SOVA SWELL
Team Overview
SOVA Swell
AGENDA
Team Mission
Coaches Introduction
Code of Conduct
Policies
2014 Summer Schedule
Uniforms
Recruiting
MISSION STATEMENT
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The SOVA Swell Lacrosse Team is a competitive, out-of-season team that strives to
provide the best players from the Hampton Roads area with a variety of
instructional and competitive opportunities that enable players to reach their
maximum potential.
SOVA Swell Lacrosse provides players the opportunity to compete against the best
players in the country at premier, national tournaments while receiving an
unprecedented level of exposure at the appropriate time in their lacrosse careers.
SOVA assists the players and parents with the recruiting journey, providing all
players with the opportunity to achieve their dream of playing collegiate lacrosse.
COACHING STAFF
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The SOVA Swell team is composed of talented and dedicated individuals who are
eager to share their passion for lacrosse. This level of dedication deserves a
reputable coaching staff that have been through the recruiting process and
successfully competed at the collegiate level. Having quality people in place to run,
coordinate and coach is critical to the success of the SOVA program. The SOVA Swell
team is fortunate to have the following coaches:
BROOKE HUMMEL
A native of Whiteford, MD, Brooke was a two sport standout at North Harford High
School. She earned All-County, All-State, and All-American honors in lacrosse as a
defender. Brooke continued her playing career at ODU and started every game for
four years. She was a two time captain and twice earned All CAA and Academic All
American honors. She served as a coach for NEMS (North East Maryland Select) and
North Harford High before returning to Virginia. Brooke earned her Bachelors in
Education (ODU) and a Masters of Early Childhood Education (Towson University).
She currently serves as the Assoc. Director of Admission and Director of Auxiliary
Programs as well as the head coach at Cape Henry.
KELLY LONG
A former University of Delaware Blue Hen, Kelly grew up in Baltimore, MD and
played lacrosse and field hockey at Glenelg High School. She earned All-County and
All-State honors in both before continuing her playing career at UDel. As a Blue Hen,
Kelly served as a defensive leader throughout her career from 2002-2005. She was a
co-captain and All CAA selection in her senior year and earned her Bachelors in
Communications. Kelly works as a Healthcare Specialist for Newell Rubbermaid and
serves as an assistant coach at Cape Henry Collegiate.
CASI COTTRELL
Casi grew up in Charlottesville, VA and was a standout three sport athlete at
Western Albemarle High School. Casi continued her playing career as a defensive
mainstay at Old Dominion from 2002-2006. She earned her Bachelors in Exercise
Science and now serves as an assistant coach at Cape Henry Collegiate and
specializes in fitness and nutrition education.
ASHLEY KELLOGG
A fellow Monarch, Kellogg earned All-CAA and VaSID honors in 2010 while leading
ODU in goals with 42. She finished second on the team with 49 assists. Kellogg
earned her Bachelors in Physical Education and recently completed her Masters
degree in Sports Management. A native of Downingtown West High School, Kellogg
was an Honorable Mention All-American in women's lacrosse. She currently serves
as the assistant coach at ODU
LINDSEY BELLE
Another fellow monarch, Lindsey played defense for ODU where she made 2nd Team
All-CAA twice, CAA Tournament Team and was Captain. Prior to her collegiate
career, Lindsey earned 1st Team All-League and Goulds Pumps Defensive Player of
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the Year honors at Baker High in New York. She earned her Bachelors in English
with a concentration in Secondary Education and is now the Varsity Lacrosse coach
at Norfolk Collegiate School where she also teaches Middle and Upper School
English.
LINDSEY MCMULLEN
Lindsey comes to us from Temple University where she was a defender for the Owls.
She grew up in Berwyn, PA and attended Conestoga High where she excelled in
lacrosse and soccer. In lacrosse she earned All-American honors and led her team to
the Pennsylvania PIAA State Title twice. Lindsey is a certified holistic health coach,
yoga teacher and Lululemon store manager.
ASHMORE STANDING
Ashmore is a current midfielder at ODU where she led the team in scoring last
season. She attended Cape Henry Collegiate where she earned 1st Team All-TCIS
and TCIS Player of the Year honors. She is majoring in Elementary Education.
