Girls D-Lax '08: January 2008

Program Philosophy: High school lacrosse, although evolving, is a sport of raw athletic ability and desire. Due to the fact that many kids in the northeast have not been exposed to the sport at an early age via competitive youth programs, historically the players who have excelled at the high school level have done so because of sheer athleticism. When players pick up sticks for the first time, they still have a good a chance as anyone who might have played in the youth program for 2 and 3 years. Every player will receive an equal opportunity to make a spot within the program. This is a sport talented athletes can excel in. Regardless of existing skill level, the Dartmouth Lacrosse staff will work to improve all players on all levels.

Try-outs

a. Tryout dates - Monday March 17th – Thurs March 20th Begins promptly at 2:45pm and ends 2 and half hours later at 5:15pm behind Quinn Elementary school.

b. All paperwork due to Coach Magno in Room C10 by Tues March 11th

An Important Checklist for Athletes and Parents

ÿ Before you and your parents sign the Athletic Training Rules Handbook, please read the rules to make sure you understand them and are willing and able to uphold them.

ÿ Before committing for the season, please examine the practice and meet calendar; make sure you can commit for the season.

ÿ Please be sure that you understand that DHS has a vacation policy. If you go away on vacation, you cannot continue to be a member of ANY sports team.

ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE TURNED IN TO C10 BY Wed, MARCH 11th!

IF IT IS NOT IN BY THIS DATE, YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CUT FROM THE TEAM!!!

1. Green Permission Slips

2. Emergency Info Card

3. Authorization Medical Treatment Form

4. Commitment Letter

PROOF OF PHYSICALS MUST BE ON FILE WITH THE NURSE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 14^th!

IF IT IS NOT IN BY THIS DATE, YOU WILL NOT BE CUT FROM THE TEAM!!!

ÿ Physicals — You need to have a sports physical on record here at the high school; you can have one with your own.

doctor, or you can have one here at the high school with Mrs. Collins, the school nurse

o IF YOU HAVE A PHYSICAL WITH AN OUTSIDE DOCTOR, you must bring a doctor’s note that approves you for athletics; bring this to Mrs. Collins by FRIDAY, MARCH 14^th.

o If you had a physical for a Fall or Winter sport, that physical is good for this school year.

o If you had a physical before JULY 1^st, 2007, then you need a physical for this school year.

o If you need to have a physical done here at the school, please sign up with Mrs. Collins.

d. Be prepared with warm and cold clothing, rain attire, sticks, mouthpiece, goggles, and footwear.

e. While we would like to keep all players, roster sizes are limited. The team size depends on multiple factors including how many tryout, so please do not ask how many will be on either varsity of JV. The teams will consist of dedicated athletes committed to working hard to improve individually skills and team skills.

Expectations for players – DHS lacrosse players will show utmost effort to improve and to take strides to be a good teammate and positive contributor to DHS and the community. We expect you attend every practice, game and team meeting and be there on time. We expect you to improve as an individual each and every day, while working to make the team better. We expect that you maintain yourself in good standing at DHS. Our dedicated coaching staff will help you improve as a player and a person.

Expectations for coaches – DHS coaching staff will work to foster individual and team growth in terms of individual skills, team offense and defense, strength, and conditioning everyday. Staff will be on time to every game, practice, and meeting. Coaches will help student-athletes to grow as lacrosse players, athletes, and responsible representatives of DHS.

Regular Season Practices: Practices will be held according the schedule provided. All practices will be held behind Quinn Elementary School from 2:45pm-4:45pm, unless otherwise stated. Athletes should look for the whiteboard outside the main DHS office for announcements regarding rescheduled practices due to inclement weather.

Schedule: Please consult the provided schedule and calendar for practices, games, and other important events.

April Vacation – Students who choose to participate on any DHS lacrosse team will be expected to attend all games and practices. With at least two games scheduled over break, if you wish to go away on April vacation you should not choose to be part of the DHS lacrosse program. Only school sanctioned events, like New Orleans Habitat for Humanity, are allowed –HOWEVER players will not only miss those vacation games but must be worked back into the playing rotation at the coaches’ discretion.

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Games – Players must be academically eligible to attend these away games if they are scheduled during the school day. If a student-athlete is failing any one of her courses at the time of the game, she will not be granted permission to attend the game.

Full Disclosure Agreement – Concerns – Players come see the coach. Problems are best solved between the player and coach, not parent and coach. If a problem arises, all athletes are encouraged to approach the coach after practice/game. Often things are misinterpreted and communication can help. Coaches will not entertain a conversation with parent until the player discusses the situation with the coach first. If the problem is not resolved, the coach may entertain a meeting with the parent. However, the player must be present. A meeting request will be denied unless the player plans on attending. If a parent attempts to contact a coach, the coach is obligated under the full disclosure agreement to disseminate all dialogue exchanged by the coach and player. Parents should adhere to the proper guidelines.

Parental Support: Your daughters are quite appreciative of your support. Please continue to support from the sidelines. Please adhere to the MIAA rule on taunting that suggests that all spectators must act appropriately on the sidelines. Please cheer for the players and refrain from making negative comments towards players of your daughter’s team, opposing players, or officials. Although competition brings out aggressive behavior in people, inappropriate and or inappropriate behavior from spectators will not be tolerated. Where we encourage sportsmanship among our players and coaches, we hold our spectators to the same standards.

Directions to the home field and away games can be found on the DHS Athletics webpage: http://www.dartmouth.k12.ma.us/dhs/athletics/index.html

Coach Magno

3rd Floor Room C10

School Number: 508 961 2700 ext 310

Email: lmagno@dartmouthps.org

Announcements may also be found at: http://www.dhsgirlslacrosse08.blogspot.com/

JV Coach

Coach Yeomans