Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/7/17
Boys’ Events
Prospect Camps
Chestnut Hill College Men’s Lacrosse Game Ready Prospect Camp on Sunday, October 15.
Grades: Seniors (2018), Juniors (2019), & Sophomores (2020)
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Camp Site/Registration: GoGriffsLax.com
The Griffins’ Game Ready Prospect Camp is open for players in the 2018, 2019 & 2020 high school graduation classes and fully immerses participants in the Chestnut Hill College Men’s Lacrosse Program. The camp provides quality instruction from the CHC staff and gives participants an opportunity to showcase their ability against top level competition. Currently, the camp has participants representing seven states and Canada.
The camp offers a college-style practice, individual/positional workouts, lunch, a strength and conditioning discussion, film session, and scrimmaging.
The camp is directed by Chestnut Hill College Men’s Lacrosse head coach Michael Terranova.
Bryn Athyn Men’s Lacrosse prospect day, Oct. 15, for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in playing lacrosse at the collegiate level. Bryn Athyn College men’s lacrosse head coach Tucker Durkin, the Bryn Athyn lacrosse staff, and other notable guest coaches will be first holding a position specific skill session for all attendees which will be followed by lunch and a tour of the campus. After the campus tour, players will finish the day with a full field scrimmage.
The players in attendance will have an opportunity to interact with current players, see the campus, and be coached by some of the Philadelphia area’s best lacrosse coaches and players. This is a great opportunity for student-athletes interested in attending Bryn Athyn College. Register by completing the online registration form at www.brynathyn.edu/mlaxcamp, and mailing a $75 check or cash (payable to Tucker Durkin) or pay at check in, day of event. All information on both forms must be fully completed prior to the start of camp. You will receive a confirmation of your registration and payment prior to the start of camp.
For more info, contact Tucker Durkin at (267) 502-4522 or Tucker.Durkin@brynathyn.edu
Chatham University Men’s Lacrosse Prospect Day on Oct. 21.
Eligibility: HS Graduating Classes of 2018’s, 2019’s, 2020’s, 2021’s BUT only 2018’s will be allowed to spend the night.
Overnight visits space is limited. The application process must be started to be eligible to spend the night.
Cost: $100/student. Includes: Chatham University Pinnie to keep, Meals, College Level Instruction, Tour of campus/meeting with admissions
Location: Chatham University Shadyside Campus, Athletic and Fitness Center, Woodland Road Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Click here to register
College Prospect Day in South Jersey, run by the South Jersey Saints, at Camden Catholic High School, Oct. 22, 12:30-3:30 pm.
The players will have 2 full hours of skills/drills ran by college coaches. Followed by 1 hour of 12 minute scrimmages to showcase their talents to college coaches.
Camden Catholic High School address: 300 Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
COST: $90
Classes: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Grad Years Only
Cliuck here to registerhttps://www.sjsaintslacrosse.com/college-prospect-day
Lehigh men’s lacrosse ID Clinics
FALL PROSPECT ID CLINIC, Sunday, October 22, Class of 2019, 2020, & 2021 Prospects, Limited to 88 total Prospects, (24 A, 32 M, 24 D, 8 GK), Ulrich Sports Complex, 1:00-5:00pm
Click Here to Register Online
WINTER PROSPECT ID CLINIC, Saturday, December 2, Class of 2019, 2020, & 2021 Prospects, Limited to 88 total Prospects, (24 A, 32 M, 24 D, 8 GK), Ulrich Sports Complex, 1:00-5:00pm
Click Here to Register Online
King’s College Lacrosse Prospect Day, Saturday, November 18.
This advanced college level camp will feature instruction, competition and game play.
Grad years: Male grad years 2018, 2019 & 2020 ONLY
Times: 1 PM – 6 PM
Location: King’s College Betzler Fields, 221 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes Barre Township, PA
Office Phone: 570-208-5900 X 5351
Email questions: andrewbungert@kings.edu
Click here for registration
Arcadia men’s Prospect Camp, Fri, December 1, 2017, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
The Arcadia Mens’ Lacrosse Staff will conduct a full practice in which they will teach players in a college type practice setting, which will include high level fundamentals and techniques by position. The second session will be a full scrimmage.Date & Schedule:
Ages of Campers: High School Students
Arcadia University, Jean Lenox West Field
Click here for registration
Youth Clinics
1st Start Lacrosse is moving to three different locations this fall!
