
Hello, Prospective Army Ant Lacrosse Families,
Coalition Lacrosse is going into its 10th year of Travel Lacrosse with the Army Ants, and we couldn’t be more excited to share with you the layout for the year below. There are some improvements and adjustments to our structure that you should be aware of. The biggest change is rewarding those who want to be committed to us earlier, but also offering seasonal opportunities for everyone. This will hopefully make it easier when you are planning out your experience with Coalition. All of this is with the goal of improving our overall accountability and commitment level as a program.
In our updated model, you can choose which seasons you’d like to participate in while getting rewarded for doing more. We maintain the philosophy of encouraging athletes to play multiple sports. This approach will likely lead to roster sports being secured much earlier than previously which will also give a clearer picture of each team. We want families that put our travel team first and will make team selections based on the players that committed to our teams.
Thanks for your time and commitment to Coalition as we strive to give you the best experience possible.
-Coach Gafner - Army Ant Travel Lacrosse Director -
TRYOUTS
Spring
-To play spring for Army Ants, you are required to be at 2 of 3 Events, unless approved by Coach Gafner-
SUMMER
-To play summer for Army Ants, you are required to be at 3 of 4 Events, unless approved by Coach Gafner-
Coaches
Teams + Coaches
U14 Army Ants - Black
U12 Army Ants - Black
- Could have more Teams at each age level depends on tryouts numbers
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TEAM FEES
Jersey, Shorts & T-shirt, Helmet Wraps (For Certain helmet models, we cover it 1st wrap any more you pay for) & practice jersey
Practice cost, Tournament Team Fees, team equipment: balls, cones, and goals.
Coaching
TeamSnap App - For Communication - Emails, reminders, text updates, score updates, pictures, address for games and practices that link to your phone's GPS, Invoicing, file sharing and more.
Tailgate - We call it the Ant Hill - Best in the Midwest that we have seen
Great Family Environment & Headquarters for all players, families & coaches
Chuck Gafner is at the Ant Hill most of the time, for anything that comes up
Idea is to set up our Tailgate to keep families together to hang out and get to know each other better
Can set up two Locations if need-based on Army Ants game locations
Online Sign-up for Food & Water
Enough 10’x20’ Pop Up Tents for Heat, Shade & Hanging Out
Heaters for Fall, Fans for Sidelines when it gets hot out
Games: Spikeball, CanJam & Penny Game
Generator for Crockpots if needed
Coolers for Ant Hill Area, Coolers for teams to take to the games
Water containers for teams to take to the games
Coffee & Hot Chocolate when in season
Hotel Room Blockings - Makes it nice when you stay at the hotels and get to know other Army Ant families on your team or in the program.
Tournament Highlight videos of all the Army Ant Travel Teams
Apparel - We have an Online Team Store that is open seasonally. We offer other sublimated items like; sweatshirts and bags. Always looking to add new things to show off your club pride.
Social Media - We are big on Facebook with our Coalition Lacrosse Page and on Instagram @CoalitionLax
Team Bonding - Player & Parent Team Bonding Events or Team Dinner with Parent help.
Team Meetings - When Needed
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN TEAM FEES
Travel cost to and from practices or events
Food (But we feel the tailgate for the families that take part, end up saving money. Compared to buying food at the events.)
Lodging at Events when is needed for your family.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
-When we say seasons below we mean for the 2020 Fall, 2021Winter, 2021 Spring & Summer
Play 2 of 3 Season (Fall/Winter/Spring & Summer for 2020/2021) - $50 Discount per Player
Play 3 of 3 Season (Fall/Winter/Spring & Summer for 2020/2021) - $100 Discount per Player
2 Brothers in Program that play at least 2 of 3 seasons each - $100 Discount per Family
3 Brothers in Program that play at least 2 of 3 seasons each - $200 Discount per Family
If paying the full amount, with 1 check or cash (for the full 2020/2021 season, needs to be 2 or 3 seasons) - $50 Discount per Family
COST - U14/u13/u12
-The cost is $1500 for the Spring & Summer Season.
-Monthly Online Payment plan available (up to 8-month options) or if paying in cash or check it needs to be the full amount.
-Just get with Coach Gafner he can get you into TeamSnap with your team fees and get you in the Army Ant Travel Lacrosse Members Group on Facebook.
NOTES
All practices and events are weather permitting as no one has any control over that.
Non-refundable: Coalition Lacrosse will not refund any fees paid for any reason; including, but not limited to injuries.
Trenton Gafner - Army Ant Travel Lacrosse Director