Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse
Player/Parent Guide
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As a participant in the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse program, we want each player to know that excellence in academics, good sportsmanship, and good citizenship are our fundamental goals for each one of you. Further, we want each member of our four teams to have a positive experience in which they improve their individual and team skills, and above all have fun playing lacrosse for Baldwinsville.
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Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Players Manual
Introduction
The primary purpose of this handbook is to advise you of the program rules, policies, and procedures of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program. You are responsible to read, know and understand the complete contents of this handbook. In the event there is something in this handbook that you do not understand, please bring it to the attention of the coaching staff. The following pages, in addition to the Baldwinsville School District Athletic Code of Conduct Manual (Go to Bville.orgàGo to Bottom of Page and Click Athletics Icon Under DepartmentsàClick Code of Conduct icon on side menu) spell out a code of conduct for you as a person, player, student and member of this lacrosse program. If we are to be successful, you must adhere to this code of conduct.
This handbook was made to encourage the lines of communication between you and your coaches.
Being a part of a great lacrosse team and program can only be accomplished when we know what is expected of us. This booklet is a guide for that purpose.
Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Coaching Staff
Varsity:
Head Coach- Matt Wilcox
Player Bio:
- Baldwinsville Lacrosse Alum
-2005 NJCAA National Champion and Academic-All American (Herkimer)
-2007 and 2008 NCAA III Division National Championship Runner up
(Cortland State)
-2008 Cortland State Men’s Lacrosse Senior Award
Coaching Bio:
-Baldwinsville Head Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach (2015-Present)
-Baldwinsville Assistant Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach (2008-2014)
-Baldwinsville Boys JV Basketball Coach (2009-2015)
-Upstate Under Armour Assistant Lacrosse Coach (2014)
Assistant Coach- Andy Lamb
Player Bio:
-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Alum
-2007 NJCAA National Champion (Onondaga Community College)
-2008 NJCAA All-American and Captain (Onondaga Community College)
-Drexel Men’s Lacrosse (2009-2010)
Coaching Bio:
-CBA Lacrosse Coach (2013)
-Tully Varsity Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach (2014)
-Baldwinsville Varsity Assistant Boys Lacrosse Coach (2015-Present)
Junior Varsity:
Head Coach- David Caughey
Player Bio:
- Homer Lacrosse Alum
-Herkimer College Alum and National Champion
-Geneseo College Lacrosse All-League Player
Coaching Bio:
-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Coach for Over 15 Years
Assistant Coach-Art Lux
Player Bio:
-JD Lacrosse Alum
-Syracuse Lacrosse Alum
-1983 NCAA Division I National Champion
Coaching Bio:
-Former CBA Head Lacrosse Coach
-Coaches BYLA Lacrosse
8/9 Modified:
Head Coach- Tim Solomon
Player Bio:
-Jordan Elbridge Lacrosse Alum
-Hobart College Lacrosse Alum
-Member of the 1998 Iroquois National Lacrosse Team
Coaching Bio:
-Present Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Coach for over 5 years
Assistant Coach- Gennaro D’Agostino
Player Bio:
-High School Soccer Player
-Rugby Team (Plattsburgh State)
-Syracuse Chargers Rugby
Coaching Bio:
- Modified and JV Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Coach
- Baldwinsville Boys Soccer Coach for over 10 years.
7/8 Modified:
Head Coach- Pete Fiorini
Player Bio:
-Baldwinsville Lacrosse Alum
-Geneseo All League and North Division Player
Coaching Bio:
-35 years as the Head Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Coach
-1992 Section 3 Lacrosse Champion and NY State Runner Up
-2nd year as 7/8 Baldwinsville Modified Lacrosse Coach
-Present 8/9 Baldwinsville Modified Basketball Coach
Assistant Coach- Glen McCaffery
Coaching Bio:
-Present Baldwinsville Boys Varsity Assistant Hockey Coach
-2014-15 Section 3 Hockey Champion
-2nd Year as 7/8 Baldwinsville Modified Lacrosse Coach
Coach Wilcox’s Goals & Objectives of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program:
1) To be a Role Model and Leader of the Program
My job of being the head of a lacrosse program is to be a role model for the players, school and community. To represent myself in a professional matter (attitude, attire, etc.) Then take these qualities and build them into the young men. To be supportive and help guide them through the years and also guide them to the next level (college, military, or work force). I don’t want to be remembered for just wins and losses but rather making a positive impact on many young athletes lives.
