Lacrosse Information Meeting - League Athletics
cvlax.org
Introductions
Mission/Governing Bodies
Players Safety/Coaching
Player Safety-Rules of The Game-
Team Layout/Developmental Goals
Game/Practice Details
Dan Moroney, President Scott Wentz, Vice President Boys Dave Kaminski, Vice President Girls Luke Schultz, Treasurer Erika Eisenhardt, Secretary, Fundraising, Coaching, Girls Jack Harless, Operations-Boys, Registration Charlie Pool, Operations-Boys, Uniforms
Established in 2011
Centerville Lacrosse Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of youth lacrosse in the Centerville/Washington Township area of Ohio
US Lacrosse-Membership Required!
US Lacrosse is the national governing body of men's and women's lacrosse. Membership in US Lacrosse provides league required insurance coverage for the players and coaches as well as other benefits. All Centerville Youth Lacrosse players and coaches must be active members of US Lacrosse.
Southern Ohio Chapter of US Lacrosse
The Southern Ohio Chapter of US Lacrosse is the governing body of our 3rd through 6th grade lacrosse program.
Ohio Middle School Lacrosse Association
The Ohio Middle School Lacrosse Association is the governing body of the boys middle school teams (7th and 8th graders).
All coaches are required to: Pass a background check administered by the
National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI). Complete the Positive Coaching Alliance’s “Double Goal” Begin their Level 1 US Lacrosse Coach Education Program (CEP) Complete NFHS Concussion Training
Ohio Return To Play Law CVLAX Responsibility -Provide Players/Parents with Concussion Sheet -Ensure Each of our coaches is properly trained -Remove Child from Play and Enforce return-to-play rules Parent Responsibility -Study the concussion sheet that was provided -Watch for symptoms of concussion at home
Integration with Boy’s High School Program ▪ Working closely with HS Boys Coaches Return to Grade Based Program ▪ Where possible, keep all players in a grade together
Use of Legacy Field at Alumni Stadium
Below Standard
Approaching Standard
Handles the ball with one hand only
Can handle the ball with both hands in Capable of handling the ball in with limited situations both hands in many situations
Plays with the stick horizontal
Plays with stick horizontal and vertical Plays with stick vertical and values the ball
Passes to the man next to him only
Player lacks situational awareness in most situations and mishandles the ball. Does not communicate
Plays defense passively
Standard
Exceeding Standard
Confident ball handler in all situations with both hands
Capable of making plays with stick in many positions showing mastery of stick skills Moves the ball around the perimeter Is able to move the ball in valuable Moves the ball in valuable ways of the play; unable to penetrate ways that move toward the desired that move toward the desired through the defense result of a given situation result of a given situation with fluency Player was aware of himself. Is able to Player clearly demonstrates Player is aware of his position in handle the ball, but hesitates in doing awareness of position in a given all situations on the field. so. situation. Handles the ball Controls the ball in an effective appropriately. manner. Possesses the ability to communicate, Is able to effectively communicate Communicates with teammates but chooses not to on the field with other teammates on the field and constructively communicates while not on the field Plays defense erratically without Plays defense in this order: position, Plays defense in this order: discipline footwork, and body position to control, footwork to neutralize, and body to turns player away from the goal
Misunderstands how the offense and defense works
Seems to occasionally misunderstand what should happen in the offense and defense
Displays working knowledge of offensive and defensive schemes
Unwilling to go for groundballs and scrap for the ball
Willing to go for groundballs, but shy’s Has shown the ability to scrap for away from contact and other aspects groundballs and shows they desire of the game to compete in all aspects of the game
Understands offensive and defensive schemes and can anticipate what should happen without structure Determined to win all groundballs and expresses clear desire to win all battles on the field
Kindergarten-2nd Grade -Brian Mace 3rd/4th Grade - Jack Harless / Ben Mercer
5th/6th Grade - Charlie Pool
7th Grade - Pierre Tismo
8th Grade - Craig Hoschouer
BOYS
Helmet Shoulder Pads Arm Pads Gloves Lacrosse stick (crosse) Mouth Guard (may not be white or clear) Athletic cup and cup holder Light weight cleats (football or soccer are fine). No steel or baseball cleats.
Optional Equipment - Rib guard/pads,
GOALIES
REQUIRED – Helmet, Throat guard, Chest protector, Elbow Pads Optional – Goalie gloves, shin guards, knee pads, and thigh pads.
