Welcome to the 2023 White Plains Girls 5th/6th Grade team.  Our girl's program continues to grow and this year we have a full roster of 33 girls - (to date).  I would like to introduce myself (Jeff Doyle) and the other coaches - Kate Cerrato and Kevin Hyatt.  Along with having experience coaching in the White Plains program for the last 5 years we all have had and have players in the program.

Our team is a mix of new and experienced players which gives us the opportunity to develop players at their specific levels and continue to cultivate an interest and love of the game of lacrosse.  The 5/6 level is a big step in how practices are run and how games are played.  Games now will utilize the full field and refs will be paying closer attention to enforcing the rules.

We plan to be in communication to ensure that everyone is informed on expectations and updates related to practices, games, and player development.  A few updates and key dates that you should be aware of:

Parents and Players Meeting

• Saturday (4/1) - (2:15 - 2:30) - White Plains HS upper grass field 11/12 - before our (2:30-4pm) practice. This is a mandatory parent meeting - (if you can't make the 4/1 meeting we can also offer the same time (2:15 - 2:30pm) before our Sunday, 4/2 practice. 
• The goal of the meeting will allow the coaches to:
  • Introduce themselves 
  • Highlight the expectations and goals for the season 
  • Answer any questions

Information

• www.wplax.com - this is the go-to site for all things WP lacrosse. It will have updates on practices and games. It also has a number of resources that will be helpful.
• We will be working with an app that you will be able to download that will also provide all the details listed above - we (the entire WP program) are transitioning to a new app - look out for an email update with details.

Team Roster

• Due to the size of the team - we will be dividing the team into two groups (Orange and Black) - we will communicate the team you are on before the start of the season.  Orange and Black will each have their own games.

WP Black team

WP Orange Team 

Practices Times 

• We all practice together (Orange and Black) combined 
• Our first practice is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 - (2:30 - 4:00pm) our the second practice is Sunday, April 2 (2:30 - 4:00pm)
• Regular season practices will be Wednesdays and Fridays (6pm - 7:30pm)

Practice and Game Location(s)

• White Plains High School upper grass fields (either #11 or #12) 
• Practices occasionally move from the upper grass fields to the HS turf - any changes will be communicated before practice
• Away games - locations, and directions listed on www.wplax.com 

Uniforms (game) - will be distributed before the first game 

• All players will receive 
  • Shorts 
  • Jersey 
  • Base layer t-shirt

Gear - (what is needed) - players will not be able to practice or play in the game(s) without proper fitting and approved (goggles, mouthguard, stick)

• Goggles 
• Fitted and approved mouthguard 
• Stick (Women/Girl's)
• Water bottle 
• Cleats (grass) - sneakers/turf shoes (turf)

What to wear (practices)

• Practice - dress in layers - April practices can be cold so layering is the best way to stay properly active 

Weather

• Lacrosse is played in the rain - if a game is canceled due to weather will notify you prior

We are so excited for the season to get started, for us to have the chance to work with your daughters and to have fun practicing and playing lacrosse.  As we get ready for our first practice in just 26 days - now is the perfect time to practice - find a passing partner, a person, or a wall and get comfortable with the stick in your hand.  Players get better by committing to programs like the WP Lax but they get great by practicing on their own - find the time every day to practice on your own.

As we get ready to get started - if you have any questions about expectations, gear, practices, games, or anything we can do to help please reach out - jpdoyle71@gmail.com - 917-312-0701.  We are available.

See everyone on April 1st. 

Jeff, Kate, and Kevin