Western Reserve Lacrosse, Boys Lacrosse

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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:
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Day, DateFlightClassDeparture City and TimeArrival City and TimeAircraftMeal
Sun, 11MAR12CO14051SCLEVELAND, OH
(CLE) 8:45 AM
TAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG, FL
(TPA) 11:19 AM
737-500Purchase
Fri, 16MAR12CO14402STAMPA/ST. PETERSBURG, FL
(TPA) 12:10 PM
 CLEVELAND, OH
(CLE) 2:45 PM
737-500Purchas

Canton Akron Airport (CAK)  

Coach Rauhauser will be on the Airtran Flight.  Cell (717) 377-4976


AirTran
Departing: Sunday, March 11, 2012
Akron/Canton, OH (CAK)toTampa, FL (TPA)Flight 1072Coach
8:35 AM10:52 AM
Returning: Friday, March 16, 2012
Tampa, FL (TPA)toAkron/Canton, OH (CAK)Flight 1073Coach
11:45 AM2:02 PM
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.)


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.


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
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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
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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

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 5/20/12 NALI at Brother Rice Away TBA

Friday, February 3, 2012

THANKS to 3d Lacrosse! And YOU!

TODAY WAS AWESOME!

Thank you to everyone that made this clinic for WRA BOYS AND GIRLS a special event! 

Thank you to 3d Lacrosse's Bart Sullivan.

Thank you to WRA players that worked hard for three solid hours.

And, of course, the parents for the fantastic team feed! 

Great way to kickoff the 2012 Season!

I hope you're all as excited as I am about the season - and SPRING BREAK with 3d Lacrosse!

Just to review, I would like your "Comments" below on what you thought of today's clinic - and your big take away. What's one thing you learned? 

Be specific and be clear with your example.  


FYI - Today's Practice Plan

Warm-up

Technique Passing/Catching
Technique Shooting/Finishing
3v0 Pass Down Pick Down
3v2 Pass Down Pick Down
3v2 Pass Down Pick Away
3v2 Shallow Cut 
3v2 Up Pick

Water Break

Line Drill Dodging
1v1 Talk
1v1's Behind
Short 1v1
Tight 1v1
Navy Drill
3v2 Behind

Water Break

5v4 ND Drill
5v4 EMO/MDD Drill
4v4 Double Team

Also, please, don't repeat someone else's lesson learned. Be original. Be unique.

Take five minutes and do it now while it's fresh in your mind!