Coaching Philosophy - Revision history

Dave at 12:09, 11 May 2019

2019-05-11T12:09:13Z

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	==Parent Meeting Information==		==Parent Meeting Information==
			* Please regularly update your availability on the shutterfly calendar
	* We play like we practice, kids should come with a good attitude and ready to give 100%		* We play like we practice, kids should come with a good attitude and ready to give 100%
	* Kids need to be dressed and ready by the start of practice		* Kids need to be dressed and ready by the start of practice
	* Parents need to make sure kids watch all the videos. Our playbook is based on basic motion offense principles		* Goal is to get kids knowing the concepts as second nature so they can run the concepts themselves
	** All the coaches from the 3 youngest teams got together and built this offense. Based off of Roanoke College
	** If kids master our plays they are concepts used by every coach
	** Goal is to get kids knowing the concepts as second nature so they can run the concepts themselves
	* We need a positive sideline, reinforce to your child that talking negative to teammates accomplishes nothing		* We need a positive sideline, reinforce to your child that talking negative to teammates accomplishes nothing
	* Parents should enforce that lacrosse is a team sport. Cheer kids on when they make ground balls, good passes, get assists. Teamwork and taking the right shot at the right time are way more important then scoring		* Parents should enforce that lacrosse is a team sport. Cheer kids on when they make ground balls, good passes, get assists. Teamwork and taking the right shot at the right time are way more important then scoring
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	** Ground balls and possessions are the single most important thing a kid can excel at		** Ground balls and possessions are the single most important thing a kid can excel at
	* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players		* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players
	* Team is lacking in Mental Toughness (Is the capacity of an athlete to do their job - i.e. to do the things they've trained to do no matter what's happening to them or around them.)
	** We will have competitive practices
	** Lineup rotations will be changed after each game based on how mentally tough the midfield lines and individual attack/defense does together.
	* Please regularly update your availability on the shutterfly calendar
	* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with		* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with
	* Individualism and selfishness can kill a teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat to teamwork]		* Individualism and selfishness can kill a teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat to teamwork]
			* Playing time will be as close to equal as we can make it
			** Goalie will obviously play more time, its the most important position
			** Middies will play close to 1/3 of the game, its the lifeblood position of our team
			** Attack we need strong finishers and kids that will draw 2 and dump
			** More than 7 goals is our key to winning, stress the importance of possessions, winning GB's, and unselfish play
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	* Have fun while competing		* Have fun while competing
	* Kids get a lot of touches with the ball at practice		* Kids get a lot of touches with the ball at practice
			* If the Team is lacking in Mental Toughness (Is the capacity of an athlete to do their job - i.e. to do the things they've trained to do no matter what's happening to them or around them.)
			** We will have competitive practices
			** Lineup rotations will be changed after each game based on how mentally tough the midfield lines and individual attack/defense does together.

Dave at 12:07, 13 May 2018

2018-05-13T12:07:25Z

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	* Kids need to be dressed and ready by the start of practice		* Kids need to be dressed and ready by the start of practice
	* Parents need to make sure kids watch all the videos. Our playbook is based on basic motion offense principles		* Parents need to make sure kids watch all the videos. Our playbook is based on basic motion offense principles
			** All the coaches from the 3 youngest teams got together and built this offense. Based off of Roanoke College
	** If kids master our plays they are concepts used by every coach		** If kids master our plays they are concepts used by every coach
	** Goal is to get kids knowing the concepts as second nature so they can run the concepts themselves		** Goal is to get kids knowing the concepts as second nature so they can run the concepts themselves

Dave at 11:57, 13 May 2018

2018-05-13T11:57:30Z

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	** Ground balls and possessions are the single most important thing a kid can excel at		** Ground balls and possessions are the single most important thing a kid can excel at
	* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players		* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players
			* Team is lacking in Mental Toughness (Is the capacity of an athlete to do their job - i.e. to do the things they've trained to do no matter what's happening to them or around them.)
			** We will have competitive practices
			** Lineup rotations will be changed after each game based on how mentally tough the midfield lines and individual attack/defense does together.
	* Please regularly update your availability on the shutterfly calendar		* Please regularly update your availability on the shutterfly calendar
	* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with		* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with

Dave at 11:42, 13 May 2018

2018-05-13T11:42:28Z

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	==Parent Meeting Information==		==Parent Meeting Information==
	* ~~Coaches have a lot of knowledge~~, kids should come with a good attitude ready to ~~learn~~		* We play like we practice, kids should come with a good attitude and ready to give 100%
	* ~~A disciplined sideline is important,how kids act on the sidelines transitions~~ to ~~how they play on~~ the ~~field~~		* Kids need to be dressed and ready by the start of practice
	* Parents need to make sure ~~their~~ kids ~~review any~~ plays ~~or coaches materials~~		* Parents need to make sure kids watch all the videos. Our playbook is based on basic motion offense principles
	* ~~Individualism and selfishness~~ can ~~kill~~ a ~~teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat~~ to ~~teamwork]~~		** If kids master our plays they are concepts used by every coach
			** Goal is to get kids knowing the concepts as second nature so they can run the concepts themselves
			* We need a positive sideline, reinforce to your child that talking negative to teammates accomplishes nothing
	* Parents should enforce that lacrosse is a team sport. Cheer kids on when they make ground balls, good passes, get assists. Teamwork and taking the right shot at the right time are way more important then scoring		* Parents should enforce that lacrosse is a team sport. Cheer kids on when they make ground balls, good passes, get assists. Teamwork and taking the right shot at the right time are way more important then scoring
			* Parents should not criticize their kids from the sideline. It gets in their heads and will make them perform worse
	* Encourage your kid to find the role they excel at, is it ground balls, communication, sliding, passing, setting picks, etc		* Encourage your kid to find the role they excel at, is it ground balls, communication, sliding, passing, setting picks, etc
			** Ground balls and possessions are the single most important thing a kid can excel at
	* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players		* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players
			* Please regularly update your availability on the shutterfly calendar
	* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with		* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with
			* Individualism and selfishness can kill a teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat to teamwork]
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Dave at 11:29, 13 May 2018

