Our Core Values

We choose to be an extraordinary group. In order to accomplish this, we agree to live these behaviors.

We Compete, work hard, and do something extraordinary everyday.

We seize Opportunities.

We choose to be Positive.

We are Resilient. We rebound from a mistake and/or overcome an obstacle.

We treat everyone with Respect, and we trust one another.

(COPRR-pronounced “copper” as in a precious metal)

Tryout Criteria

A varsity lacrosse player will score high in the following categories (Notice that age, experience, years in the program, etc. are not part of the criteria)

• Competitive—aggressiveness, intense—outworks everyone else (work ethic)
  • “Grinders”—“I respect talent, but I admire courage.”
• Stick Skills (cradling, throwing, catching, ground balls, dodging and fakes, footwork, etc. —“got game”
• Athletic and Fitness—speed, quickness, endurance, agility
• Leadership—the ability to communicate
• Intangibles—not afraid to fail, confident, creative, independent, determined, coachable, and solid and reliable teammate (the ability to “pick up” and/or “call out” others when necessary and appropriate)

 Note: with Goaltenders add quick reflexes and short memory

Testing for Tryouts

Conditioning/Agility/Speed/Core Strength

• Cooper Test—assesses general aerobic fitness; Target: 7+ laps on the track in 12 minutes. All players are expected to run a minimum of 6 ¾ laps in the 12 minutes. This is a competition, too. Players are ranked by their finish position as well.

Stick Skills

• Catching and Throwing at game speed—evaluates stick skills
• Wall ball—evaluates stick skills; Testing Routine (see web site)

Level of Your “Game”