Today youth lacrosse is considered the fastest growing sport in the United States. PYLAX began here in Fox Chapel a handful of years ago with less than 20 players and in Spring 2010 we expect to have over 250 players.  Spring 2009 PYLAX players participated in over 110 games and attended 2 tournaments. While our rapid growth is extremely encouraging, it has caused an increasing administrative burden for our organization. We believe passionately in providing the best program for the kids in Western, PA. This is NOT possible without Parent Participation.  Help make PYLAX great!

PLEASE volunteer!

The following are the activities for which we are seeking assistance. Below we provide a brief description of each position and corresponding responsibilities. In all instances, we are looking for one or two "Leaders" and at least one "Support" person.

• Overall Coordination - ensures all volunteer activities are filled and working properly
• EMT - schedules EMT's for all home games
• Game Day Assistant - produce a schedule of parents to provide timing, scorekeeping and water for all home games and ensure people arrive promptly. We will need individuals to provide water for each game and run the clock. We will require one Game Day Assistant for each team (Grade 4, Grade 5/6 A&B, Grade 7/8 A&B).
• Tournament Coordinator - organizes communication and enrollment of tournaments
• Game Schedule Coordinator - based on input from coaches, produces schedule for all teams, schedules referees and manages changes on an ongoing basis
• Uniform Coordinator - assist in purchasing uniforms and practice apparel, coordinate distribution and return of uniforms
• Scholarship Coordinator - promote the program, raise money to grow the program, and administer the distribution of funds in coordination with the treasurer.
• Web Site Coordinator - in coordination with coaches, keep the web site up to date with necessary information and provide enhancements for marketing and ease of use
• Registration Coordinator - manage the registration process, and assist in implementing improvements to the process
• Marketing Coordinator - advertise and promote the program, communicate internally to participating families and externally to potential participants. Will coordinate flyer distribution with support volunteers
• Season Ending Banquet Coordinator - organize all facets of this event including location with team of support volunteers
• Coaching - we will teach you how to coach the game. You will work as an assistant alongside a more experienced coach

As you can see from the list above, there are a great deal of "behind the scenes" activities required to operate a successful program. We appreciate the enthusiasm and support that PYLAX has received to date, and look forward to your involvement with the upcoming Spring Program.  When you register your child for the 2010 Spring Season via our website (www.fireballslacrosse.org), you will be asked to indicate the area of your desired Parent Participation.  Please respond to Boo Benckart, the Overall Coordinator for PYLAX, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with any questions. 

YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Mike Concordia and Eric Wissinger