THE CHALLENGE…

EXCELLENCE

ZEELAND LACROSSE

TIME, EFFORT, DESIRE, RESPECT

“ALL OUT”

PLAYERS MANUAL AND RESOURCE GUIDE

Vision Statement

To create the most positive, training and competition environment for Zeeland Lacrosse players.

Mission Statement

To prepare and develop student-athletes for competition as they establish interpersonal team skills, lacrosse specific competencies and leadership capacities that will serve them as life long learners.

Philosophy Statement

Everyone must take ownership of this program: athletes, parents, and coaches. It is through this sense of urgency or demand for work that authentic success can take place in the form of continual improvement. Our mentality is not to win at all costs, but to develop athletes and confident young men that identify with well played lacrosse and Zeeland Public Schools. We are about doing the little things, so the larger things take care of themselves. We see the importance of the individual within the larger concept of “TEAM”. We acknowledge that mistakes are part of risking and that is when growth takes place. Everyone has a role and the capacity to be part of this process.

Zeeland Public Schools Character Traits

A Good Citizen Responsible Respectful Generous Trustworthy

Zeeland Lacrosse Guiding Principles

Cohesion Commitment Communication Confidence Control Concentration

Basic Assumptions

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The strength of the pack is the wolf, the strength of the wolf is the pack. The Law of the Jungle.

Most athletes given the choice between success and failure will choose success.

Every athlete has the capacity to improve his or her balance, agility, speed, and endurance.

The game is the teacher.

Play good, clean, aggressive Zeeland Lacrosse.

When you join a team or group you have committed to giving up something of yourself for the good of the larger group or team. By giving up something of yourself you will gain something greater… a sense of identity and Espirit De Corps.

Statement of Commitment Ethic

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ZEELAND LACROSSE COACHING STAFF WILL...1. Provide an expertise in working with high school athletes while utilizing the best

and most widely recognized training methods.2. Continual improvement in these areas is completed through participation in US

Lacrosse coaching courses. 3. Provide the best and safest equipment and fields for training and games. Monitor:

field, equipment and weather conditions.4. Create the most competitive and positive training environment possible.5. Support all school policies and athletic code expectations and standards.

ZEELAND PARENTS WILL…1. Support their son through attending games and giving positive verbal support

during and after games.2. Support the school, its policies, and the coaching staff.3. Help their son manage their time to maximize their potential.4. Have son communicate directly with coaching staff any concerns no matter how

small. 5. Support their son to be on time and present at all training sessions and matches.

ZEELAND ATHLETES WILL…1. Honor all team standards and expectations2. Honor all school and athletic code policies.3. Come to each training session or game properly equipped and mentally prepared

to compete.4. Commit to something larger than them selves, something called Zeeland Lacrosse

and do everything in their capacity to represent Zeeland Lacrosse with the utmost of integrity on and off the field.

5. Show respect for yourself and others at all times.

TOGETHER WE WILL…1. Have more fun.2. Have more success.3. Rise above any challenges that face us.

Signed

Parent ________________________________ Coach _________________________

Athlete _______________________________ Date __________________________

Parent/Coach Communication Standards

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AppropriateConcern about child’s behaviorWays or methods for your son to improveTreatment of your child: physically, socially, and emotionally

InappropriatePlaying timeTeam strategyOther coachesOther athletes

Frequently asked questions:

Q: Can my son be absent from training or a game for an appointment?A: Each player is expected to attend every training session and game;

appointments should be taken care of outside those times.

Q: Do I need to contact someone if my son will not be attending practice or a game due to an illness or an emergency?

A: A phone call to the coach will insure proper adjustments to be made for a missing athlete.

Q: Does my son have to ride the bus home with the team after an away game?A: All athletes will ride to and from games on the bus… It’s a team thing.

Q: What if my son has homework that needs to get done?A: Homework is very important, and helping your son properly manage his time

should allow him to attend all team functions, as well as, get his homework done.

