GRAYSON GIRL’S
LACROSSE 2011
This SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD – Bay Creek Park
Throw-around Clinics
Begin, 1pm-3pm, All Sunday’s
through November 21st, (except Oct.
31st) Bring stick & goggles, water
bottle and tennis shoes.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH - LACROSSE BOOSTER CLUB
Meeting for parents/players.
Auditorium, 6:30 pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST – Conditioning after school. Be
on the track at 2:30 pm, Mon.-Thur. We will end at 3:45 pm
You MUST have an updated physical on file with the Athletic Department,
and be academically eligible to participate. Pick up a physical form from
the Athletic Department. It must be filled out by a doctor on the county
form and signed by parents and the student.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4TH – University of Georgia Clinic!!
Bay Creek Park, details at
www.gaasports.org/lacrosse
JANUARY 31ST – WEEK OF PRACTICE/TRYOUTS on lower
practice field by 2:30 pm each day ending at 4:30 pm.
FEBRUARY 21ST – SPRING SEASON LACROSSE GAMES BEGIN
GHS GIRLS LACROSSE
PLAYER’S ROUTINE
 START NOW!! REAP THE BENEFITS!!
 RUN AT LEAST 5 TIMES A WEEK, 2-3 MILES EACH DAY, If you are
not participating in another sport. Run with a friend at the park!
 Work on timed mile run – 8.5 minutes. Sprints- 100’s x 6 on track.
 PLAY WALL BALL OR CATCH WITH A FRIEND 30 MIN/DAY or more!!
Grounders, quick sticks, toss on the run, all using right and left. Cradle the
ball while running.
 STUDIES COME FIRST!! Make priorities and find time for both skill
building/running, and studying!
WALL BALL HELPS!
Right hand
Take your time on this, pick a spot and try to hit the same spot each time
Left Handed
Take your time on this, pick a spot and try to hit the same spot each time
Right Quick stick
Try to move the ball in and out of your stick as fast as you can
Left Quick stick
Try to move the ball in and out of your stick as fast as you can
Switching hands
Throw with your right, then catch the ball with you left, then throw with your left
and catch with your right.
One hand
Work on catching and throwing using one hand. You should do each of these
drills from 50 - 100 each, count them off in your head and see how many you can
catch and throw in a row without dropping the ball.
These drills should not take more than a total of 30 minutes. Working
on these drills during the off-season will help you to improve, and help you to earn
your way onto the field, participating in more games. Do you want to contribute to
the success of the team? Practice these skills daily. Ask your parents or siblings to
toss with you…they can use a baseball/softball glove while you use your stick. Have
fun with it!!
Conditioning – If you are playing another sport during lacrosse
conditioning you are expected to train with that team. If not, you are
expected to be at conditioning with lacrosse. Attendance records from
conditioning sessions will be taken into account as a part of the tryout
process. This is a vital part of preparation for lacrosse season. You
must be in shape by Jan. 31st.
Practices are mandatory – no unexcused absences will be accepted.
You will arrive to practice on time and ready to begin on the lower
practice field by 2:30 pm.
Bring all necessary gear - goggles, mouth guard, cleats and tennis
shoes, stick, weather appropriate apparel. It is not fun to play in
freezing weather in shorts and a t-shirt. Bring cold weather gear!!
Lacrosse gloves are a voluntary addition to the gear. You may consider
getting a pair for the cold weather.
Absolutely no jewelry allowed on the field at any time. Remove all
jewelry when dressing out for practice and games. Includes soft
bracelets.
Injured players are expected to attend practices and games and help
out as they can with cones, etc…, unless they have a doctor’s order. You
will need a doctor’s note for any medical appointments. Remember that
colds, headaches, stomachaches , allergies, etc are inconveniences, not
major illnesses.
We understand the need for some players to work, but it is not an
excuse to miss practice or games. The schedules are published well
ahead of time for you to arrange your schedule.
Academics: If you are struggling in school we will expect you to be
responsible in getting to school early to work with your teachers. Get
help immediately to avoid academic situations that my jeopardize your
eligibility as a student-athlete. You will not be punished for seeking
extra help in school. Academics comes first.
Zero Tolerance Policy:
GHS Lacrosse follows all of the policies of Gwinnett County public
Schools and Grayson High School as they pertain to behavior, drugs,
alcohol, tobacco, and academics.
We have a Zero Tolerance Policy for disrespect towards coaches,
players, spectators, and anyone else present at practices and games.
Players are expected to act with integrity and dignity both on and off the
field and any deviance from this will result in punitive measures and
possible expulsion from the team.
Tryout Evalutations:
We will us these categories to score each player during evaluations and beyond.
