Mission Statement To Build and Create a Culture of Excellence. We - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

To Build and Create a Culture of Excellence. We are dedicated to developing each young man with the core values of discipline, strong character and leadership. Our goal is to be the premier Lacrosse program in North East Ohio.

Mission Statement

Crispin Napolitano - Head Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (3rd Year)

• 2013 OHSLA Coach of the Year
• 2013 NOLOA Sportsmanship Award - given to the program who

demonstrates excellent sportsmanship toward opponents & referees

• 2013 Player Awards (2) US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans, (5) All-

State, (9) All Region

• 22-10 Overall Record, 3-2 Playoff Record
• CAA Boys 7th 8th Grade Coach (2010 – 2011)
• Division 1 State Title Runner-Up with a 16-3 record
• CFHS Assistant Coach - JV & Varsity (2004)
• Charlestown Lacrosse (2002-03)
• Head Coach U-13 team in Charlestown Massachusetts
• Akwesasane Outlaws (1997-98)
• Played two (2) seasons for the Akwesasne Indian Reservation, semi-

professional lacrosse team

• St. Lawrence University (1993-97)
• Played four (4) years of Varsity Lacrosse
• Elected senior Captain and team MVP with 58 goals and 28 assist
• Played in the North South Senior All Star Game
• Professional Work Experience
• KeyCorp Victory Capital Management

Coaching Staff

Paul Corto - Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (3rd Year)

• 2013 US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year
• 255 Goals – avg. 15 goals per game, #2 in Ohio, #45 in the Nation
• CAA Boys 7th 8th Grade Coach (2010 – 2011)
• Division 1 State Title Runner-Up with a 16-3 record
• Outscored opponents 237 goals vs. 103 against
• Ohio Wesleyan University (1993-97)
• Team Captain, 1997
• All NCAC, 1996- 97
• NCAA Division III Semi-Finalist, 1995 – 1997
• Ranked #3 in final NCAA Division III Poll, 1996 & 1997
• Ranked #4 in final NCAA Division III Poll, 1995
• Loyola Blakefield (Towson, MD) (1991-93)
• MSA State Championship runner-up, 1993
• Ranked in the top 10 nationally 1991 - 1993
• Professional Work Experience
• Brand Manager, Superior Beverage Group

Coaching Staff

Chris Gellin -

Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (3rd Year)

• Chagrin Falls Head Junior Varsity
• 21-1 record
• Chagrin Falls (2000)
• Head coach of inaugural team
• 7-1 record
• University School (1999)
• Varsity Defensive Coordinator
• 1999 Division 2 State Champions
• University School (1996-1998)
• Head JV Coach
• Volunteer (1996-1997)
• Regis University : Division 2 NCAA (1993-1997)
• 4 year starter
• Team Captain(1997)
• Second Team All Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League(RMLL)

Work Experience

• Vice President, Weston Builders

Coaching Staff

Joe Spellman-

Head Coach – Chagrin Falls Junior Varsity (2nd Year)

Chagrin Falls

• Assistant coach of 2013 JV
• Amherst Lacrosse Association
• Volunteer Head Coach 2001 – 2008
• Boys 2nd– 9th Grade
• State University of New York at Fredonia (2007-2010)
• Captain 2008-2010
• Williamsville East High School (2002-2006)
• 3 year starter
• Leading Scorer 2005

Work Experience

• Sale Associate, Superior Beverage Group
• Key Bank

Coaching Staff

Philosophy

Recruiting -

• Get Recruited in Five Easy Steps by Trevor Tierney

“Two people are in control of whether or not a player gets recruited for college.”

