WLF Announces the Coaches Grant recipients for the 2012 USL Convention WLF is pleased to announce the 2012 recipients of the WLF Coaches' Grant for the US Lacrosse Convention Robin Buckley, Northshore Girls Youth Coach, MAYLA Conference Eric Fernandes, Franklin HS Boys Head Coach, Classic 8 Conference Christopher Ledvina, Southwest Boys Head Coach, Bay Valley Conference Michael Storts, Verona HS Boys Asst Coach, MALA Conference There were many well qualified candidates for the four scholarships which caused for a hearty discussion with the selection committee. The recipients were chosen based on multiple criteria, including level in which they coach, area represented and their personal purpose for attending. Great thanks to all of the applicants and we encourage you to apply again next year. US Lacrosse Fast Break Initiative A new tab has been created in the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation web site exclusively for the US Lacrosse Fast Break Initiative. Here you will find the latest offering and clinics that will be available in the area. Click here to go to the Fast Break Initiative tab. Kenosha Raptors adds Kate Flanagan as Girls HS Coach The Kenosha Raptors Lacrosse Club is very happy to announce the newest member of their coaching staff. Kate Flanagan has been hired to coach the new Kenosha Raptors Girls High School team forming for the spring 2012 season. As the head of the Kenosha Raptors Lacrosse Club, and with the game of lacrosse growing leaps and bounds this year in Kenosha, it was super important for us to find the best possible coach to help introduce girls lacrosse to the Kenosha area schools. We feel we have found that person in Kate Flanagan. Flanagan grew up in Wheeling, IL and graduated from Wheeling High School. While attending Wheeling High School she was a two-sport athlete and competed in both volleyball and badminton. In her high school career she was a three-year state qualifier in Badminton. In volleyball she earned an all-conference and all-state mention in both of the 2006 and 2007 seasons. She went on to play volleyball at Carthage College in the 2008, and 2009 seasons. Flanagan's lacrosse career started in college when the Carthage Lacrosse program first began in the spring of 2009. She was a captain for the team for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 seasons. After making the team in 2009 and taking on the responsibility of being a captain, Flanagan decided to further her lacrosse experience by joining Lakeshore Lacrosse, an adult league through Montrose Beach in Chicago, Illinois. Through this league she met and played with many players who have competed at the D1 level and was able to not only play with them but learn from them as well. Her passion for the sport grew exponentially over a short time. In simplest terms, she “fell in love with the sport almost instantaneously”. In Flanagans 2010 and 2011 seasons, she scored a total of 29 goals with 8 assists and had a team-high 38 ground balls each year. She then graduated from Carthage with a degree in Exercise Sport Science and Physical Education with a double minor in Health Education and Adaptive Physical Education. Kate has spent the last two summers coaching lacrosse to beginners between the ages of 6 and 14 through Game On! Sports Camp for Girls, an all-girl sports camp run through Lake Forest College. A majority of the girls she worked with had no lacrosse experience prior to the camp. Flanagan says, “I worked hard to create practices and lessons to break down the skills to aid the girls in not only understanding the rules but also mastering the basic skills of lacrosse that we would build on in the future. My love for lacrosse has grown tremendously and I have gained a passion for the sport that is indescribable. The teamwork and physical ability that is needed to succeed in the sport is unlike any other sport offered to girls. I am so excited to see how lacrosse progresses in the Midwest and look forward to helping it grow in the Kenosha area.” “Coaching and teaching have always been a love of mine. Im so excited to have the opportunity to work with the girls from the Kenosha Unified schools and help them grow this same love