Equipment Needs for Athletes

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1. Helmet2. Mouth guard3. Shoulder pads4. Elbow pads5. Gloves6. Cup 7. Turf Shoes… For training8. Game Shoes… For games9. Sandals… For before and after10. Water Bottle… For every training session11. Dry T-shirt or warm-up top… For after training and the ride home12. Jewelry should be removed and all equipment needs taken care of at least five

minutes prior to training sessions or team meetings before games.

Nutrition

Be an athlete…It’s more than a lifestyle…

It’s a commitment to become the best person you can be!Drink water

Eat well and oftenStop consuming pop and candy

Get plenty of restSleep is an important part of how we recover

Disordered Eating Impairs Athletic Performance

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Eating too little compared to your training needs wastes training time and depresses metabolic rate.

When energy and fluid intake are too low, athletes may experience…

1. Poor training benefit Energy intake is too low to meet training demands Carbohydrate intake is too low to recover optimally from training Fluid intake is too low to rehydrate optimally after training Performance shows minimal or no improvement

2. Early fatigue Low levels of muscle glycogen limit capacity for high intensity exercise Dehydration limits exercise capacity and impairs temperature regulation Low iron stores increase risk of anemia and compromise work capacity

3. Reduced muscle strength, muscle endurance, speed and coordination Weight loss reduces muscle mass Muscle is broken down to provide fuel for movement Less able to meet training demands

4. Low blood sugar Less able to concentrate Poor judgment and decision making ability Feelings of hunger, tiredness, light-headedness

5. Increased risk of injury and illness stress fractures respiratory illnesses

6. Extended recovery time after injury or illness

7. May experience feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, anger, irritability

Keys to Having a Successful Tryout

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1. Show leadership qualities. Always be first class in the way you dress, talk, warm-up and play during the game.

2. Be composed at all times. Carry yourself with confidence.3. Show your general athletic ability, including: running speed, technical speed and

your tactical speed of thought.4. Show your intelligence by making simple yet good decisions on and off the ball.5. Show a variety of ways to get out of situations on the field; show your use of field

vision, passes, shots and dodges.6. Play with your head up in order to see the whole field.7. Check to and demand the ball.8. Make simple passes at the correct time and with the proper pace.9. Play the ball quickly; catch and throw cleanly.10. Emphasize your ability to play without the ball by showing your off ball

movement.11. Do the work to ride your opponent out of a dangerous spot12. Use slides to help teammates13. When you hit, hit hard!14. Win every ground ball.15. Show your strengths, hide your weaknesses.

Team Selection Criteria

1. attendance2. dependability3. technical skills4. tactical skills or decision making5. work rate and initiative6. attitude and leadership7. adaptability8. acceptance of role on team9. 100% and one step further10. be on time…it’s a respect thing11. mentality and competitive drive12. integrity on and off the field

Circle of Comfort

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We must move from the simple to the complex to learn and grow. We must step out of our circle of comfort and enter into what has been called “THE GROAN ZONE” or the learning zone. It is through this currency of discomfort that there is a payoff… a dividend… a sense of excitement and ultimately that sense of mastery that can only come about because we risked something.

7 Steps to Goal Setting

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1. SET GOALS Develop goals systematically- determine your long term goal and how

you plan to get there Adjust goals for practice and competition- take into account the

difference between the two-make competition goals realistic Optimize goal difficulty @ 5-10% above current limit

2. DEVELOP GOAL COMMITMENT Tell someone else what your goal is (accountability) Write it down commit to it daily

3. EVALUATE BARRIERS TO GOAL ATTAINMENT Financial issues Lack of support from others: coaches, parents, teammates etc… Check and modify the goal as necessary

4. CONSTRUCT ACTION PLANS Plan to deal with obstacles, slumps, team issues Think “How will I approach this long term goal”

5. OBTAIN FEEDBACK Combination between setting goals and receiving feedback helps aid in

sticking to, accomplishing, and making realistic goals.

6. EVALUATE GOAL ATTAINMENT Critical Step Did you reach your goal? If not, what prevented you? Serious reflection is needed What can be done to improve? What held you back?

