DAKOTA LACROSSE2014 Coaches Meeting and Clinic

TODAY’S AGENDA

Introduction (Kristin Lail)

Rules Overview and Referees (Lance Kapps)

Concussion Awareness (Amy Proshek)

Team Managers (Amy Lupich)

Equipment (Michelle Krouch)

Coach Development (Matt Dunbar)

SPLIT

Coach Clinic (Coaches and Mentors)

Referee Briefing (Lance Kapps)

DAKOTA LACROSSE CONTACTS

Paul McClagan & Lance KappsCo-Commissioner, VAA

Amy Proshek (U9 & U11 coords)Lacrosse Program Director, RAAA

Ali AwadLacrosse Program Director, EVAA

Terry IversonPresident, Hastings Lacrosse Club

Jane DiFronzoBox Lacrosse Coordinator, IGH

Kristin LailDirector of Box Lacrosse, EAA

Kevin SorensenDirector of Referees, EAA

Scott HintermeisterEquipment Director EAA

Matt DunbarDirector of Player Development EAA &Founder Dakota Lacrosse

INTRODUCTION

Partnership with VAA, RAAA, IGH, HLC, EAA and EVAA

24 teams: 12 in each age group

Dakota Lacrosse Pinneys

Developmental league

No team standings or Playoffs

Jamboree May 17-18

Team schedules available tonight

Thank you for volunteering!

LANCE KAPPSValley Athletic Association

REFEREES

Referees are enlisted from high school

Primary duty to keep players safe and help players learn the fundamentals of the game

Secondary duty to referee games and moderate player behavior

Arguing with referees will NOT be tolerated and shall be grounds for dismissal

Pay cards to be signed by home team coach

Report referee issues to Kevin Sorenson (encourage parents to report issues to the team manager)

RULES

Based upon US Lacrosse Rules (with the following exceptions):

No Body Checking

Time is Running Time

Two Pass Rule Pass back to the goalie will not count as a pass

One pass must be in the offensive zone

Substitutions on the Fly

Players with three personal fouls will be removed from game play

AMY PROSHEKRosemount Area Athletic Association

CONCUSSION AWARENESS

All box and field lacrosse coaches and assistant coaches are required to complete concussion awareness training.

Contact your association for procedures and documentation.

Link to video training module on the EAA website. EAA coaches save a copy of the Certificate of Completion and email to coaches@eaasports.org.

Training has to be repeated every three years.

AMY LUPICHEagan Athletic Association

TEAM MANAGERS

Distribute player pinneys and make team roster card

Coordinate home team and color jerseys for games

Work schedule for timer and box for each game

Coordinate team pictures on 4/12 from 9am-12pm

Act as liaison between parents and coaches

Feedback to U9 and U11 Dakota Lacrosse Coordinators

MICHELLE KROUCHEagan Athletic Association

PLAYER EQUIPMENT

Lacrosse Stick (37 to 42 Inches)

Lacrosse or Hockey Helmet (lacrosse helmet req. for summer)

Mouth Guard

Shoulder Pads

Arm Guard (must cover elbow)

Lacrosse or Hockey Gloves (lacrosse gloves req. for summer)

Groin or Pelvic Protector

GOALIE EQUIPMENT

Combination Shoulder, Arm, and Chest Guard

Goalie Shorts

Shin / Knee Protector (Catcher’s Shin Guards)

Located in Arena Shed (combination will be sent in e-mail)

Last teams of the day make sure it is locked.

(can remain unlocked between games)

COACH DEVELOPMENTMatt Dunbar

COACHING DO’S

Do Be a Positive Role Model

Do Give Equal Playtime for Every Player in Every Position

Do Challenge Players to Play Against Themselves (and not the scoreboard)

Do Recognize Player Achievements

Do Focus on Fundamentals

Do HAVE FUN!

COACHING DON’TS

Don’t Coach to Win, Coach to Instruct

Don’t Yell or Criticize, Use Positive Reinforcement

Don’t Exclusively Commend Team Stars, Commend the Team

Don’t Permit Hostile or Demoralizing Attitudes

Don’t Ever be Alone With a Child

LACROSSE FUNDAMENTALS

Athletic Stance

Cradling (Hold Crosse in One Hand with Fingers)

Pass and Catch (Hand Positioning)

Ground Balls (Body Positioning and “Box Out”)

PRACTICES

Time Drill Coach

6:30 – 7:00

3 group round-robin  

  Hopkins Over and Down Anthony

  NDLU defensive drills Mike

  Box-out, Scoop and Pass Pete

Water Break

7:05 – 7:30

3 v 2

Create a Practice Plan

Be Consistent

Add a Fun Game or Scrimmage

THANKS JOINING US TONIGHTQ & A