2010 BOULDER VALLEY SELECT Parent Information:

BVL Parents:  Please read the following information about 2010 BVL SELECT teams.
We will not respond to any questions which have been answered below. 
We will email parents about tryout dates, times, and locations after we have confirmed them. 

Overview:

• Boulder Valley Lacrosse will take over coaching and administration of the top 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade spring teams from Icon Lacrosse.  We will continue to follow their successful model of coaches with significant collegiate playing experience.
• These teams will be known as “Boulder Valley Select”.
• BVL Select teams are expected to play in the Red divisions of the Colorado Youth Lacrosse Association (CYLA).  Divisions are Red (advanced), White (intermediate), and Blue (beginner).  

 Team Formation:

• Teams will be determined on the basis of tryouts, and input from current and previous coaches.  Evaluators will consider athletic ability, overall commitment to lacrosse and the team, work ethic, and positive attitude when selecting players.
• Final responsibility for team selection rests with BVL Director Andrew Davies.  
• Tryouts will be held in mid to late February at locations to be determined.  
• Participation on a past Icon team will not guarantee inclusion on a BVL Select team.  Players will be expected to earn their positions on a BVL Select team before the start of each spring season. 
• BVL Select team members will be expected to make lacrosse their primary extracurricular activity, after responsibilities to family and academics. 
• Players not chosen for a BVL Select team will be assigned to the appropriate  Boulder Valley team depending upon skill level, geography, and experience.
• We will pursue additional opportunities for each BVL Select team to play together in area leagues in the fall and winter of 2010.

Coaches, Uniforms, Fees, Practices:

• At least two coaches with collegiate playing experience will lead each BVL Select team.  An additional fee of $250 will be charged to cover coaching costs, additional practice field expenses, and a BVL Select uniform. 
• Confirmed coaches will include Brent Wilson (8th grade), Darren Sasaki-Scanlon & Christian Anderson (7th grade), and Sean Fox (6th grade).
• We have interviewed a number of highly qualified candidates for the 8th grade offensive coordinator position and will announce our choice soon. 
• Josh Sims will participate in a certain number of practices with each BVL Select team as an offensive consultant providing guidance on formations, extra-man, drills & shooting.
• BVL Select players will be issued a special Warrior-brand uniform in green, white, and black, and a shooter shirt to recognize the extra commitment required of participants.  
• If field space is available, BVL Select teams may practice three times per week at the Superior Turf Field.  All other BVL teams will practice twice a week at either Dawson or Manhattan MS. 

BVL’s Commitment to ALL Boys Lacrosse Players:

• We are committed to finding a place for every boy who wishes to play lacrosse--  regardless of skill level or experience—and placing them on the appropriate level team.
• We will provide EVERY player in our program with a high level of positive coaching and instruction.
• Every player will be given an equal opportunity to participate on a BVL Select team--  but positions must be earned and never granted.  There are no guarantees of playing time on Select teams.
• Our coaches will always be open and approachable.  We encourage players, not parents, to seek out advice and instruction from coaches in order to increase their skill and playing time.
• We will continue to provide our players unparalleled access to top-level coaches and players including Bill Tierney, Trevor Tierney, Jamie Munro, Josh Sims, Nate Watkins, and John Galvin.