Eastview Lacrosse
2012 Season Kick-Off
November 17, 2011
Agenda
- USA Lacrosse 2012
- Eastview Lacrosse Philosophy and Strategy
- Booster Club Roles and Needs
- Benchmark Study
- 2012 Budget
- Wall Ball Update
- Required Equipment
-Game Schedules
-Website information
- Eastview Lacrosse Apparel
- EVCF Scholarships
- Off-Season Strength Training
- College Recruiting
- Winter League and Offseason Camps/Clinics
- Eastview Grizzlies
USA Lacrosse - 2012
Fastest-growing team sport in the country
No better time to be a high school lacrosse player
Youth Lacrosse up 38% since 2000
Minnesota Lacrosse up 18.1% since 2008
2012 Expansion to 8 Sections
High School 10 Year Growth Rate = 175%
Fastest Growing NCAA Men’s Sport
Eastview Lacrosse
Best in Class Competitive Program
- Win SSC
- Top 2 Seed in Section
- Play in State Tournament
- Involve Junior Varsity/Prep Squad
Varsity → Highest Expectations
- Coaches
- Players
- Parents
- Seniors
Junior Varsity → Strategy Development
- Future Varsity Players
- Additional Coaching
Prep Squad → Skill Development
- Booster Club vs. School
- 2 Team Feeder System
- Strength of our Program
Tryouts
Start March 26
Spring Break Week
Bad Timing
Varsity → Must Be There
Can Work Your Way Up → Tie goes to the Player at Tryouts
Seniors
Underclassmen
Team Postings
Booster Club
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Partner with Coaching Staff
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Partner with High School
Promote Eastview Lacrosse
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Profit from Activity
Strategy and Planning Covered in Kick-Off Meetings
Tactical Details and Execution Covered in Monthly Meetings
Booster Club
Meets monthly, open to all
Board:
Mike Wohl – President
Tony Taschner – Vice President
Sean Pearson – Treasurer
Ann McNamara – Secretary
Booster Club – Program Leads
Volunteer Committee Heads:
Program – Vicki Calhoun
Apparel – Lori Leininger
Pictures –Vicki Calhoun
Fundraising – Tony Taschner
Jamboree – Coach Roche
Post Season Survey – Jenny Taschner
Youth/Off- Season – Mark Stillings
Concessions – Roger Burgess
Charity – Mindy Wohl
Booster Club – Program Needs
Volunteer Committee Heads:
Senior Night –
Prep/JV Banquet –
Varsity Banquet –
Varsity Team Dinners Website –
Equipment/Uniform Distribution –
Alumni –
Golf Tournament –
Prep Announcements –
JV Announcements –
Varsity Announcements –
Rochester –
JV Parent Liaison –
Prep Parent Liaison -
2012 Strategy
Balance
- Between what coaching staff wants and what parents can afford
- Between what the booster club expects and the coaches are willing to do
- Between what kids want and parents are willing to pay for
- Between families who fundraise and families who buy out
- Between Varsity and JV and between JV and Prep
Current and Long Term Expenses
- Operating Budget
* Managed to Zero
* Funds Capital Budget
- Capital Budget
* Major Expenditures
* Four Year Cycle
Benchmark
- Top State Programs
- Look at Multiple Criteria
- Website Based
Benchmark Study
Where is Eastview Positioned as a Program
- Coaches
- Facilities
- Branding
- Fees
Coaches
- Dive Deeper into JV/Prep
Facilities
- Potential to create better practice vs. game environment
Branding
- Expand Eastview Lacrosse – LDT Model
Benchmark Study
Fees:
- Defined as Varsity (Playoff Roster - 24 players)
- Does Not Include Fees paid to the School
- Does Not Include Fundraising
Eden Prairie $200
Minnetonka $200
Blaine $210
Rosemount $250
Woodbury $250
Average $222
New for 2012 Season
1 New Coach
- Allows More Skill Development at all Levels
- Development of an off-season strength training program
Team Sweat Suits
- All Levels
- Coaches Discretion
Coaches Apparel
- Matching
- Rain Suits
Parent Communication
- JV/Prep Parent Liaisons
