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Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse

2016

Player/Parent Guide

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As a participant in the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse program, we want each player to know that excellence in academics, good sportsmanship, and good citizenship are our fundamental goals for each one of you. Further, we want each member of our four teams to have a positive experience in which they improve their individual and team skills, and above all have fun playing lacrosse for Baldwinsville.

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Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Players Manual

Introduction

The primary purpose of this handbook is to advise you of the program rules, policies, and procedures of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program. You are responsible to read, know and understand the complete contents of this handbook. In the event there is something in this handbook that you do not understand, please bring it to the attention of the coaching staff. The following pages, in addition to the Baldwinsville School District Athletic Code of Conduct Manual (Go to (Go to Bottom of Page and Click Athletics Icon Under Departments(Click Code of Conduct icon on side menu) spell out a code of conduct for you as a person, player, student and member of this lacrosse program. If we are to be successful, you must adhere to this code of conduct.

This handbook was made to encourage the lines of communication between you and your coaches.

Being a part of a great lacrosse team and program can only be accomplished when we know what is expected of us. This booklet is a guide for that purpose.

2016 Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Coaching Staff

Varsity:

Head Coach- Matt Wilcox

Player Bio:

- Baldwinsville Lacrosse Alum

-2005 NJCAA National Champion and Academic-All American (Herkimer)

-2007 and 2008 NCAA III Division National Championship Runner up

(Cortland State)

-2008 Cortland State Men’s Lacrosse Senior Award

Coaching Bio:

-Baldwinsville Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach (2015-Present)

-Baldwinsville Assistant Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach (2008-2014)

-Baldwinsville Boys JV Basketball Coach (2009-2015)

-Upstate Under Armour Assistant Lacrosse Coach (2014)

Assistant Coach- Andy Lamb

Player Bio:

-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Alum

-2007 NJCAA National Champion (Onondaga Community College)

-2008 NJCAA All-American and Captain (Onondaga Community College)

-Drexel Men’s Lacrosse (2009-2010)

Coaching Bio:

-CBA Lacrosse Coach (2013)

-Tully Varsity Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach (2014)

-Baldwinsville Varsity Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach (2015-Present)

Junior Varsity:

Head Coach- David Caughey

Player Bio:

- Homer Lacrosse Alum

-Herkimer College Alum and National Champion

-Geneseo College Lacrosse All-League Player

Coaching Bio:

-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Coach for Over 15 Years

Assistant Coach- Tim Solomon

Player Bio:

-Jordan Elbridge Lacrosse Alum

-Hobart College Lacrosse Alum

-Member of the 1998 Iroquois National Lacrosse Team

Coaching Bio:

-Present Baldwinsville Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Coach for Over 5 Years

8/9 Modified:

Head Coach (Also Volunteer Varsity) - Jeff Boltus

Player Bio:

-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Alum

-2005 NJCAA National Champion and Academic-All American (Herkimer)

-2007 NCAA Division III National Championship Runner up (Cortland State)

Coaching Bio:

-Present West Genesee Varsity Assistant Football Coach

-Coached Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse for over 5 years.

Assistant Coach- Gennaro D’Agostino

Player Bio:

-High School Soccer Player

-Rugby Team (Plattsburgh State)

-Syracuse Chargers Rugby

Coaching Bio:

-Former Modified and JV Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Coach

-Coach Baldwinsville Boys Soccer for over 10 years.

7/8 Modified:

Head Coach- Pete Fiorini

Player Bio:

-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Alum

-Geneseo All League and North Division Player

Coaching Bio:

-35 years as the Head Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Coach

-1992 Section 3 Lacrosse Champion and NY State Runner Up

-2nd year as 7/8 Baldwinsville Modified Lacrosse Coach

-Present 8/9 Baldwinsville Modified Basketball Coach

Assistant Coach- Glen McCaffery

Coaching Bio:

-Present Baldwinsville Boys Varsity Assistant Hockey Coach

-2014-15 Section 3 Hockey Champion

-2nd Year as 7/8 Baldwinsville Modified Lacrosse Coach

Coach Wilcox’s Goals & Objectives of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program:

1) To be a Role Model and Leader of the Program

My job of being the head of a lacrosse program is to be a role model for the players, school and community. To represent myself in a professional matter (attitude, attire, etc.) Then take these qualities and build them into the young men. To be supportive and help guide them through the years and also guide them to the next level (college, military, or work force). I don’t want to be remembered for just wins and losses but rather making a positive impact on many young athletes lives.

