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.
The MALA Board will meet at 7:00 pm on Wednesday at the Venture West Building, 7818 Big Sky Drive (across from the Point Theatre).
We have important issues to discuss. The Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation is considering moving to a two division format for high school boys, based primarily on enrollment, and MALA is considering conference realignment based primarily on competitiveness. We also want to set the MALA committee agendas for the off season.
We strongly encourage each club to send at least one representative to this important meeting. Also, if your club has changed leadership and/or coaching positions since the end of last season, please let me know so that we can update the MALA contact list.
Please contact Brad Jackson if you any additional agenda items
Agenda
Approval of June 2010 Meeting Minutes
Treasurer’s Report (Tibbetts)
Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation
Proposal to move to a WIAA style schedule and playoff format (Haney)
Other initiatives (Wollin)
MALA Conference Realignment (Haney)
Lacrosse LAX
Committee Agendas for the Off Season – What Should They Be? Ideas Below:
Rules and Regs
Rostering during playoffs (if there are conference playoffs)
Addressing concerns about sportsmanship. Ideas submitted last season:
Mandatory culture keepers for each team, every game, all levels.
Zero tolerance for official abuse, at least at youth levels.
All coaches and team reps required to attend PCA session annually.
Player cards, or at least fixed rosters, at all levels.
No scores or W/L records kept at 3/4.
No posted scores or W/L records at 5/6.
No playoffs at youth levels, but rather year-end tournaments. Exception for 7/8?
A&B leagues for 7/8? 5/6?
Coaching Committee
Clinics, clinics, clinics
Emphasis on physical play and stick use at 7/8.
Encourage constructive comments from coaches.
Officials Committee
Emphasis on physical play and stick use at 7/8.
Emphasis on proper communication with officials by coaches, players and fans.
Youth Committee
Development Committee
State Championship Committee
Announcements
2010 MALA Ginny Kester Award for Contribution to the Game: Glenn Teschendorf
2010 MALA Person of the Year: John Haney
WLF/Lacrosse America Rising Star Scholarships (Hoeft)
Middleton Good Neighbor Festival Parade (Druzba)
Indoor lacrosse this winter at the Alliant Center?
Hi Everyone! There is an exciting opportunity for the Madison area coming up this fall with the creation of the Madtown Reds, a tournament team that will compete in the Chitown Classic on October 16th. We will plan additional tournament participation based on interest. This team is for the serious lacrosse competitor. You do not have to be the best player on your team, but you should be committed to improving your skills, participating in all practices, be ready to compete as a “team” and have fun!!!! The team will be coached by myself and Lauren Hume, head lacrosse coach at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Practices will begin in mid-August and be held on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. We will see where the ability level of the team is and decide on how many practices we will need to be ready for competition. Practice locations are likely to be on the west side of Madison and/or in Verona. Cost will be $100.00 per player and US Lacrosse membership is required. This will cover your tournament fee, practices, and uniform. It will not cover your travel to the tournament, or any meals. Any girls interested should email me with their: Name Attendance School Current High School Team email address mailing address Cell Phone (player) Home Phone date of birth Grade for the 2010-2011 school year US Lacrosse number and expiration date Parents Names Once we gather player information, we will hold an interest meeting where players and parents can meet the coaches and get questions answered. Please pass this information on to your players. We are really excited about this team!!
There will not be a July board meeting. The next MALA board meeting will be on August 4, 2010, with the girls breakout session at 6:30, the board meeting at 7:00 and the boys breakout session thereafter.
Beginner/Intro Lacrosse
Ages 6th grade through 12th grade 2010-11 school year
US Lacrosse Membership required (uslacrosse.org) – no other fee Garner Park, Madison
Tuesdays for 6 weeks 6:00pm-7:00pm
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17
Please complete “MALA registration”, “consent to treat”, and “medical information.” These are available on www.madlax.org under the “documents” tab “medical forms”.
For more information contact Jody Spencer
, 608 575-6223
Ages 3rd grade through 5th grade 2010-11 school year
US Lacrosse Membership required (uslacrosse.org) – no other fee Garner Park, Madison
Tuesdays for 6 weeks 6:00-7:00
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17
Please complete “MALA registration”, “consent to treat”, and “medical information.” These are available on www.madlax.org under the “documents” tab “medical forms”.
