2009

Lakota East High School Boys Lacrosse

Now a Sanctioned Club Sport for Lakota Schools

www.eastthunderhawks.com

OHSLA - Ohio High School Lacrosse Association

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April 3, 2009

Happy Spring Break (is it already here?)  A couple things for those that will be in town...

Spring Break Workouts…  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday…  Regular times (except Tuesday night we will finish by 6:30).  We will work on skills to get ready for Saturday’s (4/11) game…  My thoughts for the Dayton game are to suit up everyone in town, and everyone gets a little time…  I’m working with the Dayton coach to see if he would be interested in a 5th quarter with coaches officiating or something to ensure everyone gets ample playing time. 

For those that will be out of town…  Enjoy your vacation and have fun…  But do some work also…  Bring your stick and a ball…  And your running shoes…  Trust me, it is a great way to meet the babes on the beach…

I shared some thoughts with the boys last night to assure them that we will get better.  We (coaches) need to break it down to something tangible…  We know how important heart, discipline, commitment, and passion are, but thee are hard to teach, and hard for some boys to develop quickly…  So we need to teach the teachable things…  Mistakes are expected, questions will arise, and coaches need to help players get better …Here’s what I shared, and what your coaching staff is working to come with drills & feedback to develop… 

• Quicker transitions --  Both ways: Middies need to be get back quicker on defense, and we need to develop a better strategy for clearing the ball from defense to offence…  Still a real crap-shoot as to moving the ball upfield…  When Zach and Sean get on the field with Adam, there will be a BIG improvement.  But not completely, unless we work on it… 
• Off Ball Movement…  We have to work harder to get open and make the defense work harder…  We haven’t made the connection that off-ball movement creates lanes and opportunities…  Right now defenses look really good against us because we don’t move very much…  Watch basketball players like Stephan Curry, JJ Reddick, or Ray Allen…  Talk with your dads about Reggie Miller, Larry Bird, Bill Bradley, John Havlicek, or Wayne Gretsky.  They never stopped…  Never…  Some of our guys never start… We may tape the Dayton game so everyone can how little movement there is…  
• Aggression…  We are too passive, especially offensively…  It pains me to see the talent we have not coming to light…  There are a few guys that have a natural competitive edge…  Others need to work on this….  This should be fun to work on…

So there you have it…  Plans for next week and beyond…  Working hard everyday to get ourselves a little better.  And we will…  Thanks to all your time, energy, and commitment… 

EAST on three . . .  1, 2, 3, EAST!

Coach McDonell

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On behalf of Lakota School District and the Lakota Lacrosse Club we want to congratulate all the players, coaches, volunteers and parents for completion of your inaugural season of lacrosse at Lakota East.  Your efforts as a pioneer will provide the opportunity for both girls and boys within the community to experience the sport of lacrosse at the high school level in the many years ahead.  

Moving forward we are pleased to announce effective immediately Mr. Matt McDonell has accepted the position as Head Coach of the Boy’s East Lacrosse program.  Coach McDonell has been involved with Lakota’s Youth, Middle School and High School lacrosse programs over the past years.  Coach McDonell is a successful professional working at Procter and Gamble. 

Coach McDonell has been tasked with the development of building a quality coaching staff at Lakota East to ensure the program’s future growth and success.  Coach McDonell is currently interviewing candidates to add to his staff and will make these announcements at the appropriate time. 

Please join me in congratulating Coach McDonell as East’s New Head Coach.  

Regards, 

Dave David N. Reed

Lakota High SchoolDistrict Lacrosse Representative