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.

Mission Statement

Coach Bios

Coach Bios

Crispin Napolitano - Head Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (5th Year)

2015 Ohio State D2 State Champions 2014 Ohio State D2 State Champion Runner-Up 2013 OHSLA Coach of the Year 2013 NOLOA Sportsmanship Career Player Awards: (3) US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans, (2) Lacrosse All-American (16) All-State, (21) All RegionCareer Records: 55-16 Overall, 12-3 Playoff RecordLacrosse Experience:

o St. Lawrence University (1993-97)o Played four (4) years of Varsity Lacrosseo Elected senior Captain and team MVP with 58 goals and

28 assisto Played in the North South Senior All Star Game

• Professional Work Experience:o Victory Capital Management

Coach Bios

Paul Corto - Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (5th Year) 2015 Ohio State D2 State Champions 2014 Ohio State D2 State Champion Runner-Up 2013 US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year Lacrosse Experience:

o Ohio Wesleyan University (1993-97)o Team Captain, 1997

o Loyola Blakefield (Towson, MD) (1991-93)o MSA State Championship runner-up, 1993o Ranked in the top 10 nationally 1991 - 1993

Professional Work Experience:o Vice President of Brand Management, Superior Beverage

Group

Coach Bios

Chris Gellin - Assistant Coach – Chagrin Falls Varsity (5th Year) 2015 Ohio State D2 State Champions2014 Ohio State D2 State Champion Runner-UpLacrosse Experience:

o University School (1999)o Varsity Defensive Coordinator o 1999 Division 2 State Champions

o University School (1996-1998)o Head JV Coacho Regis University : Division 2 NCAA (1993-1997) o 4 year startero Team Captain(1997)o Second Team All Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League(RMLL)

Professional Work Experience:o Director of Acquisitions, Rustbelt Reclamation

Coach Bios

Zak Gebler- Head Coach – JV (3rd Year)

Lacrosse Experience:o Chagrin Falls JV Lacrosse Coach 2014-2015 (2 years)

o 23-4 Recordo Chagrin Falls High School Varsity Lacrosse 2002-2005

o 4 year letter winnero Second line midfielder on the 2003 CFHS state championship teamo Named Co-Captain of the 2005 CFHS state runner-up lacrosse team

o  Ohio University Bobcats Men’s Lacrosse 2006-2009 (4 years)o Midfielder in 2007, NCLL Regional Finalo Midfielder in 2008, NCLL National Championship Runner-upo Co-Captain Midfielder in 2009, NCLL Final Four

o  Cleveland Men’s Lacrosse Club 2009-2011 (2 years)

Professional Work Experience:o Integration Project Manager – Market Track LLC.

Coaching Philosophy

Coaching Philosophy

Practices -o We firmly believe that our practices translate into habits, which in turn

prepare our players for both success on and off the field o We will implement multiple drills, routines and offensive/defensive

strategies used by some of the best high schools and colleges in the country

o We will develop scripted practice schedules for each and every practiceo We will plan out every minute of every practice, so it is critical to

make sure you are on-time o We are investing a lot of time, preparation and energy into each and

every practice… miss a day miss a lot! o 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 seasono We will practice rain or shine

Practices -o We expect every player to be on-time, ready to play for every practice

and gameo If practice starts at 6:45pm that means we expect each player to be

dressed and ready to go at 6:45pmo 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 gameo Examples of unexcused absences:

o I have tickets to a Cavs Gameo I have dodge ballo I have a date with my girlfriendo I have a driving test

o Get your homework completed in between the end of school and practice

Coaching Philosophy

Playing Time -o Playing to Win – Our goal is to win a State Championship

o We may ask certain players to switch positionso We will play the best players regardless of grade

o Grievances - We ask that you please understand that we have only the best interest of the team in mindo 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

Coaching Philosophy

Conditioning -o Our drills are set up to constantly move during practice and we expect

our players to run from drill to drillo We want to maximize every minute of every practice, to take time to

run laps or get players in shape we feel is counter-productiveo 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 - o Team Firsto We believe in playing as a team, which means no one is more

important than the teamo We will win as a team and lose as a teamo We expect 100% effort out of every player

Coaching Philosophy

Leadership & Culture –o We believe that team chemistry is crucial for the short-term and long-

term success of this programo It starts with the coaches but needs to come from playerso Everyone needs to be on the same pageo The success of the 2015 Season will be determined by the Leadership

on this team o If we can become a cohesive unit we can accomplish our goal this year

of winning a State Championship

Coaching Philosophy

Uniform- Helmet

o White & Orange Cascade R. We will coordinate a group purchase following Tryouts.

o We have loaners for those not wanting to purchaseo Decals will be suppliedo Cost is $175 with our discount

Jerseys & Game Shortso Home & Away + pinnie will be provided for both JV & Varsityo Game shorts will also be purchased with funds from the fundraiser or

added to the fees. TBD.‘Practice Packs’ & Accessories

o Extras you need will be available with an on-line team site. This will include ‘dry-fit’ undershirts, socks, compression shorts, armbands, etc.

o If you do not buy from here…..solid black or white only for all ‘accessories’.

Coaching Philosophy

Off-Season

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

Crossfit – Chagrin Falls

We will be incorporating Crossfit into regular season practice schedule. I highly recommend getting a head start. Lacrosse team rate will be offered. Explosive first step, core strength, mobility, team building through shared adversity.

