C.A.S.E.
Character * Attitude * Success * Effort
"Build a Strong CASE with Madlax All-Stars"
7.9.10 News: Matt Rienzo, Madlax CASE Director, has created a website for his program he is sharing with all Maldax Academy players. Click here to read his website which details his presentations he has given and will give as we go through this process.
6.15.10 News: Madlax has added the first ever CASE overnight Mini-Camp to be held at beautiful Episcopal high school in Alexandria exclusively for team MADLAX players who make the team in early June (U11 through Sophomores only). In addition to 6 focused team practice sessions there will be 3 CASE presentations and discussions. This will truly be a remarkable and unique mini-camp and will create excellent team chemistry, focus and complete understanding of what it means to play for Team Madlax All-Stars. It is the perfect way to start the summer off before the tournament tour begins.
Camp Dates: June 18-20 at Episcopal HS
Cost: Part of your summer all-star team package for $275 which includes all 5 meals (dinner Fri. through breakfast Sun.) and dorm and school ammenities.
Check-In/Drop-Off: 2pm on 6/18 (those still in school should come right after school and check-in as you arrive)
Check-Out/Pick-Up: 12pm on 6/20
This is a required event only for the players who make Team Madlax Summer 2010 on U11, U13, U15 and Sophomores teams. All Madlax Players and coaches will stay together in dorms on campus.
Camp Schedule (subject to slight time changes)
6/18 - First Practice is 3-5pm.
Dinner is 5-6pm.
Practice #2 is 6:30-8:15pm
First CASE presentation is 9-9:30pm for entire Camp
Lights Out/In Room 10pm
6/19 - Breakfast 7:30-8:30am
Practice #3 9-11am
Lunch 11:30-12:30pm
CASE Presentations 1-2pm by age/teams
Practice #4 2:30-4:30pm
Dinner 5-6pm.
Practice #5 6:30-8:30pm
Lights Out/In Room 10pm
6/20 - Breakfast 7:30-8:30am
Practice #6 9-11am
Final Case Presentation 11-11:20pm for entire Camp on field
Check-Out/Pick-Up 11:30-12:30pm
What to Bring:
PACKING LIST FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPERS:
Bedding/Items:
Sheets, Blankets for Twin Beds and/or Sleeping Bag
Pillow w/ pillow case
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap and Shampoo
2 Large Towels/Washcloths
Sunscreen
Cell Phone/Re-charger (optional)
Toiletries/Medications
Extra Cash for Pizza ($20-$40)
Clothing:
6-8 T-Shirts
6-8 Shorts
6-8 pairs of Athletic Socks
6-8 Underwear
3–4 Sets of Casual Clothes/Shoes or Flip Flops for Free-time/Meals
Madlax is proud to announce the formation of this exclusive new program and honored to be the only elite all-star lacrosse club in the nation taking on such an exciting intitative.
Madlax will emphasize and develop a strong 'CASE' for every player in our all-star program over the course of the 7-8 years we offer all-star teams (ages 10-18 or U11 through Seniors or Super Select teams). Each Madlax age group will be exposed to a unique aspect of our CASE initiative throughout the year at different events and in different ways as we aim to positively shape their young lives.
"Character cannot be developed easily and quietly. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved".
It is this philosophy that we believe in and will emphasize as we create opportunities for our young men to build character. Our All-Star players will be asked to work hard as experience the highs and lows that come from playing lacrosse at this level. One reward of hard work is the achievment of personal and team goals which we will encourage them to set. All players will learn relevant life skills and understand how to best implement them to achieve success in everyting they do on and off the lacrosse field.
A. Character B. Attitude C. Success D. Effort
A. Develop and grow character through our year around events; tryouts, mini-camps, tournaments, practices, losses and WINS.
B. Have a positive attitude. Have fun, display good sportsmanship and show a willingness to improve, be coached and learn the game.
C. Success will be achieved through advanced team play and desire to play at very high level consistently together. Success is NOT just wins but playing your best as an individual and as a team.
D. Greatness is only achieved with constant effort. You should always want to get better as a player and make the extra effort to do so on your own. It will pay off!
Our CASE PARTNERS:
Matt Rienzo - Co-Founder, Georgetown University Assistant Coach, Madlax Consultant, M.A. in Sports Industry Management at Georgetown Un.
Cabell Maddux - Co-Founder, Coordinator and Founder of Madlax and Madlax All-Stars
Scott Conklin - Episcopal High School Head Coach and Assistant Director of Admissions of Episcopal
Brooks Singer - Head Lacrosse Coach at Catholic University and current employee of the Department of Justice
All of these partners are outstanding role models for our young athletes and each will be involved in our exciting CASE initiative in unique ways. All of these orginal partners cooperatively agree to share responsibility for achieving the 'building of a strong Character, Attitude, Success and Effort through elite lacrosse with madlax all-stars'. In addition, and as important, EVERY new Madlax partner and coach will be trained to emphasize CASE as they coach within the Madlax system.
One of our main goals is to teach life lessons through elite lacrosse.
1. We have excellent role models and the ideal platform who will present, coach, teach and mentor our all-stars in every opportunity possible. They exemplify exactly what Madlax aims to grow in our elite young student-athletes. Our players can aspire to and look up to all of these leaders both for their coaching ability and off the field community positions. Whether or not your son makes it to the collegiate varsity level, the life lessons he will absorb during his years with Team MADLAX and CASE wll be with him throughout his college years and beyond. This initiative will ultimately give our players positive exposure to college coaches who want to recruit kids that we recommend and who come through the Madlax CASE program. CASE will improve our national reputation and your sons will benefit from being part of it.
How:
1. Direct presentations and stories to kids and parents about this overall goal of Madlax as we develop and emphasize CASE in all we do now.
2. Tell and re-tell our story...kids who display great attitudes and character on the field and around the recruiting circuit attract more college coaches. Talent is getting so deep now that college coaches are recruiting great players with great character over just great players.
3. New stories and posts on madlax.com by 'partners' in our goal to achieve a positive CASE.
Future CASE Events Look for CASE presentations at these events...
1. Mini-Camp at Episcopal High School June 19-21, 2010
2. June All-Star Tryouts for all Ages. This is our largest annual tryout period for all ages.
3. Madlax Capital Classic, November, 2010
4. Madlax FallFest at Bullis, November, 2010
5. Spring All-Stars Tryout/Practices for U11, U13 and U15 Teams, March 2010
6. Winter CASE college Recruuiting Presentation, Winter 2010
"Character cannot be developed easily and quietly. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved".
