Fall Youth Lacrosse Programs

Throughout the course of the year players will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs where they can learn different aspects of the game outside of the traditional spring season. By creating a yearly calendar players, parents, and coaches can determine what the best fit is for each player and their schedule. Our goal is to provide players with an environment where they can learn, develop and have fun.

This fall we will be offering the following programs:

SKILLS ACADEMY

The Skills Academy focuses on helping players develop fundamental skills through instruction and high repetition drills. Players will learn how to incorporate these skills and techniques into their game using small sided games. 

Grades: 3rd - 8th Grade

Days: Tuesdays / Thursdays

Dates: October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19

Times:

3rd / 4th Grade: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

5th - 8th Grade: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: Chalmers Field

Cost: $125

BOX LACROSSE

The Box Lacrosse program will offer players an introduction to box lacrosse skills, concepts and gameplay.

Players will learn:

  • Finishing
  • Feeding
  • Faking
  • Dodging
  • Ball Carrying
  • 2 Man Game (picks/slips)
  • Off-Ball Play (spacing, motion, cuts)
  • Transition Offense / Defense
  • Individual Defense (positioning/angles)
  • And More!

What is Box Lacrosse?

Box Lacrosse is played in tighter spaces (hockey rink size) which teaches players to play at a high tempo and adapt to each situation quickly. The game is also played with smaller goals, and goalies wear additional padding, forcing player to work for high percentage shots and to use accuracy while shooting. There's no hiding in the box! With only five field players (runners) on the floor at a time playing both offense and defense, players are always involved in the action on both sides of the field. All field players will learn offensive and defensive skills and techniques that will contribute to their development in all aspects of the game.

Grades: 3rd - 8th Grade

Days: Tuesdays / Thursdays

Dates: 10/25, 11/1, 11/3, 11/8, 11/10, 11/21 (Monday)

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Location: Chalmers Field

Cost: $175

* Please note all players will be using short sticks *

BEGINNERS CLINIC

The Beginners Clinic is geared towards new players or those who have been playing for 0-2 years that want to learn fundamental skills and increase their knowledge of the game.

 

Grades: 1st - 5th Grade

Days: Mondays / Wednesdays

Dates: October 11, 16, 18

Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Location: McEachern Field

Cost: $75

FACE-OFF / GOALIE CLINIC

The Face-Off / Goalie Clinic is designed to give players position specific instruction and attention to these specialty roles. Players will gain an advanced understanding of their specialty position through participating in a variety of drills that will teach techniques and strategies. Players of all ages and ability levels will go home with drills that they can use to continue to practice on their own.

Grades: 3rd - 8th Grade

Day: Wednesday

Date: October 25

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: McEachern Field

Cost: $30

For more information, please contact:

Jordan Ruggeri / Youth Program Director: jruggeri@austinyouthlax.com