Parent & Player Meeting

AC Wings Boys’ Lacrosse

February 26th, 2026

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Welcome -

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Meet the Booster Club Board Members 2026

Presidents Kris Murphy and Meaghan Miller Thul

VP Operations Josh Garrett

VP Finance Tammy Mihailidis

VP Communications Carol Vake

Equipment Manager Keith Gaspar

Head Coach Dean Clark

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2026 Coaching Staff

Head Coach

• Dean Clark - clarkdean13531@gmail.com
• 612-244-4446

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Assistant Coaches

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• Assistant Offensive Coordinator - Carter Lucas 763-393-6207 carterlucas17@gmail.com
• Assistant Defensive Coordinator - Aceyn Meyer 715-660-1519 aceynmeyer5@gmail.com
• Assistant Coach (part-time) - Dan Scalzo 763-300-5617
• Assistant Coach - Riley Enderle 763-670-9258 Riley4114@gmail.com

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Dean Clark

Attack

Armstrong 2018 Grad

UW Stout

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Carter Lucas

Armstrong 2019

WPU 2022

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Aceyn Meyer

DM/FOGO

Armstrong 2019

Wisconsin Rapids 2020-2022

Shasta College 2023-2026

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Riley Enderle

Armstrong 2018 grad

3 years of junior hockey

UW - Stout

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Coaches’ Report

Teams

• Varsity
• JV

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Tryouts -

• March 30th – April 3rd

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Tryouts

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Politics are not involved in the selection of players

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LAX IQ, Effort, Coachability, Attitude, Athleticism, and Lacrosse Skills

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Players will be put on team and position based off of where coaches think player and team will succeed

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Tryout decisions will be made by coaches as a group

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Teams will be announced April 6th

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Practices

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Times and locations being determined this month

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Optional practice Saturday mornings will be offered (highly encouraged)

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Come ready to pratice - Pratice uniforms - Leave ego at the door

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Coaches’ Report

• Player/Parent contract that will need to be signed
• Injuries
• 24 Hour Rule
• Open Door Policy
• Behavior
• Lettering Criteria
• Grade Reports
• Player Non-Negotiables
• Parent Non-Negotiables
• Tryout Evaluation Criteria

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Coaches’ Expectations of Players

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• Come to tryouts in shape - start now
• Positive team attitude
• 100% effort - it’s a short season
• Put in the time outside of practice
• Code of conduct

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Coaches’ Expectations of Parents

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• Let the coaches do the coaching
• No interaction with refs
• Be positive to players before, during and after the games
• Positive cheers (anything you yell from the bleachers can be heard by everyone)
• Volunteer!
• Code of conduct

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Respect

Respect!!!

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There will be a ZERO tolerance rule on this team for disrespecting your fellow teammate.

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Any hazing, harassing, teasing, racism, physical altercations, stealing, degrading or any form of discrimination…PERIOD.

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This goes for any action against an opposing player/coach/referee as well.

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Team Communication

AC Wings Boys HS LAX

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Captain’s practice [1 hour]

Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend!

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If you know someone who needs loaner equipment, let the booster club know and we’ll try to help.

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Equipment Needed

Provided by Player

• AC Helmet - subsidized by Booster Club for new players, continuing players do not need a new helmet
• Shooter Shirt - Optional
• Armstrong Warm Up Pinney
• Stick
• Gloves - Boosters have some for purchase, can buy elsewhere.
• Mouthguard – Like 50 of them!
• Protection Pads - elbow, chest
• Water bottle

Provided by Booster Club - tentative hand out early April 2026

• Uniform
• Lacrosse Bag

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AHS Registration - completed by 3/15/26

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AHS Activities Office

• $210 Participation Fee
• Athletic Registration Form *
• Activity Emergency Card
• Sports Physical Form - comp. every 3 years

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Additional information on AHS Athletic Website

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Sign up Online at -

Armstrong Registration Link

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AHS Activities Contact = Office Hours: 7:30am-3:00pm

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Larry Tate

Activities Director

763-504-8818

Larry_Tate@rdale.org

Rebecca Enderlein

Assistant

763-504-8833

Rebecca_Enderlein@rdale.org

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CHS Registration - completed by 3/15/26

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CHS Activities Office

• $210 Participation Fee
• Athletic Registration Form *
• Activity Emergency Card
• Sports Physical Form - comp. every 3 years

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Additional information on CHS Athletic Website

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Sign up Online at -

Cooper Registration Link

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CHS Activities Contact = Office Hours: 7:30am-3:00pm

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Willie Howard

Activities Director

763-504-8518

Willie_Howard@rdale.org

Sara Thurston

Assistant

763-504-8533

Sara_Thurston@rdale.org

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Booster Club - Time & Money

Time

• All Booster Club members are volunteers
• The more volunteers we get the more we can do to support the boys

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Money

• Average annual cost of a player is $650
• Booster Club fee is $210
• What money goes to:
• Video and technology equipment (HUDL)
• Practice & Field equipment
• Game jerseys
• Coach stipends
• New Player Helmet subsidy
• End of Season Banquet

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Apparel

• Apparel link will be emailed and on the website
• Online orders delivered prior to the first game. Watch emails for details

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Booster Club Registration - completed by 4/2/25

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Finances - Booster Club

• 501(c) 3 Matching Donations - check with employers, email Tammy to advise where payment will be coming

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• Armstrong High School Boys Lacrosse Booster Club Federal Tax ID - #46-3919834

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• Payment Cashapp $ACWingsBoysLAX or via check payable to Armstrong HS Boys Lacrosse Booster Club

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• Payment plan and financial assistance available - email Tammy tkmihailidis@gmail.com
• If payments are not received by 4/2 invoices will be emailed

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Communications

Gmail: ahsboyslax@gmail.com

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Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=YWhzYm95c2xheEBnbWFpbC5jb20

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Website: http://www.acboyslacrosse.com/

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Facebook: ac wingsboys lacrosse

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Instagram: acwingsboyslacrosse

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Gertens - AC Wings Boys Lacrosse

2026 Gertens Spring Plant Sale – open for orders starting NOW!

• Biggest fundraiser for Falcons Lacrosse
• Player requirement to obtain $300 in orders or buy out $200
• Order Online -
• www.gertensfundraising.com
• Store ID Code – 121
• Be sure to have your customer enter your player’s first and last name at check out so they get credit for the sale
• Selling period Now - 10PM March 30th - no exceptions!
• Delivery date May 2nd AFTERNOON

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To access the site and place an order for your fundraiser group:

1. Go to www.gertensfundraising.com
2. Enter the Store ID code for AHS Boys Lacrosse: 121 into the text field and click ‘Enter ID to Continue’.

** Asking every player to participate **

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2026 We Need Volunteers

** Asking every parent to participate **

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Box Sandwich Orders: (sandwich of choice, chips, cookie and water)

• Optional for Players
• Provided for (6) Away games
• Cost ~$100 for the season
• We need a Coordinator
• Google Form will be sent out for order collection & payment

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Thank you! We are looking forward to a great season!

Questions??

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