Boys Fall 2008 Programs
Introductory Lacrosse
Ages 5 - 7: Sept 15 – Nov 17 (Mon 4:30pm-5:45pm)
Ages 5 - 7: Sept 16 – Nov 18 (Tues 4:30pm-5:45pm)
Ages 7 - 9: Sept 18 – Nov 20 (Thurs 4:30pm-5:45pm)
Ages 7 - 9: Sept 19 – Nov 21 (Fri 2:00pm-3:15pm)
Ages 9 - 12: Sept 19 – Nov 21 (Fri 4:30pm-5:45pm)
These 10 week introductory classes for beginning and first year players. We will focus on the fundamentals of the game with primary emphasis on stick skills (throwing, catching, scoping and shooting) and offensive and defensive positioning and skills.
Full equipment is required (stick, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, helmet and mouth guard) and is available for purchase at The Next Level.
- Coaches: Mark Kent and Andrew Harding
- For all positions
- 10 weeks
- Class size: 14 players
- Cost: $315
Intermediate Lacrosse
Ages 7 - 9: Sept 20 – Nov 22 (Sat 2:00pm-3:15pm)
Ages 9 - 12: Sept 20 – Nov 22 (Sat 3:15pm-4:30pm)
Ages 12 - 15: Sept 16 – Nov 18 (Tues 5:45pm-7:00pm)
This comprehensive 10 week class is a follow up to our introductory lacrosse class, for the player with 1-2 years of experience. We will continue to focus on the fundamentals of the game with emphasis on stick skills (throwing, catching, scooping and shooting) and offensive and defensive skills (shooting, dodging, checking, etc.) and game play. Periodically players will be filmed and provided with instructor feedback in our team video room. About half of each class will be devoted to scrimmaging.
- Coaches: Mark Kent, Brian Read and Andrew Harding
- For all positions
- 10 weeks
- Class size: 12 players
- Cost: $315
Shooting & Dodging
Middle School Sept 15 – Oct 8 (Mon and Wed 5:30pm-7:00pm)
Middle School Oct 13 – Nov 5 (Mon and Wed 5:30pm-7:00pm)
Middle School Nov 10 – Dec 10 (Mon and Wed 5:30pm-7:00pm)
High School Sept 15 – Oct 8 (Mon and Wed 7:30pm-9:00pm)
High School Oct 13 – Nov 5 (Mon and Wed 7:30pm-9:00pm)
High School Nov 10 – Dec 10 (Mon and Wed 7:30pm-9:00pm)
No classes the week of Nov 24 (Thanksgiving Break)
Shooting and dodging classes begin with a review and analysis of training film covering a specific type of shot or dodge. Our coaches then teach this skill on the field through intensive small group training sessions. Periodically players will be filmed and provided with instructor feedback in our team video room. Training of all skills is done equally both right and left.
- Coaches: Billy Glading, Brian Read and Andrew Harding
- For Attack and Middies
- 4 weeks twice per week
- Class size: 12 players
- Cost: $295
- Prerequisite: 2+ years experience
Advanced Offense v. Defense
Middle School: Sept 18- Nov 20 (Thurs 5:30pm-7:00pm)
High School: Sept 18- Nov 20 (Thurs 7:30pm-9:00pm)
This class is for both offensive and defensive players. Offensive players will work on a variety of dodges against a defenseman from various typical locations on the field (from X, from the wing, from up top). We will work on the proper technique; stick protection, footwork, shot location and team offense principles.
Defensive players will be coached in individual technique (stance, hand position, body position, checking), defending one-on-one (from X, from the wing, from up top), and team defense (playing off the ball, sliding, transition defense and team defensive schemes).
- Coaches: Billy Glading , Brian Driscoll and Mark Jutkowitz
- For Attackmen, Middies, Defensemen and Goalies
- 10 weeks
- Class size: 14 players
- Cost: $375
- Prerequisite: 2+ years experience
Goalie Training
High School/Middle School Sept 20 – Oct 25 (Sat 4:15pm-6:15pm)
High School/Middle School Nov 1– Dec 13 (Sat 4:15pm-6:15pm)
No classes the week of Nov 24 (Thanksgiving Break)
These small group clinics will teach proper positioning and technique for saving a variety of shots (outside, bounce, inside, etc.). We will also cover angle play, outlets, clearing, mental preparation and leadership/communication.
In addition, each class will include classroom coaching sessions with film review and analysis of each goalie in action to enhance the learning process and help identify areas for improvement.
- Coaches: Joey Kemp (LA Riptide/Notre Dame) and Brian Read (Dickinson)
- Goalies
- Six 2 hour classes
- Class size: 8 players
- Cost: $395