For more information contact Jody Spencer
, 608 575-6223
Ages 3rd through 8th grade 2010-11 school year
Cost: $15.00 Hanover Park, Waunakee
Sundays 6:00-7:00pm
July 11, 18, 25
Registration: www.waunakeelax.org
Ages 9th through 12th grade 2010-11 school year
Cost: $15.00 Hanover Park, Waunakee
Sundays 7:00-8:00pm
July 11, 18, 25
Registration: www.waunakeelax.org
Ages 9-12th grade for the 2010-11 school year.
Previous experience limited or none. Other ages welcome depending on interest. If there are enough players to split into appropriate groups, we will add younger grades.
Cost: $25.00, US Lacrosse Membership Required (uslacrosse.org)
Checks payable to “Verona Lacrosse Club” Country View Elementary, Verona
Thursdays 5:00-6:00
July 15, 22
August 5, 12, 19
Please complete “MALA registration”, “consent to treat”, and “medical information.” These are available on www.madlax.org under the “documents” tab “medical forms”.
For the girl who wants to play in high school and would like an introduction before trying out.
For more information contact Jody Spencer
, 608 575-6223.
High School Girl’s 10 v 10 League:
Location: McGaw Park, Fitchburg
Dates: Thursday June 24-Thursday August 19. Nine weeks!
Times: 5:00-7:00P.M.
Cost: $85.
Girls High School League will run for nine straight weeks, every Thursday from 5:00-7:00P.M. Players will be guaranteed at least one game per week, with the possibility of a second. All players will receive limited edition Infinity Lacrosse racerback reversibles. All games will be officiated by WLF certified officials.
Goalies play for only $30, in all leagues!!!
Questions about the Infinity girls league should be directed to Katie Lindquist, Infinity Lacrosse Director of Operations for the women’s game. She can be reached at:
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To sign up, please include your:
Name.
Age.
Which League(s) you would like to sign up for.
Phone number.
Position.
Playing experience.
Girls’ Lacrosse PickUp Games on Tuesdays at Garner Park
My name is Rachel Klaven and I was the assistant varsity coach for Westside this year, a referee for the 2009 season, and a player for Westside before that. I'm excited to announce that along with a wonderful women's league this summer, Westside will also be continuing on our tradition of hosting pickup games at our field at Garner Park. The pickup games will start Tuesday June 22, and well be held every Tuesday from 5-6. In the past this has been a great way for girls from different teams to get together and play in a casual setting. In my experience, knowing your opponents personally helps both teams respect the game and each other. I'm asking you all to please notify your teams or any team alumni about these pickup games, and any coaches who want to play are welcome as well. I have made a facebook group called "Madison Area Girls Lacrosse 2010". Please join the group as this is how I will be announcing any cancellations due to weather. I hope to see girls from every MALA team represented at these pickup games.
Hello! My name is Rachel Klaven and I was the assistant varsity coach for Westside this year, a referee for the 2009 season, and a player for Westside before that. I'm excited to announce that along with a wonderful women's league this summer, Westside will also be continuing on our tradition of hosting pickup games at our field at Garner Park. The pickup games will start Tuesday June 22, and well be held every Tuesday from 5-6. In the past this has been a great way for girls from different teams to get together and play in a casual setting. In my experience, knowing your opponents personally helps both teams respect the game and each other. I'm asking you all to please notify your teams or any team alumni about these pickup games, and any coaches who want to play are welcome as well. I have made a facebook group called "Madison Area Girls Lacrosse 2010". Please ask your girls to join the group as this is how I will be announcing any cancellations due to weather. I hope to see girls from every MALA team represented at these pickup games.
MALA is pleased to announce its 2010 Academic All American Candidate: Zach Schroeder, an Edgewood High School Senior and Attack/Midfielder for Westside. Zach has accomplished an excellent academic record while playing varsity soccer, hockey and lacrosse. He is the 2010 Army Reserve Athlete of the Year, and will report to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in June. Congratulations, Zach!
We also recognize and congratulate the other nominees for this honor, both of whom have compiled outstanding high school careers in both sports and academics:
MALA is pleased to announce its 2010 High School Boys All-Conference Selections.
Special congratulations to Player of the Year Paul Romens of Verona, Coach of the Year Mark Meyer of Verona, and Assistant Coaches of the Year James Severson of Waunakee and Andrew Beaumont of Janesville.
MALA's Academic All-Conference winner will be determined at MALA's next board meeting. Coaches are reminded to submit their nominations and transcripts to John Haney. MALA's thanks to John for seeing this process through.
