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Welcome
posted 11/11/2004

Welcome to the home page for MALA 

Madison Area Lacrosse Association. 

Here you will find information on the boys and girls high school seasons, teams, youth lacrosse, field locations, and much more.

If you have questions you would like answered, please choose the "Contacts" button to the left, and click on the name of the appropriate board member to email, or use their phone number listed there.

 
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LACROSSE COACHES′ ASSOCIATION INPUT SOUGHT
by posted 07/08/2008

Coaches Association Input Requested
I've been thinking about this for some time...would appreciate any feedback from both players, parents and especially coaches. It appears to me that the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation (WLF), Wisconsin's direct US LAcrosse link,  has not had a strategic plan in place since it was originally established. I think that is because that organization seems to be getting bogged down with the high school game details, when it should be focusing on growing the sport with new teams at the youth, girls, and high school level. I'd like to start the ball rolling in setting up a coaches' association to handle all aspects of the high school game, so that WLF can become more strategic with growing the sport, providing educational opportunities, and being the parent organization for lacrosse here in Wisconsin.  Any coaches' association would be complementary to the WLF...much like the football, basketball and hockey coaches' associations are partnered with the WIAA. Ideas and/or comments and suggestions? Send them to


 
Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation State Tournament
by posted 06/10/2008

Results for the day-long tournament

Girls All-stars:
Blue 10  Red 9

High School Boys Consolation:
Waunakee 8  Middleton 5

High School Boys Championship:
Arrowhead 7  Wausau 5

Junior Division Championship:
Brookfield Vs. Waunakee

Senior Division Championship:
Brookfield 7  Sun Prairie 5
 
Local Youth Lacrosse Camps
by posted 06/05/2008

Skills and Drills
Local Youth Camps
    Boys will be grouped by age and ability. The emphasis for camps will be on individual skill development, learning the rules, sportsmanship, and fun contests and scrimmages.
   The camp is open to boys & girls entering grades 3rd thru 9th in September. FREE loaner equipment is available. This is the perfect way to learn one of the area's hottest sports. Players should bring their own water bottles and mouth guard.
$95 All participants will get a camp shirt.
 
 
7/14-7/18   Janesville Camp @ TBA 9:00-11:30am
7/21-7/24   Middleton/Verona @ TBA 9:00-11:30am
Register online at www.lacrosseamerica.com

 
Lacrosse Lessons for boys
by posted 06/04/2008

Personal Lacrosse Lessons for boys
 
Looking to improve your game? Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced veteran looking to get to that next level, this is your chance! 

Here is your chance to learn from an experienced NCAA starter!
  • Two year NCAA Division 3 starter.
  • Four year H.S Starter, accumulating over 300 points in the process.
  • Assistant Varsity Coach Lindbergh High School (MO)
 
Learn both offensive and defensive game play! Not only will you learn position specific instruction, but knowledge, and game insight on the position you play.
Offensive
  • Stick Skills
  • Footwork
  • Dodging
  • Shooting
  • Field awareness
  • Game situations
  • 1 Vs 1
Defensive
  • Stick Skills
  • Footwork
  • Positioning
  • Field awareness
  • Sliding
  • Checks
  • 1 Vs 1

GOALIES TOO

We can completely tailor to your needs. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the rules, throw and catch, and cradle, or a varsity starter looking to make the jump to college, we can help you! 
 
Ages: 11-17 years old. Some exceptions may be made, call for info!
 
Jaron Klopstein
608-320-2033
 
 
 
  • One Session: $20
Learn the basics, throwing, catching, and footwork! Have one specific area you would like to focus on? Let us know, we can customize the session for your needs.
 
  • Four Sessions: $75
Position oriented instruction, broken down into four dynamic learning sessions. Offensive players will learn throwing, catching, dodging, shooting and footwork. Defensive players will learn throwing, catching, positioning, and footwork.
 
  • Eight Sessions: $140
In depth instruction for those looking to seriously improve their game. Players will get detailed instruction on their position, and be given the chance to focus specifically on area’s crucial to the benefit of each specific athlete.
 
Sessions are approximately one hour in length, and can be scheduled at your convenience. All lessons given at Glacier Creek Middle School, Cross Plains WI.
 
Have questions? Do not hesitate to contact us at 608-320-2033!
 
 

 
Role of Parents
by posted 05/09/2008

US Lacrosse's website contains an extensive Parents' Guide including the following advice on the Role of Parents, which may be a good reference for parents for the upcoming tournament games. 

Having been the league's referee coordinator the past three years, I believe #6 is especially important for parents to follow during the upcoming tournament games.

The Role of Parents
You, the parent, are equally as important to your child's positive lacrosse experience as the coach of the team. In order for your child to get the most out of playing lacrosse, it is important that you do the following:

One: Be supportive of your child by giving encouragement and showing an interest in his or her team. Positive reinforcement encourages learning and fun. Research has shown that a ratio of five positive statements (compliments, positive recognition) for each negative statement (criticisms, corrections) is ideal for helping young athletes do their best. Try to maintain a 5:1 ratio in your comments to your child.

Two: Attend games whenever possible. If you cannot attend, ask about your child’s experience, not whether the team won or lost. Some questions that you might ask before asking about the final score include: "Did you try as hard as you could? Did you have fun? Did you learn anything today that might make you a better player in the future?"

Three: Be a positive role model by displaying good sportsmanship at all times to coaches, officials,opponents and your child’s teammates. "Honoring the Game" is an important part of what US Lacrosse represents. Help us by honoring the game in your behavior as a spectator.

Four: Let your child set his own goals and play the game for himself, herself. Be your child’s "home court advantage" by giving him or her your unconditional support regardless of how well he or she performs.

Five: Let the coach coach. Refrain from giving your child advice when he or she is playing. Use positive reinforcement with your child’s coach. Let the coach know when he or she is doing a good job.

Six: Respect the decisions of the referee or umpire. This is an important part of honoring the game. Your child will pay more attention to how you act than to what you say.

Seven: Read the rulebook. A full understanding of the rules will help you enjoy the game and educate others.

Eight: Get to know who is in charge. Meet with the leadership of the program, whether it’s school sponsored or recreational, to discuss topics such as cost, practice and game scheduling, insurance coverage, emergency procedures, etc.

Nine: Get involved! A great way to support your child's lacrosse experience is by becoming a volunteer for the program. Some of the ways you can get involved: keep the scorebook, run the clock, line the fields, manage equipment, chaperon trips, raise funds, organize clinics and team social events, update the team web site, photograph players and organize carpooling.

Ten: Sit back and enjoy the game. Remember, lacrosse is played for FUN.
http://www.uslacrosse.org/education/parents/roleparents.phtml


 
 
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