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Dakota Lacrosse. 2014 Coaches Meeting and Clinic. 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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 [email protected].
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 Coach6:30 – 7:00
3 group round-robin
Hopkins Over and Down Anthony NDLU defensive drills Mike Box-out, Scoop and Pass Pete
Water Break7:05 – 7:30
3 v 2
Create a Practice Plan Be Consistent Add a Fun Game or Scrimmage
THANKS JOINING US TONIGHTQ & A