2) Continue to Build Continuity Within Both the Youth and School Program

The job as the boys head varsity coach and leader of this program is to have the Baldwinsville lacrosse program as a whole to be on the same page by partaking in the same lacrosse fundamentals, drills, schemes, and most importantly values. This will be accomplished by hard work and dedication through on/off season coaching and player clinics, camps/workouts, and constant communication to coaches, players and parents.

3) To Win a Sectional Championship

Once this program has installed the values and continuity, the goal then is to win a sectional championship. Winning a sectional championship will bring pride, accomplishment, and increase the level of interest to the program. This will give the program a chance to compete for a state championship.

Baldwinsville Lacrosse Coaches General Thoughts on the Program

1) Your foremost goal should be to develop yourself as a student. Baldwinsville has a great academic program which, if used properly, can make a significant contribution to your life. Do not waste your time in class. If you’re missing practice time because of your neglect in your academics, you are in fact hurting the team.

2) Your second goal should be to develop yourself into a high quality student athlete. When it comes to the spring lacrosse season, give your total effort to lacrosse. Playing other sports is essential and encouraged, but you need to concentrate on this sport during the season. No one else should disrupt that.

3) The coaching staff has confidence in you as a young man, a student, and as an athlete. Set high expectations in the classroom and on the field… and live up to them!

4) Never get into a situation that would cause embarrassment to yourself, the team, your family, your coaches, or to your school. Abide by the athletic code of conduct with respect and integrity. Any actions against the School Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. Do the right thing and appropriate life rewards will eventually come to you.

Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Players Code: Triple AAA

1) Accountability- Baldwinsville lacrosse players are first and foremost a student before an athlete. Students must maintain not only academic standards but also a respectful and appropriate attitude in the classroom. This will transition to the lacrosse field where all players will be accountable to represent Baldwinsville lacrosse as a disciplined athlete. This includes: attending all practices and events at least five minutes early of required time to be present, proper Baldwinsville lacrosse dress code (red practice shorts/red and white practice pinnie, and a Baldwinsville helmet), and an accountable attitude and effort when stepping on the lacrosse field.

2) Appreciation- This program has a rich tradition in lacrosse. It is imperative that all players have that appreciation when playing lacrosse for Baldwinsville. This program has produced top division I, II, and III collegiate players who have moved on to be outstanding human beings. It is imperative that you as a lacrosse player have that appreciation for this program’s tradition and future, in order for you to be a successful lacrosse player and person in this program.

3) Attitude- The one thing that the Baldwinsville lacrosse program will always have as an advantage in is a player’s attitude. This program is built on an attitude that demonstrates a mental and physical toughness that builds character for not only on the lacrosse field but for later in life. Being one of those who have experienced and demonstrated that toughness, I expect players to have that on and off the field. With the mental and physical toughness comes the positive attitude of demonstrating respect and edict to this great game. That means demonstrating the highest level of sportsmanship through any lacrosse contest, practice, and/or event. Before that however, comes the first responsibility of demonstrating a positive attitude in the classroom. Anyone who doesn’t demonstrate this in the classroom or on the field will be held to consequences. A player in the Baldwinsville lacrosse program represents not only the Baldwinsville lacrosse program but also the school and community.

Principles of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program

Commitment to Excellence….Coaches and Players….

1) Accountability: We are not playing against an opponent as much we are playing ourselves.

2) Attention to Details: Accomplishments are achieved in areas that losers thought were not important, and winners did.

3) Fundamentally Sound: We want to be a sound fundamentally and a team of overachievers. It’s the little things that give you the edge. “The little things make the big things happen”.

4) Discipline: Being positive on the field and having everyone involved, organized, enthusiastic, and accountable to do what is expected of them. We won’t have negative words or actions. Only positive players who believe in the team can continue to play for this program.

Academics, Behavior, Attitude and Physicals:

1) Academics

a) Scholastic eligibility code (see Athletic Code of Conduct) is strictly enforced.

b) Study time after school, before practice, for those who are not ineligible but are behind in their studies. If this is happening frequently, YOU ARE HURTING THE TEAM.

c) ALL players MUST BE IN SCHOOL FOR THE FULL DAY in order to practice or play in a game unless they have a written LEGAL excuse (see Athletic Code of Conduct, Section 3).

