Have no regrets - do your best on exams.
Enjoy your well-deserved break and the holidays with family and friends.
But give yourself a gift that will payoff in the spring: Wall Ball.
Check out Steele Stanwick's secret to his success.
A few of Stanwick's highlights as proof to how it pays off.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
2013 Boys Varsity Lacrosse Schedule
2013
WRA BOYS VARSITY LACROSSE SCHEDULE
As
of 10.26.13*
Thursday 3/14/13 Chagrin High School SCRIMMAGE Home 4:30 PM
We will add additional preseason scrimmages.
SPRING BREAK:
Saturday 3/16/13 Arrive in Tampa, FL by 4pm for Spring Break Training with 3d Lacrosse - for 3xDays
Sat. 3/16 PM & Sun. 3/17 AM Judgment Day - Team Building Exercises on the beach w/ The Program
Monday - Thursday 3/18 - 3/21/13 Scrimmages with Prep Schools TBD (Under the lights)
Friday 3/22/13 Depart Tampa, FL - before 2pm.
(Family time - Players should continue to train independently.)
Monday-Tuesday 4/1- 4/2 Captain’s Practice 4-6pm
Wednesday 4/3/13 Classes Resume Practice 4-6pm
2013 SEASON:
Saturday 4/6/13 St. Xavier Home 1:00 PM
Sunday 4/7/13 Culver Military Academy Home 1:00 PM
Wednesday 4/10/13 St. Ignatius Away 7:30 PM (Under the lights)
Saturday 4/13/13 Dublin Jerome High School Away 7:30 PM (Under the lights)
Tuesday 4/16/13 St. Edward’s High School Away 7:00 PM (Under the lights)
Friday 4/19/13 Upper Arlington High School Away 8:00 PM (Under the lights)
Sunday 4/21/13 Moeller High School Home 3:00 PM
Thursday 4/25/13 University School Home 5:00 PM
Saturday 4/27/13 University Detroit Jesuit Home 3:00 PM
Sunday 4/28/13 Brother Rice High School Home 12:00 PM
Friday 5/3/13 MSLCA Tournament Away TBA
Saturday 5/4/13 MSLCA at Thomas Worthington Away TBA
Saturday 5/11/13 Cranbrook Schools Home 1:00 PM
Sunday 5/12/13 Alumni Game - Senior Parent Recognition - Mother’s Day - Home 1:00 PM
Wednesday 5/15/13 Solon High School Away 7:00 PM (Under the lights)
Saturday 5/18/13 North American Lacrosse Invitational (NALI) Away TBA
Sunday 5/19/13 NALI at Brother Rice Away TBA
JV schedule will be posted later.
*Times and maybe dates subject to change.
Use
this address for to add WRA Boys Lacrosse Schedule to your calendar.
(Calendar ID: wra.net_62sb9foeokomtkh5oqhpedv908@group.calendar.google.com)
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Approaching the Midpoint to the Season
It's hard to believe that after this Thursday's game against University School, we will have played eleven games - half way through the season - with eleven games remaining. Presently, we are .500 at 5-5.
Of course, we'd like a few plays back and a few minutes here and there - and don't get me started about our fourth quarter struggles. Yet we have been more than competitive in every game, we've played. We can only learn from our mistakes, and move forward.
We have made progress yet there's much potential still on the table. Once we put it all together for a full game, we will be tough to beat.
One tool that's been invaluable in the learning process has been Hudl.com. After games, I upload the game film to our Hudl online account. Players can access the game films at anytime, even from apps on their smartphones. It's easy to create highlight films and share with college coaches via email. As coaches, we can telestrate with arrows and embedded comments that players can see. Without question, film study accelerates learning, which translates to greater success on the field.
This Thursday, we have a great opponent in University School. Our players know their players personally and many considered WRA. Historically, "Beat U.S." has been a cheer for many decades. For our alumni, there's nothing sweeter than a victory over the "Preppers."
Both J.V. and Varsity will depart at 3:15 - for 5:00 p.m. games - and return around 7:30 for super late dinner in the dining hall.
