2010 Medina Lacrosse Team
Captains Selected!
At the March 8th boys lacrosse practice the Team Captains and Class Leaders were selected for the 2010 Season.
Earlier last week, Juniors and Seniors had preliminary discussions on what leadership criteria should be used to select Captains of the team. A week later (last night, March 8) candidates had the opportunity to openly share why they believed they would be an appropriate choice for team captains. Afterwards, Seniors Connor McBride, Colin McManus, Steve Reed, Justin Riccelli and Tim Viancourt and Junior Nate Blue were elected to be captains of the 2010 Medina Lacrosse Team.
Additonally, coach O'Brien has insitituted the additional role of Class Leader which will rotate periodically throughout the season. Our current Class leaders include Junior Alex Schell, Sophomores Andrew Harris and Dan Flake, and Freshmen Tyler Galosi and Mitch Doraty.
Congratulations Guys!
Earlier last week, Juniors and Seniors had preliminary discussions on what leadership criteria should be used to select Captains of the team. A week later (last night, March 8) candidates had the opportunity to openly share why they believed they would be an appropriate choice for team captains. Afterwards, Seniors Connor McBride, Colin McManus, Steve Reed, Justin Riccelli and Tim Viancourt and Junior Nate Blue were elected to be captains of the 2010 Medina Lacrosse Team.
Additonally, coach O'Brien has insitituted the additional role of Class Leader which will rotate periodically throughout the season. Our current Class leaders include Junior Alex Schell, Sophomores Andrew Harris and Dan Flake, and Freshmen Tyler Galosi and Mitch Doraty.
Congratulations Guys!
Tim Viancourt Signs With St. Leo University
Medina's 6' 7" Defenseman Tim Viancourt has signed a letter of intent to continue his lacrosse career with St Leo's University in Saint Leo, Florida. The St. Leo's Lacrosse Website states the following...
SAINT LEO, Fla. – The 2010 season hasn’t officially started yet, but head lacrosse coach Brad Jorgensen has his eyes set to 2011. Jorgensen has inked six players to National Letters of Intent during the early signing period, in hopes of replacing the largest and one of the most productive classes in program history.
...The group consists of one attackman, two midfielders, and three defensemen. Matt Obermeyer joins the Lions on the attack side of the ball, while Lukas McGuiness and Matthew Wilson look to control the middle of the field. Adding depth and size on the defensive side are Timothy Viancourt, Christian Harvey, and Doug Moore....
...Adding to a history of strong Saint Leo recruits from the Midwest is defenseman Tim Viancourt. The 6 foot 7 inch defenseman is a native of Medina, Ohio and spent four years at Medina Senior High School under the coaching style of Ken Walters. During his stint at Medina Senior, he was named a member of the Ohio High School Athletics Association Division 1, Region 3, and All-Region Honorable Mention teams. He was also tabbed the Rollie Platz Award winner and was a three-year varsity letter winner.
Way to go Tim! We are proud of you and your accomplishments so far. Good luck this year!
SAINT LEO, Fla. – The 2010 season hasn’t officially started yet, but head lacrosse coach Brad Jorgensen has his eyes set to 2011. Jorgensen has inked six players to National Letters of Intent during the early signing period, in hopes of replacing the largest and one of the most productive classes in program history.
...The group consists of one attackman, two midfielders, and three defensemen. Matt Obermeyer joins the Lions on the attack side of the ball, while Lukas McGuiness and Matthew Wilson look to control the middle of the field. Adding depth and size on the defensive side are Timothy Viancourt, Christian Harvey, and Doug Moore....
...Adding to a history of strong Saint Leo recruits from the Midwest is defenseman Tim Viancourt. The 6 foot 7 inch defenseman is a native of Medina, Ohio and spent four years at Medina Senior High School under the coaching style of Ken Walters. During his stint at Medina Senior, he was named a member of the Ohio High School Athletics Association Division 1, Region 3, and All-Region Honorable Mention teams. He was also tabbed the Rollie Platz Award winner and was a three-year varsity letter winner.
Way to go Tim! We are proud of you and your accomplishments so far. Good luck this year!
Food for Thought...
When you get home from school what is the first snack you look for in the cupboard? Ho-ho's? Oreos? Snickers bar? Kris Lewandoski, the Director of Performance at Sports Performance Insititute makes some suggestions in the following article...
What is your after school snack? For the student athlete practice often comes immediately following school. With lunch times ranging from 10:30am to 1:00pm, missing the after school snack creates a 5+ hour window between meals (lunch then dinner when you get home).
