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Forest Lake Lacrosse: Welcome to the High School Program

Join Forest Lake Lacrosse and experience the differences between high school and youth lacrosse. Learn the keys to a successful high school career and how to balance your interests. Meet the coaching staff, stay updated through various communication channels, and find out about team fundraising and priorities.

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Forest Lake Lacrosse: Welcome to the High School Program

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  1. Welcome New Players • Welcome to the high school program • Differences between high school and youth lacrosse • A successful high school career comes to those who… • Love the game • Enjoy the process of training • Self Motivated • Balance their interest (school, clubs, other sports) • Maintain focus on schoolwork • Youth League • Equal Playing • 3 days per week practice • 80% commitment • Late is okay • Most “gifted” are the stars • High School • Best players play • 5 days per week practice • 100% commitment • Late is not okay • Hardest “workers” are the stars Forest Lake Lacrosse

  2. Fundraising Ed Gerrety BLITZ CARDS Forest Lake Lacrosse

  3. TEAM 3 Groups to make a team successful Forest Lake Lacrosse

  4. Coaching Staff • Meet The Coaches • Ryan Rehbein – Varsity Head Coach • Calvin Waddle– Defensive Coordinator • AJ Stehr- JV Head Coach • Josh Star- Assistant • Jules Beer- Prep Head Coach • Tony Boyer- Prep Assistant Forest Lake Lacrosse

  5. Communication • Verbal Communication (player on field) • Mass Texting – Remind 101 (app.) • Http://www.remind.com/join/rrehbe • Text @kgha99to 81010 • Website Calendar/ News page • Instagram- forestlakeboyslacrosse • E-mail (sign up on website) Rehb0025@umn.edu • Cell- 651-207-7473 • Begin texts with your name Forest Lake Lacrosse

  6. Coaching Philosophy • Building better men • Creating an environment that gives players the tools and guidance needed to find success in the sport. Learning lessons that will carry them through the future. • We are not just here to teach your kids a sport • Each player needs different coaching • We understand how important your kids are to you • Winning is a byproduct not a goal • Fun without ease- Competitive environment Forest Lake Lacrosse

  7. Parents / Fans • Be supportive of your son, your coaches, and the team. (Booster Club) • Respect the opposing team. They are working towards the same goals we are. • Be kind to referees. • Players are expected to be responsible (no parent excuses). • Parents are not expected to contact coaches. All questions should come through the player • 1st Meeting – Player and Coach outside of practice (before or after) • 2nd Meeting – Parent, Player, and Coach outside of practice • 3rd Meeting – Parent, Player, Coach, Athletic Director outside of practice Forest Lake Lacrosse

  8. Table Conversation Typical question; “How was the game” Typical response; ”We won/ we lost” We need to change Did you try your best? How can you improve for next time? Did you have fun? Forest Lake Lacrosse

  9. Costs Forest Lake Lacrosse

  10. Apparel • Apparel store will is OPEN • No Required Items • Players will receive 2 pairs of game day socks and 2 shooter shirts. (expected to wear at games, indoor practices, captains practices) • Recommended • Another pair of socks • Long sleeve dry fit (Black or Maroon) • ¾ tights (Black or Maroon) • Sweatpants • 2 Mouth guards • Gloves • Water bottle • Required for game day • Button up shirt and tie • Khaki pants or slacks • Belt • Casual dress shoes • Recommended for practice • Towel • Extra pair of socks • Sweatshirt/Big coat Forest Lake Lacrosse

  11. Boosters MEET THE BOOSTERS WE NEED YOUR HELP Forest Lake Lacrosse

  12. Fundraising Bagging Groceries – Completed 1260$ Plunge – Completed Cards – 20 per player –Blitz day March 19th Corn Hole Tournament – March 2nd Sponsorship Jerseys – Need help Snap Raise – Emails Village Inn Pie Cards/ Heggies Pizzas Forest Lake Lacrosse

  13. Priorities • Personal Health – Sleep, Food, Stress, Water • Family - Respect • School (College Visits) – Homework, Studying • Lacrosse – Equipment, Mental Readiness • 5-10. Hobbies/ Work Forest Lake Lacrosse

  14. Eligibility • Parent Player CODE OF CONDUCT – Website • Follow MSHSL, FLHS, FL Boys Lacrosse rules and regulations • MSHSL • Chemical - consumption and possession • shall not at any time, regardless of the quantity, use or consume, have in possession a beverage containing alcohol or tobacco or have in possession, buy, sell or give away any controlled substance • Sexual/Racial/Religious Harassment or Violence • (annoying and inappropriate comments and or actions pertaining to sex, race and/or religion) • Hazing • committing an act against a student or coercing a student into committing an act that creates a substantial risk of harm to a person • Follow High School and State Eligibility Requirements and Violation Policies Forest Lake Lacrosse

  15. Attendance • Athletes must attend 100% of the school day to participate • Exceptions – College visits, family emergencies, Doctors visits • Practice – No texts about missing practice • Excused – ½ Game – Require a note • Dr. Apt, Dentist or college visits require a note and a text through remind a week prior • School work also requiring a note from a teacher (Most teachers allow you to make up work early) • School related events (Band Concert, etc.) • Unexcused – 1 Game • Work, Leaving for the weekend, buying a car, tow a friend home, thought practice was canceled are NOT excused absences • Not showing up • Exceptions will be made at coaches discretion (will not be based on talent) Lacrosse is a commitment Forest Lake Lacrosse

  16. Lettering Process/ Expectations To Letter; 1. Each player is expected to attend at least 2youth clinics. 2. Player must have no more then 1 unexcused absence. 3. Player must play at least 8 quarters at the Varsity level. 4. Players who cannot fulfill 1-3 may still be granted a letter by coaches approval (JR and SR only) 5. Coaches’ discretion. Forest Lake Lacrosse

  17. Captains • Will be announced Tuesday Feb. 26th • Seniors responsibility to run practices before then. Forest Lake Lacrosse

  18. Senior/ Captains Practices • Will continue tomorrow • All 8th grade and above are welcome • Weightlifting will begin March 12th before captains practice • Spring break will be up to the captains Forest Lake Lacrosse

  19. Practices • Be prepared for flexible schedules (Spring in Minnesota is a crazy season) • Tryouts and beginning of season will be from 5:00-7:00 • During the season (we only have 1 field for 3 teams) • B squad practices will be from 3:00- 5:00 • JV and Varsity practices may change with weight room time (typically) • JV practice will be from 4:00-6:00 • Varsity practice will be from 4:30-6:30 • Weight room would be right after school then on field time after • Don’t be late • Details will be explained further in a player meeting during the 1st week of the season • Practices will be held at the CLC field • Bus will take athletes to the HS field • Space will be provided at the HS and FLAMS for equipment Forest Lake Lacrosse

  20. New Helmets • Cost will be 200$ for a Cascade S Helmet • Not required • Can receive help by extra fundraising Forest Lake Lacrosse

  21. Important Dates Forest Lake Lacrosse

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