Regular Practice Locations Feb 16 – March 31 at Alumni Stadium ▪ Times depends on grade ▪ Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays After April 1st - Iron Horse Park (off of Whipp
Road) ▪ Coaches will decided days and times ▪ Potential to add School House Park for MS
Outdoor Practices – Weather Dependent
Schoolhouse Park (Youth/MS)
Iron Horse Park (K-2)
Legacy Field at Alumni Stadium
Centerville High School Stadium
We are a very flat organization Talk to your Head Coach first Give your coach 24 hrs. before Escalate to a Board member if needed
K2 Games
Games will Be on Saturdays
Boys Youth Games
Typically played on Sunday – First games are March 6th Schedule will be generated by SO/USL and is supposed to be available in mid-February.
Boys Middle School Games
Generally Played on Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday nights.
Game schedules are/will be available on the website.
CWPD makes the final call
Frost, snow, or heavy rain will mean no practice or games on the park fields.
Coaches and Team Managers will be notified of field closings around 3pm on weekdays. 8am on weekends.
Families will be required to support the organization by donating some of their time to facilitate various activities of the club and Park District.
Team Managers will assign the specific activities and times to their team
Easterling Studios will be taking team and individual pictures this season.
Date: TBD
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS Cassano's Pizza & Subs Dicks Sporting Goods Thank you to our current sponsors for the 2015-2016 season! We appreciate the support. Players, parents, and coaches are able to receive 20% off of their purchase during our CVLAX Shop Day at Dicks Sporting Goods at the Dayton Mall on Saturday, February 6th, 2016. Please visit the CVLAX website to print out your coupon and purchase Elk wear at a store near you! **If your company is interested in sponsoring our program and would like more information, please contact Erika Eisenhardt-email can be found at www.cvlax.org
Wall Ball! Check their gear! Make sure their sticks are in good shape – pockets need maintenance. Running – sprint series & long distance Cradling – switching hands
Recent Change in Uniform Style Will require another fitting for players in grades 3-8
When: The uniform fitting will be between the days of Friday, January 29th and Wednesday, February 10th. Where: Deuce Shirts, 6300 Far Hills Avenue 937.433.3023 Deuce’s hours are 10:00am-6:00pm on
Mondays, 10:00am-5:00pm TuesdayThursday, 11:00am-2:00pm on Saturdays
The cvlax.org website has a lot of information:
Printable Forms Contact information Calendar of events Game schedules Field directions
Cvlax.org
FAQ about
Centerville Lacrosse FAQ about the sport of lacrosse.
Reminders!
Sports Physical Forms must be turned in before your player can begin practicing.
Scan or take a picture and send to [email protected]
Remember to HAVE FUN! This is an exciting game that is not only fun to play, but exciting to watch.
Introductions
Mission/Governing Bodies
Players Safety/Coaching
Player Safety-Rules of The Game-
Team Layout/Developmental Goals
Game/Practice Details
Dan Moroney, President Scott Wentz, Vice President Boys Dave Kaminski, Vice President Girls Luke Schultz, Treasurer Erika Eisenhardt, Secretary, Fundraising, Coaching, Girls Jack Harless, Operations-Boys, Registration Charlie Pool, Operations-Boys, Uniforms
Established in 2011
Centerville Lacrosse Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of youth lacrosse in the Centerville/Washington Township area of Ohio
US Lacrosse-Membership Required!
US Lacrosse is the national governing body of men's and women's lacrosse. Membership in US Lacrosse provides league required insurance coverage for the players and coaches as well as other benefits. All Centerville Youth Lacrosse players and coaches must be active members of US Lacrosse.
Southern Ohio Chapter of US Lacrosse
The Southern Ohio Chapter of US Lacrosse is the governing body of our 3rd through 6th grade lacrosse program.
Ohio Middle School Lacrosse Association
The Ohio Middle School Lacrosse Association is the governing body of the boys middle school teams (7th and 8th graders).