1st person is the player – how hard he works at his game, how passionate he is about it and how much of a priority he makes it in his life 2nd person is the COLLEGE Coach – he knows exactly what type of player and people he is looking for

1. You have to be the best player that you can possibly be

• Division 1 lacrosse takes the top 1% of all lacrosse players
• What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle and giving 110%
• Earn the respect of your coaches by knowing the playbook better than any other player, study film

and become film room junkie

2. You have to go where the coaches are

• Align yourself with a good organized club team that goes to reputable tournaments
• Club coaches can be a great support and liaison between college coaches and players

3. Seeing who has serious interest in you as a player

• Understand the difference between being recruited and a coach showing interest
• Coaches are watching and observing everything you do and who you are with

4. Respond back to the coaches that reach out to you

• If a coach sends you anything, use his as an opportunity to reach back out. Send him back an e-

mail with a link to your highlight film

• When contacting coaches find out the assistant coach that is in charge of recruiting

5. Congratulations if you made it this far!

• Decision making time – choose the right school for you, not the one showing the most interest

Philosophy

Practices -

• We firmly believe that our practices translate into habits, which in turn prepare
• ur players for both success on and off the field
• We will implement multiple drills, routines and offensive/defensive strategies

used by some of the best high schools and colleges in the country

• We will develop scripted practice schedules for each and every practice
• We will plan out every minute of every practice, so it is critical to make sure

you are on-time

• We are investing a lot of time, preparation and energy into each and every

practice… miss a day miss a lot!

• Practice times
• We will be setting the practice schedule one week at a time
• 6:45 to 8:45 will be the time slot for most of our season
• We will practice rain or shine

Practices -

• We expect every player to be on-time, ready to play for every practice and game
• If practice starts at 6:45pm that means we expect each player to be dressed

and ready to go at 6:45pm

• Any missed practices or games must be approved by the coaches
• Excused absence – If you are too sick to come to school then you are too

sick to practice or play in a game

• Examples of unexcused absences:

I have tickets to a Cavs Game I have dodge ball I have a date with my girlfriend I have a driving test

• Get your homework completed in between the end of school and practice

Philosophy

Philosophy

Conditioning -

• Our drills are set up to constantly move during practice and we expect our players

to run from drill to drill

• We want to maximize every minute of every practice, to take time to run laps or

get players in shape we feel is counter-productive

• The only time we will run as team is if we feel that discipline is needed
• We may ask players to run laps on an individual basis as a form of discipline
• r to get focused

Commitment -

• Team First
• We believe in playing as a team, which means no one is more important

than the team

• We will win as a team and lose as a team
• We expect 100% effort out of every player

Philosophy

Leadership & Culture -

• We believe that team chemistry is crucial for the short-term and long-term success
• f this program
• It starts with the coaches but needs to come from players
• Everyone needs to be on the same page
• The success of the 2014 Season will be determined by the Leadership on this team
• If we can become a cohesive unit we can accomplish our goal this year of winning

a State Championship

Playing Time -

• Playing to Win – Our goal is to win a State Championship
• We may ask certain players to switch positions
• We will play the best players regardless of grade
• Grievances - We ask that you please understand that we have only the best

interest of the team in mind

• We would prefer to handle all issues coach to player
• During the season we will not discuss Playing Time with any Parent
• During a game the field and bench area is reserved for team personnel only

Philosophy

Uniform-

Helmet

• White & Orange Cascade R. Laura Fricke is coordinating a group purchase.
• Available at Step-in or Midwest Lacrosse
• We have loaners for those not wanting to purchase
• Decals will be supplied

Jerseys & Game Shorts

• Varsity will be getting new uniforms this year. Home & Away will be provided

for both JV & Varsity

• Game shorts will also be purchased with funds raised from last year

‘Practice Packs’ & Accessories

• We’re hoping to make all the extras you need available with an on-line team
• site. This will include ‘dry-fit’ undershirts, socks, compression shorts,

armbands, etc.

• If you do not buy from here…..solid black or white only for all ‘accessories’.

Philosophy

Off-season

We HIGHLY encourage everyone not playing a winter sport to find leagues, skills clinics or travel tournaments to play in…..please organize yourselves and get out there catching, throwing, shooting and moving!

