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Introductions

Mission/Governing Bodies

Players Safety/Coaching

Player Safety-Rules of The Game-

Team Layout/Developmental Goals

Game/Practice Details

Dan Moroney, President Charlie Poole, Vice President Boys Chip MacConnel, Vice President Girls Luke Schultz, Treasurer Emily Rock, Secretary, Coaching, Girls Jack Harless, Operations-Boys, Registration Michael Jones, Operations-Boys Chet Grewe, Fundraising Ben Mercer, Off-Season Programs Rick Webster, Uniforms and Apparel

Established in 2011

Centerville Lacrosse Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of youth lacrosse in the Centerville/Washington Township area of Ohio

US Lacrosse-Membership Required! US Lacrosse is the national governing body of men's and women's

lacrosse. Membership in US Lacrosse provides league required insurance coverage for the players and coaches as well as other benefits. All Centerville Youth Lacrosse players and coaches must be active members of US Lacrosse.

Southern Ohio Chapter of US Lacrosse The Southern Ohio Chapter of US Lacrosse is the governing body of our

3rd through 6th grade lacrosse program. Ohio Middle School Lacrosse Association The Ohio Middle School Lacrosse Association is the governing body of

the boys middle school teams (7th and 8th graders).

All coaches are required to: Pass a background check administered by the

National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI).

Complete the Positive Coaching Alliance’s “Double Goal”

Begin their Level 1 US Lacrosse Coach Education Program (CEP)

Complete NFHS Concussion Training

Ohio Return To Play Law CVLAX Responsibility -Provide Players/Parents with Concussion Sheet -Ensure Each of our coaches is properly trained -Remove Child from Play and Enforce return-to-play rules Parent Responsibility -Study the concussion sheet that was provided -Watch for symptoms of concussion at home

Below Standard Approaching Standard Standard Exceeding Standard

Handles the ball with one hand only Can handle the ball with both hands in limited situations

Capable of handling the ball in with both hands in many situations

Confident ball handler in all situations with both hands

Plays with the stick horizontal Plays with stick horizontal and vertical Plays with stick vertical and values the ball

Capable of making plays with stick in many positions showing mastery of stick skills

Passes to the man next to him only Moves the ball around the perimeter of the play; unable to penetrate through the defense

Is able to move the ball in valuable ways that move toward the desired result of a given situation

Moves the ball in valuable ways that move toward the desired result of a given situation with fluency

Player lacks situational awareness in most situations and mishandles the ball.

Player was aware of himself. Is able to handle the ball, but hesitates in doing so.

Player clearly demonstrates awareness of position in a given situation. Handles the ball appropriately.

Player is aware of his position in all situations on the field. Controls the ball in an effective manner.

Does not communicate Possesses the ability to communicate, but chooses not to

Is able to effectively communicate on the field with other teammates

Communicates with teammates on the field and constructively communicates while not on the field

Plays defense passively Plays defense erratically without discipline

Plays defense in this order: position, footwork, and body

Plays defense in this order: position to control, footwork to neutralize, and body to turns player away from the goal

Misunderstands how the offense and defense works

Seems to occasionally misunderstand what should happen in the offense and defense

Displays working knowledge of offensive and defensive schemes

Understands offensive and defensive schemes and can anticipate what should happen without structure

Unwilling to go for groundballs and scrap for the ball

Willing to go for groundballs, but shy’s away from contact and other aspects of the game

Has shown the ability to scrap for groundballs and shows they desire to compete in all aspects of the game

Determined to win all groundballs and expresses clear desire to win all battles on the field

Kindergarten-2nd Grade - Andy Wilhelm

3rd/4th Grade - Ben Mercer/Brian Mace

5th/6th Grade - Charlie Pool/Jack Harless

MS B - Russell Brunner

MS A - Pierre Tismo

Youth - Rick Webster, Chip MacConnell

Middle School Head Coach - Emily Rock

Middle School Asst Coach - Malia Stephens

Parent Volunteer - Chuck Reid

We use the GroupMe app as communication for our teams. Contact Emily Rock at emilylrock@gmail.com to be

added to the GroupMe list.

BOYS Helmet Shoulder Pads Arm Pads Gloves Lacrosse stick (crosse) Mouth Guard (may not be white or clear) Athletic cup and cup holder Light weight cleats (football or soccer are fine). No steel or

baseball cleats.

Optional Equipment - Rib guard/pads,

GOALIES REQUIRED – Helmet, Throat guard, Chest protector, Elbow Pads Optional – Goalie gloves, shin guards, knee pads, and thigh pads.

GIRLS

Girls Lacrosse stick Goggles Mouth Guard (not clear or white) Cleats - not metal or spiked (soccer cleats are fine)

GOALIES REQUIRED – Helmet, Throat guard, Chest protector, Elbow Pads Optional – Goalie gloves, shin guards, knee pads, and thigh pads.

Regular Practice Locations

Feb 14 – March 26 at Alumni Stadium

▪ Times depends on grade

After April 1st – Mays Park off Social Road

▪ Coaches will decided days and times

Outdoor Practices – Weather Dependent

Schoolhouse Park (Youth/MS)

Mays Park (K-2) Legacy Field at Alumni Stadium

We are a very flat organization Talk to your Head Coach first

Give your coach 24 hrs. before

Escalate to a Board member if needed

K2 Games Games will Be on Saturdays

Boys Youth Games Typically played on Sunday – First games are March 6th

Schedule will be generated by SO/USL and is supposed to be available in mid-February.

Boys Middle School Games Generally Played on Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday nights.

Game schedules are/will be available on the website.

CWPD makes the final call

Frost, snow, or heavy rain will mean no

practice or games on the park fields.

Coaches and Team Managers will be notified of field closings around 3pm on weekdays. 8am on weekends.

Families will be required to support the organization by donating some of their time to facilitate various activities of the club and Park District.

Team Managers will assign the specific activities and times to their team

Easterling Studios will be taking team and individual pictures this season.

Date: TBD

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS Dicks Sporting Goods Thank you to our current sponsors for the 2015-2016 season! We appreciate the support. Players, parents, and coaches are able to receive 20% off of their purchase during our CVLAX Shop Day at Dicks Sporting Goods at the Dayton Mall on Saturday, February 4th, 2017. Please visit the CVLAX website to print out your coupon and purchase Elk wear at a store near you!

**If your company is interested in sponsoring our program and would like more information,

please contact Chet Grewe at chetmgrewe@gmail.com

Wall Ball! Check their gear! Make sure their sticks are in

good shape – pockets need maintenance. Running – sprint series & long distance Cradling – switching hands

Recent Change in Uniform Style

Will require fitting for players in grades 3-8

When: The uniform fitting will be January

22nd from 2-4

Where: Here at St. Leonard's

Printable Forms Contact information Calendar of events Game schedules Field directions

FAQ about Centerville Lacrosse

FAQ about the sport of lacrosse.

The cvlax.org website has a lot of information:

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Reminders!

Sports Physical Forms must be turned in before your player can begin practicing. Scan or take a picture and send to info@cvlax.org

Remember to HAVE FUN! This is an exciting game that is not only fun to play, but exciting to watch.