I am going to be a second-year head coach to our club lacrosse team that will have at least fifteen, low to middle-income freshmen-seniors. While this is not the first year of the program, it is still a young and growing sport in our region of West Virginia.
Our lacrosse program is in dire need of a culture change.
Over the last season, there were fights, arguments, and way too many penalties. By building a strong program based on playing fast on the field but slow in your mind, I hope to get the players to channel their emotions into positivity on the field, in the classroom and in every other aspect of their lives.
Over our first season, I have seen numerous improvements in playing and behaviors on the field. By holding my team to a high standard I hope to create a winning and caring lacrosse culture.
My Project
Next season, Spring 2021, there will be a mandatory change to the chest protectors that the players must wear. The shift got approved last season, but we have been given until next season to make sure all kids are wearing the proper chest and shoulder pads. The new pads have a hard piece of plastic on top of the normal pads to protect their chest and heart more efficiently if they take a hit or shot directly into the chest area. This is a step in the right direction for the sport of lacrosse, but now we must find new pads. I appreciate all the support my team has received and continues to receive through Donors Choose. We hope to make you proud both on and off the field.
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