.
Jersey #: TBD Clothing has last name or nickname for ID.
JV Practice Times will be from 3-5pm on the grass fields
Varsity Practice times will be 5:30-8pm on the turf, except on Wednesday’s we will practice with JV on the Grass
Remember to Register on LNHS Website for Lacrosse by March 23rd, can’t tryout if not registered. If you don’t make a team you will be refunded your money.

32. Tryout Expectations
April 4-6th from 3-5pm on the turf (Team decisions on the 6th: individual meetings)
The full tryout schedule is still being finalized by the coaches, and will be distributed before we start
300 yard sprint test (25 yards x 12) Goal is under 67secs
Wall Ball Test: Will send out a Youtube Link Showing this
Right Hand, one cradle in between
Left Hand, one cradle in between
Catch switch
Right, quick stick
Left, quick stick
Goal: 40 in a minute with no drops

33. 2017 Budget 2017 Girls Lacrosse Budget: 40 Players Net Gain/Loss: $ -$
Income
Expenses
Booster Fees
$ 7,255.00 A
Coach's Salary
$ ,000.00
(2) Assistant Coaches
Income: B
Apparel - Coaches $
(4) $200/ea
Byerlys C
Photographer/Photo Access
$ ,400.00
Lax Connections $ D
Poster $
Buffalo Wild Wings $ E
Player Dinner
$ ,200.00
After Coaches Discretion
Concession Rotation
$ 1,200.00 F
Coach Education $
Worker Donation $
Captains Practice
$ ,080.00
Babe's Silent Auction
$ 7,500.00 G
Equipment
$ ,000.00 H
Team Bonding $
Total:
$ 17,430.00 I
Banquet Food
$ ,150.00
(40) Players, (4) Coaches, (3) $25/ea J
Practice Apperal K
Gifts/Awards $ L
KrossOver $ M
Socks
Based on 40 $15 N
Ames Turf In-Season O
Specialty Nights
Sr. Night, Teacher's Night, and Youth
# Players
Expenses/Player
$ ,430.00 $
Fundraising Income/Player
$ 10,175.00 $ $
Income Less Booster Fees $
Booster Fee
$180 Booster Fee per Player
Captains Practice:
Note: Includes $50 for Captains Practice
Savage Dome: 8 $150/Hr
1200
Ames Arena:
580
$50/Hour
300
2080 $
Based on 40 Players
North Dance Studio
@ $6/session:
2/27,3/2,3/7,3/9,3/13,3/15,3/20,3/22

34. New Team Items: NEW Uniforms!!! For both Varsity and JV
Total investment: $5,250
District Funds: $2,500
Booster Funds: $2,750
NEW SIDELINE JACKETS – Varsity & JV (45 total)
Total investment from Booster Funds: $6,000
Starting Balance for Booster Account $21,000

35. Volunteers Sign-Up Genius Invites (6)
Parent Drivers for Fundraising Blitz
20 parent drivers needed
Game Day Help
JV games: clock,
Varsity games: announcer, clock, table
Special Game Days and Events
Equipment Distribution
Teacher Appreciation Night, Youth Night, Senior Night
Team Pasta Dinners
Four team pasta dinners
Babe’s Fundraiser
Help with various activities
Silent Auction Basket Sign-Up
Each family to supply a basket for the Babe’s Fundraiser

36. We APPRECIATE YOU and we want you to be a part of our success
We APPRECIATE YOU and we want you to be a part of our success! We also love ideas..got some? Lets hear them!