Middle School Boys Team (Grades 6th - 8th)
Middle School lacrosse is where young athletes begin emerging into a competitive environment. Athletes at this age are preparing to be competitors. With respect to the competition at this level, coaches parents, and officials should model and emphasize:
- Fun
- Good Sportsmanship
- Exploring and applying new tactical skills
Announcements
Parent Meeting
Date & Time: TBA
Meeting ID: TBA
Passcode: TBA
Call for Volunteers
- HOME GAME REPRESENTATIVE - REQUIRED POSITION FOR GAMES - help run scoreboard table, clock, act as liason between officials and coaches, etc.
- Parent Coaches - help run practices and assist during games
- Team Parent - help coordinate communications and special needs (tournament needs like tents/food/drinks and help organize an end of season celebration)
Team Information
Coaches & Staff
Head Coach
Kendall Harrison
Assistant(s)
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Team Support
Grant Summerlin
Practices
- Begins: Thursday Feb 4 @ 3pm
- Typical schedule: Depending on weather, practices will be held M, T, Th and Friday
- Practices are on the band field
- Keep your tennis/running shoes in your equipment bag in case weather requires we move indoor
- Mother nature causes our schedule to be ever changing unfortunately. We understand that this is not ideal but all efforts will be made to keep you informed in a timely matter in GroupMe and via the Teamsnap Mobile App.
Games
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Be AWARE - MS LAX ALLOWS:
- Full stick checking legal, but no one-handed checks
- Body checking legal, but no take-out checks
If you have questions or would like to be added to our email list send request to and ask to be added to MS boys group.
If you have questions regarding practices please contact Coach Kendall Harrison or Grant Summerlin.
Code Of Conduct
- Be ON TIME - all gear on, ready to practice/play BEFORE start time!
- RESPECT - Please, respect teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials at all times!
- GOLDEN RULE - Treat others the way you want to be treated!
Required Equipment
NO GEAR = NO PLAY
- LAX Helmet
- mouth guard
- LAX chest protector*
- LAX stick
- LAX gloves
- LAX arm guards / elbow pads
- athletic/protective cup
- Cleats (preferred) and tennis shoes on conditioning days
- Water bottle
* Must meet NOCSAE performance standard ND200 for Commotio Cordis/ chest protection beginning Jan 1, 2022
Provided equipment
- Practice pennie
- Game jerseys
Inclement Weather Policy
- NO practice when field is too wet
- NO practice during extreme cold, heavy rain, and thunder/lightening
- Will practice in light rain/drizzle
* Coach will attempt to use common sense and discretion about weather
** Coach will try to give a minimum of a (1) hour notice for cancellations
COVID Protocol
- Will adhere to all HCDE and SML policies for middle school sports
- Common Sense Protocols - Symptoms? Close Contact? Positive Case? - PLEASE KEEP YOUR SON HOME
Gear, Equipment & Safety
Equipment Guide
Gear Websites
- sidelineswap.com
- www.lacrossemonkey.com
- lax.com
- sportstop.com
- LOCAL - Dick's Sporting Goods and Academy
Provided equipment
- Practice pennie
- Game jerseys
Safety Corner
