Parent / Player Meeting�Spring 2025

Meet the Coaches

Varsity Head Coach

Darin Denton

darindenton24@gmail.com

303-570-2424

Varsity Assistant Coaches

Defensive Coord

Chris Atkinson

Head Assistant

Chris Knott

Goalies Coach

Rob Carroll

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Assistant

Andrew Frerich

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Offensive Coord

Josh Secora

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JV Coaches

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• Mike Swartz
• Will Swartz

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Expectations:

• Code of Ethics - Player and Parent - CHSAA & Jeffco -
• Grades and School Work
• Sportsmanship & Competitiveness - Reward comes from Effort
• Alcohol/Drug/Vaping/Tobacco Use - Zero Tolerance Policy
• Taunting / Discrimination / Hazing - Zero Tolerance Policy - Support your TEAM

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Communication

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• Website www.tigerslax.com
• Coach Denton: darindenton24@gmail.com; 303-570-2424
• Coach Swartz: lwcoachmike@gmail.com; 720-933-2724

Attendance & Academics

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• During the season, if student has more than 1 F they are ineligible for a week.
• Eligibility will be run on Thursdays for a warning, with official eligibility completed on Monday @ 1:30pm.
• If they had 2 Fs at the end of 1st semester, they have to regain eligibility by 4th of March or they are ineligible for the season.

From the AD’s Office:

• This is educationally based athletics. Winning is the goal, but not the purpose.
• 24 Hour Rule with Coaches - please do not contact coaches within 24 hours of a contest.
• Eligibility - we run eligibility each week. You can be failing one class and be eligible. Tiger Time Counts
• If you have any questions or concerns with your students 504 plan and its relation to athletics, please contact Mr. Hughes directly before try-outs.
• Code of Conduct - in place for all student-athletes in regards to substance use/abuse (alcohol, drugs, nicotine, vaping)
• Travel and trips are all included in our athletics/student handbook and code of conduct.

From the AD Office…

• Academic integrity and any type of violation to our student discipline code will be addressed and consequences will result.
• Travel on trips is like being on school grounds. Every action matters. Stay above the line.
• Fees - need to be paid before the end of the school year. Athletic fee for participation is a district fee, but there may also be team fees.
• NCAA - if you feel you are wanting to participate in athletics in college, come see Mr. Hughes ASAP to ensure we are on track. Never too early to start this process.
• I am here for you. If you need anything from me please contact me at mjhughes@jeffco.k12.co.us

Forms & Paperwork

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• Registration is done online now. Registration for spring season is OPEN NOW. The deadline is February 25th.
• Non-attending players must fill out the non-attending form and either deliver this in person to Tracy Archer, the Lakewood Athletic Secretary, or email it to her at tracy.archer@jeffco.k12.co.us
• Up-to-Date physical that goes through the end of the season
• If you are on the free/reduced lunch program, the school athletic fee ($185) is waived.

ATHLETIC TRAINER

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• Sydney Roberto, LAT, ATC, CES - srobersonatc@gmail.com
• Children’s Hospital - access for referrals and resources
• Evaluate & Treat Athletic Injuries
• Parents will be contacted for any injury needing referral
• Concussions - Parents will always be contacted
• Per CHSAA - All concussions have to be cleared by Dr.
• Return to sport protocol with trainer
• Report all injuries when doctor has been consulted
• Even if injury was not suffered playing lacrosse
• Consistent treatment

ATHLETIC TREATMENT

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• Trainer’s Room located Main Gym near Girl’s Locker (2-6pm)
• Injuries & Treatment - when to see Sydney
• Swelling - Bruising - Can’t bear full weight
• Pain lasting 2-3 days
• Unwillingness to practice / play
• DON’T IGNORE - will take longer to heal
• Minimize Injuries & Soreness
• You will be sore - stretching & warm ups
• Hydrate & Fuel (Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner)
• Rest - 8 to 9 hours - Restore brain and muscles

