Past Events and News Information Archive

Players & Parents

It is hard to believe but just three weeks from today we are scheduled to begin our outdoor practice. In the near future I will send information about our planned outdoor practice times and locations. In the mean time, we are down to our last few weeks of indoor practice and I have few housekeeping details to announce:

!URGENT! Changes to Indoor Practice Structure - Please update your calendar

• Just a reminder to last weeks announcement: Beginning Today (Tuesday February 12, 2008) we will run a "split practice" to make the most out of our time in the gym. JV players are to be at the gym dressed and ready to go promptly at 7:30pm. JV practice will conclude at 8:30 pm. Those JV players that are interested are permitted to stay to watch and learn at the varsity practice if they wish. Varsity players are to be dressed and ready to go promptly at 8:30pm. Varsity practice will conclude promptly at 9:30pm.

• Next Tuesday (February 19th) we will have JV Only Indoor from 7:30pm to 9:30pm and on Wednesday (February 20th) we will have Varsity Only Indoor from 5:30 - 7:30pm. As a result, there will be no practice on Thursday (February 21st)

• On Tuesday February 26th we will have a split practice with JV first at 7:30 and Varsity following at 8:30pm. There will be no practice on Thursday February 28th.

Indoor Scrimmage vs. Cathedral Prep
Hot off the presses!! I've been able to arrange an indoor scrimmage versus Cathedral Prep for Sunday, February 24 at the Family First Golf Dome. ALL players are to arrive at the golf dome at 8:00 pm (please do not arrive early!) The first game will begin at 8:30pm and the last game will conclude at 10:00pm. Parents and friends are encouraged to come and watch! We will have more information about the format of the games but everyone will have a chance to play. If you are not able to attend this important event please let Coach Powers know at practice tonight or this Thursday so that the coaches can plan appropriately.

To:                  All Current & Prospective Players and Parents
From:              Coach Powers (December 17, 2007)
RE:                  2008  Pre-Season Lacrosse Practice Schedule

Indoor Practices @ MIHS Gym

Tuesdays: We will practice every Tuesday evening, January 8 through February 26 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. All Players are encouraged and invited to attend. 

Thursdays: We will have film study and conditioning every Thursday evening January 10 through February 28  from 7 – 8:30 pm. All players are encourage and invited to attend.

Other Dates: Additional dates may be added in January and February at the coach’s discretion and as gym spaces allows.

Outdoor Practices @ Gus Anderson, JS Wilson, & Practice Football Field

Regular season practice begins on Monday, March 3.

It is anticipated that practices will take place Monday through Friday and start around 5 p.m.  Practice locations and exact times will be announced in mid-February. 

Please Note:
• Practices will begin and end promptly at the times indicated. 
• Players are expected to be dressed and ready to practice at the appointed time.
• Please exercise good judgment and common courtesy when other teams or programs are using the facilities.  Be respectful, be quiet, and do not interrupt.

Preseason Memo from Coach Powers (Added to the archive 04/19/08)
There are many reasons to be excited about the upcoming season. First and foremost, it is our Fifth Anniversery Celebration Season! In addition, we are coming off of our most successful Fall Ball campaign in club history. We have a great recruiting class in front of us. We have a strong nucleus of returning players and a core of dedicated parents and coaches. That being said, we do have our work cut out for us. With the formation of a new division and the addition of Quaker Valley to Division II North, our division is tougher than ever. I don't expect that any victories will come easy. In order for us to succeed in 2008 we will have to "do work!"

Coaches Skelly, Gutowski, and I have been working hard and preparing for our most comprehensive preseason workout program ever. Much thanks to the support of Brian Fuller and Mike Caro of the athletic department we will be afforded many opportunities to work on our skills and improve our conditioning before regular season practice begins in March. Our first indoor workout is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8th. Please click on the following link for the details about the 2008 Pre-Season Workout Schedule. Please make sure you bring your completed registration materials and membership payment if you haven't already done so. Also, the Board of Directors asked me to remind you that there is a MANDATORY Parents Meeting at 7:00pm (right before our workout) on January 15, 2008 - mee in the MIHS Gym Lobby!

We have an exciting schedule for 2008! We currently have fourteen varsity games, twelve junior varsity games (two more than last year), and a Freshman game for the first time ever! We start the season with a test of our mettle at home against Division I opponent Bethel Park. We host an amazing four team event (McDowell, Kiski Prep, Quaker Valley, and Cathedral Prep) on Saturday May 10th that will have major playoff implications since every game is a Division II league game! In addition, we will carry on the tradition of an overnight trip again this year when we travel to Green, Ohio on the weekend of April 26 & 27th. It will be a big weekend of lacrosse as we are scheduled to play three varsity and three junior varsity games while we are there!

Please click on the following link to access the 2008 Game Schedule and take a moment to make note of the dates, times, and locations of each game. Remember, as the season approaches, it may be necessary to modify the dates, times, or location of games and every reasonable attempt will be made to communicate that information as timely as possible. I look forward to a great 2008!

Respectfully,
Coach Powers

Fundraising Update (Added to the archive 12/20/07)
Thanks to the following guys who worked to make our first Tag & Bag Day at Quality Markets a great success: Conner Whitman, Nick Bartone, James Luba, Nick Walter, Andrew Smykowski, Phil Johnson, Keith Dunlap, Alan Jageman, Bret Whittmershaus, Taylor Sullivan, Phillip Marucci, Brad Stetbolsky, Graham Stewart. A special thanks to Mrs. Walter, Mrs, Marucci and Mr. Smykowski for all their help. CLICK HERE to see some photos of the event.

7v7 Tournament (Added to the archive 12/20/07)
Thanks to all involved with the 2007 7v7 Tournament at Slippery Rock. The team played well and a great time was had by all. CLICK HERE to download a PDF of some of the photos from the tournament.