that I have for lacrosse. Having worked with many girls, who have never played before, I understand the difficulties in learning lacrosse as a new sport. It is a challenge but I am confident that I have the ability to get the players motivated and excited to improve their skills.” The Kenosha Raptors are looking forward to an exciting new Girls Lacrosse Program and the inaugural 2012 season. NFHS Free Sportsmanship Course The National Federation of State High School Associations developed this complimentary course to give you a better understanding of sportsmanship, how it impacts the educational process and your specific role in promoting it at all interscholastic athletic events. We’ll also share insight throughout the course from fans, players, parents, teacher coaches and officials. Click here to register. 2011 WLF Girls HS Coach Awards In a gross oversight, the Girls' High School Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year awards were not announced. I am proud to present the WLF 2011 Girls' Coach of the Year: Tom Truttschel from Arrowhead and the 2011 Girls' Assistant Coach of the Year: Gail Sousa from Kettle Moraine They have shown excellence in the field and beyond. Thank you for your contributions to girls' lacrosse in Wisconsin. Dave Wollin President Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation 2011 State of MAYLA Greetings! It is hard to believe that the 2011 season is over. After dealing with the typical Wisconsin spring weather and so many canceled, then rescheduled games, the second half of the season seemed to pass by in blur! I hope that everyone had an enjoyable season and saw growth in all your players, both on and off the field. The purpose of this letter is to inform all of you of the changes MAYLA has seen in the last few months. While many great things happened for MAYLA, the board also acknowledges that there were many issues this past season. The board understands there are some critical changes that must be made for next season and beyond; and we’re already working toward those goals. Going forward, MAYLA feels it is important to take the necessary steps in order to keep up with our growth and expansion as well as to provide the best service and functionality for all. I apologize for the length of this document, but we have much to share. Print a copy, pour a refreshing drink, settle in your favorite deck chair and read away! The following topics will be covered: Growth of Lacrosse, Website, Declaring Teams and Scheduling, Board of Directors (BOD), By-laws, Dues, Tax issues, Post-season meetings for all levels, Current BOD “Hot topics”. Thank you for taking the time to read this report. As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have. Mary DiGiacomo MAYLA President Click on the link below to open the pdf document. The State of MAYLA.pdf MAYLA Coach of the Year Awards MAYLA is proud to announce the following awards given to these well deserving coaches: Girls Coach of the Year: Sam Adey - University School of Milwaukee Girls JV/Assistant Coach of the Year: Steve Meyer - Arrowhead High School Boys Coach of the Year: Erin Ennis - Arrowhead High School Boys Assistant Coach of the Year: Adam Caccamise - Marquette University High School Boys JV Coach of the Year: Eric Fernandez - Franklin High School Adey to Coach at All-American Showcase Congratulations to Samantha Adey, University School of Milwaukee Girls Lacrosse Head Coach, for being chosen to coach at this year's All-American Showcase in Lake Buena Vista, FL. This honor to be chosen is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I'm sure Sam will bring back skills, drills and stories from this positive experience . This honor for Sam also brings recognition that Wisconsin Lacrosse is growing to the level to be able to offer a coach for this event. Give Sam a hearty congratulations when you see her this spring. The Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation wishes her luck and success in Florida. We know she will represent Wisconsin proud. 