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Q: Who are our coaches?
A: Varsity Coach: Reed Reynolds
JV Coach: Casey Adams
Q: When are tryouts?
A: January 30-31,2012.
Q: Who needs to tryout?
A: Everyone. Even if you played in a previous year, you are still expected to try out. One of the most
critical factors of success is dedication so some preference will be given to returning players and to
those who have attended the summer clinics.
Q: What equipment will be needed for tryouts?
A: Athletic clothing and a lacrosse stick are required for tryouts. It is recommended that you wear
cleats as there will be timed running drills.
Q: What equipment will I need to supply for games?
A: REQUIRED GEAR:
Shoulder Pads, elbow pads, gloves, a stick, a helmet (purchased from the team), an athletic cup,
mouth guard (black) and cleats. It is highly recommended that you purchase underarmor underclothing
or some other appropriate underclothing as players will be asked to don and doff game jerseys and
shorts on the field.
Q: Which type of stick should I buy?
A: There are 3 basic types of sticks - Attack, Defender, and Goalie. As a beginner, unless you are
sure you want to play goalie or defense, purchase an attack stick. Even defenders and goalies play
with their attack sticks at times so it's a good all around stick to purchase.
Q: Where can I buy equipment?
A: Play it again and Sports Authority have a limited supply but there are numerous on-line sites, see
the related links site on our main page.
Q: What are the costs?
A: Required costs include the purchase of individual equipment, an individual equipment fee, and a fair
share contribution which includes your portion of field fees, coaches fees, team equipment, and booster
membership. You must also become a member of US Lacrosse - http://www.uslacrosse.org/. Make
sure you tell them you are part of group #2393409 - Buchholz High School. Checks are payable to
BBLBC and can be given to the front office to leave in the Boys Lacrosse mailbox for pickup. Please
inform the Treasurer when you deliver a check so it can be retrieved.
Q: What academic requirements are there?
A: FHSAA requires a 2.0 GPA however, the team strives for all players to maintain a 2.5 or higher.
Q: How do I learn the rules of the game?
A: We follow FHSAA rules for our organization and NFHS Boys Lacrosse Rules for rule of play.
Their official rules can be found on their website http://www.fhsaa.org/ and www.NFHS.org. We also
have a beginner’s guide to assist you.
Q: How many players are on each team?
A: There will be up to 25 players selected for Varsity level play. Everyone else interested (at this time)
may be considered for the JV team unless they are Seniors. Seniors cannot play on JV teams per
FHSAA rules.
Q: How can I obtain the skills?
A: Practice, practice, practice. There are camps and clinics (see related webpage). Endurance and
stick skills are critical to success. Staying fit and practicing with the stick will help. It can be as simple
as throwing the ball and catching a ball against a solid brick wall (preferable one with no windows
anywhere in the vicinity) such as a racket ball court or practicing shooting into a tipped over trash can in
the front yard.
Q: What position can I play?
A: Everyone is considered for all positions but the following is a general guideline about the
characteristics of each position:
- Attack – Players who are generally very fast. Accurate in passing/shooting with excellent
stick skills. Players who like to score.
- Middie (Midfielder) – Quick and fit with fantastic stamina. The heart and driving force of
the team.
- Defender – Aggressive and tough. Size is valued over speed and must be willing to hit
people – hard.
- Goalie – Fearless, high tolerance for pain, and a little bit crazy. Strong voice and
great reflexes.
Q: What division/district will we play in?
A: District 5
Q: How many games of the season?
A: You should expect to play around 12-15 games starting in February and running through the end of
March. Check the link to the games schedule for more information. The JV team should expect to
play 4-6 games during the same time frame.
Q: How will we get to the games?
A: At the current time, the booster club will be working closely with parents to put together car pool
opportunities.
Q: When will we know the schedule?
A: The schedule is announced by the end January.
Q: How long are the games?
A: Varsity games are 4, 12-minute quarters with a 10 minute break at the half and 2-minute breaks
between the other quarters. JV games are 4, 10-minute quarters with the same break schedule.
Q: Where will practices be?
A: TBD. For select practices, the team will meet at the top field (main football field).
Q: When will practice be?
A: Official practice will start in January after tryouts and be 4 days a week, (Mon. Tues. Thurs.and
Fri), from right after to school until 6pm. JV players will not practice on Fridays but are encouraged to
practice with the Varsity team. The practice location and practice schedule is subject to change and
we will do everything in our power to get that information to all players.
Q: Do we have access to the weightrooms or locker rooms?
A. We will not have access to the weightrooms as other clubs and teams are utilizing those areas at the
present time. We do have access to the locker rooms as needed.
Q: I ride the bus, how can I get home after practice?
A: There is an activities bus that runs from the school every evening but most players are more than
willing to share rides – just ask.
Q: Can I bring my stick to school and where can I store it?
A: At this time, the school does not restrict the Lacrosse sticks on school grounds but the bus drivers
may refuse entrance to the buses at their discretion. Work with other members on the team to store the
equipment in their vehicles until the end of the day. We hope to have a storage solution in the future.
Q: Can I play Lacrosse and another sport?
A: Fall sports are Ok but spring sports will be difficult to participate in. That will be handled on a case
by case basis. Speak with the coaches about your particular circumstances.
Q: Do I need a physical?
A: Yes. The physical form will be part of the registration package or can be found at: http://www.
fhsaa.org/forms/pdf/EL02_physical.pdf
Q: What other schools in the area have LAX programs?
A: PK Young, Oak Hall, Eastside, and Gainesville High
Q: Is the sport safe?
A: The sport is aggressive, and therefore, somewhat dangerous. Everything is done to ensure the
safety of all players including strict requirements of protective equipment and safety rules. Our coaches
have undergone background checks have experience with the sport to anticipate dangers to every
extent possible.
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: You can contact any of the coaches or any of the booster club board members for more
information.