Editor’s note: After the success of our “Growing the Program” series last year, we knew we had to follow up with another league-wide update. So, this Fall we’re hitting the streets in search of new information about teams around the MCLA. We’re asking questions about try-outs, players to watch, team promotion, coaching changes and everything this side of the Mississippi. With that, here come our Fall Ball Reports!

Each report will feature a different MCLA team, touching on the importance of Fall Ball and anticipation of the 2012 season – which is just a few months away!
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Today, we’re talking with Coach Tony Silvaggio at Humboldt State University.

MCLA Fan: How many players attended team tryouts this Fall?

Coach Silvaggio: 22 players.

What is your team’s Fall practice schedule?

We practice on Monday from  7-10 pm, Tuesday from 5-7 pm, Wednesday from 6-8 pm, and Saturday 11 am-2 pm.

What is your team’s Fall game/tournament schedule?

We play in the Willamette University Tournament on October 30th.

What aspect(s) of your team do you hope to most improve upon from last year?

We hope to have a more fluid and aggressive offense, and a more physical defense.

Who are the top 5 players we should be paying attention to this season?

Ray Masterson, Attack, Senior #1

Alex Wilborn, Attack, Soph #15

Ryan Nakano, Midfield, Soph

Andrew Dietz , Middie , Frosh

Dylan Rode, D , Junior

Have there been any changes to your coaching staff? If so, please fill us in…

Yes,  We’ve added Scott Burnham of Six Nations, as Assistant coach.

What are you doing to promote your program on campus and in the community?

To save you and I both some breath, head on over to this link. It builds off the last question and how our addition from the Six Nations has helped to bring lacrosse to rural Northern California.

What are your program’s top 3 goals for the upcoming 2012 season?

1. Make WCLL playoffs

2. Win all OOC games

3. Development of first year players

Thanks so much for taking the time out to speak with us Coach Silvaggio. Good luck this season!