2018-05-13T11:29:35Z

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	* Parents need to make sure their kids review any plays or coaches materials		* Parents need to make sure their kids review any plays or coaches materials
	* Individualism and selfishness can kill a teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat to teamwork]		* Individualism and selfishness can kill a teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat to teamwork]
	* Will strive to get kids 25-50% playing time, but it will depend on how serious and hardworking they are in practice
	* Parents should enforce that lacrosse is a team sport. Cheer kids on when they make ground balls, good passes, get assists. Teamwork and taking the right shot at the right time are way more important then scoring		* Parents should enforce that lacrosse is a team sport. Cheer kids on when they make ground balls, good passes, get assists. Teamwork and taking the right shot at the right time are way more important then scoring
	* Encourage your kid to find the role they excel at, is it ground balls, communication, sliding, passing, setting picks, etc		* Encourage your kid to find the role they excel at, is it ground balls, communication, sliding, passing, setting picks, etc
	* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players		* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players
	* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with		* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with
	* lacrosseplan.com will have our plays, player progress reports, practice plans, drills, a player forum, player homework, and an achievement section where kids can win prizes
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Dave at 17:19, 9 September 2017

2017-09-09T17:19:41Z

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	==Parent Meeting Information==		==Parent Meeting Information==
	* Coaches have a lot of knowledge, kids should come with a good attitude ready to learn		* Coaches have a lot of knowledge, kids should come with a good attitude ready to learn
	* A disciplined sideline is important, how kids act on the sidelines transitions to how they play on the field		* A disciplined sideline is important,how kids act on the sidelines transitions to how they play on the field
	* Parents need to make sure their kids review any plays or coaches materials		* Parents need to make sure their kids review any plays or coaches materials
	* Individualism and selfishness can kill a teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat to teamwork]		* Individualism and selfishness can kill a teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat to teamwork]
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	* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with		* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with
	* lacrosseplan.com will have our plays, player progress reports, practice plans, drills, a player forum, player homework, and an achievement section where kids can win prizes		* lacrosseplan.com will have our plays, player progress reports, practice plans, drills, a player forum, player homework, and an achievement section where kids can win prizes
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	==General Coaching Philosophy==		==General Coaching Philosophy==

Dave at 16:24, 9 September 2017

2017-09-09T16:24:07Z

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	* Encourage your kid to find the role they excel at, is it ground balls, communication, sliding, passing, setting picks, etc		* Encourage your kid to find the role they excel at, is it ground balls, communication, sliding, passing, setting picks, etc
	* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players		* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players
			* If you are upset about something practice the 24 hour rule before talking to the person you are upset with
			* lacrosseplan.com will have our plays, player progress reports, practice plans, drills, a player forum, player homework, and an achievement section where kids can win prizes

	==General Coaching Philosophy==		==General Coaching Philosophy==

Dave at 19:06, 12 May 2017

2017-05-12T19:06:25Z

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	==U9 and ~~U11~~==		==Parent Meeting Information==
			* Coaches have a lot of knowledge, kids should come with a good attitude ready to learn
			* A disciplined sideline is important, how kids act on the sidelines transitions to how they play on the field
			* Parents need to make sure their kids review any plays or coaches materials
			* Individualism and selfishness can kill a teams unity - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwHiD-6Hf-I&t=7s Dudeism: A threat to teamwork]
			* Will strive to get kids 25-50% playing time, but it will depend on how serious and hardworking they are in practice
			* Parents should enforce that lacrosse is a team sport. Cheer kids on when they make ground balls, good passes, get assists. Teamwork and taking the right shot at the right time are way more important then scoring
			* Encourage your kid to find the role they excel at, is it ground balls, communication, sliding, passing, setting picks, etc
			* At all times parents should show respect to the refs and players

			==General Coaching Philosophy==

	* No Selfish Play, Pass to the open man		* No Selfish Play, Pass to the open man
	* Coaches have alot of knowledge, kids should come with a good attitude ready to learn
	* Winning matters in high school, not at U9 or U11, getting better is what matters		* Winning matters in high school, not at U9 or U11, getting better is what matters
	* Goal is for the kid to love the sport of lacrosse while getting better and having fun with their friends		* Goal is for the kid to love the sport of lacrosse while getting better and having fun with their friends

Dave at 15:31, 12 May 2017

2017-05-12T15:31:59Z

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	* No Selfish Play, Pass to the open man		* No Selfish Play, Pass to the open man
			* Coaches have alot of knowledge, kids should come with a good attitude ready to learn
	* Winning matters in high school, not at U9 or U11, getting better is what matters		* Winning matters in high school, not at U9 or U11, getting better is what matters
	* Goal is for the kid to love the sport of lacrosse while getting better and having fun with their friends		* Goal is for the kid to love the sport of lacrosse while getting better and having fun with their friends

Dave at 15:05, 3 February 2017

2017-02-03T15:05:46Z

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	* A team of average players working together will beat a team of superstars		* A team of average players working together will beat a team of superstars
	* Wins and losses don't matter at this age, we want kids to remember this time as when they learned the most and developed the passion for the sport		* Wins and losses don't matter at this age, we want kids to remember this time as when they learned the most and developed the passion for the sport
			* Have fun while competing
			* Kids get a lot of touches with the ball at practice