CG Trojan Lacrosse 2014 Youth Season Kickoff February 24, 2014

1. CG Trojan Lacrosse 2014 Youth Season Kickoff February 24, 2014 Centergrovelacrosse.com

2. Welcome & Opening • Welcome • Introductions: • Board & Officers • Meeting Objectives: • Provide information on lacrosse & its governing bodies • 2014 CG Trojan Lacrosse objectives • Plans for 2014 season • Meet the coaches & players and initiate the registration process • Thank You to: • CGHS for allowing us use of their facility tonight • Our sponsors who help make lacrosse possible in Center Grove

3. Agenda • What is Lacrosse • Youth Lacrosse in Indiana • 2014 Season • 2014 Organizational Objectives • Teams & Coaches • Breakout Discussions • Team • Parent • Questions & Registration

4. What is Lacrosse • Overview: • Stick based game originated by Native Americans from 1600’s • Traditionally based in the East Coast/mid-Atlantic regional • National governing body, US Lacrosse, established in 1998 • Lacrosse in Center Grove and IYLA established in 2007 • This is Lacrosse • .

5. Youth Lacrosse Overview • US Lacrosse: (USlax) • National body responsible for administration & growth of sport • Annual membership requirement for players and coaches • Facilitates mandatory insurance coverage • Indiana Youth Lacrosse Organization (IYLA) • Governing body for boys & girls (K through 8th grade) • Establishes membership eligibility (team and individual) • Establishes and administers rules of the game • Manages games schedule and year end tournament • CG Trojan Lacrosse (CG Lacrosse) • Formed in 2013, replaced existing organization • New board, officers, & coaches • .

6. 2014 Season • Spring Season: • Winter Conditioning: in progress on Friday evenings • Organized Practice: start next week • Games: about 12, most in April and May (some before spring break) • Tournament: mid to late May • Boys • Will have 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th A & B teams • Girls • Will have middle school team 6th – 8th • Will consider elementary team or feed into middle school team • Summer: • Not yet planned but tournaments, camps, & travel teams are options

7. 2014 Season Objectives • Develop Depth in the Program • Increase the number of participants & retain them through high school • Increase the number & quality of coaches within the organization • Develop broader more inclusive board and officers • Secure permanent playing facilities • Improve our skill level & competitiveness • Focus first on individual technical skill development and conditioning • Learn the rules, teach game strategy, and team play • Make sure everyone plays so they will develop • Improve the Reputation of our Program: • Poorly organized, undisciplined, physical, and poorly led • Not well thought of within the lacrosse, school, and local community • Every action of our organization, coaches, & players is important • .

8. Girls Middle School •  Coaching Staff • Head Coach Brian Riddle • Assistant Coach (TBD) • Contact Information: brian.riddle@landisgyr.com • 317-507-9839 and 317-590-4337 • Lacrosse Experience: assistant coach CG LAX 2013

9. Girls MS Schedule

10. Boys 7th & 8th Grades • Coaching Staff • Nate Anderson Rob Harrison 513-5806 973-768-0647 nate.anderson1@comcast.netRobert.Ryan.Harrison@gmail.com

11. Boys 7th & 8th Grades • Nate’s Lacrosse Experience CG LAX – Middle School Coach, 2013 • Rob’s Lacrosse Experience • Indiana University Lacrosse – Starting Center Midfielder – 2003 • Mountain Lakes, NJ - High School Varsity – Defense – 2001-2002 • Assistant Coach – STEPS Youth Lacrosse – 1999-2000 • Assistant Coach – 4th Grade Youth Lacrosse – 1999-2000 • Team Goals • Promote A Culture Of Excellence • And Teach Values That Our Players May Draw Upon For Life

12. Boys 7th & 8th “A” Schedule

13. Boys 7th & 8th “B” Schedule

14. Boys 5rd & 6th Grades • Coaching Staff • Head Coach Assistant Coach • Scott Bauer Patrick Huhn Austin Cullison • swbauer@sbcglobal.netHuhnfamily@comcast.netaustin.cullison@sbcglobal.net • 317.418.1901 317.698.1765 317.987.8739 • Scott Bauer replaced last year’s 3rd/4th head coach mid season • Austin: former CG LAX player

15. Boys 5rd & 6th Schedule

16. Boys 3rd & 4th Grades • Coaching Staff • Brian Hamilton Jake Wilder • 869-3179 650-2812 • 4 years experience (6th - 9th grade) CG LAX (injured and not playing this season) • Team Goals: have fun, learn to play fundamentally sound lacrosse, build the program for the future

17. Boys 3rd & 4th Schedule

18. Parent Discussion • Expectations • Compliance with rules (US Lacrosse, IYLA, CGTL, CGCSC, etc) • Games & Practices: (Maple Grove and other locations) • Transportation: parent provided to away games • Registration & Fees • US Lacrosse: $25/annually • Boys & Girls: $175, with $10 discount for early registration • Equipment • Personal: shoes, sticks, helmets/goggles, & gloves/pads • Club: uniforms, goalie gear, & field equipment

19. Parent Discussion • Organizational Expectations • Organization must focus forward • Annual fees must cover costs of operation • Fees and forms must be submitted prior to participation • All players must be eligible • Parents will participate • Parent Opportunities • CG Trojan Lacrosse • Individual Team • Questions

20. Questions & Registration • Questions • Registration is available now. • Thank You for attending, we are looking forward to a great season!