7. REINFORCE GOAL ATTAINMENT Reward your efforts

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TIME, EFFORT, DESIRE, RSPECT“ALL OUT”

Name ____________________________________________ Age ______ Grade ______

What are you doing here?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

What do you want to get out of this lacrosse season?______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

What position do you want to play for this team? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What are your goals for this season? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being the lowest, 10 being the highest) rank your physical capacity in the following areas:

Speed _____ Endurance _____ Strength _____ Quickness _____ Flexibility _____

What are your strengths as a lacrosse player? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What do you need to work on to become a better lacrosse player?___________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is your main reason for playing lacrosse for Zeeland (i.e. competition, recognition, challenges of the game, etc…) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________see questions on the back…

One a scale of 1-10 rank the following attributes:

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Confidence _____Self Discipline _____Personal accountability _____

Sensitivity _____Assertiveness _____Tension management_____ Desire _____

What are you willing to do come “heck or high water” to get what you want? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

What do you see or think this team needs to focus on to reach it’s potential? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

When the pressure is on, what do you expect of yourself? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Your teammates? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Your coach? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

What can we do as your coaches to support you in accomplishing the above? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Please add any comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your commitment to excellence! We are looking forward to the lacrosse season with you.

Your success is our goal! Yours in Life and in Lacrosse, The Zeeland Lacrosse Coaching Staff

ZEELAND LACROSSE

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TIME, EFFORT, DESIRE, RESPECT“ALL OUT”

GOAL SETTING

WORST CASE… IDEAL SCENE…

WHERE ARE YOU…

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

List… Next Steps… List… * ** 1. ** ** 2. ** ** 3. ** ** ** *

“WHY”…why is this ideal scene important to you, why do you value it, why do you want it, why would you put the time, effort and desire in to it! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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TIME, EFFORT, DESIRE, RESPECT“ALL OUT”

Team selection criteria Guiding principles

1. Attendance 1. Cohesion2. Be on Time3. Dependability 2. Commitment4. Work rate5. 100% and one step further 3. Communication6. Attitude7. Acceptance of role on team 4. Confidence8. Adaptability 9. Mentality and competitive drive 5. Control10. Integrity on and off the field11. Technical skills 6. Concentration12. Tactical skills

Athletes Name

PERFORMANCE GOALS

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_______ _______ _______ Date Date Date

Starting Off Midway Exit Interview

Achieving Peak Performance or Competitiveness

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Flow/zone/mindfulness-be present Good Habits Focus Emotional control or direction Mental preparation Physical, technical, tactical, readiness Lifestyle and work ethic Personal goals Courage, commitment and desire

Mental and Emotional Preparation on Game Day

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TEN WAYS TO BUILD COMPETITIVE POWER

1. Visualize what the game may be like, see yourself as the star and focus on a superb performance that makes those around you better.

2. Remember that you are a winner, focus on the success that got you here.

3. Allow only positive self-talk: avoid moaners.4. Use inspirational material and music to increase your energy

and focus on the task.5. Minimize distractions and become comfortable with the

game location; make the environment yours.6. Practice relaxation.7. Maintain perspective-it’s just another day in the office;

manage your emotions.8. Mentally rehearse the important elements of your job.9. Follow the pre-game routine that makes you feel

comfortable.10.Trust your habits, the work you have completed and enjoy the challenge.

THERE IS NO “I” IN TEAM!!!

T- Together E- Everyone

A- Achieves M- More

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Affirmation Cards

1. Be confident2. Know my job3. Breathe deeply4. Do simple things well5. Feel good, smile6. Relax, enjoy yourself7. Stay strong the entire game8. Seize the day, no regrets

Defining moments in a game, create sudden change!

Opening moments of the game:- Face-offs- 1st ground ball- 1st check- 1st hit- 1st goal/shot/save

Penalties After a goal is scored (reaction) – (immediate response) Recovering focus after stops in the game (free clears) Responding to the unexpected… stuff happens! Closing out the each quarter Opening moments of each quarter Closing out the game Finish strong

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Dan Millman on Competition

A young athlete (in this case, a martial artist) asked me how to address his anxieties before a competition, due to his desire to win and fear of losing. I wrote a number of reminders that many athletes (and parents) might also find useful, so I share it here. It also applies to dancers, musicians, or any other performers.I’d suggest the following (quite realistic) reminders for competition:

Performance reflects preparation. If you’ve prepared well you should perform well.

