Spring 2013 Coaches Meeting

1. Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse Spring 2013 Coaches Meeting Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

2. Discussion Topics 2013 Registration Coaching Assignments Team Structure Player Evaluations SEPYLA Positive Coaching Alliance Indoor Practices Spring 2013 Practice Schedule Special Events in 2013 Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

3. 2013 Registration Overview Kindergarten Instructional (13) (23) “D” 1st/2nd Grade (27) (22) “C” 3rd/4th Grade (25) (24) “B” 5th/6th Grade (52) (45) “A” 7th/8th Grade (55) (57) (172) 171 Players! Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

4. Coaching Assignments Coaching Assignments Instructional: Paul Valerio, Jamie Knight, Fred Figg D:(U-9) Neal Pettinelli, Brian Holland, Patrick Sweeney, Alicia Terizzi, Arthur Vigilante, Micahel Paolini C: (3rd/4th) Bob Neild, Mike Judge, Phil Rocco, Colin Dougherty, David Kaercher B: (5th/6th) Neal Pettinelli, Paul Valerio, John Costalas, Erik Hart, Mark Peezick, Bill Westlake, Vince Frigo, Brendan McGill A: (7th/8th) Rick Ward, LeRoy Moser, Darren Rosenblum, Doug Mason, Steve Collison, John Chaban, Andrew Smith, Brian Smith, Jamie Sykes, Troy Vokes Coaching Rotation Coaching Apparel Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

5. SEPYLA Southeastern Pennsylvania Youth Lacrosse Association Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

6. SEPYLA Member Programs Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

7. SEPYLA Proposed Divisions NORTH SOUTH WEST Calvery Aston Amity CBAA Drexel Hill Boyertown Council Rock Haven Conshohocken Crooked Cross Haverford Deep Run Horsham Interboro PV Lansing Marple-Ntwn Pottsgrove Lower Bucks Moorestown Souderton North Penn Radnor Spring-Ford Spartan Ridley Norristown Upper Morland Rose Tree St Joe Warriors Springfield Upper Merion Wissahickon Wilmington Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

8. SEPYLA Team Structure Grade-Based Structure A1 = Most competitive (mostly 8th graders) A2 = Highly competitive (7th & 8th) A3 = Moderately competitive (7th + rookies) B1 = Most competitive (mostly 6th graders) B2 = Highly competitive (5th & 6th) B3 = Moderately competitive (5th & 6th) C = 3rd/4th Grade (no 1/2/3 designations) U9 & U7 program not governed by SEPYLA Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

9. SEPYLA Rules A play Saturday / B & C play Sunday Playoffs for A1 & B1 Levels only Playing “up” generally not an issue Playing “down” raises concerns Need to use common sense Goalies, defense create fewer issues Stick length Short sticks: min 40" max 42" for A min 37” max 42” for B & C Long poles: min 52" max 72“ for A & B max 52"for C Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

10. US Lacrosse 2013 Rule Changes (ART 1) A player shall not initiate contact to an opponent’s head or neck with a cross-check or any part of his body (head, elbow, shoulder etc.) Any follow-through that contacts the head or neck shall also be considered a violation of this rule Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

11. US Lacrosse 2013 Rule Changes (ART 2) A player shall not initiate an excessive, violent or uncontrolled slash to the head/neck Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

12. US Lacrosse 2013 Rule Changes (ART3) A player, including an offensive player in possession of the ball, shall not block an opponent with the head or initiate contact with the head (known as spearing) Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

13. US Lacrosse 2013 Rule Changes PENALTY: One-, two- or three-minute non-releasable foul, at the official’s discretion, for violation of Article 1, 2 or 3. If the contact to the head/neck is considered deliberate or reckless, the penalty shall be a minimum two- or 3-minute non-releasable foul. An excessively violent violation of this rule may result in an ejection Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

14. Spring Season Notify SEPYLA of # of teams/levels Feb. 15 Petition for Black-out dates Feb. 15 Provide SEPYLA with team rosters Mar. 15 SEPYLA season begins Mar. 30 SEPYLA season ends May 19 SEPYLA Semi-Finals (A1/B1 only) June 1 SEPYLA Championships (A1/B1 only) June 2 Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

15. Positive Coaching Alliance Spring 2013 Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

16. Positive Coaching Alliance Main philosophies behind the PCA/SFYLAX Double-Goal Coaching Second-Goal Parents Coaching your Child Dealing with bad behavior Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

