Quad Cities Starz - Boy's: My Site News

The 2008-2009 QuadCities Winter Starz Elite and High School roster has been posted to My Site News. The coaching staff would like to thank everyone that tried out. This was the most competitive tryout we have had.  We are very happy to now have an Elite team. We have narrowed down the teams in order to field the most competitive group of players our area has to offer. Please do not be discouraged if you did not make either team, there is still plenty of time to improve your game before the spring season starts. Once again thank you for your interest in the QC Starz program and everyone who tried out, wish you the best of luck in the spring.
 
- Coach Begay and Coach Hunt

Poles:
Arthurs, Derek
Barry, Jack
Booth, Brandon
Carvutto, Tony
Harris, Chris
Hutchens, Jeremey
Lowenstein, Chase
Sharp, Jon
 
Shorties:
Buckley, Brandon
Clark, Dillian
Dejesus, Matt
Haas, Chris
Heidrich, Ryan
Heidrich, Blake
Lane, Simon
Noren, Ant
Petitt, Tanner
Powell, Matt
Yeatman, Jack
 
Goalie:
Weaver, Zach

Poles:
Barber, Casey
Brown, Travis
Buechele, Andrew
Campitiello, Cole
Gordon, Chris
McEneany, Nick
 
Shorties:
Adams, Justin
Arthurs, Colin
Balestrieri, Joe
Bunnell, Jake
Denis, Kyle
Dooley, Shay
Fish, Jake
Fox, Garrett
Meyers, Todd
Park, Ryan
Pratt, Abbott
Sayler, Brent
 
Goalies:
Henry, Michael
Pryle, Caleb

Here is the link to the online season sign ups:    http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1637699

Jamboree Schedule: 

Jamboree #1: November 30th, 2008 The Master Starz Schedule is now in the "Links" section.  Check there for more specific information               

Jamboree #2: December 14 th, 2008 @ RBHS (Time TBA) - Minimum 2 games              

Jamboree #3: January 4 th, 2008 (Location and time TBA) - Minimum 2 games              

Adrenaline Recruiting Tournament: January 10th and 11th, 2009 @ Robb Field in San Diego              

Starz Cup Championships: Late January 2009 (Location and time TBA) - Round Robin style 

Practice Schedules:  These are being updated on a regular basis and will be posted on the front page and in the Calendar section.  Elite & HS click the link to see the practice schedule detail that is attached to the event. 

Additional information on the Adrenaline event can be found at:  http://www.adrenalinelacrosse.com/index.php 

quadcities@starzlax.com

FOULS

Technical fouls are 45 seconds.  Personal fouls are 90 seconds.

RULES

No stick checks.  No time outs.  No horns.

There will be a 20 second count to clear the ball.

There is NO 10 second count to get the ball into the offensive box.

Last two minutes of the game team in the lead must keep the ball in the offensive box.

4 poles on the field maximum.

5 goal mercy rule:   5 goal difference, losing team gets the ball, no face off.  

GAME MANAGEMENT

Games are 50 minutes running time with two 25 minute halves with 5 minute half time.Games start every hour, on the hour.

Teams must be ready to play right away and get off the field immediately after the game. 

EJECTIONS

Game ejections are handled by the referees.

Tournament ejections are handled by the site director. 

·         Elite: ELITE (10^th-12^th)o   Players must be currently enrolled in grades 10, 11 or 12o   Seniors who do NOT make Elite, cannot compete in the HS GOLD division

·         High School “A”= HIGH SCHOOL GOLD (9^th-11^th) *o   Players must be currently enrolled in grades 9, 10 or 11o   No Seniors

·         High School “B”= HIGH SCHOOL SILVER (9^th-10^th)o   Players must be currently enrolled in grades 9 or 10o   No Juniors

·         Middle School  “A”= MIDDLE SCHOOL GOLD (7^th-8^th)o   Players must be currently enrolled in grades 7 or 8

·         Middle School “B”= MIDDLE SCHOOL SILVER (7^th)o   Players must be currently enrolled in grade 7

·         Youth “A”=  YOUTH GOLD (5^th-6^th)o   Players must be currently enrolled in grades 5 or 6

·         Youth “B”=  YOUTH SILVER (5^th)o   Players must be currently enrolled in grade 5

·         Mini “A”= MINI GOLD (3^rd-4^th)o   Players must be currently enrolled in grades 3 or 4

·         Mini “B”= MINI SILVER (3^rd)o   Players must be currently enrolled in grade 3

2008 Outlook and Philosophy
 
I am extremely excited about the upcoming summer and the potential the boys have. We fielded such a strong turnout; it was extremely difficult to finalize a roster. We wanted to bring on as many guys as we could without it inferring with sufficient and equally playing time. That is an extremely important issue for me regarding this summer. We have a lot of talented young players, and I really feel they have the potential, and drive, to be great. Both as a team, and in personal growth. That's why my policy for this summer is that every player will play at least 40% of every game, with most players averaging 50%-60%. There is no need to run one line at every position all of these boys are extremely talented, and would defeat the purpose of getting these players better. We will improve on an individual basis each day in practice and then come together to play as a team during competition. It is my goal for this team and the rest of the coaching staff to provide these boys the tools to play lacrosse at a very high and competitive level, as well as have these players get better in every aspect of their game by the end of the summer; and with the attitude and enthusiasm that I have seen over the last two days of practice, I know that they will put in the work necessary to accomplish such success. The kids showed extremely positive energy and effort; and that's how I want this summer to go, I want nothing but positive energy at all times. The kids are here from a variety of schools for one common purpose: to learn, get better, play lacrosse, and have fun while they're doing it. I encourage parents to hang around practices and watch your son out on the lacrosse field. I am thrilled about the future and look forward towards the rest of the summer.
 
- Coach Begay

TBegay24@hotmail.com 
 
 
PS: Now I told you I was a quote guy, so I'll leave you with two of my favorites:
 
 
"The only time success comes before work, is in the dictionary"
 
"Dreams don't come true until you wake up and go to

Practice will be every Saturday 9:30-12:00 RBHS fields 7 and 9.
 
The practice will be broken up by position. This will help give the most attention to the players.
 
9:30-10:15- Offense- attack and midfield, ready at 9:30
9:50-10:15- All longsticks- dress and warmup, ready at 10:15
10:15-11:25- Team drills and concepts (all players)
11:25-12:00- Defense- midfield and longsticks.
 
Goalies are here for the entire practice. Attack may go home at 11:25 or stay if they like. 
 
 
Roster will come out Tuesday.

Matt & Travis