Round Rock High School Dragon Lacrosse

Round Rock High School
Dragon Lacrosse
Round Rock High School Dragon Lacrosse: Mission
Statement
Round Rock High School Dragon Lacrosse is committed to promoting and
honoring the game of lacrosse among the students of Round Rock High
School, Round Rock, Texas. The coaching staff will strive to teach the
fundamentals of lacrosse with the proper technique and strategy so that
players may improve their individual and team skills. Consistent emphasis
will be placed on academic excellence, sportsmanship, competitive spirit,
team development, and recognizing the contribution and importance of all
players. The RRHS Dragon Lacrosse Club firmly believes that the game of
lacrosse can provide an excellent vehicle for teaching life lessons beyond the
playing field.
Booster Club Executive Board Officers
President:
Vice President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Rick Houghton
Joey Hollifield
David Tynan
Linda Porter
Faculty Sponsors
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Coaching Staff
Head Coach:
Asst. Varsity Coach:
Head JV Coach:
Asst. JV Coach:
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Booster Club Staff
Webmaster:
Middle School Liason:
Fundraising Chair:
Communications Chair:
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TEXAS LACROSSE HISTORY
Lacrosse was introduced to the Lone Star State in 1971. The genesis of the sport's growth
in Texas can be traced to a single event: the legendary Johns Hopkins vs. Navy game
played in the Houston Astrodome in April of that year. This exhibition - part of the
regular NCAA schedule for the two national powers - was calculated to spark the
promotion of the sport in the Southwest. Two former East-coast high school players
attending SMU and Texas A&M made contact through that event. Three weeks later, the
fledgling Dallas Lacrosse Club challenged the newly formed Texas A&M team to a
scrimmage on a section of the polo fields in College Station. That inaugural competition
steadily evolved into the more than fifty teams that are part of the current Texas lacrosse
community.
Both new teams met several times over the next year, and by the fall of 1972, the Dallas
Lacrosse Club accepted an invitation to play the newly formed Houston Lacrosse Club at
the Kinkaid School in Houston.
The Texas Lacrosse League was formed in 1974 by three teams: SMU, Texas A&M, and
Kinkade School in Houston. The number of member teams quickly grew. The Tulane
Lacrosse Club from New Orleans applied for membership as did the San Antonio
Lacrosse Club and the University of Texas. In 1975, Baylor, LSU and Texas Tech filled
out the league to nine teams and renamed the organization the Southwest Lacrosse
By 1978, the SWLA was
Association (SWLA) www.texaslacrosse.com/club.
sanctioning teams in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. A two-tiered Collegiate and postcollegiate Men's Club division structure was initiated to promote competition among
equals.
As the robust economic boom of the '80s took shape, the Southwest offered many jobs
and opportunities for transplanted lacrosse players. The Men's Club Division of the
SWLA reached 13 teams. Some teams would emerge as strong, competitive programs,
while others nursed thin rosters and fluctuating interest. In 1987, St. John Prep School in
Houston became the first high school program in Texas, followed quickly by a dozen
high schools throughout Houston, Austin, and Dallas.
The '90s were a time of great change for the Men's Club Division. Weaker clubs
disbanded or joined the less-regarded Gulf Coast Lacrosse Association (GCLA), while
teams in Texas's major cities often had to split or field second teams to handle the influx
of both out-of-state transplants and increasing more talented Texas college graduates.
Youth and middle school programs throughout Texas also emerged, making Texas one of
the fastest growing areas for lacrosse in the country.
In early 2000s, new teams in Dallas, Austin and San Antonio had raised the number of
teams in the SWLA to seven. Also, with the collegiate teams having officially split from
the SWLA in 2002, post-collegiate lacrosse has once again become the primary focus of
the SWLA. In addition to the SWLA, Texas is currently home to 17 Collegiate Club
teams who compete in the Lone Star Alliance www.lonestaralliance.org. Collegiate Club
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teams in Oklahoma and Louisiana also compete in the Lone Star Alliance. As of the
2009-2010 season there were 75 boys’ high school lacrosse teams in the Texas High
School Lacrosse League, www.thsll.org. Youth participation had increased from 500
players in 2001 to over 5000 in 2007. The Lonestar state is definitely on the national
lacrosse radar!