Keep these in mind:
Coachability
Attitude
Work Ethic
Field Sense
Technical Understanding
Speed
Passing
Accuracy
Defensive Skill
Physical Strength
Agility
Endurance
Hand-Eye Coordination
Stick Skills
Off-hand Stick Skills
Catching
Ground Balls
Shooting Speed
Self Confidence
Mental Toughness
Team Personality
TEAM CAPTAINS: Do you have these qualities?
Someone who motivates her team to reach new heights, mainly by example, on and
off the field.
Captains don't get a day off. They must always lead. Will you persevere?
Talented players may be candidates, but can they relate to the girls who do not get
much playing time? Empathy is key.
The best captains are in sync with the coaches and the players having the ability to
communicate the respective needs to the other party, knowing the pulse of the
team the way the coach cannot.
Quiet example: She is not always the most rah-rah girl, but can lead by quiet example
knowing when she must speak. She has to do what is right, not what is popular.
Not always a comfortable spot to be in. Are you willing?
Selfless: someone who is so confident in her own abilities that she can help others get
to the same place. Her motivations are geared toward the team unit.
"The most important thing is that all captains must genuinely respect their teammates
and coaches. And their actions, on and off the field, must represent and show
that respect." Michelle DeJuliis, 2009 World Cup Team Quoted from uslmagazine
Team Captain’s Role
Delegate equipment duties, scheduled out for each player to help
Always know the absent player’s excuse for missing games/practice
Use texting for reminders – should have all cell numbers for players
Lead stretches – team will be loud!
Game time: respectful communication with the officials asking questions only
during TO’s, HT, or when clock stops after a goal and report to coaches
Lead Cheers - Plan ahead the best cheers you’d like to do
Lead the team in double lines when necessary ie: to locker rooms
Ideas for team building and carrying them out - via team moms
Delegate a person to Update Facebook group page for team events
Captains will meet with coaches weekly
Captains will meet with team weekly
Monitor players taking responsibility for having all of their appropriate gear: shoes
(cleats and running), mouth guards, goggles, sticks checked for legal use on
field. Report to coach, those not in regulation.
Positions on a Girls' Lacrosse Team
One of the significant differences between girls' and boys' lacrosse is that
more players take the field in a regulation game on a girls' team. The following
are the positions in the girls' game and the responsibilities that go along with
them.
Goalie
The primary role of this position is keeping balls out of the net. A goalie must
be quick on her feet and willing to go after loose balls around the crease area.
The more confident your goalie is, the more effective she'll be at turning away
the different types of shots she'll face.
Point
After the goaltender position, point is the most defensive-oriented position on
the field. The player handling this position works closely with the goalie,
communicating what the opponent is doing and orchestrating where players
need to be on the field to counter the attack.
Your point player must be a good communicator to help prevent defensive
breakdowns from occurring. Because the point player doesn't stray far from
the net, she's often in position to intercept passes to the middle of the field
while defending an attack.
Cover point
This player's main task is to cover the opposition's second home. Good
footwork is an asset for excelling in this position because the player must stick
with the opponent to deny passes and shots on goal.
The cover point player is also relied on to make clearing passes, so she must
be proficient at catching passes from the goalie and quickly turning upfield to
look for teammates who can receive the ball.
Third player
This player's key responsibility is covering the opposing team's third home.
Important attributes for doing well in this position are good reflexes, the ability
to read the opponent's attack, and the ability to jump into the passing lanes to
intercept balls.
Left and right defensive wings
These positions require substantial running, as the players' primary
responsibility is to guard the opponent's left and right attack wings.
Center
This position is a magnet of activity on both offense and defense. Because the
position requires strong play both with and without the ball, as well as a
variety of other skills, the team's best player usually handles this position.
The center patrols the middle of the field. When her team has control of the
ball, she looks to step up into the action, where she can feed the ball to the
first, second, and third home players. When her team is on defense, she
retreats to her team's defensive half of the field, providing coverage against
the opponent's center, disrupting the passing lanes, and looking to intercept
balls delivered by the attack wings.
Left and right attack wings
These positions cover a lot of territory as the players carry out supportive
roles at the offensive end of the field — most notably, feeding the ball to the
players manning the first, second, and third home positions. They also must
hustle back on defense to help out the left and right defensive wings.
Third home
A team's offensive prowess is enhanced whenever its third home player is an
efficient passer. She can feed the ball to the first and second home players,
as well as the right and left attack wings. She also takes shots on goal when
scoring opportunities arise and creates openings for herself to shoot or pass.
Second home
This position is similar to the point guard position in basketball, because the
second home orchestrates the offense and makes the passes that help the
offense run smoothly and effectively. In lacrosse, this player should be an
excellent ball handler, because she'll likely have the ball on her stick more
than most of the other players.
The offense will be more difficult to defend if the second home player is a
threat to score goals, too.
First home
This position represents the most offensive play on the lacrosse field. The first
home's main responsibilities are to score goals and to deliver accurate passes
to teammates who are in scoring position.
To excel in this position, one must be quick and have sound ball-control skills.