On Saturday, we will depart at 8:00am - for varsity's 3:00 p.m. game versus Detroit Central Catholic. On Sunday, we play Culver at 9:30 a.m. We expect to be back on campus around 6:30. Students will miss classes on Saturday - speak to your teachers!
Here's the official WRA Lacrosse Page:
http://www.wra.net/page.cfm?p=943
Of course, we'd like a few plays back and a few minutes here and there - and don't get me started about our fourth quarter struggles. Yet we have been more than competitive in every game, we've played. We can only learn from our mistakes, and move forward.
We have made progress yet there's much potential still on the table. Once we put it all together for a full game, we will be tough to beat.
One tool that's been invaluable in the learning process has been Hudl.com. After games, I upload the game film to our Hudl online account. Players can access the game films at anytime, even from apps on their smartphones. It's easy to create highlight films and share with college coaches via email. As coaches, we can telestrate with arrows and embedded comments that players can see. Without question, film study accelerates learning, which translates to greater success on the field.
This Thursday, we have a great opponent in University School. Our players know their players personally and many considered WRA. Historically, "Beat U.S." has been a cheer for many decades. For our alumni, there's nothing sweeter than a victory over the "Preppers."
Both J.V. and Varsity will depart at 3:15 - for 5:00 p.m. games - and return around 7:30 for super late dinner in the dining hall.
On Saturday, we will depart at 8:00am - for varsity's 3:00 p.m. game versus Detroit Central Catholic. On Sunday, we play Culver at 9:30 a.m. We expect to be back on campus around 6:30. Students will miss classes on Saturday - speak to your teachers!
Here's the official WRA Lacrosse Page:
http://www.wra.net/page.cfm?p=943
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
3d Spring Break Florida: Monday Update
Only 28 hours (or so) into the trip - and we are already a better team. Not surprising after after 3 intense two-hour sessions with 3d Lacrosse.
Last night, we practiced after an afternoon settling into the hotel, napping, and relaxing at the beach and pool. The boys were pumped to play under the lights - and showed up ready to play. It was exciting to have Captain Alex Spring back at practice after his broken hand. 3d's Bart Sullivan, former DI coach, offered advice during drills. The boys seemed to enjoy Notre Dame's Cadet drill, working hard on transition and clearing.
This morning at 6:45, we began with a little a.m. yoga stretch and polar bear dip in the Gulf of Mexico - team bonding exercise. After a hearty breakfast, we boarded our coach bus for a 45 minute drive to the Premier Sports Complex. DJ Nick Hylant helped start the day right with some good tunes. In the morning session, Bart Sullivan and Jamie Munro, the founder and CEO of 3d Lacrosse (also a former DI coach), shared generously with our defensive and offensive players, respectively.
We broke for an hour and ate lunch under a giant tent fit for 400 person wedding. According to the boys, the food's been "awesome" - coaches agree. In the second session, we worked on more shooting, clearing and riding, fast breaks, and new rules to 3v2 basketball that forced the players to "read the play."
Tonight at 8 p.m., we scrimmage Berkshire under the lights. Looking forward to seeing our boys be "play makers"!
More tomorrow....We'll keep you posted.
Coach O'Brien
P.S. To your left, you'll see our twitter feeds - @coachobrienk has twit pics - and we will have some video clips of tonight's scrimmage.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Our schedule in FLORIDA with 3d Lacrosse
We leave a week from today! Please see previous blog-post for packing list and FAQ.