3 companies in the area that offer various options -

• 1. Burning River Lacrosse – www.brlax.net

Clinics Indoor field leagues Travel team tryouts

• 2. Greater Cleveland Lacrosse – www.greaterclevelandlacrosse.com

Indoor box

• 3. The Force Lacrosse Academy – www.force-sports.com

Indoor field leagues Clinics

Off Season

Open Gyms (Winter) -

Attendance is not mandatory (OHSAA) No scoring or timekeeping is permitted (OHSAA) Coach may not have organizational or instructional contact with participants (OHSAA) Coach may not participate in designating who is to play on which teams (OHSAA) Coach or supervisor may participate in play The frequency of open gym will depend on who is able to make it. We will target 3-4 per month

2014 Schedule

2014 Schedules

Day Date Opponent Varsity JV TBD TBD Spring Break Game TBD TBD Tuesday

• Apr. 01

@ Bay HS 7:00PM

• Friday
• Apr. 04

Walsh Jesuit High School 7:00PM 5:00PM Tuesday

• Apr. 08

@ St. Edward High School 7:00PM 5:00PM Friday

• Apr. 11

Shaker 7:00PM 5:00PM Thursday

• Apr. 17

Orange High School 7:00PM 5:00PM Tuesday

• Apr. 22

@ WRA 5:00PM 5:00PM Friday

• Apr. 25

Westlake High School 7:00PM 5:00PM Tuesday

• Apr. 29

@ Hudson High School 7:00PM 5:00PM Friday

• May. 02

Kenston High School 7:00PM 5:00PM Tuesday

• May. 06

@ Hawken Upper School 7:00PM 5:00PM Friday

• May. 09

University School 7:00PM 5:00PM Wednesday

• May. 14

Rocky River High School 7:00PM 5:00PM Friday

• May. 16

@ Solon High School 7:00PM 5:00PM

Spring Break -

• Planning ‘local trip’ to one of the indoor facilities in the area
• Objectives:
• 1. Keep the costs (time & money) of spring training to a minimum
• 2. Accomplish our team training goals –

Intense, multi-per day practice sessions Play development/ chalk talks Team building Possible indoor scrimmages or game to prepare for the rest of the season

Spring Break

Schedule -

• Dates are: March 28, 29, 30
• Friday March 28th – early morning pick-up at CFHS/ Return Sunday March 30th
• 4-6 hours of on-field lacrosse
• Possible game or scrimmage
• 2-3 hours of chalk-talks or available classroom time
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner breaks
• Evening team-building sessions
• Accommodations will be at one of the area hotels

Total cost per player is $300 w/ Spring Break Total cost for 2013 Lacrosse -

• Cost per player – for spring break - based on 45 participants is $235 and

includes:

• 1. Transportation to and from spring break trip via Precious Cargo

Buses

• 2. Two nights in the hotel
• 3. All meals
• Other player costs are $65 and include:
• 1. Senior Night
• 2. Chow-ups/ downs
• 3. Pizza for visiting teams
• 4. Misc Equipment

2013 Season Costs

How do we pay for this?

A couple ways –

• 1. Simply pay for it/ write a check for spring trip + lacrosse fees

Please make checks payable to: CFHS Lacrosse P.O.Box 192 Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 CFHS Lacrosse funds are kept in our account at First Federal of Lakewood and will be managed by the Parent Committee

• 2. Help us raise money for not only the spring trip, but, the lacrosse program

by participating in the Pig Roast Fund-raiser we’re having later this fall. Details:

• October 20th from 3:00-7:00
• Burntwood Tavern
• Selling ‘Pig Roast Dinners’, but more importantly, raising money
• n-line.

2013 Season Costs

On-line fund-raising is -

• Easy for the fund-raiser & donor
• Incredibly efficient…very large ‘reach’
• Reaches outside of Chagrin to friends,

family, business associates etc.

• Requires almost no work….just fun!!

How does it work?

