Three years ago I took over the local high school boy's lacrosse program that was all but left for dead. The previous regime left us with little in the way of equipment, a bad reputation with the school, and a year-long probation with the state lacrosse league. It was my job with the upcoming freshman class that will be seniors this year to change that fighting mentality and culture of the whole program.
Since that time we have successfully change how we are looked at as a program, and are quickly getting more eager to learn players.
With this quick turnaround and unexpected growth, it has become possible to start a middle school lacrosse program. However, my assistant coach and I would be building this program from nothing and attempting to coach two teams at the same time. While this is a daunting task the ability for these kids to learn a great and exciting game will be well worth it.
My Project
This project is a daunting one for me as it is so big. We were able to get a team discount if we got all the pieces at the same time.
We will be able to completely field and protect a middle school lacrosse team for the first time.
This project will make it possible to extend our growing high school sport to the middle school, so that they will know the basics before the difficult jump to high school.
By providing all necessary helmets, jerseys, pads, and sticks these middle schoolers will not only be able to practice daily with my high school team, but also travel to play the few other teams in the state. I look forward to continue to grow lacrosse in our rural area of the country.
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