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Arrowhead Lacrosse

Tradition Pride Respect

Agenda

 Program Overview  Parent and Player Expectations  Registration  Evaluations  Meet the Coach  Parting Thoughts

Program Overview

Our mission is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment for our student – athletes here at Arrowhead High School by providing a positive atmosphere where emphasis is placed on a mutual respect for all individuals, teams, coaches, officials, parents, and fans. By focusing on constructive education and personal development, participants will have the opportunity to maximize achievement through their individual and collective efforts. The development of the players' self confidence and sportsmanship will enhance their social, emotional, and intellectual growth while empowering them to be productive members of their school, community, and charitable considerations. And finally, by promoting a positive culture and love for the game we will offer rewarding experiences and allow lacrosse to enrich their lives for years to come.

Program Overview

Optimize Program Development

• Overall quality of the program
• Have a clearly defined program focus
• Strive to make the program systematic

Optimize Team Development

• Understand what differentiates a team from a group
• Shared understanding of purpose, goals, and objectives
• Work effectively from mutually agreed upon activities, procedures, and structure
• Commitment to team’s purpose, respect of others, and interdependence
• Understand the difference between the task versus the process

Optimize Individual Development

• Productive instruction
• Focused coaching – skills/athlete
• Life learning process
• Quality experience

Program Overview

Three Team Structure

• Freshman
• Junior Varsity
• Varsity

Coaching Staff: Brent Boerner, Cal Essig, Michael Storts, Rob Nielsen, Chris Cobus, Brad Arnett, Andrew Packer, Will Kirkpatrick, and Gary Sherman Contact Information: 262.224.6699; Jake@HessSweitzerPainting.com

Team Structure

Classic 8 Lacrosse League

 Red Division

 Arrowhead  Homestead  Catholic Memorial HS  Franklin HS  Kettle Moraine HS  Lakeshore Co-op  Marquette University HS  Waukesha Co-op  Oconomowoc  Mukwonago

 Black Division

 Heritage Christian  Kenosha Co-op  Ozaukee Co-op  St. John’s NWMA  University School  Wauwatosa Co-op  Brookfield Co-op  West Bend  Oak Creek  Sussex Hamilton

• Practice
• JV & Frosh - Lisbon Community Park or Field C
• Varsity – AHS Turf or Centennial
• Practices typically 5pm – 7pm
• NIGHT PRACTICES typically 7pm – 9pm when
• n turf (Varsity).
• Games
• Schedules will be posted in advance
• Conference typically weekdays
• Non-conference typically weekends
• All games posted: AHS Boys Lax website
• Varsity overnight trip to Hudson/MN

Practice and Games

Player, Parent, and Staff Expectations

• Student Athletes
• Family, faith, and yourself
• Academics
• AHS athletic code of conduct and student handbook
• Participation in our Community Project
• Lacrosse
• Current member US Lacrosse – insurance
• Be on time (with equipment – ready)
• Maximum effort
• Communication
• Respect….

Player, Parent, and Staff Expectations

• Student Athletes
• Mutual Respect is Non Negotiable
• Team
• Coaching Staff
• Officials and Referees
• AHS Administration
• Fans, Volunteers, and our Community

Player, Parent, and Staff Expectations

• Coaching Staff
• Coach
• Practice and Game communication with AHS
• Student Athlete related communication with

Parents when necessary and needed

• Provide a positive and safe environment
• Program coordination

Player, Parent, and Staff Expectations

• Parents
• Positive support to our student athletes
• Respect
• Volunteer
• Facilitate anything that falls outside the

scope of practice, coaching the game, program administration

Player, Parent, and Staff Expectations

• Arrowhead Activities Office
• Back office administration of the program
• Communicate school information to the

coaching staff as necessary

• Communicate changes to practice/game

times, locations, and cancellations

• Provide the district guidelines for student

athlete participation and academic eligibility

• Outline and enforce any suspensions

Player, Parent, and Staff Expectations

• Player to Player
• Self resolution
• Team captain guidance
• Head or assistant coach guidance
• Activities Director
• Player to Coach
• Team captain guidance
• Directly with the coach or alternate coach
• Activities Director
• Parent to Coach
• Directly with the coach or alternate coach
• Activities Director

Conflict Resolution

Registration

Registration

Registration Process

• Players will sign up online via www.arrowheadboyslacrosse.com
• Link to registration + Instructions to be sent out via email
• Dues collection
• Four nights to pay team fees
• November 15th 6pm – 8pm
• December 13th 6pm – 8pm
• January 17th 6pm – 8pm
• February 21st 6pm – 8pm
• All collection nights to occur in North Campus Jr. Study Hall
• Pay as much or as little as you are able
• Option to mail in payment
• All program fees/paperwork must be collected by February 21st