2) Continue to Build Continuity Within Both the Youth and School Program
The job as the boys head varsity coach and leader of this program is to have the Baldwinsville lacrosse program as a whole to be on the same page by partaking in the same lacrosse fundamentals, drills, schemes, and most importantly values. This will be accomplished by hard work and dedication through on/off season coaching and player clinics, camps/workouts, and constant communication to coaches, players and parents.
3) To Win a Sectional Championship
Once this program has installed the values and continuity, the goal then is to win a sectional championship. Winning a sectional championship will bring pride, accomplishment, and increase the level of interest to the program. This will give the program a chance to compete for a state championship.
Baldwinsville Lacrosse Coaches General Thoughts on the Program
1) Your foremost goal should be to develop yourself as a student. Baldwinsville has a great academic program which, if used properly, can make a significant contribution to your life. Do not waste your time in class. If you’re missing practice time because of your neglect in your academics, you are in fact hurting the team.
2) Your second goal should be to develop yourself into a high quality student athlete. When it comes to the spring lacrosse season, give your total effort to lacrosse. Playing other sports is essential and encouraged, but you need to concentrate on this sport during the season. No one else should disrupt that.
3) The coaching staff has confidence in you as a young man, a student, and as an athlete. Set high expectations in the classroom and on the field… and live up to them!
4) Never get into a situation that would cause embarrassment to yourself, the team, your family, your coaches, or to your school. Abide by the athletic code of conduct with respect and integrity. Any actions against the School Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. Do the right thing and appropriate life rewards will eventually come to you.
Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Players Code: Triple AAA
1) Accountability- Baldwinsville lacrosse players are first and foremost a student before an athlete. Students must maintain not only academic standards but also a respectful and appropriate attitude in the classroom. This will transition to the lacrosse field where all players will be accountable to represent Baldwinsville lacrosse as a disciplined athlete. This includes: attending all practices and events at least five minutes early of required time to be present, proper Baldwinsville lacrosse dress code (red practice shorts/red and white practice pinnie, and a Baldwinsville helmet), and an accountable attitude and effort when stepping on the lacrosse field.
2) Appreciation- This program has a rich tradition in lacrosse. It is imperative that all players have that appreciation when playing lacrosse for Baldwinsville. This program has produced top division I, II, and III collegiate players who have moved on to be outstanding human beings. It is imperative that you as a lacrosse player have that appreciation for this program’s tradition and future, in order for you to be a successful lacrosse player and person in this program.
3) Attitude- The one thing that the Baldwinsville lacrosse program will always have as an advantage in is a player’s attitude. This program is built on an attitude that demonstrates a mental and physical toughness that builds character for not only on the lacrosse field but for later in life. Being one of those who have experienced and demonstrated that toughness, I expect players to have that on and off the field. With the mental and physical toughness comes the positive attitude of demonstrating respect and edict to this great game. That means demonstrating the highest level of sportsmanship through any lacrosse contest, practice, and/or event. Before that however, comes the first responsibility of demonstrating a positive attitude in the classroom. Anyone who doesn’t demonstrate this in the classroom or on the field will be held to consequences. A player in the Baldwinsville lacrosse program represents not only the Baldwinsville lacrosse program but also the school and community.
Principles of the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program
Commitment to Excellence….Coaches and Players….
1) Accountability: We are not playing against an opponent as much we are playing ourselves.
2) Attention to Details: Accomplishments are achieved in areas that losers thought were not important, and winners did.
3) Fundamentally Sound: We want to be a sound fundamentally and a team of overachievers. It’s the little things that give you the edge. “The little things make the big things happen”.
4) Discipline: Being positive on the field and having everyone involved, organized, enthusiastic, and accountable to do what is expected of them. We won’t have negative words or actions. Only positive players who believe in the team can continue to play for this program.
