Great teams are built by focusing on fundamentals and culture. For lacrosse, the fundamentals are face-offs, ground balls, passing, catching, shooting, riding, clearing, team defense and goaltending. These are the aspects of the game that will be drilled repetitively as we strive for excellence. We will compete with maximum effort, high tempo transitions, relentless riding, aggressive pursuit of ground balls, and tenacious team defense. We will never, ever, give up.

CULTURE

Culture will focus on effort, excellence, commitment and caring.

Effort – Effort helps to compensate for lack of talent. Effort teaches work ethic. We will not be out worked.

Excellence – We will strive for excellence and to get better every day.

Commitment – We will be more than just involved; we will be committed. Not only to our team but to our families.

Caring – Relationships are the foundation on which winning teams are built, and all great relationships are based on value, love, trust and care. When you care more, you give a little more time, a little more effort, a little more energy, and a little more love to the people and things you care about.

STANDARDS FOR PLAYERS

Be a great teammate. Respect your teammates, care for your teammates and sacrifice for your teammates. Make your teammates better.

No profanity; No complaining; No whining; No energy vampires.

100% effort during every practice, scrimmage and game.

Don’t talk when coaches are talking. Respect!

Don’t argue with referees or coaches; address problems with the coach. Coaches will address rule interpretations with referees.

Players will be humble winners and gracious losers.

Act in a way that brings honor to self, family, and your team.

STANDARDS FOR COACHES

Be the example. Set the direction. Set the standards. Set the climate. Set the alignment.

Confront the unexpected.

Demonstrate integrity at all times.

Treat players with love and respect.

Be well prepared for practices and games.

Make just and fair decisions.

Help players with their school and life goals.

Act in a way that brings honor to self, family, parents, and team.

ROLES FOR PARENTS

Provide transportation as required to have players arrive on time for games/practices.

Cheer for their son and the team. Don’t be a critic.

Respect officials and opponents.

Refrain from coaching from the stands.

Encourage players to speak for themselves.

Act in a way that brings honor to self, family, coaches, and the team. Expect their son to do the same.