1st Start Lacrosse is a program where the basics to the game are broken down and taught in a fun and exciting environment. It’s for children ages 3-7 and it will be coached by all former players now educators in the Philly area who have an extreme passion for the game. 1st Start is a 6 week program on Sundays starting September 24 where each session will be 60 minutes long. Lacrosse sticks (plastic) as well as our own 1st Start STARTer sticks will be provided at every session along with a 1st Start STARTer pack, where each child will receive a 1st Start T-Shirt, Sweatband, and Sticker!
To register please go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/1stStartLacrosse
Any questions about the program please contact John Bodnar at coachjohn@1ststartlacrosse.com
There will be 3 different 1st Start locations this fall:
The Episcopal Academy, Class of 1940 Daniel Dougherty Field House, Newtown Square, PA
Time: 9-10 AM
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, Time: 11-12 PM (CLASS SOLD OUT!), Time: 12:30-1:30 (open)
Bonner & Prendie High School, Drexel Hill, PA, Time: 2-3 PM
Any questions about the program please contact John Bodnar at coachjohn@1ststartlacrosse.com
Clinics
HS and Middle School Sharp Shooting and Dynamic Dodging Training, by Blue Ox at Main Line Sports Center in Berwyn.
Our Blue Ox Lacrosse dodging and shooting program will push HS athletes to develop and perfect five key components to being a dynamic offensive player. Each component listed below will be covered throughout our six (6) week course on dynamic individual offensive play.
Five key components: Fundamental Dodging Footwork
· Fundamental Dodging and Shooting Stick-work/Stick-protection
· Explosive Dodging Change of Direction.
· Off-Ball Spacing Awareness
· Fundamental Shooting Mechanics
HS Times and Dates:Tuesdays: 5:30 – 7 pm, September: 19th| 26th, October: 3rd | 10th | 17 | 24th (***October 24th Session will be held from 6:30-8 pm***)
Registration Link: http://www.blueoxlacrosse.com/hssharpshooting/
Middle School Times and Dates: Thursdays: 5:30 – 7 pm
September: 21st| 28th; October: 5rd | 12th | 19th | 26th (***October 26th Session will be held from 6:30-8 pm***)
Registration Link: http://www.blueoxlacrosse.com/2224sharpshooting/
Faceoff/Shooting Clinics by Matt Mackrides of Blue Ox and John Bodnar of Philly Faceoff, at Main Line Sports Center in Berwyn. These cinics will give faceoff midfielders the ultimate 90 minutes of faceoff and shooting training every Wednesday night for 4 weeks starting September 27.
The class will be capped at 30 players. Each week one group will receive 45 minutes of intense shooting drills with Coach Mackrides, while the other group receives 45 minutes of faceoff training with Coach Bodnar before you switch it up. All ages are welcome to register.
The clinics will always be on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Main Line Sports Center in Berwyn, PA.
Any questions or concerns about the clinics please email John Bodnar at phillyfaceoff@yahoo.com or Matt Mackrides at matt@blueoxlacrosse.com
To register for the clinics please click here: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/PhillyFaceOffLeague
Defensive Academy’s Fall “D-Day” series, led by Philly pro standout and coach Tucker Durkin and Kyle Hartzell, at Bryn Athyn College. Defensive Academy provides best-in-class lacrosse training for defensive players. Founded by top professionals Tucker Durkin and Kyle Hartzell, our method is curated to hone and improve the defensive skill-set. Our “D-Day” training series feature 2-hour clinics focused on developing players from the ground up. Whether your goal is to get recruited to play Division-I college lacrosse or just to improve on fundamentals, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s what to expect:
-1.5 hour sessions covering defensive fundamentals, stick positioning, stance, checks, and shooting.