Some days are better than others; that’s just how it is. No one is at their absolute peak every time.

We can control our efforts, but not the outcomes. By making the effort, you increase the odds of desired outcomes over not making the effort. You make zero percent of the shots you don’t take.

Don’t aim for winning (which you can’t control). Don’t aim for success (which you can’t control). Aim for excellence; do the best you can in a given situation.

Faith is the courage to live as if everything that happens is for your highest good and learning. So live with faith.

Your “opponent” is your student and your teacher. You cannot learn without someone testing you.

You do not have to “clear your mind”, but do focus your attention on the moment. (This practice helps in sport and in every moment in life.

Regarding how to face your fears: Keep in mind that fear is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master. The only difference between fear and excitement is whether you are breathing. Boxing coach Gus D’mato said, “Heroes and cowards feel exactly the same fear; they just respond differently.” So focus not on the natural fear, but on how you will respond. This is the highest meaning of response-ability.

When approaching a competitive event; accept your thoughts and feelings (“positive” and “negative”) as natural to you in the moment. Focus on your goal. Act in alignment with your goal.

Notice the reminders I’ve offered apply not only to sport, but to every moment in daily life. Competing for medals and trophies is like working for a paycheck; either way, we’ve lost sight of the larger truth that life is not about winning and losing, but about learning-about the journey, not only the destination. No matter what happens in competition, if you learn something that is a real victory.

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S.W.O.T. Analysis

S-Strengths W-Weaknesses

O-Opportunities T-Threats

OBJECTIVE OF THE SEASON… (TOP 3)

ACTIONS- BEHAVIORS-HABITS TO ACHIEVE THESE (3) OBJECTIVES OR RESULTS!

WHAT COULD SABOTAGE OUR EFFORTS?

HOW TO MANAGE OR GET A FIX ON THESE CHALLENGES?

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Chain

C- Close gaps in the team (cohesion)

H- Hard to beat individually and/or collectively

A- Attack the ball in your area and as a team

I- In position always, make adjustments as the ball moves

N- Never switch off mentally- never, ever, give up!

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LeadershipQuestions:

1. What is it?2. What does is look like, sound like, and feel like?3. When might we need it?4. Where does is come from?5. Who can do it?

Quality

Conditions:

1. Quality is always useful in some way and is never destructive.

2. Quality is the best that everyone in the organization, working both individually and together, can achieve at any particular time.

3. Quality can always be improved.

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Quotes

You can’t reach new summits by following old paths.

The best way to learn something is to have an experience.

You must give something up to get something.

Quality feels good.

Quality can always be improved.

If you think you are a winner or a loser, you are right.

Simple solutions for simple problems.

The worst thing we can do is nothing.

Invitation is powerful.

Long enough and consistently enough.

Strength, courage, determination

Team, loyalty, integrity, respect, accountability, perseverance- U.S. Ski Team

Be patient, things will happen in their own time.

Be strong, see the gift in any adversity.

1. Be impeccable with your word.2. Don’t take anything personally.3. Don’t make assumptions.4. Always do your best.

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Frappier Warm-up

Set 1 High Knees (toe up)Jog backButt kicks (thigh up)

Set 2 Skipping (toe up)Jog backGoose step (straight legs)Jog back

Set 3 Carioca (high cross over knee)Carioca backSideways right shuffle (inside of foot to inside…)Sideways left shuffle

Set 4 Backwards springJog backLunge walk (bring feet together)Jog back

Set 5 10 squats

Set 6 10 good mornings (star jumps: start from a squat position, ballistic jump skyward; arms wide open and high, feet wide, legs straighten)

Set 7 10 tuck jumps

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Todays Athlete and Out of Season Conditioning

For today’s athlete to be successful you must consider out of season conditioning and training opportunities. In reality most athletes must work year around to get ready and be competitive next season. We have many local resources along with the will and desire to make the most of the “off season”.

