Iowa vs Iowa State Lax This Weekend

This is straight from the Hawkeyes' website:

Iowa Hosts Kansas & Iowa State This Weekend

February 22, 2011 After starting the season with two wins this past weekend, Iowa will host its first home games of the 2011 season this weekend. Iowa starts things off with a game against conference foe Kansas on Friday in the Bubble at 7:30 PM.  The Jayhawks come to Iowa City with a 1-2 record so far this season, also beating Memphis to go along with losses against Vanderbilt and Clemson. Kansas has won four straight games against the Hawkeyes, including a 12-9 victory in Lawrence last season that decided the GRLC Division I-AA winner.  Mitch McElman led the way for the Hawkeyes with four points (2G, 2A) in that game, while Kansas’ Francis Enright led all players with four goals and two assists. Enright leads the Jayhawks with 14 points this year and is tied with Nick Troll for the team lead with six goals. Iowa then plays in-state rival Iowa State on Saturday night in the Bubble at 7:30 PM.  The Cyclones have played one game so far this season, losing 16-6 to Missouri.  The Hawkeyes won the last meeting between these two teams, 12-11, during the 2009 season.  Alex De La Pena had three goals and three assists in that game, while Craig Millspaugh added two goals and two assists.

The Hawkeyes are undefeated coming into tonight's game with massive wins over Memphis and Arkansas.
The Cyclones come to Iowa City with a 16-6 loss to Missouri under their belt.
Game Times:
Iowa vs Kansas - Friday 7:30 pm
Iowa State vs Kansas - Saturday 5:30 pm
Iowa vs Iowa State - Saturday 7:30 pm
Admission is free for all three games.

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Iowa does not have any more home games scheduled in 2011.  Iowa State will have home games on March 26 & 27.

Wanna Be a Coach?

As lax continues to grow in Des Moines and throughout Iowa, we will face an increased need for qualified coaches.  US Lacrosse now offers coaching certification courses for registered members.

USL Certification Steps

Do you want to be a certified coach through US Lacrosse? If so, take the following steps:

Level 1 Certification
Fulfill your educational components (ECs) by completing these three requirements.
• CEP Level 1 online course ($30)
• CEP Level 1 Instructional clinic ($65)
• PCA Double Goal Coach 1 course - Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
Upon completion, apply for certification. Submit the paperwork and your documentation.

Level 2 Certification
Meet the following requirements to complete your educational components.
• Be Level 1 certified
• CEP Level 2 online course ($55)
• CEP Level 2 Instructional clinic ($85)
Apply to certify. Submit the paperwork and your documentation.

Right now US Lacrosse is offering registered members the opportunity to take the Level One online course for free.  Both the boys' and girls' courses are available - and yes you can register for both for free.  After registering, you have 120 days to complete the test.
Future coaching education opportunities will be posted as they become available.  Contact me with questions.