East Longmeadow Spartans K-12 Lacrosse
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The Spartan Way
The Spartan Way
Our K-12 program is designed to support our mission of player, coach, & family recruitment, retention, & development by enabling kids to be successful through utilizing "familiar" drills and "game play" to maximize "engagement" and "enjoyment".
Our K-12 program is designed to support our mission of player, coach, & family recruitment, retention, & development by enabling kids to be successful through utilizing "familiar" drills and "game play" to maximize "engagement" and "enjoyment".
cul·ture
cul·ture
noun: the attitudes and behavior characteristic of a group
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“It’s not the team with the best players that win. It’s the players with the best team that wins!”
team rules & EXPECTATIONS
team rules & EXPECTATIONS
RULE #1: 110%
RULE #1: 110%
110% effort, attitude, and commitment to YOUR job.
110% effort, attitude, and commitment to YOUR job.
Expectation #1: "coachable"
Expectation #1: "coachable"
Coachable means learning to put your ego aside to be open to honest feedback and be willing to make changes that you may not be comfortable with.
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Coachable young men become employable adults, respectful in relationships, and understand the value of constructive criticism.
RULE #2: DEFENSE
RULE #2: DEFENSE
Defense is a choice. Everyone. Plays. Defense. Period.
Defense is a choice. Everyone. Plays. Defense. Period.
Expectation #2: "dependable"
Expectation #2: "dependable"
Dependable means that you give your best effort, stick to the game plan, and DO YOUR JOB when no one is watching you.
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Dependable young men become role models in their families, leaders in their communities, and valued in their place of work.
RULE #3: IQ
RULE #3: IQ
IQ means individuals understand team lacrosse and on-ball & off-ball responsibilities.
IQ means individuals understand team lacrosse and on-ball & off-ball responsibilities.
Expectation #3: "adaptable"
Expectation #3: "adaptable"
Adaptable is being able to function when things don't go according to plan. It's being able to understand opponents strategies, communicate necessary adjustments, and implement unfamiliar strategies.
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Adaptable young men are able to deal with adversity in a self reflective, positive, and productive manner.
player & Family concerns
player & Family concerns
Step 1
Step 1
Ask your son what is going on.
Step 2
Step 2
If he does not know, have your son talk to his coach.
Step 3
Step 3
If you are still not satisfied, set up a meeting with you, your son, and his coach...not after a game.
TEAM PLACEMENTS & PLAYING TIME:
VARSITY: The best players in grades 9-12.
There is NO expectation of playing time in ANY games.
JV: Develop players with current, or future, varsity potential.
Playing time is not equal. JV players with appropriate attendance, attitude, and ability to understand & execute team concepts in game situations can expect approximately a quarter of playing time in most games.
PRACTICE SQUAD: Develop players who are not game ready, but want to learn the game of lacrosse.
There is NO expectation of playing time in ANY games.
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