Army Ant - High School Information

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 -

Summer

Midwest Prime - June 11/12th - Lebanon, OH
Great Lax Bay Classic - June 18/19th - Saginaw, MI
Gem City - July 8/9/10th - Erie, PA
Summer Finale - July 23/24 - Oxford, MI

To play summer for Ants, you are required to be at 3 of the 4 Events (Unless approved by Coach Gafner)

Practices
- Last year we did Tuesdays in Ann Arbor and Thursdays in Linden from 4-6pm starting around June 8th or 15th, so it will be similar to that. We will update when we have it lock-in. Subject to change

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
- Committed coaches focused on player development & team growth. More than on the field coaches, we want our coaches to be role models for your boys growing up.
Recruiting Help
- Coach Gafner will help you with the Process - Talks, texts, PDF all with information about the process and what to do to help your son. Will push the right educational fit first.
- FieldLevel - Free Recruiting App - to help colleges contact players (Upcharge from premium, but not needed, coaches will help)
- Film - Hudl App - Access to all games filmed to make a highlight tape
  - Coaches can help look at to fix & Post on FieldLevel
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
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.

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 -