2) Behavior/Attitude (school, field, classroom, community)

a) Athletic Code of Conduct strictly enforced – read thoroughly.

b) We expect all participants to be positive role models in terms of appearance and communication with all teacher, coaches and adults in the community.

c) Obey all rules set forth by team coaches; for example, a curfew at the Varsity and JV level or promptness at meeting or team gatherings. Breaking the “team rules” could result in anything from a reprimand or game suspension to dismissal from the team.

d) Any athlete who is insubordinate in school or during any practice session or game will be subject to disciplinary action by team coach ranging from reprimand to dismissal from the team.

3) Physicals and Preseason Form (FAMILY ID- All paperwork from now on is completed online( GO TO PAGE 12 and 13 OF PACKET FOR DETAILS AND INFORMATION)

All information regarding physicals and preseason forms can be found at the Sport Sign Up tab under Athletics on our District website.

DO THIS ASAP! You are expected to have this completed at least 3 days before practice begins.

Important Dates:

Weds, March 2nd: Jones Road Clinic (Grades 10-12 3pm-4pm and Grades 9-12 4pm-5pm) ***Must register online at and fill out waiver form (must be completed by March 1st )***

Monday, March 7th: Varsity & JV Tryouts/Practice officially begins

Varsity will be @ Solvay for the first day (Be on Bus at 4:15)

JV- will meet in Baker locker room after school and wait for further instructions.

Monday, March 28th: Modified (Tryouts/Practice 7th/8th and 8th/9th) officially begins

1st Week of tryouts will be held at Ray for both levels. After that the 8/9 team will practice at Durgee. Practice for 8/9 will end at 5pm and pickup time at Durgee is now 5:15pm at the side door near locker room (players will wait in locker room or right outside on black top until they see parent/guardian there to pick them up)

Check the Digital Sports Website for Practice/Scrimmage/Game Times and Locations

***Unless Coach Wilcox asks a PLAYER to tryout at a higher level, every player goes to their grade level for the first week of tryouts ***

Practice:

a) Players should have two sets of clothes for outdoor and gym workouts.

b) Players should have sneakers and cleats with them.

c) Players should try to have an old stick for practice on cold days.

d) Missing practice is not tolerated and is punishable by a one game suspension. Any subsequent missed practices will result in additional suspensions or dismissal from team, depending on the level at which you play.

e) All Baldwinsville players at all levels should wear they’re red practice shorts for all practices and scrimmages. Get them now and be ready!

f) All Baldwinsville players should have a red/white shirt as their outer shirt at all times in practices and scrimmages. Baldwinsville scrimmage vests will be worn over these shirts.

Parent-Coach Relationship:

The coaching staff is available to discuss concerns you have regarding your child.

Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches:

- The treatment of your child – mentally and physically

- Ways to help your child improve.

- Concerns about your child’s behavior.

- Your child’s academics.

Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches:

- Playing time. - Play calling.

- Team strategy. - Other student-athletes.

***Please contact Coach Wilcox, as coordinator of the program. This is a common courtesy that is greatly appreciated by the coaching staff and the athletic department. Anonymous letters are unread and discarded. ***

Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse: Player/ Parent Communication

Communication is a very important aspect of any team’s success during a season. Also, communication between player and coach can also result in being emotionally, mentally and physically healthy. Any time there is an emotional, mental or physical problem that is occurring with a player they are supported and encouraged to tell the head coach. However, there is a chain of command with communication in the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program when discussing on the field problems.

On the field problems include: playing time, where they’re positioned, team schemes.

Chain of Command:

1) Player to Position Coach

• The player must first go to the coach who is coaching their particular lacrosse position (offense/defense/goalie) and try to resolve their problem.

2) Player to Head Coach

• If the problem cannot be resolved through the position coach, than the player will then discuss their problem with the head coach and will end there.

3) Parent/Guardian and Player to Head Coach

• Subjects that appropriate for parents to speak with coaches include treatment of their children physically and mentally, ways to help their children improve, and concerns about their children’s behavior (It is NOT allowed or considered appropriate to bring up playing time, team strategy, or other student athletes with the coaches).

4) Parent/Guardian and Player to Coach and Athletic Director

• Serious problems regarding an issue of physical or mental harm to player, academic contract problems, and any other extreme events or problems that occur (Playing time will not be discussed with the Athletic Director but rather dismissed)

Keys to Success

1. Equipment:

Sneakers and cleats - - you need both.

Helmet - clean and with all buckles and snaps (needs to be certified by NOCSAE)

Red or White T-shirt to be worn at all practice and scrimmages.