Free Clinic & Try Outs

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Clinic → February 20th - 23rd Lakewood - 4:30pm to Dark

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Try Outs → February 26th - March 1st Lakewood - 4:30pm to Dark

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Scrimmage Day

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March 2nd - Must have completed 3 practices

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Varsity - 2 Scrimmages - TBD

Time TBA TBD

Time TBA TBD

JV - versus same teams - Likely @ LHS Turf

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Practice Schedule

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Regular practice begins March 4th at Lakewood HS Turf from 4:30pm – 6:30pm

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Time will change to 5 - 7pm after March 10th

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Attendance is expected - communication is key

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Some Saturday practices depending on the situation

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Season Schedule

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• On www.maxpreps.com
• TigersLax calendars on website. www.tigerslax.com
• You can also access game schedules on the Lakewood website. https://www.jeffcok12events.org/public/genie/581/school/13/

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Transportation

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Buses for away games. Mostly buses will not be used - 9 of 15 games are at Trailblazer Stadium (V) or LHS Turf (JV)

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Buses for travel games - Fairview HS & Mountain Range (North Stadium)

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Jeffco transportation waiver with athletic registration

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In Season Events

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• Team Pictures - Date TBD
• Santa Margarita Game Tailgate 4/3
• Senior Night - April 24 vs Chatfield
• Banquet - TBD May 12-19th - Need Help
• Various Restaurant Nights & Poker

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Player Gear - What’s Required

• Jerseys Provided - 4th year of 3 yr turn
• Helmets - Cascade XRS $335
• Cleats, Gloves, Elbow, Athletic Protector
• Player Pack - $300 - Returning & New
• MOUTH GUARD - Sisu
• NOCSAE Approved Shoulder Pads

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Gear

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USA Lacrosse Membership

• $35 per Year
• Supplemental Insurance
• Grow the Game
• Ref Training
• Selection of Gift

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Meet the Boosters

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Pat Shanley President

Melissa Branscom Secretary

Bridget Fontenot Treasurer

Monica Shanley Apparel

Lorie Helt Communications

Darin Denton Coach

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??????????? Community Outreach

Contact Us → LakewoodLacrosseBoosters@gmail.com

• Help provide Top Notch Coaching Staff
• Maintain the Website: www.tigerslax.com
• Provide not for profit status - 501c3
• Communications
• Provide Team and Player Fundraising Opportunities
• Provide Varsity Game Film and Stats
• Maintain Uniforms
• End of Season Banquet & Other Team Functions
• Apparel
• Coordinate Volunteer Opportunities for the Players

What We Do…..

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• Sponsorships - Shirts, Banners, & Corp (tax deductible)
• Spring Plant Sale – Sales begin soon. Plants will be ready for pickup on May 8th (in time for Mother’s Day gifts)
• Poker Night - W/ Auction - Mirage Feb 24th
• King Soopers - Community Rewards DY441
• We need volunteers for the various committees -
• THANK YOU!

Fundraising Chair - NEED ONE!

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Apparel Packs & Team Store

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Returning Players

2 Shooter Shirts

Practice Shorts

Sideline Jacket

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New Players

2 Shooter Shirts

Practice Shorts

Practice Jersey

Equipment Bag

ALL VARSITY PLAYERS MUST HAVE LAST YEAR’S WARM-UPS

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Team Store: Lakewood HS Lacrosse Spring 2024 | LaxGear | powered by OrderMyGear (itemorder.com)

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$300

What’s Going On Right Now?

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• Foothills League - 5 Weeks Left - $100
• Boldt Workouts - 3 days/week for 6 weeks - $150
• 3X After Most Days
• Lacrosse Clinic - This Sunday (21st) 8:30 - 12pm
• NEED HS VOLUNTEERS!
• Super Bowl Squares - Signup coming out soon
• Poker Night Feb 24th - Need Dealers & Prizes

We want you!

• Volunteers are needed. Many hands make light work.
• LHS LAX Boosters Meeting - Once a month
• Next Booster Meeting - February 8th

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