• Each player & coach is set up with a fund-

raising page

• Log in, upload your email list and…..
• Send the emails
• Instructions will be sent out and they will

be posted on ww.chagrinathletics.org

• Watch the donations come in!!

Fund-raiser

How does it work (Continued)?

• Main ‘Homepage’ for our event:

www.fundly.com/chagrinlax This page will be where our total donations are ‘rolled-up’ and totaled

• All funds go into the CFHS Lacrosse account

at First Federal of Lakewood and will be handed over to the school once all funds are in.

• We’re setting the goal high for the program

to cover things like: Program needs including spring breaks, uniform upgrades, chow-downs, other in- season needs

Fund-raiser

Additional Event Details -

• Last year we raised well over $20,000 for our needs….including Spring Break trip,

bags, shooting-shirts etc.

• Estimate is made on how many will attend based on donations
• Burntwood has agreed to ‘scale’ the food cost depending on this estimate
• The cost per plate of the event will be $8.00 and every donor that gives $25 or

more will receive one dinner ex. $100 = 4 dinners

• Moms’ll be asked to make desserts
• Players & volunteers will help set-up, clean-up and serve dinners

Fund-raiser

Ways to Help

Film -

• We use Hudl system
• Allows us to film games, upload them into on-line site that can be viewed from

any mobile device or computer

• Great teaching tool to breakdown game film, competitor film etc.
• Create recruiting highlights that can be sent to college coaches directly from the

system

• Typically, we only film varsity games

Stats -

• We use LaxSoft system
• Requires 3 people – two on sideline & one in the booth
• Very effective way of accumulating stats and providing reports for players,

coaches & archives

Critical we have a 4-5 person team of committed parents to help with this!!

What we need to know tonight :

• 1. Film & Stats – anyone willing to be volunteer (please)?
• 2. Spring Break – RSVP if you are NOT attending.
• 3. Contact Information – Emails, phone numbers, etc.

As the season approaches, we’ll be asking for volunteers for :

• 1. Senior Night – should be a sophomore parent
• 2. Chow-downs - to be held at private homes after selected games
• 3. Spirit Committee – ball boys, locker decoration, pep rally, boosting attendance to

games

Ways to Help

Stay Connected -

The Chagrin Athletic site will provide the most current information for players and parents. If you have not signed up, please do so. The rosters, schedules and most recent updates will be posted there throughout the season. Emails will be sent whenever there is a change or a message from the coaches.

www.chagrinathletics.org Twitter = @CFHSLacrosse Facebook = CFHS Lacrosse

Communication

Coaches Contact Information -

1. Crispin Napolitano napolitano_lax@hotmail.com 2. Paul Corto p.corto@superiorbeveragegroup.com 3. Chris Gellin cgellin@teamweston.com 4. Joe Spellman j.Spellman@superiorbeveragegroup.com

Parent Committee Chair & Team Manager Contact Information -

1. Jack Subel – Team Manager jack.subel@gmail.com (440) 636-2540 2. Karen Eagle – Parent Committee Chair fkbbeagle@aol.com (440) 773-6187

• Parent Committee – 1 to 2 reps from each grade
• Parents + Team Manager for a CFHS Lacrosse Council
• Group is responsible for the team organization, fund-raising, chow downs, etc.

Contact Info

Other Stuff

Spirit Wear -

• Working with BSN to create an online team site for several extras like
• ‘Practice packs’ – black shorts, dry-fit gear, etc.
• Suggested equipment like – cleats & gloves
• Warm-ups, hats, t-shirts

Yard Signs -

• They are the same as last year
• If you want one, please sign up tonight
• They are $25, checks payable to CFHS Lacrosse
• We will have them at the Kick-off meeting

Tiger Lacrosse Schedule Poster -

• Tim Driscoll will be creating a glossy 12”x18” schedule/poster of this year’s Varsity

Lacrosse team

• They will be complete after the team photo is taken on Picture Day
• The posters will be placed in store windows in town and will be available to

purchase for $5.00

Thank You!