Red shorts to be worn at all practices and scrimmages.

Legal gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads and a cup.

Warm clothes - - layers to be worn and shed accordingly.

Two sticks (if available) - - Don’t use your good one in bad weather.

Combination lock for lockers.

Hats and jackets for after practices.

KEEP EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHES CLEAN!!

2. Priorities

Get organized:

Family responsibilities.

School work completed on and done well.

Individual lacrosse skills practiced & improved upon - - - stick skills

Social life – Be Smart!

***DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME! USE IT WISELY AND GET ORGANIZED!***

3. Daily Schedule

Wake up

Eat a good well-balanced breakfast – juice, carbs, protein & lots of fluids.

Get to school on time.

Morning classes - - Behave and do your best work.

Lunch – fruit carbs, lots of fluids – compliment your morning choices.

Afternoon classes – Behave and do your best work.

Practice 3:00 – 5:30 – check equipment before and after.

Take care of bumps and bruises.

Dinner – Healthy food and lots of fluids

(All 3 daily meals should complement each other).

Homework completed and done correctly.

Free time – DON’T WASTE IT – eat a healthy snack.

GO TO BED BY 10:00 and GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP! REST/RECOVER

Injuries:

1. Please inform the coach if you are injured (especially head injury). Without doing that can result in a more severe injury.

2. When an athlete has seen the athletic trainer, the coach will go by the trainer’s protocol for the injury. A player will not practice until it’s cleared from the athletic trainer.

3. If a player see’s a doctor you must notify the coach and athletic trainer regarding the result given by doctor. A player must give their medical release from doctor to the school nurse NOT the coach/athletic trainer.

4. The only time that a doctor's note should be given to a coach is if a student was at a doctor or dental visit on that day and was either late or released due to the appointment.

Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Booster Club



The Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Booster Club is a non-profit, volunteer organization run by parents and friends of the lacrosse program. The purpose of the club is to assist and enhance the lacrosse athletic program of the Baldwinsville School District. It works to raise money to support and supplement the schools’ lacrosse budget and provide additional support to the program.

In past years the club has purchased helmets, uniforms and warm-ups, and every year they purchase supplies and equipment for all levels of play. The club maintains a website that provides information on the lacrosse program, including rosters, schedules and out of season events. The club covers costs of early season indoor or turf rental space. Every year, the club puts on an end of season banquet for all players and families, awards scholarships to graduating seniors and provides team awards.

The club relies on volunteers to make the program successful. Volunteers are needed for a wide range of activities, from serving as Board Members to working in the concession stand, running the scoreboard or helping with the end of season picnic. The club meets once a month and all are welcome to attend - check the website for meeting details.

Feel free to contact the Booster Blub Board with questions:

Hugh McCabe, President – BvilleLax1@

Michele Petrelli, Vice President – apetrellijr@twcny.

Michael Stolicker, Treasurer – mmstolick@

Melissa Steria, Secretary – Msterph@

Greg Wilcox, Fundraising Coordinator- Gwilcox@

SECTION III OF THE N.Y.S.P.H.S.A.A

SPECTATOR CODE OF BEHAVIOR/ETHICS

1. Direct all energies to encouraging your team.

2. Avoid actions, which offend visiting teams or individual players.

3. Show appreciation of good play by both teams.

4. Learn the rules of the game in order to be a more intelligent spectator.

5. Treat all visiting teams in a manner in which you would expect to be treated.

6. Accept the judgment of coaches and officials.

7. Encourage other spectators to participate in the spirit of good sportsmanship.

8. Be positive.

STUDENT ATHLETES CODE OF BEHAVIOR

1. To demonstrate self-control and respect for others at all times be they officials, spectators, or other athletes.

2. To remember that participation in athletics is a privilege that is not to be abused by unsportsmanlike conduct.

3. To deal with opponents with respect. Shake hands after the competition and congratulate them on their performance.

4. To respect the integrity and judgment of the officials.

5. To remember that improper behavior while in uniform reflects poorly upon yourself, your school, and your community.

6. To understand and abide by the rules and regulations of the game.

7. To accept victory with grace and defeat with dignity.

COACHES CODE OF BEHAVIOR/ETHICS

1. To promote good sportsmanship, by setting a positive example while coaching your athletes.

2. To respect the integrity and judgment of the sports officials.

3. To approach competition as a healthy and constructive exercise, not as a life and death struggle that requires victory at any price.