Fees and Expenses

• Registration Fees
• Freshman/New Players - $850
• Includes
• Program Funding (bussing, equipment, …)
• Uniform and Team Apparel
• Lax Equipment Bag
• Helmet
• Returning Players- $500
• Includes
• Program Funding (bussing, equipment, …)
• Team Apparel
• AHS Lacrosse is completely self funded
• Fundraising to offset fees (Beef Jerky/Coupon Book Sale)

Registration

Registration

Line Item New Players Returning Players Team Apparel $150 $150 Uniform $110 N/A Lax Bag $40 N/A Helmet $230 N/A Program Equipment $110 $110 Travel $50 $80 Coaching $90 $90 Refs $45 $45 Field Rental $25 $25 TOTAL $850 $500

Equipment not provided by team

• Mouth guard
• Gloves (red/white/black/team blue)
• Shoulder pads
• Elbow pads
• Protective Cup
• Lacrosse Stick
• Cleats (red/white/black/team blue)
• Compression wear (white only)

*20% Off @ Dick’s Sporting Goods *Arrowhead Team Store – EPOCH Lacrosse

Required Equipment

Resources

• Coaching Staff
• Parent Club Representatives
• Activities Office
• Arrowhead Boys Lacrosse link on AHS web
• Contact information
• Schedules and Calendar
• Announcements
• Practice Notifications
• Important Dates

Parent Club Representatives

Lisa Kirkpatrick, lisak@computereaseweb.com Stephanie Dettman, sadettman@gmail.com Stacey Arnett, staceyarnett16@gmail.com Jeff Koppelman, jkoppelman@fuelsys.com Karla Cuculi, Karla.Cuculi@safway.com Kendra Shattuck, kshattuck@wi.rr.com Kendra Maniaci, kmaniaci@wi.rr.com Mary Yakel, o0dachee@yahoo.com

*If anyone would like to participate as a parent representative please contact one of the current Parent Reps.

Evaluations

2018 Evaluations

 Three Team Structure

 Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman (JV2)

 AHS Lacrosse is a CUT Sport

 If a player is cut, his program fee will be refunded less a

tryout fee.

 Program Development Approach

 Built from bottom up – Execute from top down

 It starts with the Freshman Program (youth programs)  Junior Varsity – Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors  Varsity – All Classes

 Factors and Considerations

• Players will be placed on the appropriate roster by:
• Skills/Ability
• Game Acumen
• Athleticism
• Position
• Work Ethic/Effort
• Development Potential

2018 Evaluations

• March 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th
• 5:00p – 7:00p
• Midwest Orthopedic Sports Complex – Formally Brookfield

Indoor Soccer Complex – Assignments on AHS website

• March 7th
• Speed/Strength evaluation – NxLevel Pro Performance Center
• Wednesday 1½ hour sessions 3:30-8p (assigned)
• Rosters Posted Friday Evening prior to training camp Saturday
• No contact rule until 48 hours has passed.
• Will not discuss other student athletes specifically

2018 Evaluations

Varsity Training Camp

• March 10th
• 3 Sessions
• Morning
• Afternoon
• Team Cookout to follow after afternoon session. Parents

are invited.

• Evening
• Final session to be competitive drills and team

Red/White scrimmage. Parents are encouraged to attend.

• Times/Location TBD

Meet the Coach

Head Coach – Jake Sweitzer

• Arrowhead High School Class of 2007
• Starting goalie/team captain 2006-2007
• Arrowhead Assistant Coach 2008-2017
• University of Wisconsin Madison Class of 2011
• Starting goalie/team captain 2010-2011
• 2011 2nd Team All GRLC
• Project Manager – Hess Sweitzer Painting
• Director of Operations – Amplify Lacrosse
• Contact: Cell – 262.224-6699; Jake@HessSweitzerPainting.com

Parting Thoughts

Parting Thoughts

Incorrect If you play for Amplify, you will play at Arrowhead. Correct If you play competitively and work hard, you will have success at Arrowhead

EVERYTHING EARNED, NOTHING GIVEN

Out of Season Options

• True Lacrosse
• http://wi.truelacrosse.com/
• Legends Lacrosse
• http://www.thelegendslacrosse.com/
• Amplify Lacrosse
• http://www.amplifylax.com/
• Hot4Lax
• http://www.hot4lax.com/hot4lax/home
• Spring City Lacrosse
• http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=springcitylax

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