2. “Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self- satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable.” – John Wooden SFLax.net

3. Varsity Junior Varsity AJunior Varsity B 7 th and 8 th Grade Teams Spring-Ford Lacrosse Program

7. Lacrosse is an extracurricular activity. - Your priorities should be: - Family - Academics - Lacrosse - Everything else

8. Family Family With in reason and you need to help us teach the players about priorities responsibility and team. With in reason and you need to help us teach the players about priorities responsibility and team. Academics!!!! Academics!!!! You need to assist us and your son by making sure they are getting their work done. Lacrosse takes up a lot of time. They need good time management skills that need reinforcing. You need to assist us and your son by making sure they are getting their work done. Lacrosse takes up a lot of time. They need good time management skills that need reinforcing.

9. Lacrosse We need our players to be dedicated throughout the season and to keep pace with their teammates throughout the year. Everything Else Jobs, etc…

10. Team, Team, Team Team, Team, Team We stress the importance of being a team. We stress the importance of being a team. Together Everyone Achieves More Together Everyone Achieves More You are a part of that team and need to support our efforts to be successful. You are a part of that team and need to support our efforts to be successful. As a teammate, it is important to be positive. As a teammate, it is important to be positive. Please be positive about our team at all times. Please be positive about our team at all times. Dinner table, stands, work etc… Dinner table, stands, work etc…

11. Social Media Please address with your players Monitoring/ Privacy etc… There has been multiple incidence of these issues in recent years Potential impact in future Colleges Careers

12. Sportsmanship We expect that our players will conduct themselves in a sportsman-like way at all times. We need your help with this as well…. In the stands.. Toward our Players Toward our Coaches Toward the Opponents OFFICIALS

13. All practices and games are mandatory. - Unexcused practices and games are subject to disciplinary action. - Players must be prepared for indoor and outdoor practices everyday. - If you are absent from school or practice, you must bring a note signed by your parents. - Practice schedule is subject to chang e.

14. Lacrosse is a TEAM sport! - We will display good sportsmanship at all times. - You are a reflection on your team and school. - EVERYONE RIDES THE BUS TO AND FROM GAMES. - You will be dismissed from the team if your attitude and/or actions are detrimental to the team.

15. ABSOLUTELY NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR TOBACCO USE OF ANY KIND. - Violations of this rule will lead to automatic dismissal from the team.

16. Citizenship the team - Community misconduct, school misconduct, or other evidence of poor citizenship will result in suspensions and/or dismissal from the team.

17. All players are financially responsible for the equipment that is provided by the school. - Players must wear a helmet at all times when passing, catching or shooting on school grounds. -Players must have a mouth guard for all practices and games.

18. Be on time for school. - You must be in school by 8:26am to be eligible for game or practice that day.

19. During the season, situations may occur that violate a policy that is not listed. These violations will be punishable at the discretion of the coach.

20. There may be times when a coach will need to contact players in either text or phone call to their cell phone.

21. Important Dates Equipment/ Pinnie Handout 2/22 - Juniors, Seniors, returning Varsity 2/24 - Freshman, Sophomores Paper work must be in to the Ads office in order to get equipment and try-out!! 2/28 – Youth Clinic 3/7 – Pride week 6:00 and 2:40 3/12 – Hideaway Day 3/19 – Garnet Valley Play Day

22. Team Dinners Fundraisers Car Washes Clinic – 2/28 Beef & Beverage 2/27 Applebee’s License Plates Senior Night Banquet Snacks for home & away games Trips – College Games Meals for big events PAC-10 Playoffs Hideaway Pride Week Website: www.sflax.netwww.sflax.net springfordlacrosse@gmail.com

23. Big Horns Why Big Horns??? $875 Schedule – Philly Cup – Cabrini – June 12 – Meltdown or Summer Slam – Episcopal /USTC or Westtown School – June 18-19 – Hershey – July 9-10 – Patriot Games – New Hope – July 16-17