17. Positive Coaching Alliance What is Double Goal Coaching? Teaching “Life Lessons” Honor the game using the elements of ROOTS RESPECT FOR: R - Rules O - Opponents O - Officials T - Teammates S – one’s Self Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

18. Positive Coaching Alliance What is Double Goal Coaching? Teaching “Life Lessons” Redefine with it means to be a “Winner” in terms of Mastery not just the scoreboard ELM Tree of Mastery: E - Effort L - Learning M – bounce back from Mistakes Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

19. Positive Coaching Alliance What is Double Goal Coaching? Teaching “Life Lessons” Using Effort goals. (Effort vs. Outcome) Outcome Goals are highly dependent on the quality of one’s opponent, Effort Goals are largely under one’s control regardless of the competition Effort goals are motivating to all players because they can control them and they can see their progress Setting effort goals: Game and Season-Long with rookies and talented players Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

20. Positive Coaching Alliance What is Double Goal Coaching? Teaching “Life Lessons” Fill your Player’s Emotional Tanks Use POSITIVE reinforcement as your primary mode of motivating Strive to achieve the 5:1 “Magic Ratio” of 5 Positive reinforcements to each criticism/correction Schedule “fun activities” for practices, so players with enjoy lacrosse Learn to give “Kid-Friendly Criticism” Criticize in private “Ask Permission” Use “Criticism Sandwich”, Complement/Criticism/Complement Avoid giving criticism in “non-teachable” moments Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

21. Positive Coaching Alliance What is Double Goal Coaching? The real first Goal………………… WINNING GAMES Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

22. Positive Coaching Alliance What is a Second Goal Parent? Definition………………… “A second goal parent will let players and coaches take responsibility for the first goal of winning. They will relentlessly focus on the second, more important goal of using sports to teach life lessons to their children and other youths.” Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

23. Positive Coaching Alliance What is a Second Goal Parent? A Second Goal Parent will: Use POSITIVE encouragement Reinforce the ELM Tree of Mastery Set an EXAMPLE by Honoring the Game Use self-control Engage in NON-DIRECTION Cheering Get their child to practice and games on time and ready to go Refrain from negative comments about the coaches, referees and other players in front of their child Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

24. Positive Coaching Alliance Coaching your Son Tips and Thoughts: As a coach, you need to wear two hats, parent and coach. When on the field, you are not a parent. Be sensitive to favoring or penalizing your son. Don’t bring conversations you had as a parent up as a coach. Utilize other coaches to work with your son. If you work with your son at home, make it fun rather than drills designed to make him better. Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

25. Positive Coaching Alliance Dealing with Bad Behavior Ignore Behavior you Don’t Want: When a player is not doing what you want them to do, they cease to exist and should stay that way until they follow instruction The player may now realize they are being ignored and ask why. Respond in a matter-of-fact way what they need to do not to be ignored. Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

26. Positive Coaching Alliance Dealing with Bad Behavior When You Can’t Ignore: You cannot ignore behavior that is dangerous or disruptive. In the “Least-Attention Manner” remove the player from the situation. They can return on their own when they feel they can follow the rules. If it happens again the same applies, but they cannot come back until you have a chance to talk to them. This is a time to do a fun activity with the rest of the team The player must understand and articulate the bad behavior before they can return to the team. Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

27. Positive Coaching Alliance Dealing with Bad Behavior The Discipline of the Three “C’s”: Calmness Deal with bad behavior in a controlled manor. Defer to assistant coaches if needed. This shows strength Consequences Have a clear understanding of how you expect your player to behave, and what happens if they don’t. If you start the season this way, there will be no confusion Consistency Keep this message clear through out the season and with every player. Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

28. Spring Practice Schedule 2012 Schedule: MON TUE WED THU FRI A U7 C A U7 B U9 B C 2013 Schedule (open for discussion): MON TUE WED THU FRI A U7 C A U7 B U9 B C (2) Fields at Manderach – (2) Fields at Evans Elementary (Optional indoor practices can run through early March) Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse

29. Key Dates to Discuss March 9th Independence Classic PPL Park April 6th Evansfest (A Level – Saturday) April 27th Irish Skirmish (B1/B2 and C) May 2nd Beef & Beer (to benefit HS team) Friendship Firehouse, Royersford May 11th Back Mountain Brawl (Saturday) (many go up Friday night) May 11th Upper Merion Gumball Rally June 8th-9th BOLT Tournament May 25-27 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship, Lincoln Financial Field Other Events? Spring-Ford Youth Lacrosse