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Raptor Parents Meeting - 2014

• Introduction

• Meeting Goals

• Raptor Partners

• Meet Our Head Coaches

• Volunteers

• Players Play, Coaches Coach, Parents Support

• Important Dates

• Health & Safety

• Game Information

• Raptor Spirit Wear

• Q & A

• Break-out Meeting

WELCOME TO RAPTOR LACROSSE

SLAP-CHECK: KNOCK-OUT THE BALL

Just a tap knocks the ball loose

• President – Frank Abajian • Vice President, NCJLA Representative – Ted Hirtle • Director Boys Coaching – Chris Ambler • Director Girls Coaching – Jessica Mucci • Registration & Team Mgmt – Eileen Abajian • Uniforms – Sherri Osmond • Health & Safety – Jerry Ledbetter • Finance – Mia Webber • Field Operations – Mike Checchi, Neha Shah • Alliances – Jerry Ledbetter • Secretary – Sue Ackerman • Purchasing – Jennifer Busch • Marketing – Haisley Carwin • Director/Advisor – Steve Kravariotis • Volunteers – Audra Clay • Web Master – Neil Carvajal • Sponsorship – Nicole Lowrance • Spirit Wear – Bret Carwin

YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IROQUOIS NATIONAL TEAM GUEST COACH CAM BOMBERRY EYES ON TARGET

FOLLOW-THROUGH FINISH STRONG

MEETING GOALS Eileen Abajian, Director Registration & Team Management

Learn About Our Raptor Lacrosse Club: How we run

Communication: e-mail & website

Find Opportunities for YOU to Become Involved • Team Level • Coaching • Board Volunteer

2014 Season Overview • Reminders • Wall Ball (Saturdays) • Fall Clinics (Girls & Boys) • Raptor Summer Camp

GIRLS ON THE RUN: SPEED & AGILITY

Girls Program Partnership with Tenacity Lacrosse, founded by Theresa Sherry. Theresa graduated from Princeton University where she was team captain and leading scorer. She is the head coach at UC Berkeley. The mission of Tenacity Lacrosse is to create a supportive environment for young women while teaching the tools to navigate life.

Boys Program Partnership with All West Lacrosse, founded by Matt Ogelsby. Matt graduated from Duke University where he was a First Team All American lacrosse player. All West Lacrosse believes in teaching life lessons, including teamwork, commitment, loyalty, goal-setting, respect, attitude and effort.

RAPTOR LACROSSE PARTNERS

Chris Ambler • Cal State Univ. East Bay • Assistant Varsity Coach,

Dougherty Valley High School • Instructor: All West Lacrosse

Raptor Boys & Girls Coaching Directors Jessica Mucci

• University of Connecticut • Team Captain • Big East All Academic Team • Assistant Coach, St. Mary’s

College • Instructor: Tenacity Lacrosse

CAMARADERIE & COMPETITION

U15 Boys: Mathias Armstrong & Caleb Pryle

U13 Boys: Chris Ambler & Joe Abajian

U11 Boys: Dan Gannod & Ted Hirtle

U9 Boys: Art Mimnaugh

U15 Girls: Courtney Eller

U13 Girls: Mike Banducci

U11 Girls: Jennifer Ravazza

U9 Girls: Jessica Mucci

MEET OUR RAPTOR TEAM HEAD COACHES

All teams are “B” Level

Jess & Chris Provide Coaching Support • Weekly Skill Development • Coordinate Practice Plan with

Head Coach • Review Practice Drills • Evaluate Player Needs • Goalie Coaching

POKE CHECK: KNOCK OUT THE BALL

VOLUNTEERS Eileen Abajian, Director Registration & Team Management

Team Positions

Club-wide Positions • Board of Director Positions • Field Prep • Evaluation Day Assistance • U-9 Tournament

Hours Tracked at Team Level

Go to sanramonlacrosse.com for more information

HAVIN’ A GREAT DAY !

PLAYERS PLAY, COACHES COACH, PARENTS SUPPORT Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) – required training for all coaches • Double Goal Coach: teach life lessons through competition, develop

lacrosse skills through positive training. • Second Goal Parent: concentrate on life lessons (sportsmanship,

respect), let coaches coach and athletes focus on competing. • Triple Impact Competitor: improve your skills, work as a team, enjoy

the game.

Supporting Your Coach • Get to know your Coach • Introduce yourself • Be on time • Cheer for the entire team • Positive reinforcement • Respect * Attitude * Effort

2014 IMPORTANT DATES Evaluations Boys: Friday, Jan 10 & Saturday, Jan 11 Girls: Sunday, Jan 12

Practice Begins Boys: Monday, Jan 13 Girls: Sunday, Jan 19

Opening Day Games Boys: Sunday, Feb 23 Girls: Treasure Island, March 1 or 2

• Game schedules published early February • Season ends May 18 • Boys Raptor Camp: August • Girls & Boys Fall Clinic: Sept-Nov • Tenacity & All West Opportunities

RAPTOR LACROSSE: THE REASON WE ARE HERE TONIGHT

HEALTH & SAFETY

Player Safety is always our #1 priority • All players must have required equipment • Coaches Certification includes

• Background Check • Positive Coaching Alliance Certificate • US Lacrosse Training Certificate

First Aid • First Aid Kits issued to each head coach • Action Plan in place with all Coaches

Equipment available from • Sling-It Lacrosse, Alamo • Dicks Sporting Goods, Dublin

Jerry Ledbetter, Director Health & Safety and Alliances

http://www.uslacrosse.org/http://www.slingitlacrosse.com/product-p/gft.htm

Arrive: about 45 minutes before game time (coach will set time)

Always Have: mouth guard, cup, equipment, water

Remember: Contact, not impact (encourage speed & agility)

Playing Time: everyone plays, playing time is managed by coach and assistants

Act Like a Winner: Raptor Boys & Girls are Champions

• Players always encouraged to make their best effort

• Continue to learn and improve

• Don’t let mistakes slow you down

GAME INFORMATION

GREAT SAVE . . . NO GOAL!

Bret Carwin, Director of Spirit Wear

RAPTOR SPIRIT WEAR

Special Guest Coach John Christmas Eyes on Target, Hands Low, Stick Up Follow Through, Finish Strong

Spirit Wear – support you Club, show your colors!

Lacrosse Gear Bags – keep you player organized

Mixed Bags – an eco-friendly re-usable bag.

Mouthguard –Dr. van den Berg, a San Ramon orthodontist, is providing personalized fittings for $25.

QUESTIONS ?