All coaches are required to: Pass a background check administered by the
National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI). Complete the Positive Coaching Alliance’s “Double Goal” Begin their Level 1 US Lacrosse Coach Education Program (CEP) Complete NFHS Concussion Training
Ohio Return To Play Law CVLAX Responsibility -Provide Players/Parents with Concussion Sheet -Ensure Each of our coaches is properly trained -Remove Child from Play and Enforce return-to-play rules Parent Responsibility -Study the concussion sheet that was provided -Watch for symptoms of concussion at home
Integration with Boy’s High School Program ▪ Working closely with HS Boys Coaches Return to Grade Based Program ▪ Where possible, keep all players in a grade together
Use of Legacy Field at Alumni Stadium
Below Standard
Approaching Standard
Handles the ball with one hand only
Can handle the ball with both hands in Capable of handling the ball in with limited situations both hands in many situations
Plays with the stick horizontal
Plays with stick horizontal and vertical Plays with stick vertical and values the ball
Passes to the man next to him only
Player lacks situational awareness in most situations and mishandles the ball. Does not communicate
Plays defense passively
Standard
Exceeding Standard
Confident ball handler in all situations with both hands
Capable of making plays with stick in many positions showing mastery of stick skills Moves the ball around the perimeter Is able to move the ball in valuable Moves the ball in valuable ways of the play; unable to penetrate ways that move toward the desired that move toward the desired through the defense result of a given situation result of a given situation with fluency Player was aware of himself. Is able to Player clearly demonstrates Player is aware of his position in handle the ball, but hesitates in doing awareness of position in a given all situations on the field. so. situation. Handles the ball Controls the ball in an effective appropriately. manner. Possesses the ability to communicate, Is able to effectively communicate Communicates with teammates but chooses not to on the field with other teammates on the field and constructively communicates while not on the field Plays defense erratically without Plays defense in this order: position, Plays defense in this order: discipline footwork, and body position to control, footwork to neutralize, and body to turns player away from the goal
Misunderstands how the offense and defense works
Seems to occasionally misunderstand what should happen in the offense and defense
Displays working knowledge of offensive and defensive schemes
Unwilling to go for groundballs and scrap for the ball
Willing to go for groundballs, but shy’s Has shown the ability to scrap for away from contact and other aspects groundballs and shows they desire of the game to compete in all aspects of the game
Understands offensive and defensive schemes and can anticipate what should happen without structure Determined to win all groundballs and expresses clear desire to win all battles on the field
Kindergarten-2nd Grade -Brian Mace 3rd/4th Grade - Jack Harless / Ben Mercer
5th/6th Grade - Charlie Pool
7th Grade - Pierre Tismo
8th Grade - Craig Hoschouer
BOYS
Helmet Shoulder Pads Arm Pads Gloves Lacrosse stick (crosse) Mouth Guard (may not be white or clear) Athletic cup and cup holder Light weight cleats (football or soccer are fine). No steel or baseball cleats.
Optional Equipment - Rib guard/pads,
GOALIES
REQUIRED – Helmet, Throat guard, Chest protector, Elbow Pads Optional – Goalie gloves, shin guards, knee pads, and thigh pads.
Regular Practice Locations Feb 16 – March 31 at Alumni Stadium ▪ Times depends on grade ▪ Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays After April 1st - Iron Horse Park (off of Whipp
Road) ▪ Coaches will decided days and times ▪ Potential to add School House Park for MS
Outdoor Practices – Weather Dependent
Schoolhouse Park (Youth/MS)
Iron Horse Park (K-2)
Legacy Field at Alumni Stadium
Centerville High School Stadium
We are a very flat organization Talk to your Head Coach first Give your coach 24 hrs. before Escalate to a Board member if needed
K2 Games
Games will Be on Saturdays
Boys Youth Games
Typically played on Sunday – First games are March 6th Schedule will be generated by SO/USL and is supposed to be available in mid-February.
Boys Middle School Games
Generally Played on Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday nights.
Game schedules are/will be available on the website.
CWPD makes the final call
Frost, snow, or heavy rain will mean no practice or games on the park fields.
Coaches and Team Managers will be notified of field closings around 3pm on weekdays. 8am on weekends.
Families will be required to support the organization by donating some of their time to facilitate various activities of the club and Park District.
Team Managers will assign the specific activities and times to their team
Easterling Studios will be taking team and individual pictures this season.
Date: TBD
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS Cassano's Pizza & Subs Dicks Sporting Goods Thank you to our current sponsors for the 2015-2016 season! We appreciate the support. Players, parents, and coaches are able to receive 20% off of their purchase during our CVLAX Shop Day at Dicks Sporting Goods at the Dayton Mall on Saturday, February 6th, 2016. Please visit the CVLAX website to print out your coupon and purchase Elk wear at a store near you! **If your company is interested in sponsoring our program and would like more information, please contact Erika Eisenhardt-email can be found at www.cvlax.org
Wall Ball! Check their gear! Make sure their sticks are in good shape – pockets need maintenance. Running – sprint series & long distance Cradling – switching hands
Recent Change in Uniform Style Will require another fitting for players in grades 3-8
When: The uniform fitting will be between the days of Friday, January 29th and Wednesday, February 10th. Where: Deuce Shirts, 6300 Far Hills Avenue 937.433.3023 Deuce’s hours are 10:00am-6:00pm on
Mondays, 10:00am-5:00pm TuesdayThursday, 11:00am-2:00pm on Saturdays
The cvlax.org website has a lot of information:
Printable Forms Contact information Calendar of events Game schedules Field directions
Cvlax.org
FAQ about
Centerville Lacrosse FAQ about the sport of lacrosse.
Reminders!
Sports Physical Forms must be turned in before your player can begin practicing.
Scan or take a picture and send to [email protected]
Remember to HAVE FUN! This is an exciting game that is not only fun to play, but exciting to watch.
