Mission Statement To Build and Create a Culture of Excellence. We are dedicated to developing each young man with the core values of discipline, strong character and leadership. Our goal is to be the premier Lacrosse program in North East Ohio.
Coaching Staff Crispin Napolitano - Head Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (3 rd Year) • 2013 OHSLA Coach of the Year • 2013 NOLOA Sportsmanship Award - given to the program who demonstrates excellent sportsmanship toward opponents & referees • 2013 Player Awards (2) US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans, (5) All- State, (9) All Region • 22-10 Overall Record, 3-2 Playoff Record • CAA Boys 7 th 8 th Grade Coach (2010 – 2011) o Division 1 State Title Runner-Up with a 16-3 record • CFHS Assistant Coach - JV & Varsity (2004) • Charlestown Lacrosse (2002-03) o Head Coach U-13 team in Charlestown Massachusetts • Akwesasane Outlaws (1997-98) o Played two (2) seasons for the Akwesasne Indian Reservation, semi- professional lacrosse team • St. Lawrence University (1993-97) o Played four (4) years of Varsity Lacrosse o Elected senior Captain and team MVP with 58 goals and 28 assist o Played in the North South Senior All Star Game • Professional Work Experience o KeyCorp Victory Capital Management
Coaching Staff Paul Corto - Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (3 rd Year) • 2013 US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year • 255 Goals – avg. 15 goals per game, #2 in Ohio, #45 in the Nation • CAA Boys 7 th 8 th Grade Coach (2010 – 2011) o Division 1 State Title Runner-Up with a 16-3 record o Outscored opponents 237 goals vs. 103 against • Ohio Wesleyan University (1993-97) o Team Captain, 1997 o All NCAC, 1996- 97 o NCAA Division III Semi-Finalist, 1995 – 1997 o Ranked #3 in final NCAA Division III Poll, 1996 & 1997 o Ranked #4 in final NCAA Division III Poll, 1995 • Loyola Blakefield (Towson, MD) (1991-93) o MSA State Championship runner-up, 1993 o Ranked in the top 10 nationally 1991 - 1993 • Professional Work Experience o Brand Manager, Superior Beverage Group
Coaching Staff Chris Gellin - Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity ( 3 rd Year) • Chagrin Falls Head Junior Varsity o 21-1 record • Chagrin Falls (2000) o Head coach of inaugural team o 7-1 record • University School (1999) o Varsity Defensive Coordinator o 1999 Division 2 State Champions • University School (1996-1998) o Head JV Coach o Volunteer (1996-1997) • Regis University : Division 2 NCAA (1993-1997) o 4 year starter o Team Captain(1997) o Second Team All Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League(RMLL) Work Experience o Vice President, Weston Builders
Coaching Staff Joe Spellman- Head Coach – Chagrin Falls Junior Varsity (2 nd Year) Chagrin Falls o Assistant coach of 2013 JV • Amherst Lacrosse Association o Volunteer Head Coach 2001 – 2008 o Boys 2 nd – 9 th Grade • State University of New York at Fredonia (2007-2010) o Captain 2008-2010 • Williamsville East High School (2002-2006) o 3 year starter o Leading Scorer 2005 Work Experience o Sale Associate, Superior Beverage Group o Key Bank
Philosophy Recruiting - • Get Recruited in Five Easy Steps by Trevor Tierney “ Two people are in control of whether or not a player gets recruited for college. ” � 1 st person is the player – how hard he works at his game, how passionate he is about it and how much of a priority he makes it in his life � 2 nd person is the COLLEGE Coach – he knows exactly what type of player and people he is looking for 1. You have to be the best player that you can possibly be • Division 1 lacrosse takes the top 1% of all lacrosse players • What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle and giving 110% • Earn the respect of your coaches by knowing the playbook better than any other player, study film and become film room junkie 2. You have to go where the coaches are • Align yourself with a good organized club team that goes to reputable tournaments • Club coaches can be a great support and liaison between college coaches and players 3. Seeing who has serious interest in you as a player • Understand the difference between being recruited and a coach showing interest • Coaches are watching and observing everything you do and who you are with 4. Respond back to the coaches that reach out to you • If a coach sends you anything, use his as an opportunity to reach back out. Send him back an e- mail with a link to your highlight film • When contacting coaches find out the assistant coach that is in charge of recruiting 5. Congratulations if you made it this far! • Decision making time – choose the right school for you, not the one showing the most interest