2011 WLF Person of the Year Award The Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation proudly announces Ken Stark as the recipient of the 2011 Person of the Year Award. Ken has been involved in lacrosse for the past nine years in the Milwaukee area and as the Boys' Youth Director to the WLF. Ken has been involved in establishing youth teams in three areas and advised numerous others. He has served on the Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association Board in many capacities, currently is the Vice President. Ken has also dedicated his time in serving on numerous committees including the bylaws committee, rules and regulations committee and the state tournament committee. He has spear-headed the Laxtravaganza in Milwaukee to promote lacrosse to all the area athletic directors and was instrumental in developing the two divisional playoff system now in effect for the Wisconsin Boys High School State Tournament. Ken has been involved in the growth of the game for years and we are now seeing this dedication and hard work come to fruition. Thank you Ken. Wisconsin HS Girls All-Americans Announcing the inaugural All-American Class of 2011 for the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation Chapter. Mykayla Henry, Arrowhead Red Stephanie Spencer, Verona Margeaux Hagemann, University School of Milwaukee Congratulations Ladies! This is a huge honor and reflects strongly on the growth of girls lacrosse in Wisconsin, the teams and the individuals. Thank you everyone for supporting Wisconsin Lacrosse! Boys High School All Conference Teams 1st Team All Conference Attack Drew Meyer - AHS - 12 James Tjarkson - MUHS - 12 Tyler Goglio - HCS - 11 Midfield Collin Braam - Lakeshore - 12 PJ Dallman - MUHS - 12 - Player of the Year Austin Kreinz - KM - 10 LSM Taylor Skaggs - AHS - 12 Short Stick Specialist Brandon Smoot - SJNMA - 11 Defense Patrick Laird - MUHS - 12 Andrew Riedy - Lakeshore - 11 Cal Essig - AHS - 12 Goalie Beau Burr - Brookfield - 12 2nd Team All-Conference Attack Daniel DiGiacomo - AHS - 12 Connor Moran - KM - 11 Jack Sullivan - MUHS - 12 Midfield Jon Miller - AHS - 11 Zack Albiniak - Mukwonago - 11 Bo Belmer - Waukesha - 10 LSM Jake Rademacher - KM - 11 Short Stick Specialist Quinten Ziegler - Lakeshore - 9 Defense Bill Klemmer - Marquette - 12 Ian Palin - University School - 12 Quinn Disrud - Kettle Moraine - 10 Goalie Mike Walker - Marquette - 11 Honorable Mention Anders Bjella, Ross Broderick,Joey Schultz, Brian Thomas, Jeff Walters, Thomas Porkka, Brian Barger, Nik Yakel, Nate Leister, Zack Willims, Will Conley, Sam Hart, Nathan Marquardt, Alex McMurtry, David Conrad, Charlie Lauer, Thomas McCudden, Dakota Kwasney,Ben Mauer, Sam Olsen, Matt Dodd, Luke Zoromski, James Ziegle, Nick Richlen, Luis Herrera, Steve Hulen, Sam Will, Kevin Consigny, Nick Fisher, Tyler Breitenbach, Quinn Mooney, Erik Bjorklund, Eric Hocomb, Alex Roth, Mack Falvey. Arrowhead Girls Take 2011 WLF Title Arrowhead's Varsity Red still rules. They handled Verona 9 - 3 in today's WLF Final at UW-Whitewater. Verona stayed with the Warhawks throughout the first half which ended with Arrowhead up by just one goal, 4 - 3. But the second half was all Arrowhead who rang up five goals while keeping Verona's Wildcats out of the net the entire period. Arrowhead earned the right to play in the WLF Final by beating Brookfield 10 - 9 for the MAYLA Title. Verona bested Waunakee 6 - 5 for the right to wear the MALA Crown. So, congratulations, Arrowhead, on yet another State Title. The rest of us will lick our wounds and dream about next year. Yeah, maybe next year. MAYLA HS Girls All Conference Selections It is with great pleasure that The Milwaukee Area Youth Lacrosse Association would like to recognize the High School Girl's All-Conference team for 2011 season. The coaches from the league nominated and voted for these girls based on their exceptional play on the field throughout the season. 