Eating an after school snack will fill the void, prevent muscle catabolism, and provide an extra boost the second half of the day. Although it does not seem like a lot, add up the calories throughout the week and it can make a big difference in total calories consumed. Since most athletes do not get enough calories, this meal time is vital. As you pack your snack, focus on REAL FOOD vs. empty calories (fruit snacks, chips, candy, etc).
Here are a few ideas:
Peanut butter and jelly
Banana, orange (pre-peeled)
Trail mix (peanuts, raisins, almonds, etc)
Apple with peanut butter (pre-sliced, scoop your PB)
Granola Bar
Yogurt (add granola for a more filling snack)
Next time you look for something to fill that belly - think twice!
What is your after school snack? For the student athlete practice often comes immediately following school. With lunch times ranging from 10:30am to 1:00pm, missing the after school snack creates a 5+ hour window between meals (lunch then dinner when you get home).
Eating an after school snack will fill the void, prevent muscle catabolism, and provide an extra boost the second half of the day. Although it does not seem like a lot, add up the calories throughout the week and it can make a big difference in total calories consumed. Since most athletes do not get enough calories, this meal time is vital. As you pack your snack, focus on REAL FOOD vs. empty calories (fruit snacks, chips, candy, etc).
Here are a few ideas:
Peanut butter and jelly
Banana, orange (pre-peeled)
Trail mix (peanuts, raisins, almonds, etc)
Apple with peanut butter (pre-sliced, scoop your PB)
Granola Bar
Yogurt (add granola for a more filling snack)
Next time you look for something to fill that belly - think twice!
Don't Underestimate Hydration...
Ben Baker, of the American Coaching Academy writes about the importance of hydration for athletes below...
Hydration is just as important as food intake before and after exercise. Two hours before exercise, athletes should consume 16 ounces of water or a sports drink to help hydrate them ahead of time.
Thirty minutes before exercise, athletes should intake another eight ounces to prepare themselves for activity.
During activity, fluids should be available for athletes at all times. Because athletes are sweating out important fluids, they must replenish them by drinking eight ounces every 20 minutes. If players are engaging in short activity, of 30 seconds or less, they are at a high risk for dehydration because of the intensity of the work.
Long-term activity of 30 minutes or more requires periodic rehydration, such as the eight ounces every 20 minutes just suggested.
If an activity lasts more than 40 minutes, water is not sufficient to rehydrate the body. The nutrient loss through sweat requires a sports drink to replenish electrolytes.
Many athletes will prefer not to drink during activity or will feel ill directly after intense exercise. All athletes must drink adequate liquids before, during, and after activity to avoid dehydration, which can lead to nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.
After activity, athletes should continue to intake fluids. At this point, fluids can be the normal amount the athlete would consume with a meal and through the rest of the day.
A total of 64 ounces of fluid is a minimum for athletes, though more is suggested. A good test of proper hydration is a urine test. Athletes should pass clear urine, not dark or with a restricted flow.
Encourage athletes to pay attention to their own needs, as all athletes will have slightly different needs. If an athlete feels uncomfortable, light-headed, or otherwise abnormal, they should come to you for counseling.
As fluid intake levels will change based on environmental effects, pay attention to the outside influences affecting fluid needs in athletes.
Stand Out,
Ben Baker
Hydration is just as important as food intake before and after exercise. Two hours before exercise, athletes should consume 16 ounces of water or a sports drink to help hydrate them ahead of time.
Thirty minutes before exercise, athletes should intake another eight ounces to prepare themselves for activity.
During activity, fluids should be available for athletes at all times. Because athletes are sweating out important fluids, they must replenish them by drinking eight ounces every 20 minutes. If players are engaging in short activity, of 30 seconds or less, they are at a high risk for dehydration because of the intensity of the work.
Long-term activity of 30 minutes or more requires periodic rehydration, such as the eight ounces every 20 minutes just suggested.
If an activity lasts more than 40 minutes, water is not sufficient to rehydrate the body. The nutrient loss through sweat requires a sports drink to replenish electrolytes.
Many athletes will prefer not to drink during activity or will feel ill directly after intense exercise. All athletes must drink adequate liquids before, during, and after activity to avoid dehydration, which can lead to nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.
After activity, athletes should continue to intake fluids. At this point, fluids can be the normal amount the athlete would consume with a meal and through the rest of the day.
A total of 64 ounces of fluid is a minimum for athletes, though more is suggested. A good test of proper hydration is a urine test. Athletes should pass clear urine, not dark or with a restricted flow.
Encourage athletes to pay attention to their own needs, as all athletes will have slightly different needs. If an athlete feels uncomfortable, light-headed, or otherwise abnormal, they should come to you for counseling.
As fluid intake levels will change based on environmental effects, pay attention to the outside influences affecting fluid needs in athletes.
Stand Out,
Ben Baker