*Information taken from www.lonestaralliance.org, www.texaslacrosse.com/,
www.thsll.org, Friends of Central Texas Youth Lacrosse “Introducing the Native
American Sport of Lacrosse” pamphlet, and the 2007 US Lacrosse Participation
Survey.
Round Rock High School Dragon Lacrosse Club
EST. 2010
In 1995 the RRHS Lacrosse Club moved to the new McNeil High School
Campus. There had been no lacrosse club at RRHS after that. The students
who wished to play lacrosse were required to play at another campus. In
recent years that campus was Stony Point. Up to 25% of the Stony Point
Lacrosse team was from RRHS. It became evident that RRHS needed a club
so, in 2009 a group of parents with lacrosse playing students of various ages
approached the new RRHS principal, Dr. Phillip Warrick about re-establishing
a men’s lacrosse team on campus. RRHS Dragon Lacrosse was born.
With an initial requirement for 16 player commitments, the group managed
to recruit more than 25 interested players. The first official booster club
meeting was held on June 7, 2010 at Pok-E-Joe’s Restaurant near the RRHS
campus.
Booster Club
The Round Rock High School Dragon Lacrosse Booster Club provides financial
support for and assists the team with fundraising activities to support the
costs of equipment, uniforms, referees, coaching stipends, and other
associated expenses.
The Club is also responsible for:
• hiring the Head Coach and approving assitant coach selections
• securing practice and playing fields
• securing transportation to games when deemed necessary
• otaining and maintaining team uniforms, equipment
• preparing field for home games
• scheduling appropriate volunteer staff for all home games including
emergency medical personnel
• ordering equipment, uniforms, and custom team apparel
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assisting the Head Coach with coordinating the season game schedule
with the RRHS and RRISD athletic departments in order to secure
fields
scheduling all Club meetings and working with the faculty sponsors to
secure meeting space on campus
Faculty Sponsors
Lacrosse is defined as an extra curricular program, as opposed to a UIL
Sport, and as such is required to have a faculty sponsor. The faculty sponsor
works with the Club to make sure that the Club and the Team are compliant
with all RRHS and RRISD rules and regulations- including No Pass, No Play
and the Extra Curricular Code of Conduct. The Faculty Sponsors
communicate any individual academic insufficiencies to the coaches for the
purpose of enforcing No Pass, No Play. The Club is required to have a
sponsor at all home games and Booster Club Meetings.
How can I get involved in RRHS Dragon Lacrosse?
The club needs and welcomes every volunteer hour we can get from our
parents. There are a wide variety of tasks that need to be accomplished for
a successful season each year. We expect that each family will put in
approximately 10 hours of volunteer work in order to meet the needs of the
team. See the list below.
Booster Club Executive Board Officers:
President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary
Staff Positions: Webmaster, Fundraising Chair, Middle School Liason,
Communications
Support Positions:
Field Crew: Need 4-6 people. Responsible for staking out and lining the
practice and competition fields at the beginning of the season and as needed
throughout the season. For games at RRISD or Dragon Stadium, the lines
must be taped onto the turf and goals need to be moved. (1x per week
commitment during the season)
Site Administrator: Need 2-3. Responsible for greeting visiting team &
officials, crowd control, field set up- table and chairs at sideline & cones on
corners of field, paying officials. (1-2 x per week during season)
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Table Staff: Need 10-12 people. Scorer, spotter, penalty timer, game clock,
scoreboard operator for all home games. Spotter and scorer only for away
games. (Could be 1-2 x per week during the season) Volunteers will need to
go through a short training.
Medical Staff: Need 1 at each home game. Attend home games to assess
any injuries for both RRHS and the visiting team. Need to be CPR, AED and
emergency first aid certified. (All home games)
Banquet Committee: 3-5 people to plan and order banquet menu, set
up/decorate, and clean up. Banquet is held in late May.
