Tryout Information
Please use the QR code to signup for the tryouts or go to the google form: https://forms.gle/eVVfveuNNRmGVU4e6 *Only need to sign up if you have not participated in Fall Lacrosse
Tryout times/dates:
Coach Information:
Tuesday, Nov 28th – Var: 6:00-7:30pm, JV/FS: 7:00-8:30pm Varsity Head Coach: Josh Cain Thursday, Nov 30th – Var: 6:00-7:30pm, JV/FS: 7:00-8:30pm Email: Jpcain@capousd.org (If you need to record a mile time, plan to do it on 11/30 at 6:30pm, before 2nd tryout) *In the event of inclement weather, the tryout date may be rescheduled (12/5 or 12/7). Information will be advertised at the high school and at our website www.tritongirlslacrosse.com.
What to Bring: ALL players must have an athletic clearance on record at the high school or else they cannot participate (MUST be verified prior to attending a tryout day) Filled out Pre-tryout page Cleats or running shoes, Stick, Mouthguard, Goggles, and Water (If a player does not have a stick or goggles we do have some extra to lend out). Players need their own mouthguard. Players may NOT wear any club affiliated clothing
Expectations: 1. All athletes will arrive AT LEAST 15 minutes early to check in, warm-up, and be ready to go promptly at the start time 2. All athletes will participate in all tryouts and drills during the time frame. (Unless other arrangements have been made AHEAD OF TIME). If you are participating in a winter sport and have a conflict, you must communicate directly with Coach Cain.
Assessment:
Stick work: Passing and Catching both Left and Right, Cradling, Shooting, and Ground Balls
Defense: 8 Meter Defense, Redefending on Attack, Transitions, and Communication
Attack: 8 Meter Offense, Transitions, Decision Making, and Communication
Game Situations: Man up, 3v3, 5v5, 7v7, Scrimmages
Athleticism, Coach-ability, Work Ethic, Leadership, Intensity, and Intangibles
Fitness: 3 x 300 on field (Target Time Under 1 minute each) 11/28, Mile Time (TT under 7:45) 11/30 Players are chosen for the team based on position of need. Players will be placed on the level that will allow them to receive beneficial playing time. Revision Date: 10/11/23
Post-Tryouts: Players will be contacted via email no later than afternoon of 12/3/23 about their team status. Players will either be notified that they made one of the teams or that they did not make a team. Players will have until 12/6/23 to accept their position on the team via email (using the email the player provided). If you do not receive an email, there was a problem and you need to contact Coach.
TEAM INFO In season, we go Monday-Friday. Each day will be either a game or practice. Practice times will depend of field availability. Varsity games are typically at 5:30 and JV at 7:00 same day. JV2 games will be TBD and played when games can be fit into the schedule. Varsity Approximately 22 players on the team. 2 Away Games on Sat 2/24. Playing time in games determined by best player performance/team chemistry JV1 Approximately 22 players on the team. 2 Away Games on 2/24. Tournament on Sat 3/16. Playing time set so all players gain experience (however, game time can be lost by violating the team contract) JV2 Approximately 22 players on the team. Tournaments on Sat 3/16 and 4/27. Playing time set so all players gain experience (however, game time can be lost by violating the team contract) Practices will begin in January. Players are expected to participate unless there is a major conflict (such as playing in another sport for the high school). Players who miss significant time may be dropped from the team and not allowed to participate for the season.
Donations and Fundraisers The suggested donation for the 2024 spring season is expected to be around $500
The suggested donation is calculated by taking all the costs for the season and dividing it by the number of players participating. There are ways to help offset the suggested donation which will be discussed in an email and at the meeting in January.
Every player will be required to participate in a team fundraiser during season.
SAVE THE DATES – For those who make the team: Mandatory Parent/Player Team Info Meeting, Wednesday, January 10th SCHS Little Theatre 6:30-8:00pm Meeting, Paperwork, and Uniforms Will go over and answer questions about the 2024 season A Team email will be sent out with additional information about the Spring once the teams are set. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Girls.lax.schs@gmail.com or JPCAIN@capousd.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As a school-connected organization, SCHS Girls’ Lacrosse Booster must follow the same Constitutional guidelines related to student fees that mandate all schools and districts provide a public education to your student free of charge. Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education means that neither the school nor its support organizations can require you or your family to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or specific uniforms for any school activity, nor can we require you or your family to pay security deposits or make donations in order to participate in the program. All donations are strictly voluntary and greatly appreciated as we all work to support the program and the team! The Capistrano Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Rich Montgomery, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, 949-234-9373, rjmontgomery@capousd.org ; Title IX Coordinator: Rich Montgomery, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, 949-234-9373, rjmontgomery@capousd.org and Section 504 Coordinator: Refugio “Cuco” Gracian, Executive Director, Cultural Proficiency, Equity, Access, SEL, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, 949-234-9250, ccgracian@capousd.org.
Revision Date: 10/11/23
Player Tryout Form (Please bring completed form with you to the tryouts. If printing is an issue please let Coach Cain know)
Print Name:__________________________________________________ Grade:_______________ I have verified with Coach Cain that I have an athletic clearance on file with the school. (Can be accomplished at the informational meeting or via email with Coach Cain). Yes_____ No_____ What level are you trying out for? Are you willing to play on JV Are you willing to play on JV2 ____ JV2 ____ Yes ____ Yes ____ JV1 ____ No ____ No ____ Varsity What position(s) are you interested in playing? (check all that apply) ___Attack ___Midfield ___Defense ___Goalie How many years have you played lacrosse? _____ What background experience do you have with lacrosse?_______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Do you play any other sports for the high school? What level did you play on? Sport:________________________ Level:____________ Sport:________________________ Level:____________ Sport:________________________ Level:____________ Are you currently academically eligible to play a sport at SCHS? ____yes
____no
(The Capistrano Unified School District's policy states that the student-athlete must have a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average at the end of each semester.)
Any additional Information you would like the coaches to know? ________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ As a school-connected organization, SCHS Girls’ Lacrosse Booster must follow the same Constitutional guidelines related to student fees that mandate all schools and districts provide a public education to your student free of charge. Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education means that neither the school nor its support organizations can require you or your family to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or specific uniforms for any school activity, nor can we require you or your family to pay security deposits or make donations in order to participate in the program. All donations are strictly voluntary and greatly appreciated as we all work to support the program and the team! The Capistrano Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Rich Montgomery, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, 949-234-9373, rjmontgomery@capousd.org ; Title IX Coordinator: Rich Montgomery, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, 949-234-9373, rjmontgomery@capousd.org and Section 504 Coordinator: Refugio “Cuco” Gracian, Executive Director, Cultural Proficiency, Equity, Access, SEL, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, 949-234-9250, ccgracian@capousd.org.
Revision Date: 10/11/23