1st Team
Parker Horvath - Attack - Verona - Junior
Evan Craine - Attack - Middleton - Junior
PJ Ludwig - Attack - Verona - Senior
Ian Novotny - Midfield - Verona - Junior
Bryce Kunde - Midfield - Verona - Senior
Tyler Koenig - Midfield - Sun Prairie - Sophomore
Paul Romens - Defense - Verona - Junior
Nick Jauch - Defense - Middleton - Senior
Joe Henry - Defense - Waunakee - Senior
Ian Calder - Goalie - Regents - Senior
Zachary Pedretti - Specialist - Verona - Junior
2nd Team
Eric Hunter - Attack - Waunakee - Sophomore
Zach Stevens - Attack - Waunakee - Senior
Darian St. Michael - Attack - Janesville - Senior
Zach Schroeder - Attack - Regents - Senior
Luke Meske - Midfield - Waunakee - Junior
Luke Fass - Midfield - Middleton - Junior
Sean MacDougall - Midfield - Janesville - Junior
Sam Roberts - Defense - Verona - Senior
Alex Dorn - Defense - Waunakee - Junior
Cody Jenson - Defense - Janesville - Senior
Ian Shaub - Goalie - Lancers - Junior
Austin Wersal - Specialist - Stoughton - Senior
Honorable Mention
Riley Kirkpatrick - Attack - Middleton - Junior
Eli Rosen - Midfield - Middleton - Senior
Eric Hurd - Defense - Middleton - Junior
Tom Konkol - Goalie - Middleton - Junior
Jon Phillips - Midfield - Regents - Senior
Connor Emmel - Defense - Regents - Senior
Tyler Schoepp - Attack - Sauk Prairie - Junior
Alex Unger - Midfield - Sauk Prairie - Sophomore
Sam Notstad - Midfield -Stoughton - Senior
Karsten Geib - Attack - Sun Prairie - Junior
Adam Lehmen - Midfield - Sun Prairie - Sophomore
Bobby Jones - Defense - Sun Prairie - Junior
Brett Miller - Defense - Sun Prairie - Junior
Matt Rossi - Goalie - Sun Prairie - Junior
Trevor Maki - Specialist - Sun Prairie - Junior
Evan Rasmussen - Midfield - Verona - Senior
Zachary Tidd - Midfield - Verona - Senior
Kyle Dahmen - Attack - Waunakee - Junior
Cavin Richardson - Midfield - Waunakee - Senior
Matt Prochaska - Goalie - Waunakee - Junior
Player of the Year
Paul Romens - Verona
Coach of the Year
Mark Meyer -Verona
Assistant Coach of the Year
James Severson - Waunakee /Andrew Beaumont - Janesville - tie
MALA is pleased to announce its 2010 Girls High School All Conference Selections. Special congratulations to Player of the Year Kelly Huemmer, Co-Coaches of the Year Katie Lindquist and Jon Pflaum, and Assistant Coach of the Year Jody Spencer!
Player of the Year Kelly Huemmer, Lancers (SR)
First Team
Attack Mary Catherine Decker, Westside (JR) Kelly Huemmer, Lancers (SR) Maggie Underwood, Verona (SR)
Now that your season is winding down many kids are making plans for summer; please encourage them to continue to work on their lacrosse skills. The Badger State Lacrosse Camp is great opportunity right here in Wisconsin.
The Badger State Camp brings coaches from premiere college programs to the Wisconsin. Each camper enjoys four days of instruction and training to improve all aspects of their game. Our enthusiastic and experienced coaching staff brings cutting edge drills and techniques to teach each camper the fundamentals and finer points of lacrosse. We play several games each day to give players the opportunity to put their new skills to work. The camp is held at UW Whitewater August 1-4 (Goalie Mini Camp Starts July 31).
Camp Field Director – Joe Alberici, Head Coach of Army, assistant coach for the U.S. National Lacrosse Team that will compete at the 2010 World Lacrosse Championships in Manchester, England. I have attached a PDF of the camp brochure for you to distribute to your players and parents. More information can also be found online at:http://lacrosseamerica.com/SubSites/LA/programs/?EventID=95 PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR PLAYERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY. Best Regards, J. Alberici jason.a@lacrosseamerica.com 404-402-8695 SPECIAL NOTE: CATCH COACH ALBERICI AND THE ARMY TEAM, FRESH OFF AN UPSET WIN OVER SYRACUSE, TAKE ON CORNELL SUNDAY AT 11AM IN THE SECOND ROUND OF THE NCAA TOURNAMENT. THE GAME WILL BE ON ESPNU.
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.
inner/Intro Lacrosse
High School Girl’s 10 v 10 League:
Girls’ Lacrosse PickUp Games on Tuesdays at Garner Park