Uniform Manager: 2 people to distribute uniforms at beginning of season
and collect at end of season.
Custom Team Apparel: 1-2 people to design apparel, collect orders from the
team and distribute merchandise when it comes in.
Fundraising: All players and parents are expected to participate in
fundraising. In an effort to be sensitive to the financial burden that
registration fees can place on some families there are opportunities to “buy
down” registration fees by participating in designated fundraisers. While
registration fees finance the majority of the budget they do not cover it
100%. Fundraising is necessary to meet all the financial obligations of the
program.
Publicity/Photography/ Video: Need 2-3 people to report to the
Communications Chair. Communicate with local media, send box scores to
local papers, take player and game photos for website and distribution to
media, film games for the coaches.
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Player Skills Expectations
1. Catch and throw right handed and left handed, both stationary & on the
run
2. Play with the stick vertical not in the horizontal/ hip position
3. Know the importance of ball movement. “The ball moves faster in the
air than on the ground” Get everyone involved - not just 1 player
holding the ball. Work as a TEAM!
4. Moving OFF ball
o Spacing
o Getting open for teammate
o Know when to cut
o Setting picks
5. Ability to communicate (talk and see the field)
6. Defensively
o Positioning
o Footwork
o Knowing when and how to throw checks
o Holds
o Communication
7. Know how to play off ball defense
o Flat triangle – see the ball and your man
o Sliding- know when to slide
o Protect the middle and topside
8. Understand the basic contents of set positions – develop a Lacrosse IQ!
o 1-4-1 or 2-2-2 or 1-3-2 or 3-3 04 2-3-1 or 3-2-1 (circle)
o Also free lance lacrosse “knowing the flow and spacing you need
to have and creating it.”
9. Work on your own (stick skills, footwork, weight room, endurance)
10.Well rounded young men
o Work hard in the classroom
o Play other sports when your not playing lacrosse (not those that
conflict with our spring schedule)
o Exhibit Excellent teamwork skills
o Attitude- The players with the best attitudes will be
successful in lacrosse and in Life
Player Responsibilities
1. Attendance
o No more than 4 unexcused absences within the season.
o Player will notify the coach about all missed practices or games
one day prior to the practice or game (unless an emergency
occurs.)
o For all practices missed (Doctors, Tutoring, etc.) player will
provide an explanation to the coach. A note from respective
doctor or teacher or parent will be at the coach’s discretion.
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Injured players are expected to continue to attend practice
and participate within the limits of the written limitations from
their physician. (Even watching helps a player to grow.)
Academically ineligible players are expected to attend and
participate in practice throughout the ineligible period.
Unexcused absences can result in loss of playing time.
Unexcused absences (whether games or practices) will be dealt
with at the discreation of the coaching staff.
2.
Ineligibility
o Should a player become ineligible for any portion of the season,
the player will notify the coach immediately upon knowledge of
ineligibility. It is the player’s responsibility to monitor his
academic progress and notify his coach on the last day of
the marking period if he has become academically
ineligible.
o If the player is academically ineligible at any time during the
regular season they will not be eligible for any season awards or
a varsity letter.
o Grades will be checked weekly. If you do not attend RRHS, you
will be required to turn in a print out of the grades posted on
home access weekly. The weekly grade checks are mandatory.
Coach’s Conduct Consequences (CCs) will result for failure to
produce weekly sheets. CC’s will be at the coaching staff’s
discretion.
3.
Tutorials
o RRHS Dragon Lacrosse firmly supports the academics first,
sports second philosophy. Tutorials are an important part of the
student/athlete’s success in the classroom which permits him
the opportunity to be on the field. That being said, most
tutorials are offered before and after school at times that do not
conflict with practice time, ie. M-F before school and T-TH after
school. In the unusual event when a player cannot find a
tutorial time that does not conflict with practice, he will be
expected to bring a note from that teacher verifying his
attendance and that the tutorial is only offered at that time.
Successful student/athletes need to learn to be good time
managers.
4.