MORGAN GALLAGHER
Morgan is a current ODU midfielder from West Chester, PA. She was named
Offensive MVP of her team at West Chester East High. She is majoring in Elementary
Education.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Brooke Hummel
(443) 243-5855
[email protected]
Kelly Long
(410)782-1612
[email protected]
Casi Cottrell
(757) 240-1894
[email protected]
Ashley Kellogg
[email protected]
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CODE OF CONDUCT
All of those playing in the SOVA organization need to be current members of US
Lacrosse to participate. SOVA will use the US Lacrosse Code of Conduct as a
guideline for conduct. It is the responsibility of any SOVA member, parent or
representative of SOVA to read and become familiar with this code of conduct and
strive to adhere to its policy.
US Lacrosse requires all players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators to sign
and abide by a ""Code of Conduct"" that embodies basic common sense principles,
demonstrates consideration of others, and projects a positive image to our young
men and women.
Individuals and/or teams participating in US Lacrosse events that fail to abide by
this code will be subject to ejection and disqualification from future US Lacrosse
events. Thank you for your help in promoting these principles.
The Code of Conduct
Players, coaches, spectators and parents are to conduct themselves in a manner that
""Honors the Game"" and demonstrates respect to other players, coaches, officials
and spectators. In becoming a member of the lacrosse community an individual
assumes certain obligations and responsibilities to the game of lacrosse and its
participants. The essential elements in this ""Code of Conduct"" are HONESTY and
INTEGRITY. Those who conduct themselves in a manner that reflects these elements
will bring credit to the sport of lacrosse, themselves, their team and their
organization. It is only through such conduct that our sport can earn and maintain a
positive image and make its full contribution to youth sports in the United States
and around the world. US Lacrosse and its Youth Council support the following
behaviors for those participating or involved in any way with US Lacrosse and youth
lacrosse in general:
The essential elements of the ""Code of Conduct"" must be adhered to.
o Sportsmanship and teaching the concepts of fair play are essential to the
game, and must be taught and developed both at home and on the field
during practices and games.
o The emphasis on winning should never be placed above the value of good
sportsmanship, the concepts of fair play, or the skills of the game.
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o Derogatory comments are unacceptable. Use positive reinforcement with
players and adults alike. It should be remembered that criticism, once made,
can never be retracted.
o The safety and welfare of the players are of primary importance.
o Coaches must always be aware of the tremendous influence they have on
their players. They are to strive to be positive role models in dealing with
young people, as well as with adults.
o Officials are expected to conduct themselves as professionals and in a
manner that demonstrates courtesy and fairness to all parties while
exercising their authority on the field.
o Adults involved with the game must never permit anyone to openly or
maliciously criticize, badger, harass, or threaten an official.
o Knowledge of the Rules of Lacrosse must be respected and adhered to by all
who participate in the game of lacrosse, both in the letter and the spirit of the
game. Attempts to manipulate rules in an effort to take unfair advantage of
an opponent, or to teach deliberate unsportsmanlike conduct, is considered
unacceptable conduct.
o Eligibility requirements, such as age and previous level of participation, must
be followed. They have been established to encourage and maximize
participation, as well as promote safety.
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COMMITMENT
SOVA wants players who are committed to lacrosse and their team. Lacrosse is a
TEAM sport. We understand that there may be commitments such as family
weddings or religious events that may cause a player to miss lacrosse. These
commitments will be excused absences with prior notice to the coaches. However,
not participating at least 80% of the time is unfair to the coaches and teammates.
The players that succeed recognize that their skill and athletic development is
directly proportionate to the amount of time they practice and compete. Therefore,
if you cannot make the commitment to join the SOVA program, please consider
other options.
UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT
SOVA expects all players to wear the appropriate uniform for all tournaments.
Players last name, graduation year and number are on uniforms for college
recruiters to easily identify players of interest.
SOVA expects all players to use appropriate equipment for all practices and
tournaments (mouth guards, goggles, footwear, etc.)
