1. Edina Girls Lacrosse
Welcome to the 2017 Season!

2. 2017 Coaching Staff
Varsity Head Coach- Makenna Borg
Varsity Assistant Coach-Christine Hanson
Varsity Assistant/Goalie Coach-Sarah Tilbor
JV Coach-Bill Addington
10A Head Coach-Haylie Honn
10A Assistant Coach-Zoe Leschak
Goalie Coach-Scott Ryerse
Goalie Coach-Harrison Washuta

3. Coaches Expectations
Grades- Coaches will receive grade reports throughout the season. Players are all students first, so these will be taken very seriously. Conferences between players and coaches will happen if necessary.
All athletes must be in good Academic Standings in order to be eligible to play.
Coaches will be in constant communication with activities office.
Players are expected to attend all games and all practices.
Unexcused absents: Missing practices for work, drivers ED, other sporting events, etc. are unexcused. Coaches discretion will judge if player is eligible to play.

4. Important Dates April 15: All Team Pictures @ EHS
April 20: Teacher Appreciation at Halftime of Varsity Game
April 21: 7PM Varsity Parent Party & Knapp’s Home ( Bruce Ave., Edina)
April 22: Youth Day in Kuhlman Stadium for boys/girls games
April 24: Feed My Starving Children Service Project (all teams)
April 25: Varsity Alchemy Edina
May 2: Senior Halftime of Varsity Game: Team & Parent Dinner to follow at Edina Grill

5. Important Dates Continued
May 6: EHS Senior Prom (No Practice)
May 12: Milwaukee Trip – Depart early AM (Time TBD) Arrowhead HS 5PM (JV) and 6:30PM (Varsity)
May 13: Milwaukee Trip – Marquette Tour-Return to EHS
May 29: Memorial Day: Varsity Team Practice EHS Turf
May 30 & 31: Possible Sections Game
June 1-9: Possible Sections Games
June 5: EHS Graduation
June 11: EHS Lacrosse All Team Banquet Edina Country Club)
June 12: All State Tournament Banquet (For Girls that make All State Team)
June 13-17: State Tournament Dates
June 20: All State 7PM (For Girls that make All State Team. Spectators Welcome!

6. Other Items Tryout Recap Apparel Update Website Calendar
Financial Overview (Kilbergs)
Communications Overview (Klein’s)
Milwaukee Update

7. Parent Volunteers Pasta Parties Senior Night
Clock operators/Scoreboard
Stats
Teacher Appreciation Night

8. Edina Lacrosse Program Philosophy
We are going to provide each athlete who chooses to participate the opportunity to improve basic lacrosse skills as well as foster the elements of competition, dedication, sportsmanship and teamwork.
Competition involves both winning and losing. We define a successful team as one in which the athletes improve continually through the season- day to day, week to week, and contest to contest. We hope to teach our athletes to be humble winners and gracious losers.
Dedication involves attending practices on time, performing in the classroom, agreeing to abide by the MSHSL rules regarding competition, chemical use, and other team matters.
Sportsmanship is exemplified in the individual who recognizes the talents of others, both teammates and opponents and applauds the effort of both.
Teamwork includes working with others, understanding that each person is a part of the team and has special job to do. It also involves recognizing our skills, our limitations and contributing as best as we can.
It is hoped that within these guidelines each participant will be given ample opportunity to strengthen life long characteristics, while having a memorable experience as a member of the Edina Girls Lacrosse Program.

9. General Lacrosse Rules
1. BE ON TIME- Practices start at 3:30 pm (4pm for 10A). Bring all equipment to field.
-These Materials MUST come with you to every practice
****** Stick, Goggles, Mouth guard (2),water, shoes, cleats, sweat shirt, sweat pants, jacket (water/wind), hat, gloves and any extra apparel
2. Remove all Jewelry before practice and games.
3. Must be in School all day to practice or compete.
4. NO pop, gum or junky snacks before a game or practice
5. Each coach will have policy on missing games/practice and how it will affect playing time.
6. Call, text or the day of the game if you are sick or unable to be at the game or practice.
7. Report all injuries to a coach no matter how small they may seem.
8. Eliminate yourself from any encounter with alcohol, tobacco or drugs
9. FOLLOW THE TEAM PHILOSOPHY

10. Core Values that Describe a Lacrosse Player
Competitive
Dedicated
Hard Working
Honest
Respectful
Supportive

11. Responsibilities of a Lacrosse Player
Set goals for myself and use the coaches to help obtain them
Be honest and sensitive to the coach, teammates, referees and myself
Assists managers, teammates and coaches
Attend practices promptly and in the right frame of mind
Ask Questions
Care for my uniform and team equipment
Give 100% in practice and in competition