-Events separated into two age groups: Middle School (6th-8th) | High School (9th-12th)
-All skill levels welcome; at least 1 year of playing experience recommended
Session #1: Monday, October 9th: 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Session #2: Monday, October 23rd: 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Session #3: Sunday, October 29th: 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Click here to register
Location: Bryn Athyn College – 2945 College Dr, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
Questions: Email tucker@defensiveacademy.com with any questions.
Net Nation Goalie School for boys and girls on Oct. 14 and 15 at Haverford College. The event will features elite instruction for the premier goalie coaches in the nation as well as a recruiting seminar. Open to 2018-2022 players, limited 15 for each age class.
Coaches include: Brian Dougherty (Springside Chestnut Hill Academy coach, Episcopal Academy grad) , 3X MLL Goalie of the Year, 3X MLL Champion, Team USA
Drew Adams (Springfield-Delco and Penn State grad), NY Lizards, 3X MLL Goalie of the Year, 2015 MLL champion, Team USA member
Austin Kaut (Springfield-Delco, Penn State grad), 1st team AA at Penn State, MLL member of Florida Launch, Phillylacrosse.com Co-Player of the Year in 2010.
Niko Amato (La Salle grad), 1st team AA at Maryland, MLL Chesapeake Bayhawks, 2008 Phillylacrosse.com Player of the Year.
Register here – netnationlacrosse.com
FaceOff Leagues
Philly Face-Off League. In order to be a part of the league you must have at least one year of experience facing-off at a high level for your school or club team. This league is not for beginners! This is an IDEAL clinic for face-off guys who want to compete against other quality face-off players for 90 minutes while receiving individualized instruction.
The Philly Face-Off League is run by John Bodnar and Mike Dolente. They both have an extensive background in working with some of the best face-off guys in the area and are asking for more guys to compete. This summer we will continue to be indoors at the Main Line Sports Center in Berwyn, PA! The PFL will run for 10 sessions on Sunday nights starting September 10 from 6-7:30 PM. Any player in grades 5-12 are welcome to attend. Local college players are welcome to practice with us as well!
You can register here at:
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/PhillyFaceOffLeague
Please check out www.phillyfaceoff.com for more information on registration and scheduling. Any other questions please contact John Bodnar at phillyfaceoff@yahoo.com
Fall Showcase
Victory Showtime Camp, Saturday, October 28, Calvert Regional Park, North East, MD
Grad Years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Nominations: Now – July 31st. Invites will be sent out August 1st. Registration Deadline: October 1st
Format: Individual position training sessions ran by 8 D1 College coaches followed by team practices; Afternoon – Showcase Games & Championship; 8 teams of 18 players on each roster; Each showcase team will be coached by a top D1 and D3 coach; Three (3) games per team; 45 Minute game time frames, 20-minute running halves and 2 minute halftime; Top team in both pools advance to championship!
Victory Showtime MVP will be named after the Championship game.
Click here for more info and to nominate a player
The Match, D3 Showcase, Friday night, Nov. 3, 5:30-8:30 at Maple Zone Sports Village, Aston, PA.
For the classes of 2018, 2019, 2020.
Event eatures full field and participatory 7v7 format, giving players a meaningful opportunity to shine in front of coaches who may also be in town for the popular recruiting tournaments in Philly that weekend. Event offers the best pricing ($150/player). The Match has led to countless successful recruiting outcomes/commitments. Proven with PLAYERS.
Event staged in an intimate forum that includes adjacent turf fields and a player/coach ratio of about 5:1!
Nominations: Directors encourage High School and Club Coaches to nominate players for the event — please click here.
Click here to register
Fall Tournaments
4th Annual ‘Stoga 5×5 LaxFest for girls (5th to 8th grade) and boys (4th, 5th grades) on Oct. 15 at Conestoga’s Teamer Field.
The event, hosted by the Conestoga boys’ and girls’ teams, features games, championship, prizes, vendors and food. This is the first year boys’ teams will be competing.
BOYS: 8:00am to 12:00pm – 4th and 5th grade
GIRLS: 12:00pm to 4:00pm – 5th through 8th grade
The event supports the Fighting Back Scholarship Program.
Click here to register as a team or individual.