Late Paperwork, Registration fees, Uniforms
o No player may step on the practice field without a membership
in US Lacrosse. The membership is $35 for high school players.
Go to www.uslacrosse.org and click on membership. Make sure
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to select Round Rock High School Dragon Lacrosse as your
group.
No player may participate in practice prior to the club receipt of
payment of the fall installment of registration fees.
No player may participate in practice until all registration
paperwork is submitted. (i.e. contact information form,
physicals, code of conduct, photography permission, etc.)
There will be a $TBD deposit for uniforms. This deposit will be
refunded at the end of the season when the complete uniform is
returned undamaged.
5. Conduct Consequences
o Throughout the season you may hear the term “CC”. This
stands for Conduct Consequences. A “CC” can be anything from
push-ups, sit ups, suicides, up-downs, or any combination that
will attempt to reduce the inappropriate behavior from
reoccurring.
o This can be imposed on a Round Rock Lacrosse player who does
not follow the code of conduct, misses practice or other items
not listed in this manual. A “CC” is at the coaching staff’s
discretion and may also be assigned for improper language on
or off the field, or improper behavior on or off the field.
o CC’s will be imposed after regular practice has concluded.
6. Pick Up/Drop Off
o Players and parents will make the best effort to drop off and
pick up players at scheduled times. Coaches cannot leave the
site until all players have been picked up. This requires all
players to coordinate their rides accordingly. Players should not
wait until practice concludes to call their ride. Practice times are
scheduled and should rarely run late. Please have rides ready
at end of practice.
7. Non-High School Player Participation - Eighth Grade Players
o In accordance with paragraph 8.5 of the THSLL Rulebook,
players enrolled in the eighth grade are not eligible to play in
THSLL sanctioned events and league games. Players in the
eighth grade, subject to the approval of the appropriate District
Coordinator and Commissioner, may be a member of a THSLL
JV or new Member Team for practice purposes only and are
subject to all of the same rules determining the appropriate
Member School Program for which to play as players enrolled in
grades nine (9) through twelve (12). Eighth grade players must
be registered members of the Club and have current US
Lacrosse membership in order to participate in practices.
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Parent/Coach Relationship
Parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an
understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of
the other and provide greater benefit to our student-athletes. As parents,
when your son becomes involved in our program, you have a right to
understand what expectations are placed on your child. This begins with clear
communication from the coach of your son’s team.
Communication you should expect from your son's coach
• Philosophy of the coach
• Expectations the coach has for your son as well as the other players on
the team
• Locations and times of all practices and contests/travel information
Communication coaches expect from parents
• Advance notification of any schedule conflict
• Specific concerns in regard to coaches’ expectations or philosophy
As your son becomes involved in the athletic program at Round Rock HS, he
will experience some of the most rewarding moments of his life. However,
there will be times when your son will encounter adverse situations that may
affect his attitude. It is at these times that we encourage you to speak with
the coach.
Appropriate concerns to discuss with the coaches
• Ways to help your son improve
• Concerns about your son’s behavior or academic progress
• The mental or physical treatment of your son
It is extremely difficult to accept that your son is not playing as much as you
may hope. Coaches are professionals; they make judgment decisions based
on what they believe to be in the best interest for the team and your son.
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Concerns not appropriate to discuss with coaches
• Playing time
• Team strategy
• Play calling
• Other student-athletes
There may be situations that require a conference between the coach and
parent. These are to be encouraged. It is important that both parties
involved have a clear understanding of the other’s positions. When these
conferences are necessary, the procedures listed below should be followed to
help promote a resolution of the issue or concern.
If you or your son has a concern to discuss with a coach, the
procedure listed below should be followed:
• First, have your son speak with the coach.
• If the issue has not been resolved, make an appointment to meet with
the coach.
• Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or
practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and the
coach. The parent should contact the coach and request a time to
meet.
What can a parent do if the meeting with the coach did not
provide a satisfactory resolution?
• Call and set up an appointment with the Booster Club Executive Board
officers to discuss the situation.