- Newsletter for Booster Club Members
- Pre Season Parent Party
* Board/Coaches Host for Booster Club Members
New for 2012 Season
Rochester Pre-Season Trip
- Top 45
- All Seniors
- Practice
- Scrimmage
- Team Building
Video Website Support
- Coaching Tool
- Highlight Tapes
Dedicated Banquets
- JV/Prep (Included in Booster Club Fee)
- Varsity
Post Season Feedback
- Satisfaction with the program
- How we can improve
2012 Operating Budget
Varsity
- Defined as Playoff Roster for Eastview (24 players)
- $135 to Eastview Lacrosse Booster Club – Due at 1/30 Meeting
- $75 to include Shooter Shirt/Team Poster
* Seniors due at 4/3 Team Pictures
* Underclassmen due at 5/21 Playoff Practice
Junior Varsity
- $135 to Eastview Lacrosse Booster Club – Due at 1/30 Meeting
Prep Squad
- $135 to Eastview Lacrosse Booster Club – Due at 4/4 Meeting
Does Not Include Fees paid to the School
- $160 paid to District 196
- Booster Club Fees are Tax Deductable
Capital Budget
Long Term Planning
- $5000/year from Operating Budget
- 4 Year Rotation
* 2012 Uniforms
* 2013 Helmets
* 2014 Wall Ball/Shed
* 2015 Bags/Video Equipment/Computer
Facilities
- Best Practice Area in Minnesota
- Burden off the School
- Youth/Summer Programs
- Consistent/Competitive Program
Fundraising Activity
Varsity
- 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough ($180 Buyout)
- 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough → Rochester Trip
- Any combination in-between
- 1 Cub Bagging
Junior Varsity
- 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough ($180 Buyout)
- 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough → Rochester Trip
- Any combination in-between
- 1 Cub Bagging
Prep Squad
- 30 Boxes of Cookie Dough ($180 Buyout)
- Any combination in-between
- 1 Cub Bagging
Fundraising Timing
Timing
- 12/30 Cub Foods Bagging (Seniors/Freshmen)
- 4/2 Cookie Dough Start
- 4/16 Cookie Dough Money Due
- 5/11 Cookie Dough Delivery/Money Bag
- 5/19 Golf Tournament
- 5/28 NCAA Championships at Buffalo Wild Wings
- Cub Foods Bagging Date TBD (Sophomores/Juniors)
Other Options
- 23 Additional Cookie Box Sales to Cover $135 Booster Club Fee
- 27 Additional Cookie Box Sales to Cover $160 School Fee
Prep Teams
Booster Club Run and Managed
- Not Run and Managed by the School like Varsity and JV
- Same Competitive Schedule
- Introduction and Skill Development
- Future JV and Varsity Players
Fees Process is Different
- Pay $160 to District 196
- Trying out for JV/Varsity
- School returns $160 check
- Write $135 check to Booster Club
- Due 4/4 Prep Team Meeting
- Same Base Fundraising Obligations
Payments Timing
January
- $135 Booster Club Fee
March
- $160 School Fee
April
- $180 Cookie Dough Buyout
- $180 Cookie Dough Buyout → Rochester Only
- $75 Playoff Roster Fee → Seniors
May
- $75 Playoff Roster Fee → Underclassmen
June
- Banquet TBD → Varsity Only
Wall Ball
Best Off Field Training
School Nuisance
UVA Partnership
100,000 Touch Club
Premier Practice Facility in Minnesota
Youth Development
Allow Tournament/Coaching/Clinic Opportunities
Partner with DCTC
Tennis Court Area
2014 Capital Plan
Issued Equipment for Season
Equipment - Booster club owns 8 sets of equipment with the intent of being
issued to new players “trying out” the sport, not to be used consecutive
seasons.
First come, First serve. Contact Coach Roche
Tryouts - Everyone will be issued a tryout jersey between the number of 1100. Players will turn them in as soon as tryouts are complete.
(turn in to get game jerseys)
Varsity - Every player will be issued a team bag, 2 jerseys, 2 shorts, and
sweat suit.
Junior Varsity - Every player will be issued 2 jerseys and 1 short, and sweat
suit.
Prep Squad - Every player will be issued 2 jerseys and 1 short, and sweat
suit.