Sunday, March 11th
11:08 AM Arrive - Tampa International
12:00 PM Depart for Postcard Inn
1:00 PM Hotel Welcome Reception/Free time at Beach
4:00 PM Check-in to rooms
4:30-6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Transport to Lakewood Soccer Complex
8:00-10:00 PM Practice
10:00 PM Transport to Postcard Inn
Monday, March 12th
6:45-7:45 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Transport to Premier Sports Campus
9:00-11:00 AM Practice
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00- 2:00 PM Practice
2:00 PM Transport to Postcard Inn
4:30-6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Transport to Lakewood Soccer Complex
8:00-10:00 PM Scrimmage vs. Berkshire
10:00 PM Transport to Postcard Inn
Tuesday, March 13th
6:45-7:45 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Transport to Premier Sports Campus
9:00-11:00 AM Practice
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00- 2:00 PM Practice
2:00 PM Transport to Postcard Inn
4:30-6:30 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Transport to Lakewood Soccer Complex
7:00-9:00 PM Game vs. Epsicopal
9:00 PM Transport to Postcard Inn
Wednesday, March 14th
6:45-7:45 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Transport to Premier Sports Campus
9:00-11:00 AM Practice
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00- 2:00 PM Practice
2:00 PM Transport to Postcard Inn
4:30-6:30 PM Dinner
Evening OFF* TBD
Thursday, March 15th
6:45-7:45 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Transport to Premier Sports Campus
9:00-11:00 AM Practice
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Lunch
12:00- 2:00 PM Practice
2:00 PM Transport to Postcard Inn
4:30-6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Transport to Lakewood Soccer Complex
8:00- 10:00 PM Scrimmage vs. Groton
10:00 PM Transport to Postcard Inn
Friday, March 16th
6:45-7:45 AM Breakfast
8:45 AM Depart for Tampa International
11:45 AM Flight departs
Saturday, February 18, 2012
3d Spring Break Lacrosse: FAQ & Packing List
GET READY! Before you know it, we will be in the air to warm and sunny Florida!
DOUBLE CHECK your flights ASAP, especially the Continental flights.
Note: The flight and the flight number changed - twice!
Depart for Florida Sunday, March 11, 2012
Return Friday, March 16, 2012
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE)
Coach O'Brien will be on the Continental Flight. Cell (330) 221-7785
Continental:
Canton Akron Airport (CAK)
Coach Rauhauser will be on the Airtran Flight. Cell (717) 377-4976
AirTran
and their boarding passes printed!
Players on both flights will MEET AT 5:45 a.m on ELLSWORTH PATIO - the morning of March 11th - and we will travel via school buses* with the girls team to the respective airports.
*There will be a $20 charge for this bus - a standard fee for airport transportation. (Family discount is 2 for 1 - $20.)
Especially SINCE WE ARE LOSING AN HOUR OF SLEEP - REMEMBER We SPRING FORWARD that weekend March 11th at 2 a.m. for Day Light Savings Time - I would like all boarders to say in the dorms the night before we depart. Everyone needs a good night sleep - it will be a long day Sunday - we play that night under the lights.
ON March 16th - we will need to organize carpool teams to pick up players.
9. What should we pack?
10. Are cell phones allowed?
Gloves Shoulder pads (boys)
Mouthguard
Cup (boys) *Andrew Swett '08 will tell you why you should wear a cup!
Cleats (Break them in - now!)
Sneakers
4-5 pairs of athletic shorts
4-5 t-shirts or athletic shirts
4-5 pairs of underwear pajamas
4-5 pairs of socks
sweatshirt
rain jacket
sweatpants
flip flops
swimsuit beach
towel
toiletries
spending money
SUNSCREEN
A quality water bottle!
PART II. Spring Break - Baltimore Trip - Varsity*
More details soon, but plan on the following:
DOUBLE CHECK your flights ASAP, especially the Continental flights.
Note: The flight and the flight number changed - twice!
Depart for Florida Sunday, March 11, 2012
Return Friday, March 16, 2012
Cleveland Hopkins (CLE)
Coach O'Brien will be on the Continental Flight. Cell (330) 221-7785
Continental:
| FLIGHT INFORMATION | ||||||
| Day, Date | Flight | Class | Departure City and Time | Arrival City and Time | Aircraft | Meal |
| Sun, 11MAR12 | CO14051 | S | CLEVELAND, OH (CLE) 8:45 AM | TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG, FL (TPA) 11:19 AM | 737-500 | Purchase |
| Fri, 16MAR12 | CO14402 | S | TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG, FL (TPA) 12:10 PM | CLEVELAND, OH (CLE) 2:45 PM | 737-500 | Purchas |
Canton Akron Airport (CAK)
Coach Rauhauser will be on the Airtran Flight. Cell (717) 377-4976
AirTran
Students will need some form of ID - WRA student ID will do -
and their boarding passes printed!