Since research indicates a student involved in athletics has a greater chance
for success during adulthood, Round Rock Dragon Lacrosse strongly supports
the athletic program. Many of the character traits required to be a successful
student-athlete are exactly those that will promote a rewarding life after high
school. We trust the information provided within this manual makes both
your son’s and your experience with the lacrosse program more enjoyable
and less stressful.
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ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY AND WAIVERS (No Pass-No Play)
A student whose recorded six weeks grade average in a course is lower than 70 at the end of the six weeks
grading period shall be suspended from participation in any extra-curricular competition or extra-curricular
public performance. (Note that many non-competitive fine arts performances are indeed curricular and are
actually part of the curriculum. These will be identified as such, and students will not be barred from
participation.) If during the succeeding three weeks, the student achieves a course grade average of at least
70 in each course, the student regains eligibility. An “I” (Incomplete) grade counts as an “F” for eligibility
purposes until the teacher resolves it to a passing grade of 70 or above and has recorded that grade with
the registrar’s office.
A student may be eligible for a waiver to allow participation in any extra-curricular activity sponsored or
sanctioned by the District or UIL after a six-weeks grading period in which a student received a grade lower
than a “70,” but no lower than a “60” in an “advanced” class The first semester exemption will not be
transferable to the second transfer. This one-time-a-semester waiver for “advanced” classes may also be
used at the three weeks progress report time to restore eligibility. However, parents and students should be
advised that the waiver is good only for the remainder of the three weeks if used then, whereas, if the waiver
is used at the end of a six weeks grading period, the waiver is good for the entire six weeks. Courses
considered “advanced” for these purposes in Board Policy FM (Local) are listed below:
1.
2.
3.
Advanced Placement (AP).
International Baccalaureate (IB).
High school/college concurrent enrollment classes included in Part One of the Community College
General Academic Course Guide manual in the following subject areas:
a. English Language Arts
b. Mathematics
c. Science
d. Social Studies
e. Economics
f. Languages other than English
The following criteria are the basis for the approval or disapproval of the request for an eligibility waiver:
1.
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3.
4.
Student initiation of the waiver request.
Parent and sponsor approval of the request.
Teacher information regarding the student’s satisfactory participation in class activities, and
attendance at tutoring.
The student’s grade in an advanced class is lower than a “70”, but not lower than a “60.”
The principal will make the final determination on the approval or disapproval of a waiver request.
TEC Subchapter D, Section 33.081 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (c) A student who is enrolled in a
school district in this state or who participates in a University Interscholastic League competition shall be
suspended from participation in any extracurricular activity sponsored or sanctioned by the school district or
the University Interscholastic League after a grade evaluation period in which the student received a grade
lower than the equivalent of 70 on a scale of 100 in any academic class other than an identified honors or
advanced class. A suspension continues for at least three weeks and is not removed during the school year
until the conditions of Subsection (d) are met. A suspension does not last beyond the end of a school year.
For purposes of the subsection, “grade evaluation period” means:
(1) the six-week grade reporting period; or
(2) the first six-weeks of a semester and each grade reporting period thereafter, in the case of a
district with a grade reporting period longer than six weeks.
(d) Until the suspension is removed under this subsection or the school year ends, a school district shall
review the grades of a student suspended under Subsection © at the end of each three-week period
following the date on which the suspension began. At the time of a review, the suspension is removed if the
student’s grade in each class, other than an identified honors or advanced class, is equal to or greater than
the equivalent of 70 on a scale of 100. the principal and each of the student’s teachers shall make the
determination concerning the student’s grades. (e) Suspension of a student with a disability that significantly
interferes with the student’s ability to meet regular academic standards must be based on the student’s
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failure to meet the requirements of the student’s individualized education program. The determination of
whether a disability significantly interferes with a student’s ability to meet regular academic standards must
be made by the student’s admission, review, and dismissal committee. For purposes of this subsection,
“student with a disability” means a student who is eligible for a district’s special education program under
Section 29.003(b).
(f) A student suspended under this section may practice or rehearse with other students for an
extracurricular activity but may not participate in a competition or other public performance.