Philosophy Practices - • We firmly believe that our practices translate into habits, which in turn prepare our players for both success on and off the field • We will implement multiple drills, routines and offensive/defensive strategies used by some of the best high schools and colleges in the country • We will develop scripted practice schedules for each and every practice o We will plan out every minute of every practice, so it is critical to make sure you are on-time • We are investing a lot of time, preparation and energy into each and every practice … miss a day miss a lot! • Practice times o We will be setting the practice schedule one week at a time o 6:45 to 8:45 will be the time slot for most of our season o We will practice rain or shine
Philosophy Practices - • We expect every player to be on-time, ready to play for every practice and game o If practice starts at 6:45pm that means we expect each player to be dressed and ready to go at 6:45pm o Any missed practices or games must be approved by the coaches o Excused absence – If you are too sick to come to school then you are too sick to practice or play in a game o Examples of unexcused absences: � I have tickets to a Cavs Game � I have dodge ball � I have a date with my girlfriend � I have a driving test o Get your homework completed in between the end of school and practice
Philosophy Conditioning - • Our drills are set up to constantly move during practice and we expect our players to run from drill to drill • We want to maximize every minute of every practice, to take time to run laps or get players in shape we feel is counter-productive o The only time we will run as team is if we feel that discipline is needed o We may ask players to run laps on an individual basis as a form of discipline or to get focused Commitment - • Team First o We believe in playing as a team, which means no one is more important than the team o We will win as a team and lose as a team o We expect 100% effort out of every player
Philosophy Leadership & Culture - • We believe that team chemistry is crucial for the short-term and long-term success of this program • It starts with the coaches but needs to come from players • Everyone needs to be on the same page • The success of the 2014 Season will be determined by the Leadership on this team • If we can become a cohesive unit we can accomplish our goal this year of winning a State Championship
Philosophy Playing Time - • Playing to Win – Our goal is to win a State Championship o We may ask certain players to switch positions o We will play the best players regardless of grade • Grievances - We ask that you please understand that we have only the best interest of the team in mind o We would prefer to handle all issues coach to player o During the season we will not discuss Playing Time with any Parent o During a game the field and bench area is reserved for team personnel only
Philosophy Uniform- Helmet • White & Orange Cascade R. Laura Fricke is coordinating a group purchase. • Available at Step-in or Midwest Lacrosse • We have loaners for those not wanting to purchase • Decals will be supplied Jerseys & Game Shorts • Varsity will be getting new uniforms this year. Home & Away will be provided for both JV & Varsity • Game shorts will also be purchased with funds raised from last year ‘ Practice Packs ’ & Accessories • We ’ re hoping to make all the extras you need available with an on-line team site. This will include ‘ dry-fit ’ undershirts, socks, compression shorts, armbands, etc. • If you do not buy from here … ..solid black or white only for all ‘ accessories ’ .
Off-season We HIGHLY encourage everyone not playing a winter sport to find leagues, skills clinics or travel tournaments to play in … ..please organize yourselves and get out there catching, throwing, shooting and moving! 3 companies in the area that offer various options - 1. Burning River Lacrosse – www.brlax.net � Clinics � Indoor field leagues � Travel team tryouts 2. Greater Cleveland Lacrosse – www.greaterclevelandlacrosse.com � Indoor box 3. The Force Lacrosse Academy – www.force-sports.com � Indoor field leagues � Clinics
Off Season Open Gyms (Winter) - Attendance is not mandatory (OHSAA) No scoring or timekeeping is permitted (OHSAA) Coach may not have organizational or instructional contact with participants (OHSAA) Coach may not participate in designating who is to play on which teams (OHSAA) Coach or supervisor may participate in play The frequency of open gym will depend on who is able to make it. We will target 3-4 per month
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