Players on both flights will MEET AT 5:45 a.m on ELLSWORTH PATIO - the morning of March 11th - and we will travel via school buses* with the girls team to the respective airports.
*There will be a $20 charge for this bus - a standard fee for airport transportation. (Family discount is 2 for 1 - $20.)
Since we are flying together, representing WRA, I would like our boys to look nice when we travel - casual dress. Ideally, polo shirt, khaki (or non athletic) shorts (or pants) - flip flops or sneakers are fine.
Please NO sweat pants, tshirts, pajamas... while we travel.
ON March 16th - we will need to organize carpool teams to pick up players.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What airport do we fly into?Tampa International Airport is the closest major airport to St. Pete Beach. It is approximately 40 minutes to the hotel from the TIA. 3d Lacrosse provides ground transportation from TIA to the Postcard Inn on the Beach. We will also have a staff member in the airport to meet arriving campers and transport them to the hotel.
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What time can we get in our rooms?Check-in time is at 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. Early check-in and late check-out may not be available, so we highly encourage campers to plan their travel schedules accordingly. Arriving at the Tampa airport at 2:00pm or after is ideal.
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What is the first meal included in the program? What is the last meal provided?The first meal provided to you will be dinner on arrival day.
The last meal provided will be breakfast on departure day. -
When is our first and last practice?Your first practice will be at 6:00pm the evening of your arrival.
Your last practice will be at 8:30am on your departure day. -
How much supervision will there be?3d Lacrosse provides 1 coach for every 10 campers. There will be roll calls before every practice session, a “code of conduct” that campers will need to abide by for the duration of camp, bed checks every night before “lights out”.
3d Lacrosse reserves the right to send any camper home who does not adhere to the code of conduct. Coaches will be on-call each night for any problems or emergencies that may arise. -
How many WRA coaches will be traveling?Three coaches for the boys, and three coaches for the girls will be there all week. (Mr. Haller at some point as well as Mr. Burner may visit for a few days.)Players on both flights will MEET AT 5:45 a.m on ELLSWORTH PATIO - the morning of March 11th - and we will travel via school buses with the girls team to the respective airports.Coach Rauhauser will be on the Airtran Flight.
Coach O'Brien will be on the Continental Flight
7.What if my son/daughter has a medical condition/allergies?
3d Lacrosse will have a certified athletic trainer on staff. If your son/daughter has
any special medical needs, please make a note of it on the medical form we
provide. If your son/daughter has any food allergies, please include that
information on your medical form as well so we can make sure to have
appropriate.
8. How much spending money do you recommend?
3d Lacrosse provides three full, buffet meals a day; however, campers are
always hungry after their evening session. Many want to order pizza or buy
snacks from the camp store. $50-$75 is recommended.
9. What should we pack?
See packing list - below.
10. Are cell phones allowed?
Yes, cell phones are allowed at this camp.
BE SURE TO Double CHECK YOUR FLIGHTS - and your Airline's baggage policy!
RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST
Lacrosse stick - (back up head/stick)
Helmet (boys)/goggles (girls) Gloves Shoulder pads (boys)
Mouthguard
Cup (boys) *Andrew Swett '08 will tell you why you should wear a cup!
Cleats (Break them in - now!)
Sneakers
4-5 pairs of athletic shorts
4-5 t-shirts or athletic shirts
4-5 pairs of underwear pajamas
4-5 pairs of socks
sweatshirt
rain jacket
sweatpants
flip flops
swimsuit beach
towel
toiletries
spending money
SUNSCREEN
A quality water bottle!