NOTE: A chart of important dates for UIL eligibility is shown below.
Round Rock ISD Dates for UIL Eligibility 2009-2010 (Update for New Season)
Grading
Period
End of Six
Weeks
Grading
Period
Friday – Sept
25
Lose Eligibility for
3 Weeks or
Regain Eligibility
for Six Weeks
Friday - Oct. 2
3 Week Evaluation
Regain Eligibility
Period for Students
After 3 Week
Ineligible at end of Six
Evaluation
Week Grading Period *
Period
1st Six
Monday Sept. 28 –
Friday – Oct. 23
Weeks
Friday Oct. 16 (For
students ineligible after
1st six weeks)
2nd Six
Friday - Nov. Friday - Nov. 13
Monday Nov. 9 –
Tuesday - Dec. 1
Weeks
6
Tuesday Nov. 24 (For
students ineligible after
2nd six weeks)
3rd Six
Friday – Dec. Tuesday- Jan. 12 ** Tuesday Jan. 5 –
Tuesday - Feb. 2
Weeks
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Monday Jan. 25 (For
students ineligible after
3rd six weeks)
4th Six
Friday - Feb. Friday – Feb. 19
Tuesday Feb. 16 –
Tuesday – March
Weeks
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Monday March 8 (For
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students ineligible after
4th six weeks)
5th Six
Friday - April Friday - April 9
Monday April 5 - Friday
Friday – April 30
Weeks
2
April 23 (For students
ineligible after 5th six
weeks)
6th Six Weeks
Friday – May 28
All Students are Academically
Eligible During Summer Recess
* Grades are not cumulative. Only grades taken during the three week period should be
considered.
** All Students are eligible during Winter Holidays and Spring Break.
All information regarding Activity Eligibility is taken directly from the RRISD Student Parent
Handbook and Appendix, which can be found at www.roundrockisd.org.
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Round Rock High School Lacrosse Varsity Letter Policy
To earn a Varsity letter, the following must occur:
1.
Player must participate in 50% of all Varsity DII league games
(calculated by quarters of play)
2.
Player must be recognized by the coaching staff as playing at the
Varsity level and contributing to the success of the team
3.
Player must remain in eligible status for the playing season (defined as
the first game or scrimmage, typically sometime in December through
February, through completion of the state playoffs, typically in May)
Achieving these three may not be easy, but earning a letter is a distinction
that should only go to those whose contribution is significant enough to help
the team move toward the ultimate goal of a division championship.
The participation criteria might be harder to achieve, as we will only play our
best players who are able to move us in the direction of success. A player's
individual efforts, commitment, skills, and enthusiasm determine how much
and how often he will play.
There may be unusual circumstances where the coaching staff feels a player
has earned the Varsity letter even if falling short on the above criteria. At
all times the coaching staff reserves the right to award letters on a case by
case basis.
Only the finest athletes and those exemplifying excellent character, selfesteem, dedication, and school pride will wear a Dragon letter!
Players who qualify for a Varsity letter will be announced at the team
banquet. The Booster Club will make arrangements, at the end of each
season, for lettermen to meet with the letter jacket company to order jackets
and patches.
Varsity Team Award Descriptions
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Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP)
o Awarded to the player who leads the team offensively and
contributes to the success of Round Rock Lacrosse on and off
the field.
Defensive Most Valuable Player (MVP)
o Awarded to the player who leads the team defensively and
contributes to the success of Round Rock Lacrosse on and off
the field.
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Rookie of the Year
o Awarded to the player who makes the most impact on their
position during their first year on Varsity for Round Rock
Lacrosse.
Most Improved Player
o Awarded to the player who makes the most improvement in
their position (either from year to year or start of the season to
end of the season) on Varsity for Round Rock Lacrosse.
Unsung Hero
o Awarded to the player who contributes to the success of Round
Rock Lacrosse with all they can on and off the field.
Heart and Soul
o Awarded to the player who demonstrates the most fervor for
Round Rock Lacrosse on and off the field.
Ground Hog
o Awarded to the player who impacts the game with the most
ground balls for Varsity for Round Rock Lacrosse.
