As a Spring Lake Park student-athlete and member of the SLP Girls Lacrosse team, we not only represent ourselves on and off the field, but also in and out of school. We are also representing the coaches, teammates, our families and our school whenever we are in the community. As coaches, we expect that our players hold themselves and their teammates accountable and always demonstrate leadership.
“It’s the things you do when people are not watching that define your character."
Do the right things and be the best daughter, sibling, student-athlete, and teammate you can be. Our team follows five simple rules that are defined below.
- Discipline: Be punctual and ready to go by the time practice is ready to start. 10 to 15 minutes early is ideal.
- Passion: Come to practice with a can-do attitude and focused attention to the game.
- Accountability: Don’t miss practice. We understand that sometimes emergencies are unavoidable, in which case the absence would be excused. If you must miss for any non-emergency related reason, please give coaches at least three days' notice in advance.
- Excused Absence: Missing the practice before a game - sit out up to 10 minutes of the game.
- Unexcused Absence: Missing the practice before a game - sit out the first half of the next game.
- One unexcused absence will result in sitting out the first half of a game. Three unexcused absences will result in a meeting with the coaches and suspension of one game. Five or more unexcused absences will result in a meeting with the coaches, three game suspensions and possible ejection from the team.) We want you all to be serious about the game and the overall success of the team.
- Family: Treat your teammates and coaches like family. Being a family means encouraging others, celebrating others' success, working hard to help everyone around you get better, and treat others with love and respect.
- Appreciate the Moment: Finally, appreciate the game and the opportunity in front of you. Trust in your coaches and don’t be scared to approach us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help you get better and grow as players and young women.
Thank You!
Head Coach Jovany Lopez
Assistant Coach Payton Moore
Assistant Coach Karissa Thomson
Assistant Coach Sam Hasbrouck