Powerplay Lacrosse:Camps, Clinics, Leaguespowerplaylacrosse.com

The Total Athlete: Camps, Clinics and Leagues

Excel-R-ation Speed Training – (616) 594.2000Holland Hospital Sports Performance Training (616) 355.3840

ZPS Strength and Condition Classes (9th – 12th grades)ZEHS The Edge Summer Training ProgramZWHS Exceleration Summer Training Program

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The Sense of a Goose

In the fall when you see geese heading south for the winter flying along in “V” formation you might be interested in knowing what science has discovered about why they fly that way. It has been learned that as each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier, because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front.

If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are going.

When the lead goose gets tired, he rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point.

It pays to take turns doing hard jobs – with people or with geese flying south.The geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

What messages do we give when we honk from behind?

Finally, when a goose gets sick, or is wounded by gun shot and falls out, two geese fall out of formation and follow him down to help protect him. They stay will him until he is either able to fly or until he is dead, and then they launch out on their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.

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I Believe You Have Been Successful If…

You played solid defense. You shut your man down and recognize they are all our men. You battled for and won ground balls for your team. You supported your mates. Minimal penalties. You laughed a little more… You got to know yourself a little better… You can demonstrate and know what it means to give 100%

and then go one step further… You know what it means to stay together… You take responsibility for your mistakes… You support verbally and through your actions, your mates

and coaches… You have self respect and the respect of others in good times

and tough times… You have improved technically, tactically, and you are a well

conditioned athlete… You understand this game of ours mirrors life…

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APPENDIX

Sportsmanship: “Honoring The Game” Personal Fouls and Technical Fouls Zeeland Lacrosse Job Descriptions Technical and Tactical Skills-Defense and Offense Zeeland Lacrosse Communication Zeeland Lacrosse Concepts Equipment: “Head to Toe”

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“HONORING THE GAME”

BY PLAYING GOOD, CLEAN, AGGRESSIVE LACROSSE

“THE ZEELAND WAY”

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R- RULES

O- OPPONENT

O- OFFICIALS

T- TEAMMATES

S- SELF

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Personal Fouls

Slashing: Occurs when a player’s stick viciously contacts an opponent in any area other than the stick or gloved hand on the stick.

Tripping: Occurs when a player obstructs his opponent at or below the waist with the crosse, hands, arms, feet or legs.

Cross Checking: Occurs when a player uses the handle of his crosse between his hands to make contact with an opponent.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Occurs when any player or coach commits an act which is considered unsportsmanlike by an official, including taunting, arguing, or obscene language or gestures.

Unnecessary Roughness: Occurs when a player strikes an opponent with his stick or body using excessive or violent force.

Illegal Body Checking: Occurs when any of the following actions take place:

Body checking an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball.

Avoidable body check of an opponent after he shot or passed the ball.

Body checking an opponent from the rear or at or below the waist.

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Body checking an opponent above the shoulders. A body check must be below the shoulders and above the waist and both hands of the player applying the body check must remain in contact with his crosse.

Illegal Crosse: when a player uses a crosse that does not conform to required specifications. A crosse may be found illegal if the pocket is too deep or if any part of the crosse was altered to gain an advantage.

Illegal Gloves: Occurs when a player uses gloves that do not conform to required specifications. A glove will be found illegal if the fingers and palms are cut out of the gloves, or if the glove has been altered in a way that compromises its protective features.

Technical Fouls

Crease Violation: Occurs when an offensive player deliberately, through his own momentum, enters the opponent’s goal-crease or a defensive player, including the goalkeeper, with the ball in his possession, enters from the surrounding playing field into his own goal-crease.

Holding: Illegally impedes the movement of an opponent with the ball.

Illegal Offensive Screening: Occurs when an offensive player, through moving contact of his body or equipment, blocks a defensive player from the man he is playing, or impedes his normal movements of playing defense.