All Awards are chosen by and are at the discretion of the coaching staff. Any player that
is ineligible at any time during the regular season is not eligible for an award.
Off Campus Physical Education (OCPE)
If you are interested in receiving P.E. credit for Lacrosse you can participate
in the OCPE program. The guidelines and information can be found at
http://www.roundrockisd.org/home/index.asp?page=2133
In addition to a parent signature, the student application requires the
signatures of a school counselor and Coach Booth.
The application also requires that a tentative practice schedule be
provided. We will be using this season’s schedule: M-W-F 4:30 – 6:00 and
Sat 8:30 – 10:30, for a total of 5 hours. We are a Category 2 OCPE program.
The credit earned through Lacrosse will only be for the spring semester of
each year for .5 credits. New applications must be submitted each year by
each player that is planning to participate.
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Team Procedures for OCPE
1. Each player participating in OCPE is responsible for checking in with
the designated assistant coach at each practice and game in order to
receive credit for attending.
2. The coaching staff will report to the registrar of the respective campus
a Pass or Fail grade for marking periods 4, 5 & 6.
3. All OCPE applications must be signed by the May Booster Club Meeting
for the following school year.
Uniform Care Instructions
Players are responsible for laundering their own uniforms and keeping track
of them. Please wash after each game. Each player signs an
acknowledgment of receipt of the uniform pieces which they are issued. In
order to prolong the life of our uniforms, please use the following washing
instructions:
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Wash in cold water, no bleach
Line dry- please do not put in dryer. The dryer dramatically reduces
the life of the uniform.
Players will be responsible for reimbursing the club for any missing or
damaged uniform pieces.
Informative Lacrosse Links
Lax Power- National Team Ranking System and team schedule
strength evaluator.
http://www.laxpower.com/
West Side Lax- Western regional articles with game updates and
scores.
http://www.westsidelax.com/
THSLL- Texas High School Lacrosse is the governing body and
membership association for boy’s lacrosse teams at the high school
level in Texas.
http://www.thsll.org/index.php
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Inside Lacrosse- Everything College and Professional Lacrosseforums, features and more.
http://www.insidelacrosse.com/
US Lacrosse – Governing body of Men’s and Women’s lacrosse in the
United States.
http://www.uslacrosse.org
RECRUITING TIMELINE:
What you should be doing and when you should do it!
Rising Seniors (Class of 2011)
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Create a profile sheet that you can send to colleges you are considering. Make sure your
parent or a coach proof reads your profile before you send it.
Begin narrowing your list of potential colleges. Some factors to consider: Academic profile,
level of lacrosse, type of school, distance from home, and cost of attendance. Be realistic
when focusing your list – include “sure things”, “reaches”, and a “long shot” on your list.
Contact the coach at the top five to ten schools you are considering – let them know they
are one of your top choices. Include your summer lacrosse schedule so they can see you
play.
Prepare videotapes to have available for coaches that request them. Videos should include
at least 3-4 minutes of highlight game footage.
Have copies of your transcript, SAT/ACT scores, and senior class schedule available to send
to coaches, particularly those you intend to visit.
Tentatively plan “unofficial visits” to your top schools during the late spring and summer.
Be proactive – if you are very interested in a particular school, make sure they know it.
Rising Juniors (Class of 2012)
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Begin researching colleges that have men’s lacrosse. Make a list of all the schools that
meet your criteria (for example: Division III private schools in New York that offer physical
education teacher certification as a major). The list should include 10-25 schools.
Work on the profile sheet that you will be sending to colleges on your list. Make sure your
parent or a coach proofreads your profile before you send it.
Write a letter of interest you can send to the schools on your list. Ask a coach, parent, or
teacher to help you write the letter. This letter can be sent via US Mail or e-mail, along
with your profile and summer lacrosse schedule. Make sure you verify the coach’s name
and mailing address on-line or with a phone call before you send the letter. Spell-check
everything before you send it.
Return all questionnaires and requested info to the schools you might consider. If you
know you are definitely not considering a particular school, let that coach know. Honesty is
important.