ROSTER FOR SPRING BREAK TRIP:
1. Colin Barsella M 9
2. Zak Burgan D 9
3. Nathan Cain D 12
4. Spencer Chlebina D 10
5. Sam Clark D 11
6. Robb Croasdaile A/M 12
7. Brian Czerwonka G 11
8. George Emery M 9
9. Alex Fausnight G 12
10. Max Fausnight D 11
11. Grant Fisher D 11
12. Andrew Foster D 12
13. Mike Gulasey A/M 12
14. Robert Head M 10
15. Dalyn Herrmann M 10
16. Max Hoover M 12
17. Nick Hylant A/M 12
18. Brett Johnson D 10
19. Davis Johnson M 10
20. Harrison Lund M 9
21. Robbie Markwell A/M 10
22. Jack McCormick A/M 11
23. Taylor Norton M 12
24. Eamonn O'Shea D 12
25. CJ Polak A/M 11
26. Austin Rand M 9
27. Alec Rhodes D 10
28. Gabriel Skora M 9
29. Alexander Spring D 12
30. Adam Twigg D 9
31. Nate Wirtz M 12
32. Eric Rauckhorst M 12
PART II. Spring Break - Baltimore Trip - Varsity*
More details soon, but plan on the following:
Return to WRA on Tuesday March 27th
Practice 3-5pm
Baltimore:
Depart 8am
March 28th 7 p.m. Archbishop Spalding (MD)
March 29th 3:30 McDonogh (MD)
Return approx. 1am
Game at WRA on Sunday
April 1st TBD Cranbrook - Home
Varsity*or by invitation
Varsity*or by invitation
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
2012 VARSITY SCHEDULE
Wednesday 3/28/12 Archbishop Spalding High School Away 7:00 PM
Thursday 3/29/12 McDonoug School - Owings Mills Away 3:30 PM
Sunday 4/1/12 Cranbrook Schools Home 2:00 PM
Thursday 4/5/12 Solon High School Home 5:00 PM
Saturday 4/7/12 Dublin Jerome High School Home 2:00 PM
Friday 4/13/12 Worthington Kilbourne High School Home 5:30 PM
Saturday 4/14/12 Dublin Scioto High School Home 2:00 PM
Wednesday 4/18/12 Bishop Timon-St. Jude HS Home 5:00 PM
Friday 4/20/12 Seaholm High School Away 7:30 PM
Saturday 4/21/12 Detroit Country Day School Away 1:00 PM
Thursday 4/26/12 University School-Hunting Valley Away 5:00 PM
Saturday 4/28/12 Culver Inv. Away 4:00 PM
Sunday 4/29/12 Culver Inv. Away TBA
Wednesday 5/2/12 Kiski School Home 5:00 PM
Saturday 5/5/12 St. Xavier High School Away 8:00 PM
Sunday 5/6/12 Moeller High School Away 12:00 PM
Tuesday 5/8/12 St. Edward High School Home 5:00 PM
Friday 5/11/12 MSLCA Tournament Away TBA
Saturday 5/12/12 MSLCA at Thomas Worthington Away TBA
Wednesday 5/16/12 Jackson High School Away 7:00 PM
Saturday 5/19/12 North American Lacrosse Invitational(NALI) Away TBA
Sunday 4/1/12 Cranbrook Schools Home 2:00 PM
Thursday 4/5/12 Solon High School Home 5:00 PM
Saturday 4/7/12 Dublin Jerome High School Home 2:00 PM
Friday 4/13/12 Worthington Kilbourne High School Home 5:30 PM
Saturday 4/14/12 Dublin Scioto High School Home 2:00 PM
Wednesday 4/18/12 Bishop Timon-St. Jude HS Home 5:00 PM
Friday 4/20/12 Seaholm High School Away 7:30 PM
Saturday 4/21/12 Detroit Country Day School Away 1:00 PM
Thursday 4/26/12 University School-Hunting Valley Away 5:00 PM
Saturday 4/28/12 Culver Inv. Away 4:00 PM
Sunday 4/29/12 Culver Inv. Away TBA
Wednesday 5/2/12 Kiski School Home 5:00 PM
Saturday 5/5/12 St. Xavier High School Away 8:00 PM
Sunday 5/6/12 Moeller High School Away 12:00 PM
Tuesday 5/8/12 St. Edward High School Home 5:00 PM
Friday 5/11/12 MSLCA Tournament Away TBA
Saturday 5/12/12 MSLCA at Thomas Worthington Away TBA
Wednesday 5/16/12 Jackson High School Away 7:00 PM
Saturday 5/19/12 North American Lacrosse Invitational(NALI) Away TBA
Sunday 5/20/12 NALI at Brother Rice Away TBA
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