4. To recognize that the participants in individual or team sports are young men and women with human frailties and limitations, who are capable of making mistakes.

5. To not use crude or abusive language with players, opponents, officials, or spectators.

6. To instruct the players in the elements of good sportsmanship and remove players from competition who demonstrate unsportsmanlike behavior.

7. To avoid behavior that will incite players, opponents, or spectators.

8. To avoid and eliminate negative comments to radio, TV, and newspaper reporters

Family ID Letter from Athletic Director Chris Campolieta:

Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to announce we are now offering the convenience of online registration through partner company, FamilyID (). 

FamilyID is a secure registration platform which provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our athletic programs, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register through FamilyID, the system keeps track of your information in your FamilyID profile so you enter your information only once for multiple uses, multiple family members and multiple programs. This program is replacing the current paper process. You will no longer need to submit paper work to the nurse or athletic office. Everything will be completed online.

 

BEFORE YOU REGISTER

PHYSICAL EXAMS: A physical exam must be current within the past 12 months and signed by the physician. For JV/Varsity & Modified: PE must be after 3/1/15.

PLEASE NOTE: You must give the school nurse a copy of your child’s current physical or attach/upload a copy, located under the PARTICIPANT INFORMATION of the online registration page.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO REGISTER

It will be helpful to have the following information handy to allow for accurate completion of your online registration.

• Primary care physicians information

A parent/guardian should register by clicking on this link:  and following these steps:

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

Follow these steps:

1. To find your program, click on the link provided by the Organization above and select the registration form under the word Programs.

2.   Next click on the green Register Now button and scroll, if necessary, to the Sign Up/Log In green buttons. If this is your first time using FamilyID, click Sign Up. Click Log In, if you already have a FamilyID account.

3.   Sign Up for your secure FamilyID account by entering the account owner First and Last names (parent/guardian), E-mail address and password. Select the agreement to the FamilyID Terms of Service. Click Sign Up.

4.   You will receive an email with a link to activate your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your E-mail filters (spam, junk, etc.).

5.   Click on the link in your activation E-mail, which will log you in to 

6.   Once in the registration form, complete the information requested. All fields with a red* are required to have an answer.

7.   Click the Save & Continue button when your form is complete.

8.   Review your registration summary.

You will receive an email receipt from registrations@. You can also view your completed registration in your 'Registration' tab. You can log into  at any time to update your information and to check your registration(s).

SUPPORT:

You can always find your programs at  by clicking "Find Programs" in the top blue banner and searching for our organization name.

 

If you need assistance with you registration, PLEASE call Family ID at 888-800-5583 X1 or email support@. FamilyID also offers online chat during business hours and a support center at . Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be returned promptly.

IMPORTANT FOR THE PROCESS TO WORK

ONLY Parents/Guardians Can Sign Off Electronically on the 6 Agreements

o Athletic Code of Conduct

o Athletic Code of Conduct Availability and Acknowledgment

o Risk of Injury Acknowledgement

o Pre-Participation/Health History Agreement

o Concussion Information Acknowledgement

o Medical Treatment Authorization

Note: If a Student Athlete electronically signs off on these agreements he/she will NOT be cleared and could prevent them from starting on time

Parents and Guardians: PLEASE sign up your son or daughter at the school they are physically attending.

*Please be sure to only complete 1 registration per athlete. If you need to make changes to the registration please be sure to EDIT the existing one and DO NOT create a new one

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VARSITY/JUNIOR VARSITY SPORTS PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

Begins – March 7, 2016

Registration begins/opens – Feb 7, 2016

***DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS Feb 29, 2016***

MODIFIED SPORTS PARENT/GUARDIANS:

Begins – March 28, 2016

Registration begins/opens – Feb 28, 2016

***DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS March 21, 2016***

Varsity Western New York Trip (Hamburg):

Who: Varsity Boys lacrosse team

What: Western New York overnight trip for two scrimmages vs. Hamburg and Orchard Park (Itinerary to be handed out later)

When: Saturday 3/19 @ Noon vs. Hamburg and Sunday 3/20 @ 10am vs. Orchard Park

Where: Both Scrimmages will be held @ Hamburg High School Turf Complex. Staying overnight Saturday at the Holiday Inn Express in Hamburg, NY

Why: To improve as a team and build team continuity by playing some top teams in Western New York

*** There could be a chance of underclassmen (Fresh/Soph) making varsity team…Keep the dates open and available***

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