Head Coach: Joseph Subasic

Wheeling Park High School - Boys Lacrosse - 2012 Player Handbook

Head Coach: Joseph Subasic Club President: Keith Caldwell

740-312-5973 304-830-0398

Asst Coach: Jeremy Merkle

Attendance: Patriot Lacrosse Athletes must attend ALL practices. Written excuses must be turned in to coach before the absence.
        Patriots must participate in 7 practices before playing in a scrimmage.
        Patriots must participate in 14 practices before playing in a game.
        Patriots MUST wear school colors for practice. (Red, White, and Blue)

· Any unexcused practice will result in a drop from White (Varsity) to Blue (JV)

· 3 unexcused absences will result in a dismissal from the team (Pending board approval)

Off Season workouts: Will begin in mid-November and run through February. Any potential Wheeling Park Lacrosse athlete is expected to attend 70% of off-season workouts to be considered for Varsity in the spring, unless excused due to another seasonal sport. All Varsity Patriots will be required to run a 7-minute mile.

Preseason Practices: All Patriots will be required to attend preseason practices, which will begin in February indoors. The above attendance policy will be enforced! 100% attendance required!

Practice: The Park Patriots Lacrosse team will be divided into two units – White (Varsity) and Blue (JV). There will be a Blue (JV) division regardless of numbers or a JV schedule for organizational purposes. ANY player can move units depending on work ethic, attendance, disciplinary action, quality of play, etc. The coaching staff makes the final say of player movement.

· To begin practice each player will dress in the unit color that has been designated by the coaching staff. All players are to be at the practice facility 10 minutes prior to the start time to get ready unless previous notification was given.

· All Patriots are to be at every practice!

· Patriots MUST wear school colors for practice. (Red, White, and Blue)

Schedule: The current schedule is available on LaxInWV.com

Fundraisers: The team may participate in fundraisers. Any parent or player who has ideas should advise the Parent Board. All players are to participate in each fundraiser.

Fees 2012 Season

$110.00 – Includes Club dues & Patriot Pack*

$35 – US Lacrosse Membership (register at www.uslacrosse.org)

$80 – Uniforms (2 jerseys, 1 pair of shorts)

All NEW players will need to purchase a uniform. All returning players can use last year’s uniform or replace it, if needed.

Make checks payable to: Wheeling Park High School Lacrosse Club

(If a player needs financial assistance, he should speak to Coach Subasic. Such requests will be kept confidential.)

*Patriot Pack: Will include game socks, sideline jacket, shooter shirt and helmet stickers.

Equipment: Players must purchase their own equipment. This is to include a royal blue helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads and a mouthpiece.

Mouthpieces are required for games and contact in practice. As according to US Lacrosse rules mouthpieces cannot be red or white in color.

Protective Cups – players are to acquire a protective cup and learn to wear it properly.

Dress codes:

Practice - Players are to wear school colors (Red, White, and Blue only) for practice and will be given a pinnie to wear during practice that will help organize drills into White (Varsity) and Blue (JV). Extra conditioning will be assigned to players who do not comply.

Game days: All players must wear dress pants (NO JEANS), dress shoes (NO Tennis shoes), a shirt & tie to school on game days, unless the coach designates other attire. Shirts must be tucked in. Players who are found wearing inappropriate clothing will be subject to loss of playing time or drop in unit!

Game Uniforms: The uniform consists of Jersey (Home or Road), blue shorts, red socks, and sideline jacket, as well as equipment. Each player is required to wear the uniform designated by the parent board for all road and home contests. Failure to wear the appropriate attire will cause the player to not participate in that contest.

Jackets – As a part of the Patriot Pack each player will receive a sideline jacket. These are to be worn on the sideline when a player is not immediately participating in the game. These are to be kept by the players and will be required every year! Keep these pullovers in good condition. A player who has purchased a pullover and loses or damages it will be required to purchase another.

Pre-Game Meals:

It is recommended that players should eat a meal that is high in carbohydrates (Spaghetti, pancakes, etc.) approximately 2 hours before a contest. NO PLAYER is to drink any type of ENERGY drink prior to a contest. These will dehydrate an athlete, and the “BUZZ” they feel will wear off before the game and the body will begin to “CRASH”. Parents & players can check out these websites for more info.
http://web.aces.uiuc.edu/vista/pdf_pubs/PREGAME.PDF
http://www.foodandsport.com/pre-game_meal.htm
http://www.youthsportsparents.com/nutrition/the-pre-game-meal

Varsity letter criteria: Any Patriot athlete that competes in more than 1/2 the team’s contests as a member of the White unit will qualify for a Varsity Letter. The athlete must finish the season as a Varsity team member in good standing.

Contact with Head Coach: The head coach can be reached via cell phone at (740) 312-5973 or via email at subasic8@yahoo.com. Excusals from practice must be sent by one of these two methods! The head coach is available 24/7 for any reason via these two methods.

Equipment Vendors:

· Great Atlantic or Lacrosse.com (www.lacrosse.com)- You can go to the Great Atlantic website and sign up for their catalogs. They have clearance items all the time and they ship quickly.

· Pittsburgh Lacrosse Store (www.pittsburghlacrossestore.com) - Lacrosse store in Pittsburgh with a knowledgeable staff.

· Queen City Lacrosse (www.qclax.com) is in Bridgeville, Pa. They have a good selection of sticks and a knowledgeable staff to help you with your selection.

· Dick's in Washington, PA and Play it Again Sports in Wheeling carry lacrosse equipment as well.

· For other vendors go to LaxInWV.com and click on the “LINKS” page.

I have read and reviewed the above parent/player handbook with my head coach and understand the above rules and regulations placed upon a Patriot Lacrosse athlete. I hereby comply with the rules set aside by the coach and the parent board and will uphold the expectations of a Patriot Lacrosse athlete or face the appropriate disciplinary actions.

Patriots Name:____________________________________ Date:____________________

Patriots Signature:_________________________________

Patriots Parent Name:_______________________________ Date:____________________

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