2nd annual West Chester Invitational Tournament, by Fusion Lacrosse, on Oct 21-22 at Maple Zone Sports Village in Aston. This is a youth focused event for teams in grades 3 to 8 on three beautiful turf fields at MSI sports with elite refereeing and organization. This small event by design already has tremendous clubs competing including Tri-State Shore, Team 11, NXT, Brotherly Love, Freedom and Fusion.
If you would like to be considered for this event please contact Steven Holmes as this is a password protected event: SHOLMES@PLAYFUSIONLAX.COM
Divisions: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026/2027
Description: One-day outdoor youth lacrosse tournament. 3 pool play games plus championship/consolation match.
SATURDAY Oct 21: 2024, 2025 and 2026/2027
SUNDAY Oct 22: 2022 and 2023
Location: Maplezone Sports Village, 4881 Chichester Ave, Aston, PA 19014
Marple Newtown Halloween Lacrosse Tournament and Festival for boys’ high school teams, Sunday, Oct. 29.
The games will be held at the new Marple Newtown HS Turf and grass fields.
There is a 12-team maximum for the event, which is sponsored by Kelly’s Sports. ‘
All vendors welcome.
For more info or to register please Contact Teresa Ferry at joeandteresa2@verizon.net or call her at 610-659-2980.
Boys Brandywine Classic by Victory Events, Sunday October 29, Calvert Regional Park, North East, MD
Divisions
Youth
2022 AA Rising Stars or A
2023 AA Rising Stars or A
2024 AA Rising Stars or A
2025
2026/27
High School *Includes HD Game Film for all teams/athletes courtesy of GameTime Footage.
Varsity AA / A
JV A / B
The Brandywine Classic began in 2011 and in its 7th year has grown into a late October staple for teams gearing up for the November recruiting window. Drawing teams from across the northeast, this event delivers both Division 2 and Division 3 recruiting opportunities for the high school clubs and a fun and highly competitive youth tournament, all on SUNDAY the 29th.
Click here for more info andf registration – http://victoryeventseries.com/boys-brandywine-classic/
Fall Laxfest at Strath Haven HS, Saturday November 4th (rain date 11/5).
Festival format, no playoffs or championship
3 games guaranteed
Games are 2 x25 minute running time halves
Varsity and JV levels of play
PIAA officials, athletic trainer on site
Team registration fee is $100 discounted in done by September 30th
To register, please visit http://www.shhsfalllaxfest.com/
If you have questions, feel free to reach Jef Hewlings at providenceroadlax@gmail.com or call 610-737-3268.
Lehigh King of the Mountain Fall, Sunday November 12, at Lehigh University (Goodman Campus)
Varsity Division (2018 & 2019) – Varsity HS teams & Elite Club teams
Rising Division (2020 & 2021) – High School, Sophomore and Freshman Teams
**KOTM is a recruiting event that will have Division I, II, and III coaches on site
Format: Guarenteed 3 games – winners of each pod advance to playoffs; Two 25 minute running halves; Playing HS Federation Rules
Click here to register
Philly’s Elite Invitational, Nov. 19 at the MSI Sports Village. The event, which features 24 of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey’s best high school boys’ lacrosse teams, is powered by Heritage Lacrosse. Players in the 2018-2021 graduation classes are permitted to play and the PEI marks the perfect ending to the fall recruiting season. Playing with their high school teams allows players to showcase themselves in a more comfortable environment within their normal systems and roles. Interested teams should email us at phillyeliteinvitational@gmail.com. All teams are guaranteed three games.
Full tournament information can be found at www.phillyselitefall.heritagelacrosse.com
North Penn Turkey Shootout on Saturday, Nov. 25 at North Penn High. The boys’ lacrosse event is for High School Varsity and JV teams and will feature PIAA officials and 25-minute running halves. The price is $650 per team, Games will be held on three fields one turf and two grass, Games will be played from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information and registration, contact North Penn coach Rick Smith at smithr12@npenn.org.
Golf Tourney
Heather Leigh Albert Foundation Golf Outing on Oct. 2 at Doylestown Country Club. This event benefits the Heather Leigh Albert Lacrosse Foundation, established in 1993 and is dedicated to engaging and inspiring youth girls and women through sport and lacrosse with a positive and constructive atmosphere.
