2026 LACROSSE PARENT INFORMATION MEETING

AGENDA

• Tryouts
• Key Dates
• Sequoit Pride
• Sequoit Legacy
• Player Packs
• Practice Times
• Coaching Staff
• ACHS Athletic Department
• Player / Parent Expectations
• Playing Time / Code of Conduct / Eligibility

Varsity Tryouts

• Everyone should tryout for Varsity

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• There are NO program cuts, just level cuts

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• Three Days of evaluation 3/2/26, 3/3/26,3/4/26

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• Varsity will only be taking 20/25 players

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• There 16 Varsity Players with experience returning from last years roster, of the 16 there are 8 Seniors

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• If you do not make the varsity team does not mean you couldn’t get pulled up at any time (injuries,eligibility,sickness)

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• Just because you made the varsity last year doesn’t mean you will make varsity this year

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• At the time of the evaluation, every coach will meet with each player, and discuss where and why they were placed on which team

KEY DATES

• March 2^nd First day of Varsity Tryouts

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• March 5^th First day of Varsity and JV Practice

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• March 7^th College Game @ Marquette University

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• March 7^th Sequoit Pride’s Big Event

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• March 13^th Sequoit Legacy Club Parent Mixer (Lodge)

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• March 31^st First Game @ Crystal Lake Central

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• April 10^th-11^th Antioch Invite (8 team Tournament w/ Grant)

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• April 14^th Senior Day vs ICCP

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• May 18^th-29^th Sectionals

• June 2^{nd -} 5^th Summer Camp (Jr’s-Fr’s Only)

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• June 2^nd Sequoit Legacy Golf Outing

(Spring Valley CC)

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• June 8^th-9^th (Mon & Tues)

Team Illinois Scholastic Invite

Sequoit PRIDE’s Main Event

• Antioch Community High School’s Booster Club
• At Antioch VFW Hall 3/7/26
• Supports all athletics and clubs in the school
• The Main Event Link

Sequoit Legacy Parent Group

• Booster organization supporting Antioch youth & high school lacrosse�
• Provides funding for equipment, facilities, and program needs�
• Expands access and participation in the game�
• Organizes fundraising and community engagement efforts�
• Participation in upcoming events is HIGHLY encouraged!

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Sequoit Legacy Parent Group Website

Sequoit Legacy Parent Group

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• March 13th - Mixer at the Lodge

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• Items available for ordering (Yard Signs, Parent/Athlete Swag, Roster Cards, etc)

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• June 6th - Golf Outing at Spring Valley CC

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• Sign ups for Workers during parent mixer - first come!
• Asking all families to contribute assistance via preparing prize baskets, signage, working event. etc

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2026 Lacrosse Player Packs

Beginning this season, our program will be moving forward with required lacrosse player packs. What’s Included:

• Hoodie – $55
• Sweatpants – $45
• Shooter Shirt – $40
• Lacrosse Equipment Bag – $44
• Freshman, Sophomore, Juniors: Need full player pack
• Seniors: Need hoodie, sweatpants, shooter shirt only (no bag needed)�

Why Player Packs?

• Uniformity: on game days and team events�
• Team identity and pride: everyone representing the program the same way�
• Long-term value: one-time purchase designed to last your athlete’s entire high school career�

This is not out of the ordinary. Lacrosse has been one of the last programs in District 117 to move to player packs, and this step aligns our program with district norms while continuing to build a strong, consistent culture.

Ordering Information

Order Deadline: February 16� Store Link:� https://antiochlacrosse2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Practice Times

• We practice at three locations: Stadium, McMillen, Field House (Lakes)
• Our Scheduled Practice Times are Mon-Thurs from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
• 1 ½ Hours, but can for 2 Hours.
• Friday we practice from 6:00am-7:30am on the turf or gym.
• If the Coaching Staff deems necessary we will practice on a Saturday.

Alumni Who Built the Program

• LUCAS BENTLEY - Purdue University (MCLA) Class of 2021
• JACK FRITZ- Clark University Iowa (NAIA) Class of 2022
• JACK HOLWAY- Albion College (NCAA D3) Class of 2024
• RYAN HANRAHAN- Edgewood College (NCAA D3)Class of 2024
• RYAN TOLBERT- Edgewood College (NCAA D3) Class of 2024
• CARTER GRAS- St. Ambrose University (NAIA) Class of 2024
• RYAN SWANSON- St. Ambrose University (NAIA) Class of 2024
• CADEN CAMPBELL- Bryant & Stratton University (JOCO) Class of 2025

Senior Players Committed to Play College Lacrosse Next Year

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Dominic Cabuyadao- St. Ambrose University (NAIA) Class of 2026

Luke Tyrell - College of DuPage (Juco) Class of 2026

LACROSSE COACHING STAFF

Head Coach

• Pat Swanson - 8^th Year Varsity Head Coach

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Assistant Coaches

• Austin Alcozer 3^rd Year in ACHS

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• Tyler Cauble 1^st Year at ACHS