Interference: Occurs when a player interferes in any manner with the free movement of an opponent, except when that opponent has possession of the ball, the ball is in flight and within five yards of the player, or both players are within five yards of a loose ball.

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Offsides: Occurs when a team does not have at least four players on its defensive side of the midfield line or at least three players on its offensive side of the midfield line.

Pushing: Occurs when a player thrusts or shoves a player from behind.Stalling: Occurs when a team intentionally holds the ball, without conducting normal offensive play, with the intent of running time off the clock.

Warding Off: Occurs when a player in possession of the ball uses his free hand or arm to hold, push or control the direction of an opponent’s stick check.

Withholding The Ball From Play: Occurs when a player clamps a loose ball against the ground more than momentarily or clamps the ball against his body to prevent it from being dislodged.

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JOB DESCRIPTIONS

GOALIES:CourageousQuickGood eye-hand coordinationFocusedAgileConfident LeadershipGood stick skillsCommunicatorDirects the defense-strong voiceDecisiveSacrifice for the team

DEFENDERS:CourageousAgileAggressiveGood stick skillsDecision makersTough

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Start the attackWait for the mistakeReact quickly to game situationsWork ethicDo the little things that make a differenceSacrifice for the team

MIDDIES:CourageousAthleticKey to the success of the teams transitionEnduranceCovers the entire fieldSpeed and staminaPlays both offense and defenseGood all-around skillsThrowing-passing and shootingCatching Scooping-win ground ballsField visionSacrifice for the team

ATTACKMEN:CourageousQuick feet AgileToughExcellent stick skillsUse both hands wellShootersScoreField vision Passers/feedersTransitionFirst defenders

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Sacrifice for the team

DEFENSIVE TECHNICAL STICK SKILLS

SLAP CHECK- most effective if used in rapid succession

POKE CHECK- power position, focus on bottom hand of the attacker or stick butt

DEFENSIVE TACTICAL SKILLS

1st defender pressures ball carrier, must slow progress of ball to allow teammates to aggressively recover and get numbers back

2nd defender ready to slide and pressure ball carrier

3rd defender balance field, space, ball location and additional attackers, ready to slide if necessary

RIDES- slows ball, takes away momentum and minimizes scoring opportunities

SLIDES- essential to good aggressive defending 1on 1, individually, in a group and as a team

BODY CHECK- put your body onto the ball carrier to dislodge the ball

COMMUNICATION- simplifies everything

ATTACKING TECHNICAL STICK SKILLS

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CRADLING- one and two hand cradle

STICK PROTECTION- body between stick and defender

PASSING- throwing with appropriate pace and accuracy

SHOOTING- throwing with power-accuracy counts

CATCHING- soft hands

SCOOPING- two butts down

FACE-OFFS- clamp and rake

DODGING-

DEFENDER IS HIP TO HIP WITH THE ATTACKER Change of direction dodge- similar to roll dodge, but only

used when moving east to west across the field or sideline to sideline

Speed dodge-one hand cradle use free arm to drive hard through and muscle by the defender’s hold or check

Split dodge-drop it in the elevator shaft, off to side/hip used to switch from one hand to the other

DEFENDER IS SQUARE TO THE ATTACKER Face dodge- stick is in the box position and you never change

hands Roll dodge- use of powerful and dynamic drop step

ATTACKING TACTICAL SKILLS

FEEDING- proper pace and accuracy on pass as cutter or second attacker moves into scoring position

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CUTTING- movement off the ball using decision making, athleticism and picks to separate and become a scoring threat

PICKING- on ball and off ball

COMBINATION PLAY- “numbers up” 2 vs 1 etc…

MOVEMENT OFF THE BALL- creates space and opportunity

WIDTH, DEPTH, PENETRATION AND MOBILITY- creates options makes the attack much more dynamic

FIELD VISION- seeing the field, knowing where other players are on both teams and taking advantage of weaknesses in your opponent

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COMMUNICATION

GOALIE TERMS:

“CUTTERS”- attackers making cuts/runs in front of the goal looking to get open and score