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Can’t make it to the event? Purchase a raffle ticket.
The Silver Anniversary PLA Golf Classic, which will be held on Columbus Day (Monday, 10/9) at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Delaware County. The event supports the PLA’s mission to promote the game of lacrosse in the Greater Philadelphia region, particularly its New Start Program, which provides technical and financial assistance to new lacrosse programs. The event has raised close to $500,000 to support the cause over the last quarter century.
Last year’s PLA Golf Classic at Manufacturers’ featured 92 golfers and 42 corporate and individual sponsors and helped the PLA raised over $17,000. The proceeds enabled the PLA to:
• support of the PIAA Public Lacrosse League and other programs in Philadelphia;
• conduct/sponsor high school and youth coaches’ clinics;
• sponsor area charitable tournaments that keep Philadelphia lacrosse in the spotlight;
• underwrite the 4th Annual PLA High School Awards Recognition Banquet; and
• support the HEADstring Project, which helps grow the game and promote diversity in the sport.
Sponsors: We would welcome your and your company’s participation and sponsorship to help ensure the outing’s success. All sponsors, patrons and (if applicable) their logos (and websites) will be promoted on tee-signs, in the event program, in press releases and on PLA website and the PLA Golf Classic website.
Please reserve your spot in the outing by registering for the event as soon as possible (click here). Registrations will be processed on a first come, first served basis. “Early bird” registration ends Sunday, September 17th. Space is limited.
Winter League
SMG Boys Winter League for Grades 3 to 8 beginning Dec 31 to March 4 at SMG SportsPlex in Warminster.
The league, being held on Sundays, is run in partnership with Bucks Select Lacrosse Club. The SMG SportsPlex is located at 654 York Road, Warminster, PA, 18974. Games will be held from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
To register click here and for more information contact Leslie Sharman at bucksselect@gmail.com.
Maple Zone/Heritage winter indoor modified box lacrosse league format specifically designed to promote safe and fast play based on key box lacrosse fundamentals and concepts. We have invested in new boards and corners to create a “full box” field to keep the ball in play as much as possible. We will be using a shot clock this year to keep the pace of play moving at the speed of box lacrosse. The modified box rules benefit all lacrosse players. Attackmen and midfielders will learn to operate in tight spaces improving stick skills, passing and shooting accuracy. Long sticks are not allowed so defenders will learn to play with their body and feet, improving approach and angle play. Goalies will be instructed on proper box goaltending techniques, including positioning, angles, baiting, etc. Prior to the season commencing, each team and coach will participate in a 1.5-hour training session with USA Indoor Coach Adam Mueller to learn fundamental box drills, techniques and concepts.
Modified box lacrosse rules: 5v5 plus goalies (4’x4′ box goals and goalie equipment will be provided); Recommended roster size is 18 players (2 goalies included); No long poles; Each team will play 8 games, followed by playoffs for the top 4 teams in each division; Each team will have one 1.5-hour box training session (in November) led by USA Indoor Coach, Adam Mueller
Training program will be for players and coaches and will focus on proper box techniques, including biomechanics, offensive/defensive angles, shooting/finishing, picks, screens, on and off ball play, proper box goaltending techniques
Once league registration is complete, teams will be notified with designated training date/time slot
League will provide/loan box goalie gear for teams; Each team must wear/provide their own reversible pinnies to each game
League fee = $1850/team ($1750 if paid in full by 9/30/17) and includes training sessions
Click here for team registration
Click here for individual registration
School, Rec & Club Divisions (tentative groupings and target nights of play below, may be subject to change)
High School AA (top varsity level programs) – Mon/Tue
High School A (varsity and JV level programs) – Mon/Tue
Middle School Varsity (7th and 8th grade) – Wednesdays
Middle School JV (5th and 6th grade) – Thu/Fri
3rd/4th Grade – Thu/Fri
Boys club (grades 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) – Thu, Fri, Sat afternoon (3-6pm)
Location: MSI Fieldhouse, 1451 Conchester Highway, Garnet Valley, PA 19060
To submit a listing, e-mail us at golax@phillylacrosse.com