Boys Programs and Clinics for 2010 - 2011


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

    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)



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

Required Equipment

  • Lacrosse Helmet
  • Lacrosse Shoulder Pads
  • Lacrosse Elbow Pads
  • Lacrosse Gloves
  • Lacrosse Stick
  • Mouth Piece and Groin Protection

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.

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. 7, 2010 - Dec. 19, 2010                

        Boys U 9 and U 11      9:00 - 10:00                        
        Boys Jr. A/B               10:00 - 11:15                        
        



Session 2: Small Ball Clinic

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.


Dates and Locations

        Sundays Dec. 26, 2010 - Feb. 6, 2011

        Boys U 9 and U 11      9:00 - 10:00                         
        Boys Jr. A/B               10:00 - 11:15
        Boys Varsity              11:15 - 12:30
        
             *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:    5 Week Varsity Accelerated Program

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 their position skills.  Players must sign up for one of the skills offered and will work with specific position coaches at refining that skill.  This clinic is held at The SportsWorld in Tewksbury, MA.


Dates

      Sundays, Feb. 13, 2011 - March 13, 2011
        
        Varsity and JV Shooting (20 spots):       11:00 - 12:15
        Defense (12 spots)                                   12:15- 1:30
        Faceoffs (12 spots)                                  12:15 - 1:30



Session 3: Jr A/B Shooting & Little Spikes 6 v 6

This 5-week program is designed specifically for Little Spikes and Junior A/B Player Development.  The Little Spikes will focus on 6 v 6 strategy, moving the ball, and extending the field.  Junior A/B Player Development will focus on shooting, learning and practicing different shooting drills and techniques to improve their shooting skills.  These are excellent clinics to participate in as players are gearing up for the upcoming season.


Dates and Locations

        Sundays, Feb. 13, 2011 - March 13, 2011

        Boys U9     6 v 6 (20 spots):                    9:00 - 10:00                        
        Boys U11   6 v 6 (20 spots):                  10:00 - 11:00

       

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.