Boys Programs and Clinics for 2011 - 2012
Player Leveling
At Lacrosse Edge Player Development, players are leveled according to age and experience to find them the best fit. Once you have determined your level, scroll down to find information on clinics designed for each level.
- Little Spikes
Little Spikes is a progressive introductory training program to the Fundamental Skills and Concepts of Lacrosse. This is a multiple level program with a unique curriculum of skill for each level, with increasingly advanced skills being introduced along the way. There are currently two age categories for Little Spikes:
Boys U 9
Boys U 11
- Junior A and B
Junior A and B are the first stages into the Player Development section of our training programs. These are multi-level programs with unique curriculums for each level. The programs offered are designed to instruct and reinforce the fundamentals of lacrosse while introducing more advanced skills and topics.
Junior A - Players grades 8 and 9 (and less experienced 10th graders)
Junior B - Players grades 6 and 7 (and less experienced 8th graders)
Varsity Edge Player Development offers advanced instruction on the fundamentals of lacrosse along with instruction on offensive and defensive concepts. This is a level designed for players who are strong in the basic fundamentals of lacrosse and have several years experience playing lacrosse. The unique curriculum designed for Varsity Edge Player Development covers such topics as offensive and defensive concepts, along with in-game strategies.
Varsity Edge Player Development - Players grades 10 - 12 (and highly skilled 9th graders) Required Equipment
Session 1: Drills and Skills Clinic - The Complete Player At this clinic, participants will receive direct training and instruction on their overall lacrosse skills. Each week, the clinic will cover several new skills, such as defensive positioning, shooting, and the proper groundball technique. A great clinic for players of all ages. At this clinic, participants will receive direct training and instruction on situational instruction and small ball. Each week, the clinic will cover a new scenario, from fast break situations to 3 on 3 situations. Participants will participate in small ball games with the focus on positioning, ball movement, and understanding of different situations. A great clinic for both new and experienced players. This clinic is offered only to those who have participated in a Little Spikes program before, whether this year or in previous years. At this clinic, participants will be separated into different teams each week to scrimmage in a controlled environment. Teams will have a warm-up routine orchestrated by a Lacrosse Edge coach followed by a scrimmage that will focus on a different skill each week. Examples of skills to be focused on are stick protection, cutting to get open, and ball-movement. Again, this clinic is only for players who have previously participated in a Little Spikes program and is expected to sell out. This clinic is for Jr. A/B level players only. The clinic will take place on the 5 Saturdays prior to the start of the lacrosse season. At this clinic, participants will focus solely on their shooting skills. Players will learn the proper mechanics used in shooting and different techniques to increase shot speed and accuracy. Participants will receive direct coaching from an experienced coaching staff through modeling and reinforcing. A great clinic with a limited number of spots. This clinic is expected to sell out. This clinic is offered to varsity and high-level jv players only. The clinic will take place on the 5 Saturdays prior to the start of the lacrosse season. At this clinic, participants will focus solely on shooting. Players will learn and practice different shooting drills and techniques in a fast-paced, high intensity environment. This session does have a limited number of participants and is expected to sell out.
Boys Clinics
Location
All Clinics are held at The Edge in Bedford, MA just minutes off of 95/128 taking the exit for route 4 and 225. Click here for directions.
The Edge
191 Hartwell Rd.
Bedford, MA
Skills covered will include, but are not limited to: shooting, catching, cradling, dodging, groundball technique, defensive positioning, good ball movement, and more...
Dates and Locations
Sundays Nov. 6, 2011 - Dec. 18, 2011
Boys U 9 and U 11 8:30 - 9:30
Boys Jr. A/B 9:30 - 10:45
Session 2: Small Ball Clinic
Dates and Locations
Sundays Jan. 8, 2012 - Feb. 5, 2012
Boys U 9 and U 11 8:30 - 9:30
Boys Jr. A/B 9:30 - 10:45
Boys Varsity 10:45 - 12:00
*The varsity clinic will be a combination of session 1 and session 2 skills. Focus will be on
skills as well as small ball situations.*
Session 3: Little Spikes 6 v 6
Dates
Sundays, Feb. 12, 2012 - March 11, 2012
Little Spikes 6 v 6: 8:30 - 9:30
Session 3: Jr A/B Shooting
Dates and Locations
Sundays, Feb. 12, 2012 - March 11, 2012
Jr. A/B Shooting (20 spots): 9:30 - 10:30
Session 3: Varsity Shooting
Dates
Sundays, Feb. 12, 2012 - March 11, 2012
Varsity and JV Shooting (20 spots): 10:30 - 11:45
Registering
Registration for sessions 1 and 2 will be open starting Wednesday, September 15. Those participants who register for both sessions 1 and 2 will be given a 10% discount. To register for either session, click the link below.