Remember that college coaches are restricted by NCAA rules regarding phone calls and
contacts off their institution’s campus. E-mail is the most efficient way to correspond until
you have finished your junior year.
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Round Rock High School
Dragon Lacrosse
Rising Sophomores/Freshman (Class of 2013/2014)
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Stay focused academically. NCAA eligibility standards keep getting tougher. The grades
you earn now will determine admission to college, initial NCAA eligibility, and your future
success.
Play lacrosse, but don’t burn yourself out. Attend lacrosse camps and play club lacrosse,
but not to the exclusion of everything else. Coaches and Admissions counselors look for
well-rounded student athletes.
Start researching colleges. Consider what each level of college lacrosse entails (Division I,
II, and III). Begin thinking about academics – what are your career goals, and what types
of things might you study to achieve them? Talk to your parents, guidance counselors,
teachers, coaches, siblings, and older teammates to get information.
Request academic and admissions information from college admissions offices. NCAA
lacrosse programs cannot provide athletic recruiting information other than a questionnaire
and camp information until September 1 of your junior year in high school.
What do my registration fees pay for?
High school lacrosse in the State of Texas is a club sport. It is not governed
by the UIL and it is not funded by the school districts. As such, each club is
responsible for ALL of its expenses. See the list below to get a more detailed
picture of where the money goes. These are seasonal expenses:
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Coaching stipends & training
Fees to THSLL and SWOLA
Cost of Officials
Banquet expenses
Tournament fees
Uniforms
Practice Pinneys
Coaching/Faculty Sponsor shirts
Awards
Website expenses
Goals and nets
Balls
Field Paint/tape, cones
Field stripers
First Aid Kit
Water Coolers and Bottles
Banners
Miscellaneous score table equipment- game clock, penalty clocks,
score card, etc.,
Miscellaneous expenses- ice, tape, cups, first aid supplies, copying,
batteries, air horn, etc.,
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Round Rock High School
Dragon Lacrosse
2010-2011 REGISTRATION FORM
Registration Type (circle one)
HS Player
Pre-HS Player
Fan
PLAYER NAME: ________________________________________ GRADE: ____________
PARENTS’ NAMES: ________________________________ HOME PHONE: ______________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________ ZIP: ________________
PARENT E-MAIL:_______________________________________
PLAYER EMAIL: _______________________________________
PARENT CELL PHONE: _________________________
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PLAYER CELL PHONE: _________________________
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDING: (circle one)
RRHS
CRHS
REGISTRATION FEES: Player Registration Fees for the 2010-2011 season are $XXX
Non-Player/Fan Registration Fees for the 2010-2011 season are $5.00
Make Checks payable to Round Rock High School Dragon Lacrosse Booster Club
****Registration and registration fee payment are requirements for Round Rock High School
Dragon Lacrosse membership. First half of yearly registration fees must be paid prior to
player attending the first scheduled practice. Final payment of registration fees must be
received one week prior to the first regularly scheduled game of the season whether a district
or non-district game. Payment of registration fees does not guarantee a specific position or
number of playing minutes in games.****
Academic Eligibility Permission (HS Player only)
I give my permission to the faculty sponsors of the RRHS Dragon Lacrosse Club to share the
academic eligibility status of my son with the Club’s coaches and/or Booster Club Executive
Board for the purpose of enforcing No Pass, No Play.
Player Name_____________________________ Student ID #_____________________
Parent Signature__________________________ Date__________________
Code of Conduct (All)
I understand that by signing below I am agreeing to abide by the RRISD Code of Conduct (see
the RRISD Parent Student Handbook).
Player Signature:_____________________________ Date:_______________________
Parent Signature:_____________________________ Date:_______________________
Photo/Video Release (HS Player only)
I give permission to the RRHS Dragon Lacrosse Booster Club to post lacrosse photographs to
the Team/School website and to submit my son’s name and lacrosse photographs of my son to
local newspapers and high school publications.
Parent Signature:____________________________ Date:_________________________
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