We HIGHLY encourage everyone not playing a winter sport to find leagues, skills clinics or travel tournaments to play in…..please get out there catching, throwing, shooting and moving!

o Group rate for Chagrin Lacrosse - $75 per month for Mon, Wed, Friday - 3:30-4:30o Totally voluntary / not affiliated with CFHSo If we have more that 15 per session, we’ll have our own groupo Must register during last week in Octobero Please contact them directly to sign-up -

Coach Jenn Pishko info@chagrinfallsCF.com440-221-3514www.chagrinfallscrossfit.com

2016 Season Information

Spring Trip -o Objectives:

1. Keep the costs (time & money) of spring training to a minimum2. Accomplish our team training goals –

ü Team buildingü High level scrimmages to prepare for the rest of the season

Spring Trip Schedule Overview-o Dates are: March 18 & 19o Bus will be immediately after school on Friday & return when games are

over Sat.o Game times have not been determined. Once they are, we’ll send an

update.o To be safe, spring break travel should be scheduled for Sundayo Breakfast, lunch and dinnero Hotel is the DoubleTree in Worthington

2016 Season Information

Total cost per player is estimated $395 w/ Spring trip Freshmen/ New Players: add helmet @ $175

Total estimated cost for 2016 Lacrosse -o Cost per player is $395:

1. Transportation, hotel, meals2. Shooting shirt, shorts, helmet decals3. Senior Night4. Pizza for visiting teams5. Misc. Equipment

Ø This is an increase from years past because we are not having a fundraiser this year.

Ø We’d like to have this money in the fall because we have to put down deposits and place equip orders.

2016 Season Information

Miscellaneous

Ways to HelpCommunication

Contact InfoForms

Helmets / Gear / SpiritwearOther Stuff

Ways to Help

Film -o We use Hudl systemo Allows us to film games, upload them into on-line site that can be viewed

from any mobile device or computero Great teaching tool to breakdown game film, competitor film etc.o Create recruiting highlights that can be sent to college coaches directly from

the systemo Typically, we only film varsity gameso WE NEED A VOLUNTEER TO HEAD THIS UP!!

Stats -o We use LaxSoft systemo Requires 3 people – one to call the game, the other to enter stats + a

subo Very effective way of accumulating stats and providing reports for

players, coaches & archives o WE CURRENTLY HAVE 2 SPOTS FILLED….NEED A SUB!!

Stay Connected -

The Chagrin Athletic site will provide the most current information for players and parents. If you have not signed up, please do so.

The rosters, schedules and most recent updates will be posted there throughout the season.

Emails will be sent whenever there is a change or a message from the coaches.

www.chagrinathletics.orgTwitter = @CFHSLacrosseInstagram = CHAGRINLAX

Communication

Coaches Contact Information -1. Crispin Napolitano napolitano_lax@hotmail.com2. Paul Corto p.corto@superiorbeveragegroup.com3. Chris Gellin cgellin10@hotmail.com4. Zak Gebler mark.z.gebler@gmail.com

Team Manager Contact Information –

Barb Sooybarbsooy@gmail.com440-821-4029

Mary Donleymarydonley@gmail.com216-780-0932

Jack Subeljack.subel@gmail.com440-636-2540

Contact Info

Forms

www.chagrinathletics.org >

Files & Links >

New Online Forms Information >

How do I find out about the necessary forms?

• There are 8 required forms• Spring trip waiver = 9

There will be a virtual ‘store’ created for the helmets. • Opens Saturday 10/23/15• Closes Monday 11/8/15• If you miss this deadline, you are on your own• I will send the website address and password

Helmets

Practice Gear / Spiritwear

Lacrosse Gear -o Working with BSN to create an online team site for several extras likeo ‘Practice packs’ – black shorts, dry-fit gear, etc.o Warm-ups, hats, t-shirtso Instructions will come from Debbie Lucas

Other Stuff

Yard Signs -o They are $25, checks payable to CFHS Lacrosseo We will make them available ASAP

Tiger Lacrosse Schedule Poster -o Tim Driscoll will be creating a glossy 12”x18” schedule/poster of this

year’s Varsity Lacrosse team o They will be complete after the team photo is taken on Picture Dayo The posters will be placed in store windows in town and will be available

to purchase for $5.00

2016 Schedule

2016 ScheduleDate Time Place Opponent(s)

Fri 04/01 7:00 PM Home vs Walsh Jesuit High School

Tue 04/05 7:30 PM Away @ St. Edward High School

Fri 04/08 7:00 PM Home vs Shaker Heights HS

Tue 04/12 7:00 PM Away @ Theodore Roosevelt HS

Fri 04/15 7:30 PM Home vs North Canton Hoover

Tue 04/19 7:00 PM Away @ Hawken Upper School

Thu 04/21 6:00 PM Away @ WRA

Sat 04/23 1:00 PM Home vs St. Francis De Sales (Toledo)

Wed 04/27 7:00 PM Home vs Rocky River High School

Fri 04/29 7:00 PM Home vs University School

Wed 05/04 7:30 PM Home vs Jackson High School

Fri 05/06 7:00 PM Home vs Westlake High School

Tue 05/10 7:00 PM Away @ Hudson High School

Fri 05/13 7:00 PM Home vs Kenston High School

Wed 05/18 TBA TBA TBA

Fri 05/20 TBA TBA TBA

Wed 05/25 TBA TBA TBA

Sat 05/28 TBA TBA TBA

Wed 06/01 TBA TBA TBA

Sat 06/04 TBA TBA TBA