COLORADO MEN’S LACROSSE
2013 Fall Information Meeting
“The process is much more important than the result.”
Introductions
John Galvin - Head Coach
[email protected]
Ben Weisz - Assistant Coach
- [email protected]
Martin Taffet - Assistant Coach
- [email protected]
CU Lacrosse Phone: 303-819-5345
Forms
- Waiver Form is ONLINE and must be completed
before Fit-Test Sept. 3rd or Sept. 9th for returners
- Two Options: Link on www.culax.org OR access through
Univ. of Colorado Collegiate Sport Clubs – Men’s Lacrosse
- Sign In Sheet (Must fill-out to be on Fit-Test roster)
--------------------------------------------- Write Legibly
- Fill-Out Completely
- Sign ALL areas needed
- Sign Before Leaving
Recommended Insurance
- Private Insurance
- University of Colorado Insurance Plans
- Wardenburg Health Insurance (Gold Plan)
- Must add the Insurance Rider
- US Lacrosse (http://www.uslacrosse.org/)
- Other
University and Team Policies
-Must be enrolled in 12 Credit Hrs in either:
- CU-Boulder
- Continuing Education
-Practice Conflicts will ONLY be for:
- Scheduled University Academic Events
- Serious Family Emergency
-Late for or will miss practice – call the phone: 303-819-5345
Academic Policy
Eligible Spring:
Probation Spring:
Ineligible Spring:
Overall GPA 2.2+
Overall GPA 2.0 – 2.2
Overall GPA < 2.0
Tryout Attire
- Black Shorts/ Accents ONLY CU colors
- White or Black Socks
- Gray or White T-Shirt (Sleeveless NOT
Acceptable)
**Recommend going to Bookstore and purchasing
University of Colorado apparel (Black sweatpants
and shorts, white/grey t-shirt) – Remember you are
a BUFF now.
- We provide reversible jerseys
- Will be returned at the end of each day
ALL TRYOUT ATTIRE MUST BE
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO APPAREL
First Week of Tryouts
1st Day: Tues. September 3rd
- Fitness Test at 6:30am – Kittredge Auxiliary Fields
- Tryout at 8-10pm – Kittredge
(Dressed and ready; Do NOT go on field until told to do so)
2nd Day: Wed. September 4th at 6-8pm – Kittredge
3rd Day: Thurs. September 5th at 8-10:00pm – Kittredge
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Names will be posted on www.culax.org on the Friday
September 6th
- Listed players can continue with second week of tryouts
(Starting September 9th)
Fitness Test
September 3rd Kittredge Field
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Practice Attire and cleats
Ready to start the test at 6:30am Sharp
Push ups – 1 minute
Sit ups – 1 minute
40
Pro agility
300 (2x Under 1minute) – 25yd Intervals
Fitness Test
September 3rd Kittredge Field at 6:30am
**On a Notecard (3x5) – Please have the following information in
this order and per line:
(Coaches will NOT supply notecards OR pens – individual pieces
of paper will not be accepted)
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Last/First Name – Position – Yr at CU
Pushup:
Situps:
40:
Pro Agility:
300: 1
2
Second Week of Tryouts
Returners and Invited Players
4th Day: Mon. September 9th
- Returners ONLY Fit Test at 6:30am Kittredge
- Tryout at 6-8pm - Kittredge
- Returnees Unofficial college transcripts due before
Mon. tryout
5th Day: Tues. September 10th at 8-10pm Kittredge
6th Day: Wed. September 11th at 6-8pm Kittredge
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Final Fall Ball Roster will be posted on www.culax.org on
Wednesday evening September 11th
Team Meeting Thurs. September 12th at 7pm in Koebel
Hall (Leeds) Room TBA
Team Hike Saturday September 21st at 6am (TBA)
Ideal CU Lacrosse Player
Are you of good character?
Can you run?
Can you throw and catch?
Do you love lacrosse?
Do you have a killer instinct?
Ideal CU Lacrosse Player
Core Principles: Program & Player Principles to act on:
• Passion – the pull and sense of connection you feel when the work
you do expresses who you are.
• Commitment – dedication to your task, organization, and your
teammates
• Character – doing the right thing when no one else is around.
• Conviction – strong belief in what you are doing – reason you are
committed, purpose behind your sacrifice. (What’s your 68? -that
thing that stirs our passion, committed when we face adversity)?
• Attitude – positive attitude will help you respond to challenges,
successes, and failures.
Fall Practice & Conditioning Schedule
Lifting*: Mon. and Wed. 6:30 am, 7:00am or 7:30 am
7/11 Fridays – Lifts will start at 6:30am
Speed workouts*: Thurs. 8:00 – 9:00 pm**
*Led by professional strength and conditioning coach
**As semester progresses this time will become earlier
Field practice: Mon. and Wed. 6:00 – 8:00 pm,
Tues. 8-10***, Friday 6-8pm****
Individuals/Position: Mon & Wed 6:00 – 8:00pm
- Will start after the Fall Tournament
***Tues. Practices TBA
***Friday Practices will consist of Field Work, Yoga, and/or
Community service.
Fall Schedule
Team Hike:
Saturday Sept. 21st – All Day
Alumni Game:
Friday October 4th 6:30pm
Fall-Ball Tourney:
Saturday October 19th – All Day
Tentative Spring Practice Schedule
Mon. and Wed. 6 – 8 PM Kittredge
Mon. and Wed. Lifting Groups (Same start times, groups
change per class schedules)
Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 7:30/8 – 9:30/10 PM Bubble
Tues. Film/Chalk-Talk – 6:00-7:00pm
Sat. Morning/Afternoon Kittredge or Bubble
Tentative Spring Opponents
@Mesa State College (NCAA DII)
Adams State College (NCAA DII)
@Colorado College (NCAA DIII)
Boston College @ Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, Palm Springs CA
Chapman University @ Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, Palm Springs CA
University of Texas
BYU*
Michigan State
Arizona State
University California Berkeley
UCSB
Davenport
UNLV
@ Sonoma
@ Stanford
University of Utah*
Westminster College*
Colorado State University*
RMLC Conference Tournament, Grand Junction CO – May 2nd – 3rd
MCLA National Tournament, Orange County CA – May 12th – 17th
*RMLC Conference Opponents
Hiring Interns
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Team Managers
Sports Public Relations Director
Website Manager
Sport Video Coordinator
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY (INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER
LETTER) CONTACT:
KRIS SCHOECH – DIRECTOR OF COLLEGIATE SPORTS
[email protected] 303-492-5133
LAUREN READER – DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
[email protected] 303-819-5345
MARTIN TAFFET – ASSISTANT MEN’S LACROSSE COACH
[email protected] 303-819-5345
Dues
Non-Returners
Fall Ball: $700 (Due Wed. Sept. 25th)
Spring: $2300 (optional three payments)
Returners
Fall Ball: $500 (Due Wed. Sept. 25th)
Spring: $2300 (optional three payments)
Separate Cost
Helmet (Cascade R Matte Black): $125
Contact Information
[email protected] – Head Coach
[email protected] – Assistant Coach
[email protected] – Assistant Coach
[email protected] - Dir. of Operations
CU Lacrosse Phone: 303-819-5345
- Updated Practice Times via Voice Message or Text
- Contact Coaching Staff
- Player Class Conflict
- Open Door Policy