2011 MAYLA First Team All-Conference Attack: Rachel Martell Junior AHS Red Morgan Hollowell Sophomore Brookfield Allie Behrend Junior Kettle Moraine Midfield: Hannah Bird Sophomore AHS Red Mikayla Henry Senior AHS Red Grace Barlow Junior Brookfield Quinn Sousa Sophomore Kettle Moraine Kristen Layo Junior Kettle Moraine Lauren Schwieters Senior USM Defense: Allie Jorgensen Senior AHS Red Amy Gelhaar Junior Kettle Moraine Margeaux Hagemann Junior USM Goalie: Madie Berg Senior AHS Red 2011 MAYLA Honorable Mention All-Conference Attack: Ashlee Barwick Senior AHS Red Autumn Smith Junior Kettle Moraine Katie Stahre Senior Oconomowoc Midfield: Mackenzie Norton Senior Brookfield Kelly Brethauer Junior USM Robyn Whitkopf Sophomore AHS White Sierra Godfrey Senior Waukesha Defense: Kailey Robbins Junior AHS Red Kelsey Bonhert Senior Brookfield Valarie Baird Sophomore Oconomowoc Carol Walker Senior USM Goalie: Haley Adams Senior Brookfield Olivia Haines Junior Kettle Moraine Nikki Kallin Senior Waukesha Great job ladies and continued success in lacrosse. Girls to Women MAYLA proudly honors its high school girls lacrosse alum who are playing for the following institutions of higher education: Indiana Tech (Indiana) - Ashlee Barwick, Madie Berg and Rachel Schmidt - All Class of 2011 Aquinas College (Michigan) - Sarah Orsini and Taylor Truttschel - Both Class of 2010 Liberty University (Virginia) - Mikayla Henry - Class of 2011 Tennessee Wesleyan (Tennessee) - Sarah Fischer - Class of 2010 North Central College (Illinois) - Mallory Bahr - Class of 2010 Maritime (New York) - Carolina Klein - Class of 2010 MAYLA Dominates HS Girls All State Selections The Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation is proud to announce the 2011 Girls All State Team. Congratulations to the players, as they have proven to be outstanding lacrosse players in addition to quality individuals. --------------------------------------------- First Team: Attack: Jenna Frazier, Sophomore, Waunakee Morgan Hollowell, Sophomore, Brookfield Allie Behrend, Junior, Kettle Moraine Midfield: Mikayla Henry*, Senior, Arrowhead Stephanie Spencer, Senior, Verona Lauren Schwieters, Senior, University School of Milwaukee Hannah Bird, Sophomore, Arrowhead Kelly Watson, Sophomore, Middleton Defense: Margeaux Hagemann*, Junior, University School of Milwaukee Allie Jorgensen, Senior, Arrowhead Amy Gelhaar, Junior, Kettle Moraine Goalkeeper: Rebecca David, Senior, Verona Honorable Mention: Autumn Smith, Junior, Kettle Moraine, Attack Rachel Martell, Senior, Arrowhead, Attack Grace Barlow, Junior, Brookfield, Midfield *Denotes Unanimous Selection WLF Concussion Policy Parents, Coaches, Players and Friends of the WLF, After extensive research and discussion, the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation has developed a Concussion Policy which is to be followed by all WLF member teams. Please read the policy carefully. The information it contains is for all those involved in lacrosse. It will help define each person's role in determining whether a player should be allowed to play or not. Coaches and parents, please share this and discuss with your players at all levels. The individual may be this best at determining a potential concussive injury. Please, let me know if you have any questions at all regarding concussions. I am not an appropriate healthcare professional, but I have been learning a lot, and the bottom line is... ...when in doubt, sit them out. Dave Wollin President Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation Click here to view the current WLF Concussion Policy. Robin Buckley Receives US Lacrosse Award Excellence in Growing the Game Robert ‘Robin’ Buckley – Fox Point, Wis. This award is for an individual who supports the US Lacrosse mission and vision, working effectively and tirelessly to develop lacrosse in a particular geographic area. Robin Buckley has been involved in lacrosse for over 20 years and has consistently sought out opportunities to provide individuals with coaches’ training and any other programs to help support the sport’s development in a positive way. He is actively involved in finding ways to incorporate all US Lacrosse resources to the fullest including: the coaches’ training and certification programs, the New Start Program, hosting National Team Clinics for both boys and girls, hosting annual PCA workshops, and he has attended the National Convention every year since 1992. In 2002, Buckley founded the Wisconsin chapter of US Lacrosse and the Wisconsin Lacrosse Federation (WLF). With his enthusiasm and excitement for the sport, Buckley hopes to spread the game to areas that are currently untouched. |