2015 Fall Information Meeting

“The PROCESS is much more important than the result.”

COLORADO MEN’S LACROSSE

Introductions

John Galvin - Head Coachjohn.galvin@colorado.edu

Ben Weisz - Assistant Coach- benjamin.weisz@colorado.edu

Aaron Gray - Assistant Coach- aargray@gmail.com

CU Lacrosse Phone: 303-819-5345

Forms

- Waiver form is ONLINE and must be completed before Fit-Test Sept. 8th or Sept. 10th for returners

- Two options: Link on www.culax.org OR access through Univ. of Colorado Collegiate Sport Clubs – Men’s Lacrosse

- Sign-In Sheet (Must fill-out to be on Fit-Test roster)

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- Write legibly

- Fill-out completely

- Sign ALL areas needed

- Sign before leaving

Recommended Insurance

- Private Insurance - University of Colorado Insurance Plans

- Wardenburg Health Insurance (Gold Plan)- Must opt out of Gold Plan if you do NOT want it

- US Lacrosse (http://www.uslacrosse.org/)

- Other

University and Team Policies

-Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours in either:

- CU-Boulder

- Continuing Education

-Practice conflicts will ONLY be for:

- Scheduled university academic events

- Serious family emergency

-Late for or will miss practice – call the phone: 303-819-5345

Academic Policy

Eligible Spring: Overall GPA 2.2+

Probation Spring: Overall GPA 2.0 – 2.2

Ineligible Spring: Overall GPA < 2.0

Tryout Attire

- Black shorts (accents ONLY CU colors)- White or black socks- Gray or white t-shirt (sleeveless NOT acceptable)

**Recommend going to Bookstore and purchasing University of Colorado apparel

- Black sweatpants - Black shorts- White/gray t-shirt – Remember you are a BUFF now.

- We provide reversible jerseys - Will be returned at the end of each day in # order

ALL TRYOUT ATTIRE MUST BE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO APPAREL

First Week of Tryouts

1st Day: Tuesday, September 8th - Fitness test at 6:30am – Kittredge Field - Tryout at 8-10pm – Kittredge Field

(Dressed and ready; DO NOT go on field until told to do so)

2nd Day: Wednesday, September 9th at 6-8pm – Kittredge

3rd Day w/ Returners: Thursday, September 10th at 8-10:00pm – Kittredge

- Names will be posted on www.culax.org on Friday,September 11th

- Listed players will continue to Developmental and Performance Season (Starting September 14th)

Fitness Test

September 8th & 10th (returners only) Kittredge Field- Practice attire and cleats- Ready to start the test at 6:30am sharp

Push ups – 1 minuteSit ups – 1 minute40Pro agility300 (2x Under 1minute) – 25yd Intervals

Fitness Test

September 8th Kittredge Field at 6:30am

**On a notecard (3x5) – please have the following information in this order and per line:

(Coaches will NOT supply notecards OR pens – individual pieces of paper, and crumbled/folded note cards will not be accepted)

- Last/First Name – Position – Yr at CU - Pushup:- Situps: - 40:- Pro Agility:- 300: 1 2

Last Tryout & Fall Dates

3rd Day: Thursday, September 10th - Returners ONLY Fit Test at 6:30am

Kittredge- Tryout at 8-10pm - Kittredge

- Returners’ unofficial college transcripts due before Thursday’s tryout

- Final Fall Ball Roster will be posted on www.culax.org on Friday, September 11th

- Team Meeting Monday, September 14th at 8pm - Room TBA

Ideal CU Lacrosse Player

Are you of good character?

Do you have desire to be a good citizen to the community?

Do you love lacrosse?

Do you have a competitive spirit?

Can you commit to getting better everyday?

Ideal CU Lacrosse Player

Core Principles

Program & Player Principles to Act on:

• Passion – the pull and sense of connection you feel when the work you do expresses who you are.

• Commitment – dedication to your task, organization, and your teammates.

• Character – doing the right thing when no one else is around.

• Conviction – strong belief in what you are doing – reason you are committed, purpose behind your sacrifice. (what’s your 68? -that thing that stirs our passion, committed when we face adversity).

• Attitude – positive attitude will help you respond to challenges, successes, and failures.

Developmental & Performance Schedule

Lifting*: Mon. and Wed. 6:30am, 7:00am or 7:30am

7/11 Fridays – Lifts will start at 6:30am (9/18 Mandatory)

Speed workouts*: Thurs. 8:00 – 9:00 pm**

*Led by professional strength and conditioning coach

**As semester progresses, this time will become earlier

Field practice: Mon., and Wed. 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Tues. 8-10,

****Friday 6-8pm

Position Individuals & Indoor (will start after the Fall Tournament)

Tuesday 6:30-9:00am Indoor Turf

Wed 6:00 – 8:00pm Kittredge Field

****Fri. practices will consist of field work, yoga, and/or community service.

Fall Schedule

Alumni Game: Friday October 2nd 6:30pm

Fall-Ball Tourney: Saturday October 10th – All Day

Team Hike: Saturday October 24th – All Day

Tentative Spring Practice Schedule

Mon. and Wed. 6 – 8 PM Kittredge

Mon. and Wed. Lifting Groups (Same start times, groups change per class schedules)

Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 7:30/8 – 9:30/10 PM Bubble

Tues/Thurs. Film/Chalk Talk – 6:00-7:00pm

Sat. 12-2pm Kittredge or Bubble

Tentative Spring Opponents

@ Mesa State College (NCAA DII) @ Colorado College (NCAA DIII) Metro State (Team Practice & Scrimmage) @ Grand Canyon @ University of ArizonaUniversity of OregonBoise State @ San Diego State University@ Chapman UniversityUCSBArizona State University @ Utah State University*@ University of Utah*BYU*Oregon State UniversityColorado State University*

RMLC Conference Tournament, University of Utah, Salt Lake City – April 29 th & 30th MCLA National Tournament, Orange County, CA – May 9th – 14th

*RMLC Conference Opponents

Hiring Interns

• Team Managers• Sports Public Relations Director• Website Manager• Sport Video Coordinator

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY (INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER) CONTACT:

AARON GRAY – ASSISTANT MEN’S LACROSSE COACH

AARGRAY@GMAIL.COM 832-326-0744

Dues

Fall Ball: $700 (Due Friday, September 25th)

Spring: $2300 (optional three payments)

Separate Cost

Helmet (Cascade R Matte Black): $140

Contact Information

john.galvin@colorado.edu – Head Coach

benjamin.weisz@colorado.edu – Assistant Coach

aargray@gmail.com – Assistant Coach

CU Lacrosse Phone: 303-819-5345

- Updated practice times via voice message or text

- Contact coaching staff

- Class conflict

- Open Door Policy