1. 2019 Eisenhower Lacrosse Information Night
November 27, 2018
Unrestricted

2. Agenda 2019 Lacrosse Board Members Booster Club
Player Information – TeamSnap
Communications
Sponsorships
Volunteers
Spirit Wear
Introduction of Coaches
Coach Presentations
Key Dates
Questions & Answers

3. 2018 Season Lacrosse Board President – Branda Ventimiglio
Vice President – Jack Riggs
Secretary – Marc Gregorich
Treasurer – Danielle Tatum
General Manager – Merv Shewell
Member at Large – Bill Bean
Event Coordinator– Kim Price

4. Ike Athletic Booster Club
Boosters give us $$$$ per year, saving each player $ in registration fees and allowing us to upgrade equipment

5. Player Information and Registration
Link will be sent to all parents/players to Registration form
Invitation will be sent out once assigned to a team to join team page on Teamsnap
Web or Mobile Device compatible – Apple App Store and Google play
Member & Fan Kickoff Guide

6. Communication Methods
Will be the primary platform used for the club
Communications, registration & payment, rostering, game/practice schedules, game locations, volunteering, day-to-day notifications or urgent messaging
Messages can be specific to each team and sent by coaches or club wide
Website
Spring – Lacrosse – Boys Varsity
Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube

7. Sponsorships Sponsorships are $250
Game day announcements – multiple times during all home games.
Banner posted at home games.
Link to sponsor’s website from Eisenhower Athletics Page

8. Volunteers Important to the success of the Lacrosse program
Multiple volunteer positions needed during the season (8+ per game)
Score keepers/ Time keepers
Gate keepers
Ball managers
Videographer/ Photographer
Concessions
No prior experience required; easy learning curve
Great way to get involved with the Lacrosse club
Gain more exposure and understanding of the game
Meet other parents, coaches, and players

9. Spirit Wear Custom Sporting Apparel and Equipment on site
Large selection of shirts, pullovers, hats, etc.
Online store active and ready
Store open now for 2 weeks to take orders
Store will re-open closer to the start of the season
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10. Coaching Staff
Boys
Andrew Ferrari – Varsity Head Coach
Kyle Potapa
Ethan Hines
Ryan Swiatkowski – Junior Varsity Head Coach
Jake Zott
Final assignments will be made when teams are established

11. Pre-Season Conditioning
Conditioning helps develop team comradery, athleticism and endurance.
Conditioning has proven to provide significant results in all of these areas
Allows us to focus on lacrosse when practice begins
Conditioning will begin in January. Dates will be announced through TeamSnap
Cardio/endurance and strength training
Free
Get/Stay in shape and have fun!

12. Tryouts
PRIOR TO TRYOUTS ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE THESE ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN ONLINE.
Due no later than 3/8/2019
Lax Info Form
FamilyID
Physical Form
Boys must have the following equipment for Tryouts:
Helmet & Mouth guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, stick, cleats & tennis shoes
Tryouts begin 3/11/2019
Location will be announced the week before tryouts. Weather plays a large part of the decision
Teams:
Boys Varsity
Boys JV

13. Tryout Information Varsity Evaluation Criteria
Attitude
Commitment
Lacrosse IQ
Stick Skills
Athleticism
Position/Role Availability
Cuts are possible for Seniors
Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen who do not make Varsity will be moved to JV

14. Coaching Philosophy
Winning
Conditioning
Sportsmanship
Safety

15. Coaches’ Expectations
Playing time determination
Attitude – do you give 100% effort every practice?
Attendance – do you show up to practice?
Student Athlete vs. Student vs. Athlete
Being a team player – do you embrace your role?
Depth chart
Focus and Attention
Practice with purpose
See the bigger picture
Growth
Try new things during practice
Feel confident, yet understanding during games

16. Coaches’ Expectations
Issues & Concerns
The player needs to speak with their captains first
Player and/or captains can escalate issue to coaches
If further discussion is needed, refer to the UCS Parent/Coach Communication guidelines
Meetings can be set up with coaches, however please practice the 24 hour rule (48 hours would be best)
If issue cannot be resolved through player/coach discussions, then please address the issue with the Eisenhower Athletic Director

17. Registration
A link will be sent via and available on Week of January 14th
~$400 per player participation fee
All required forms will be available through and collected via Teamsnap
Lax Info Form
FamilyID
Physical Form
Payment can be done via Teamsnap using credit or debit card. Checks will also be accepted.

18. Key Reminders
Submit your contact info at TeamSnap TODAY
Join Ike Athletic Boosters
Conditioning starts 1/2/19
Registration the week of January 14th
Physicals due no later than 3/8/2019
FamilyID due no later than 3/8/2019
Tryouts/Practice begins 3/11/2019

19. Questions and Answers
“The only dumb question is the one you didn’t ask.”