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• Honairo Diaz 2^nd Year at ACHS

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• Tim Babin 1^st Year at ACHS

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• Cole Nemi 3^rd Year in ACHS

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ACHS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

SPRING REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW

PLEASE REGISTER HERE: ACHS LACROSSE REGISTRATION

Players must have updated physical and Register with the Athletic office by 3/2/26

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• Mike Maloney – Athletic Director – michael.maloney@chsd117.org
• Kim Human – Athletic Secretary – kim.human@chsd117.org
• Mary Soto – Athletic Secretary – mary.soto@chsd117.org
• Ryan Naes – Athletic Trainer - ryan.naes@chsd117.org
• Brynn Nottoli – Athletic Trainer/ Teacher - brynn.nottoli@chsd117.org

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Communication

• ACHS Lacrosse Google Classroom
• Follow us on Facebook @antiochsequoitlacrosse
• Follow us on Instagram @sequoitlacrosse
• Follow us on X @sequoitslax
• Check out our Website

LACROSSE PARENTS EXPECTATIONS

Coaches expectations of Parents –

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• Waivers and fees turned in by designated deadlines or make arrangements with Athletic Department

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• Know your players academic situation by checking grades regularly

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• Be a POSITIVE support of the Antioch Lacrosse Program

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• Check Facebook/X/Instagram/Website updates for changes regularly

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• Conduct at ALL games to be 1^st class, your player is representing Antioch as well as you are

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• Respect the all of the coaches on game day and wait until the next day to handle any concerns or issues.

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• Your player must contact coaches when missing practices, or games. Use the chain of command with issues:
• Position Coach
• Level Coach
• Head Coach
• Athletic Director

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• Trainers handle ALL injuries and decisions with injuries

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LACROSSE PLAYERS EXPECTATIONS

Coaches expectations of Players

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• Be on time for meetings, practices, games, and bus

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• Excellence in the classroom and on the field

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• Take pride in avoiding mental errors

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• Be the best conditioned player on the field

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• Be the best disciplined player on the field

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• Know your role on the team and take pride in helping our team achieve victory

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• Be each others greatest supporters

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• Be loyal to the team, your teammates, school and coaches

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• Eliminate excuses. Learn to accept coaching

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FOUR BIGGEST ISSUES IN EVERY SPORT

• #1 Playing Time

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• The best players play: Here’s how you become the best you can be:
• Every player has countless hours/opportunities to prove their playing ability everyday at practice and games. Coaches are always watching and evaluating players on and off the field
• Players that choose to participate in an outside sport or club not affiliated with ACHS during the ACHS Lacrosse Season will have their playing time affected. Players that are present for all practices/games will play over those that do not.

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• How to handle frustration with playing time:
• Talk to your Offensive / Defensive Coordinator first
• Talk to the Head Coach
• Parents – Encourage your player to talk to coaches
• If not satisfied email Coach Swanson for a face to face sit down meeting
• If not satisfied with your meeting with Coach Swanson, contact Mr. Maloney.

FOUR BIGGEST ISSUES IN EVERY SPORT

• Eligibility (Academic)
• Coaches get an Academic Eligibility report every Thursday Afternoon. The eligibility beings on that following Monday.
• Here is the district Academic eligibility 3 avenue policy:

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• IMPORTANT Players can correct any grade on Thursday afternoon, Friday or Monday by 9:00 a.m. to rectify their academic situation. For example, Player A is academically ineligible on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. He retakes a test after school on Thursday and brings his GPA up and is now eligible for the following week. Player also needs that teacher to email Mrs. Humann in the athletic office and Coach Swanson.

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FOUR BIGGEST ISSUES IN EVERY SPORT

• Code of Conduct

Besides academics there are other ways athletes can be suspended from practice and games:

• Ditching classes or school
• Fighting in school
• Threatening others in school or on social media
• Attending parties or gatherings where there is alcohol, tobacco or vaping
• Any use of alcohol, tobacco, nicotine pouches, or vapes

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• Athletes must be in school for 4 periods in order to practice/play in a game that day.

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Game Day Attire in School and on the Field

• Dress shirt, Dress Slacks, Belt, Dress Shoes, Warm up Jacket
• Home games(white uniform) if cold, white undergarments, (long sleeve shirt, tights)
• Away games(Cardinal uniform) if cold, Black undergarments, (long Sleeve shirt, tights)
• Shooter Shirt.
• Only Goalies will be allowed to wear sweatpants without permission.
• Everyone wears sweatpants or no one wears sweatpants (must be the same color).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Head Varsity Coach

Pat Swanson

Emal pat.swanson@chsd117.org

Head JV Coach

Austin Alcozer

Email austin.alcozer@chsd117.org

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