2021 LNB Canada Games Team ACE Program Info

2021 LNB Canada Games Team & ACE Program Info Session “Only those who dare to go too far will ever discover how far they can go. ” - T. S. Elliot

“TOKHONON = TIED OR LACED AT THE NECK” Murdena Marshall and Eleanor Johnson. . . “Tokhonon is a Silas T. Rand Word “ TOQLUAQN = “Side of neck” TU’AN = “You are playing ball” TU’AQAN OR TU’AQN = “Ball” TUWA’TIMK = “Playing ball or some sport”

“KLUSKAP & WINPE” How the Mi’kmaq got the Game of Tuwa’timk

British Colonial Governor of Nova Scotia, Edward Cornwallis, the author of the 1749 proclamation for Mi’kmaq scalps

History of Lacrosse in New Brunswick

Indigenous Sovereignty

Guiding Principles From the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Principle #3 - Reconciliation is a process of healing of relationships that requires public truth sharing, apology, and commemoration that acknowledge and redress past harms. Principle #4 - Reconciliation requires constructive action on addressing the ongoing legacies of colonialism that have had destructive impacts on Aboriginal peoples’ education, cultures and languages, health, child welfare, the administration of justice, and economic opportunities and prosperity. Principle #8 - Supporting Aboriginal peoples’ cultural revitalization and integrating Indigenous knowledge systems, oral histories, laws, protocols, and connections to the land into the reconciliation process are essential. Principle #9 - Reconciliation requires political will, joint leadership, trust building, accountability, and transparency, as well as a substantial investment of resources. Principle #10 - Reconciliation requires sustained public education and dialogue, including youth engagement, about the history and legacy of residential schools, Treaties, and Aboriginal rights, as well as the historical and contemporary contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canadian society.

Team Staff • Offensive Coach – Tim Hunt • Defensive Coach – Keegan Higham • Head Coach – Chet Koneczny • General Manager – Tim Jackson • Trainer/Medical Staff – TBD Administrative Structure

● Celebrate the history, heritage and game of Lacrosse - On & off the floor, Responsibility, Respect ● Develop strong friendships & community partnerships - Minor Lacrosse, Schools, Media, Sponsors ● Execute a 2 year plan to prepare players for the 2021 Canada Games - Players, Coaches & Management commitment on and off the floor at a professional level Team Vision

• Equipment – Available, Adequate, Appropriate • Environment – Professional, Cultural, Adaptable, Comfortable • Physical – Progressive, Sport Specific, Realistic • Technical – Challenging, Engaging, Diverse • Tactical – High Standard, Simplified, Structured, Accountable • Psychology – Positive, Challenging, Monitored, Assessed Team Philosophy

Commitment & Sacrifice. . . “With one foot in the canoe, and one foot on shore, you are sure to fall into the river. ~ Native American Proverb, Tuscarora

• • • Nobody above the team. Be on time. 24 hours notice. No phones. “Punch In. ” 2 sticks ready. Sacrifice. Clean up after yourself. Be direct. Police yourselves. Off-Floor Non. Negotiables

1. Respect The Game 2. Positive Attitude 3. Communicate 4. Work Hard 5. Two-Way Players 6. 2 -Hand Tough 7. Quality Shots 8. Play Your Role 9. Team Tough 10. Run To The Huddle On-Floor Non. Negotiables

• Practice Schedule • 1 x per month (Off-Season) - November to April • 2 x per month (In-Season) - May to August • Off-Season Training • ACE Program - Off Season (January to April) • On floor + In Gym • In-Season Training • ACE Program - (May to August) • Gym Only • Team Functions • Monthly Team Builders (Starting May 15) Summer 2020 • Try-Outs (Late May - TBD) • Ex. Games Versus Team Nova Scotia (Bi-Monthly) • Nepean Tournament (Date TBD) • July 20 - Team Cut to 24 players • Bantam/Midget Nationals (Date TBD) • European Challenge (Age 15 -18) - Prague, Czech Republic (Aug 21 -23) • 2021 Canada Games (August 6 -13) • Niagara Falls Schedule/Events

Possible Issues in YTP: • • • Budget considerations Conflicts with other sports Infrequent practices (esp. in year 1) - Club League Interference “Big Game” experience Off-season retention of learning/fitness Year 1 Areas of focus: Team Culture, Individual Development, Psychological Development The “Situation”

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