Train the Teacher Workshop

Game Plan for the DayClassroom Overview

History of US LacrosseSkills on the Field

Wrap Up

US Lacrosse: Mission & Vision• Mission

– US Lacrosse is the National Governing Body of lacrosse. Through responsive and effective leadership, we provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport.

• Vision– We envision a future which offers people

everywhere the opportunity to discover, learn, participate in, enjoy and ultimately embrace the shared passion of the lacrosse experience.

Who is US Lacrosse?• Founded on January 1, 1998, as the National

Governing Body of lacrosse representing men, women, and youth.

• A 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization• US Lacrosse Provides:

– Membership Services & Benefits/Chapters– Sport Development Programs – Coach and Official Training & Certification– Sport Science and Safety Research– Special Events– Men’s and Women’s Game Administration– Men’s and Women’s National Teams– Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum– Fundraising

156% Youth Participation Increase

2001 - 2010

US Lacrosse: 63 Chapters in 42 StatesSource – 2010 US Lacrosse Participation Survey

(Players aged 18 years or younger)

Number of Youth Players

2001:..............................

225,9252002:..............................

258,2812003:..............................

269,0792004:..............................

319,9052005:..............................

351,4262006:..............................

390,4222007:..............................

442,8312008:..............................

484,0372009:..............................

524,8952010:..............................

579,987

US LacrossePrograms & Services

• Coaches Education Training and Certification Program: With the explosion of youth lacrosse players across the country, the need for well educated coaches is at an all time high. The US Lacrosse Coaching Education Program provides the only standardized lacrosse coach’s certification program. US Lacrosse trains over 3,000 coaches per year.

• Officials Education and Certification Programs: US Lacrosse offers the only nationally standardized officials’ training and development programs for men’s and women’s lacrosse.

• Physical Education Curriculum and Teacher Training: This curriculum was created by US Lacrosse and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), and is a comprehensive and easy way to use co-ed curriculum for elementary school, middle school and high school students.

• Fast Break Initiative: This program is designed to infuse a fledgling lacrosse area with resources to launch the sport from the roots up through educating coaches, officials, players and administrators. Fast Break brings programs, training and resources to an area which has a limited amount of lacrosse being played, but displays strong enthusiasm for the sport and a willingness to learn and work with US Lacrosse to grow the game responsibly.

• Equipment Grants: USL awards over a million dollars in equipment annually to programs within their first year of operation. Applicant programs must demonstrate a financial need and priority is given to those residing in a state or region where lacrosse opportunities are currently limited or absent.

• AED Grant Program: US Lacrosse and Cardiac Science team up to award free AED systems, provide greater educational resources, and special AED pricing for US Lacrosse members.

• AND MORE!!!

History of Lacrosse

Girls’ Game Player/Boys’ Game Player

Same Name – Different games

US Lacrosse PE Curriculum• Provides a clear sequence of lesson plans that are appropriate for co-educational classes, Grades 4-12. • Introduces and develops the tactical, technical,

and cooperative skills needed to enjoy success • Allows students to walk away with the knowledge

to continue participation for those who become interested in the sport of lacrosse.

Lacrosse in Physical Education Class• Students will learn key skills of the

game, tactics, and movement.• Students will be able to utilize

other known sports skills ie. Basketball, soccer, etc.

• Students will fully enjoy the lacrosse experience in a non-contact environment.

Which stick would you use in your class?

Basic Rules for SAFE non-contact lacrosse physical education play

• Use soft lacrosse sticks and soft lacrosse balls only.

• No stick to stick contact • No body to body or body to stick contact • Maintain control of your body at all times • Respect your teammate and opponents at all

times • Two Hands on the Stick

Best Practices• Drills and Skills– Balls should be moving in the

same direction in drills– As with any other sport, small

groups with lots of repetition– Combine skills to put the whole

thing together (ex: pick up a ground ball and pass to a teammate)

Basic Field Skills• Grip• Ground Balls (Scooping)• Cradling• Catching• Throwing• Shooting• Passing

Grip

Ground Ball/Scoop

Cradle

Catch

Throw

Shooting

Combined Skill Safety

Combined Skills

• Throwing/Catching• Cutting/ Passing• Ground Ball/Shooting• Obstacle Course

Now let’s take it onto the field!!

What I learned this week FINALLY…is the last slide should be a short video showing clips of men’s and women’s lacrosse. Youth up to US

Teams. We need the visual here……. I also think a 3v3 PE clip would be a possible

addition here.