Academics, Behavior, Attitude and Physicals:
1) Academics
a) Scholastic eligibility code (see Athletic Code of Conduct) is strictly enforced.
b) Study time after school, before practice, for those who are not ineligible but are behind in their studies. If this is happening frequently, YOU ARE HURTING THE TEAM.
c) ALL players MUST BE IN SCHOOL FOR THE FULL DAY in order to practice or play in a game unless they have a written LEGAL excuse (see Athletic Code of Conduct, Section 3).
2) Behavior/Attitude (school, field, classroom, community)
a) Athletic Code of Conduct strictly enforced – read thoroughly.
b) We expect all participants to be positive role models in terms of appearance and communication with all teacher, coaches and adults in the community.
c) Obey all rules set forth by team coaches; for example, a curfew at the Varsity and JV level or promptness at meeting or team gatherings. Breaking the “team rules” could result in anything from a reprimand or game suspension to dismissal from the team.
d) Any athlete who is insubordinate in school or during any practice session or game will be subject to disciplinary action by team coach ranging from reprimand to dismissal from the team.
3) Physicals and Preseason Form (FAMILY ID- All paperwork from now on is completed onlineà GO TO PAGE 12 and 13 OF PACKET FOR DETAILS AND INFORMATION)
All information regarding physicals and preseason forms can be found at the Sport Sign Up tab under Athletics on our District website.
DO THIS ASAP! You are expected to have this completed at least 3 days before practice begins.
Important Dates:
Monday, March 7th: Varsity & JV Tryouts/Practice officially begins
Varsity will be @ Baker High School. Practice starts at 3 PM on Turf.
JV- will meet in Baker locker room after school and wait for further instructions.
Monday, March 28th: Modified (Tryouts/Practice 7th/8th and 8th/9th) officially begins. The
1st Week of tryouts will be held at Ray for both levels. Please meet in Ray locker room. After that the 8/9 team will practice at Durgee. Practice for 8/9 will end at 5pm and pickup time at Durgee is now 5:15pm at the side door near locker room (players will wait in locker room or right outside on black top until they see parent/guardian there to pick them up)
Check the Digital Sports Website for Practice/Scrimmage/Game Times and Locations
***Unless Coach Wilcox asks a PLAYER to tryout at a higher level, every player goes to their grade level for the first week of tryouts ***
Practice:
a) Players should have two sets of clothes for outdoor and gym workouts.
b) Players should have sneakers and cleats with them.
c) Players should try to have an old stick for practice on cold days.
d) Missing practice is not tolerated and is punishable by a one game suspension. Any subsequent missed practices will result in additional suspensions or dismissal from team, depending on the level at which you play.
e) All Baldwinsville players at all levels should wear they’re red practice shorts for all practices and scrimmages. Get them now and be ready!
f) All Baldwinsville players should have a red/white shirt as their outer shirt at all times in practices and scrimmages. Baldwinsville scrimmage vests will be worn over these shirts.
Parent-Coach Relationship:
The coaching staff is available to discuss concerns you have regarding your child.
Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches:
- The treatment of your child – mentally and physically
- Ways to help your child improve.
- Concerns about your child’s behavior.
- Your child’s academics.
Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches:
- Playing time. - Play calling.
- Team strategy. - Other student-athletes.
***Please contact Coach Wilcox, as coordinator of the program. This is a common courtesy that is greatly appreciated by the coaching staff and the athletic department. Anonymous letters are unread and discarded. ***
Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse: Player/ Parent Communication
Communication is a very important aspect of any team’s success during a season. Also, communication between player and coach can also result in being emotionally, mentally and physically healthy. Any time there is an emotional, mental or physical problem that is occurring with a player they are supported and encouraged to tell the head coach. However, there is a chain of command with communication in the Baldwinsville Boys Lacrosse Program when discussing on the field problems.
On the field problems include: playing time, where they’re positioned, team schemes.
Chain of Command:
1) Player to Position Coach
· The player must first go to the coach who is coaching their particular lacrosse position (offense/defense/goalie) and try to resolve their problem.
2) Player to Head Coach
· If the problem cannot be resolved through the position coach, than the player will then discuss their problem with the head coach and will end there.
3) Parent/Guardian and Player to Head Coach