Remember the three A’s be Alert, Awake, Alive… Defenders must have their head on a swivel

“FIRE”- if the ball is on the ground in or around the crease, priority #1 “man/ball principles to win the ball

“SLIDE”- if the defender guarding the ball carrier gets beat and needs help the goalie yells this command to let the adjacent defenders know they need to slide to the ball carrier – “slide” is a movement by a defender to leave one player to guard a more dangerous player

“I’VE GOT TWO”- goalie yells this command when they see a defender guarding two attackers and needs some help

“CHECK” - urgent command to place a hard stick check on your opponent with the ball, now!

“TOP CENTER”- The ball is straight away, up top, very dangerous attacking position

“TOP RIGHT”- ball is located top right of the box

“TOP LEFT”- ball is located top left of the box

“SIDE RIGHT”- ball is located goal line extended on the right

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“SIDE LEFT”- ball is located goal line extended on the left

“BOTTOM RIGHT”- ball is located bottom right of the box

“BOTTOM LEFT”- ball is located bottom left of the box

“X”- ball is located directly behind the goal

“PUSH ‘EM OUT”- channel the attacker with the ball out of a dangerous space

“SHOT”- called out when a shot is taken

“CLEAR”- a pass usually coming from the goalie to advance the ball from the defensive end of the field to the offensive end of the field

“HOLD”- hold your position against the attacker, don’t let him turn and get into a dangerous attacking position

“STEP”- when the goalie steps towards the shot to make a save

“CREASE”- goal circle that surrounds the goal, this is the home of the goal keeper

DEFENSIVE TERMS:

ZONE DEFENSE

“I’VE GOT BALL- 1st defender yells this command to communicate that he is covering the most dangerous player (the ball carrier) and it communicates where the ball is on the field

“I’VE GOT YOUR OVER or UNDER”- defender next to the defender guarding the ball carrier yell this command so the defender on ball knows he has help if the attacker beats him

“OVER” if you are further from the cage, top side

“UNDER” if you are closer to the cage, bottom side

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MAN TO MAN DEFENSE

“MATCH UP”- a call made by the goal keeper, defenders call out the jersey number of the man they are guarding

“I’VE GOT BALL”- 1ST defender yells this command to communicate that he is covering the most dangerous player (the ball carrier) and it communicates where the ball is on the field

“I’VE GOT YOUR OVER or UNDER”- defender next to the defender guarding the ball carrier yells this command so the defender on ball knows he has help if the attacker beats him.

“OVER” if you are further from the cage, top side

“UNDER” if you are closer to the cage, bottom side

“SWITCH”- to maintain balanced defensive coverage, the defender without the ball calls for a switch of man-on-man coverage

“RIDING”-occurs when the offense looses possession and transitions to defense by immediately pressuring the ball

“PICKING”-when the offense positions an athlete as barrier for the ball carrier to set up their dodge to get free to drive, pass or shoot

“CHECKING”- defender uses stick to tap/hit/push/pull or his body to dislodge the ball from the ball carriers stick

Stick Checks- slap check, poke check Body Check

“SCREENING”- you are in the way of the goalies line of sight and he can no longer see the ball carrier/shooter (also, screening in a different sense is a technical foul i.e. a moving screen-the athlete setting the screen initiates contact with an opponent

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“HOLE”- the area immediately outside of the crease in front of the goal‘MAN DOWN DEFENSE”- defensive unit is outnumbered by at least one player as a result of one or more of it’s players serving time in the penalty box

“GOAL LINE EXTENDED”- an imaginary line that extends from either side of the goal or goal post to the sideline of the field

“POWER POSITION”-on toes slightly, knees bent, shoulder width apart, ready to check and win ball (athletic stance) able to shuffle side to side, front or back, without moving up and down

“STICKS UP”-best defensive position for you and your stick against a settled offense, sticks are up field and in passing lanes

“CONTROL SPACE AND SHAPE”- manage space and shape by staying compact as a defense while working together