Required Equipment for Season
- Black Helmet with Royal Blue Chin and Visor
- White Chin Strap
- Majority Black Gloves
- Majority Black Elbow Pads
-Black Shorts (from anywhere)
- Black/White Reversible Pinnie w/number
- Shooter Shirt
- Shoulder pads, cleats, mouthguard, stick
- All Black Eastview Lacrosse Sweat Suit
Upcoming Pre-Season Dates
December 12 - Booster Club Meeting
December 30 – Cub Bagging Apple Valley, 4:00PM – 9:00PM
(Seniors/Freshmen)
January 9 - Booster Club Meeting
January 30 – Coaches/Player/Parent Meeting
February 6 - Booster Club Meeting
March 12 - Booster Club Meeting
March 16 - Booster Club Parent Party
March 26 - 30 – Spring Break
Upcoming In-Season Dates
March 26 – Season Starts (Tryouts)
March 27 - Base Line Testing
March 29 – 31 (Rochester – Top 45)
April 2 – Jersey Handout
April 2 – Cookie Dough Handout
April 3 – Team Pictures
April 4 – Prep Team Parent Meeting
April 6 – Lacrosse Jamboree in Stadium
April 9 - Booster Club Meeting
April 12 – First JV/Varsity Game
April 16 – Cookie Dough Sales Due
May 7 - Booster Club Meeting
May 11 – Cookie Dough Delivery/Money Bag
May 12 – Team Charity Event
May 15 – Senior Night
May 19 – Golf Tournament/Prep JV Banquet
May 28 – NCAA Championship at Buffalo Wild Wings
June 15 – State Championship
June 19 – Varsity Banquet
TBD – Cub Foods Bagging
JV/Varsity Game Schedule
Apr 12 – Minnetonka (Home) 5:30PM/7:00PM
Apr 14 – Wayzata (Home) 12:00PM/1:30PM
Apr 17 – Jefferson (Home) 3:30PM/5:00PM
Apr 24 – Prior Lake (Home) 5:30PM/7:00PM
April 26 – Kennedy (Home) 3:30PM/5:00PM
April 28 – Mahtomedi (Home) 11:30PM/1:00PM
May 1 – Rosemount (Away) 5:30PM/7:00PM
May 3 – Eagan (Away) TBD
May 5 – Blake (Away) 1:00PM/3:00PM
May 8 – Lakeville North (Away) TBD
May 10 – Lakeville South (Away) TBD
May 15 - Burnsville (Home) 5:30/PM/7:00PM
May 17 – Apple Valley (Away) TBD
Website Information
www.eastviewlacrosse.com
Eastview Lacrosse Apparel
- Partnering with East Valley Sport
* Lacrosse Focus
* Promoting the Brand
- Full Options available at www.eastvalleysport.net
* Link from Lacrosse Website
* Samples Outside at Table
* Christmas Presents if ordered by 12/1
- Table at 1/30 Player/Parent Meeting
* Sizing for Sweat Suits
EVCF Lacrosse Scholarships
- Two $500 scholarships available (1 Per Ten+ Seniors in the Program)
- Essay required:
“What have you learned from your participation in Eastview Boys
Lacrosse program and how has this helped prepare you for your
future?”
- Other judging criteria:
* Other school activities
* GPA
* Community and Program achievement
* Letter of recommendation is required.
* You must be in good standing on the team and in school
* Financial need is not a consideration.
- March Timeframe
- www.evcf.org
Off-Season Strength Training
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College Recruiting
- Coach Achenbach → Recruiting Coordinator
* Advice for Parents/Players
* NCAA Division 1/2/3
* MCLA (Club) Division 1/2
* Sophomore Year
- Krossover Intelligence
* Video Support
* Website (www.krossover.com)
* Create Highlight Videos
* Player Statistics
Winter Leagues & Offseason Camps/Clinics
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Winter League - Rosemount Dome - $135
2 Eastview Teams - Homegrown Lacrosse
Saturday Nights → January 7th to March 17th
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Wall Ball Open Gym – Main Gym - $0
Sun Nights 7:00PM – 8:00PM → January 1st to March 18th
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4 on 4 Tournaments – Main Gym - $10
Sun Nights 8:00PM – 9:30PM → January 15th to February 26th
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Position Clinics – Main Gym - $20
Sun Nights 8:00PM – 10:00PM (times vary each week)
March 4thth to March 18th
Offensive/Defensive/Goalie
Contact: Mark Stillings – mark@eastviewlacrosse.com
REGISTER ON WEBSITE
CHECK WEBSITE EACH WEEK FOR GAME/GYM TIMES
Booster Club – Program Needs
Volunteer Committee Heads:
Senior Night –
Prep/JV Banquet –
Varsity Banquet –
Varsity Team Dinners Equipment –
Website –
Uniform Distribution –
Alumni –
Golf Tournament –
Prep Announcements –
JV Announcements –
Varsity Announcements –
Rochester –
JV Parent Liaison Prep Parent Liaison -
Questions?
Seniors Parents may now leave if you’d like
Apparel Table in the Hallway
Eastview Grizzlies
Summer Traveling Lacrosse Team
2011 Eastview Grizzlies
PROS
CONS
25 players got better
JHU camp under skill level
Competition only found
out east
UVA tourney above skill level
Team bonding
Bus is cost effective
Champ Camp was great
Equal playing time
More cost effective then
any other option
Practices attendance light
which hurt team strategy
implementation
Perception of making Varsity
2012 Eastview Grizzlies
Pre Trip: June 12th – July 10th, 2012
• Mandatory Practice 1 day a week / Optional Practice 1 day a week
• 1 Summer League game a week
Trip: July 12th – 23rd, 2012
• July 13th – 15th: Warrior Summer Sizzle Tourney (Baltimore, MD)
• July 16th: CW Post practice run by collegiate coaches (Oyster Bay, LI, NY)
• July 16th & 17th: Tour New York City
• July 18th – 21st: Champ Camp Tourney (Baltimore, MD)
Things to Think About
Time Commitment
- Flexible
- Trip
Money Commitment
- $1750 - $2000
Post High School Desires
Impact on Eastview Lacrosse
Next Steps
Other Families
24 Players
Parent Volunteers
January 1 Commitment
$500 Deposit
Questions
Tony Taschner, Tony.Taschner@district196.org