Good Morning all. I am praying for a better day.
MiniBob, Congrats to DS. Not a bad nite personally but sorry for the team.
The lacrosse came down in buckets here. No loud cheering though so practice went on as scheduled. Laxlad came home soaked.
It was a rough night. I need your help. A fight broke out at practice last night. One kid hit another player out of the blue with his stick across the back - not part of play. When another tried to break up the scuffle that ensued, the instigator grabbed his face mask and swung him in a semi circle and threw him down. He then proceeded to take his gloves off and punch the kid. He ended up grabbing the kid under his arm with his arm around his neck. The coach saw none of it. This is the kid that was only trying to break up the scuffle!! Last week, one player yelled at a teacher and another put his fist into a locker rather than hit another student. This is really getting out of control.....fast!! I know these kids are hurting but ......lacrosse already has a bad reputation of violence across the country. This could get out of hand and jeopardize the program. They preach the concept of "warrior gentleman" to the kids. Now they need to enforce it before someone gets hurt. Laxlad is ready to call it a season if they do not do something; they have 3 games left. I am concerned for his safety from his own team mates. I am more concerned about him being at practice than I am him playing a game - at least the game has referees to keep things under control. There are supposed to be 2 coaches there for each team but that hasn't been the case.
You police guys, could these kids parents file assault charges? There is one of the parents that I think would if she finds out what happened to her son. I am not sure he will tell her for that reason. I think it depends on how this is handled. I know we told Laxlad that we would give him the chance to handle it - he and the other 2 involved went to the JV coach and will go to the V coach if the previous doesn't handle the situation. He was standing right there and had to duck a thrown helmet. He finds this whole situation totally unacceptable regardless of the circumstances. You just don't turn on a team mate.
Sorry to vent guys but I know I have coaches and law enforcement experience on this thread. I really need some advice here; never thought we would be dealing with all of this!!
Well, on a happier note, I sure hope I hear something from my closing company today. Congrats to all you who have survived and warm wishes to those waiting. Here's to good news coming our way today, guys!!
!!! Someone else posted a pic. it was nice too with Jack...sorry I can't remember your name...
I feel so unwanted! 