PLAYING TIME
All players who attend practices will play in every tournament. SOVA believes it is
better to “play to win”. SOVA does not guarantee equal playing time. Playing time
will be based on practice performance.
REFUND POLICY
Once paid, SOVA Swell LLC does not give refunds. Tournament, facility, and
operating expenses are pre-paid in advance and there is no guarantee that any
refunds will or can be issued. In the event a tournament is cancelled and the
tournament organizers authorize refunds or a percentage thereof back to SOVA
Swell LLC, the SOVA Swell policy is not to issue any refunds due to related
administrative and operating expenses not recoverable.
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2014 SUMMER SCHEDULE
June 20-22 –Champions Cup (Midlothian, VA) and Beach Bash (Virginia Beach, VA)
June 27-29 – Beach Blast (Rehobeth, DE)
July 12-13 – Lax For Love (Parkton, MD)
July 18-20 – Capital Cup (Midlothian, VA)
UNIFORMS
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Team Colors: Carolina Blue/ Black
RECRUITING
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Lacrosse Recruiting Timeline
Sophomore year:
*Players are verbally committing as sophomores, make sure you send colleges of
interest all of your information as soon as possible.
*You are allowed to contact college coaches, but they cannot contact you this year.
This includes phone calls, e-mails, letters, instant messages and text messages.
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Create initial list (Top 20-30 schools)
Do your research- find schools that offer ACADEMIC programs of interest
Send letter of introduction, playing resume, and academic profile to your top
5 college coaches (Tip: Pick 1 dream school, 2 as a challenge, and 2 you know
you can get in to)
Submit online questionnaires to all lax programs/coaches of interest
Send videos and tournament/high school schedules to all colleges of interest
Visit schools: summer camps, fall clinics, tourneys (Note: Camps are a great
way to see a campus and get to know coaches from different schools)
Try to attend some college lacrosse games (preferably at your top schools)
Junior year:
Fall*September is the first month college coaches can mail to you and initiate e-mail
contact with you
*National Letter of Intent signing date is November 1st (for more info on NLI, visit
www.national-letter.org)
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Maintain your grades, higher GPA= more options
Further your research and refine list- investigate the lax programs at the
schools you are serious about
Be realistic- manage your expectations
Communicate your interest to coaches- email and WRITE a personal note
updating them
Register with NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse
Take SAT and/or ACT (it’s a good idea to sign up for the early Spring testing
dates)
Play in fall tournaments
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Maintain those grades!
Take SAT/ ACT again
Follow up with coaches, they are more interested when they know you are!
Attend winter camps and tournaments
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Visit schools
Practice- focus on fitness and stick work
Check out summer camps
Spring:
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School: focus on your GPA, coaches really pay attention to you " in season "
grades, it is a strong indicator of how you will manage at the collegiate level
Lax- play your best every chance you get!
Maintain communication with coaches
Visit schools - try to catch a game of a school you are interested in
Layout your summer camp and tourney schedule
Summer:
*July 1st is the first time coaches are allowed to call you. Make sure they have your
most recent telephone number.
*Coaches will begin to extend scholarship offers at this point and will continue to
extend offers throughout the year on an individual basis with each recruit. If you do
not get offered one in July, it does not necessarily mean coaches are not interested.
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Play, play, play- make the tournament circuit, this is where coaches are!
Maintain in contact with coaches, they field hundreds of recruiting inquiries
so show you are serious by staying in touch (don't be a pest though!)
Send coaches a complete high school transcript from grades 9-11
Retake SAT and ACT tests as needed to improve your scores
Take unofficial visits to all the schools in which you have an interest by the
end of summer
Get more video footage made and sent to top schools
Begin planning official visits if they are offered to you
Senior year:
*After September 1st you can go on official visits (5 visits per player)
Fall:
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Pay attention to deadlines – early decision (National Letter of Intent is in
early November), NCAA Clearinghouse, SAT/ACT registration, applications,
etc.
Maintain contact with coaches
Don’t slack off in the classroom, keep your grades up and continue to
challenge yourself – this will prepare you for juggling life as a collegiate
athlete!
Stay in shape and keep playing
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