“ALLEYS”- create a wedge or angle on defense to channel the ball carrier down the alleys, to either side of the goal, away from the center and most dangerous part of the field

TRANSITION AND ATTACKING TERMS:

“SCOOPING”- the act of winning ground balls

“TWO HANDS”- two hands on the stick when scooping ground balls

“BOTH BUTTS DOWN”- lower your butt and the butt of your stick when scooping ground balls

“MAN”- communication is critical to winning ground balls

“BALL”- communication is critical to winning ground balls

‘RELEASE’- as a ground ball is scooped and possession is gained it sends the message to teammates to stop hitting and get open for a pass…separate, create space, open up and balance the field to become a passing/attacking option

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“ONE MORE” – SACRED CALL, only used if you will catch and score!!!“FIRE” – ground ball around the crease

“HOCKEY”- man in possession of ball is under intense pressure, he knows he can flip it to your voice even if it is a blind pass and you will receive it OR flicking ball out on face-offs, man-ball situations or situations at mid-field that allow a defender to “hockey” the ball back across to the attack

“CRADLE”- to maintain possession/control advance the ball

“DODGES”-moves to separate from your opponent: Face, Split, Roll are three dodges we will use

“CUTTING”-crisp dynamic movement off the ball seeking separation form your defender to get open for a pass , scoring opportunity or to create space for a teammate to use

“FEEDING”-using field vision to find the open man and pass him the ball for a scoring opportunity

“PICKING”-a static or stationary position an offensive player establishes for the ball carrier to run their defender into as they try to dodge, run past or separate from their defender to be better able to drive pass or shoot

“FAST BREAK”- after possession is gained, the transition to offense is immediate and the ball is run or passed quickly into the attacking third of the field to have numbers up to create a dynamic scoring opportunity

“SLOW BREAK”- pace of play between fast break and settled offense middie calls “slow break” to set up 4 vs 3 numbers up attack

“EXTRA MAN OFFENSE”- (EMO) the offensive unit’s numerical advantage that results from at least one member of the opposite team serving time in the penalty box

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CONCEPTS:

“IF YOU ARE STANDING, YOU ARE PROBABLY DOING SOMETHING WRONG”- (John Danowski-Head Coach, Duke University) be active on AND off the ball, offensively and defensively, you continually need to be making adjustments to the ball…movement is dangerous and dynamic…it changes things and lacrosse is change!

“A GROUND BALL WON, IS WORTH TWO GOALS”- the goal you just prevented the offense from possibly scoring and the one you and your mates are about to score, as you transition to the attack…every ground ball represents a two goal swing in the game!!! Winning ground balls is an attitude, a commitment, ground balls won are effort goals! They win games!

“YOU NEED TO GUARD YOUR MAN, BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER THEY ARE ALL “OUR MEN”

“BEAT YOUR MAN, DRAW ONE, FIND THE OPEN MAN”

“BEAT THE DEFENSE WITH YOUR FEET AND YOUR HEAD”

“LEARN TO GET OTHERS OPEN AND YOURSELF”

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ZEELAND LACROSSETIME, EFFORT, DESIRE, RESPECT

“ALL OUT”

“TAKE CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT, IT WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU”

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST“HEAD TO TOE”

1. HELMET:

CASCADE HELMETS FOREST GREEN SHELL WITH OLD GOLD CHIN GUARD

2. MOUTH GUARD:

NEEDS TO BE “OF READILY VISABLE COLOR”

WHITE OR CLEAR MOUTH GUARDS ARE ILLEGAL

ILLEGAL TO PLAY WITHOUT ONE…HAVE A BACK-UP

3. SHOULDER PADS:

4. ARM PADS:

5. GLOVES: GREEN OR BLACK

6. THE CROSSE:

SHORT STICKS-MIDDIES AND ATTACKMEN

LONG STICKS-DEFENDERS

GOALIE STICKS-GOALIES

7. ATHLETIC SUPPORTER AND CUP

8. CLEATS: MULTI-STUDDED MOLDED SOLE

FOOTBALL AND SOCCER CLEATS WILL WORK

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