Providing Bloomfield Hills, MI Lacrosse Training and League Play
Grades 1-2 (8u)
KEY OBJECTIVES FOR SUCCESS Focus - Where we spend most of our time Fundamental Athletic Skills Goals for this stage of development - What we are trying to achieve To develop agility, balance and coordination and speed for success in learning fundamental technical lacrosse skills. Getting as many touches with the ball as possible. Player-centered environment - what it should look like Fun, constant active engagement (kid+ball=fun), relaxed, inclusive, positive with and emphasis on learning new skills. Lots of enjoyable games that reinforce skill learning. Predictable routines. Focus on effort and trying your best. Activities are designed for success.
Grades 3-4 (10u) and Grades 5-6 (12u)
KEY OBJECTIVES FOR SUCCESS Focus - Where we spend most of our time Fundamental Technical Skills Goals for this stage of development - What we are trying to achieve To develop a technically sound set of lacrosse skills and athletic movement skills necessary in lacrosse (agility, quickness, change of direction). Getting as many touches with the ball as possible. Player-centered environment - what it should look like Fun, inclusive, engaging, and positive; appeals to this age-group’s desire for fun, improvement and teamwork through the progressive development of existing and new skill base. Focus on trying your best. Growth mindset.
Grades 7-8 (14u)
KEY OBJECTIVES FOR SUCCESS Focus - Where we spend most of our time Technical and Tactical Refinement Goals for this stage of development - What we are trying to achieve To combine technical skills with tactical understanding to develop as a well-rounded lacrosse player, while also improving physically and psychologically in preparation for more competitive settings. Player-centered environment - what it should look like: Fun, accepting, meaningful, safe and positive. Rewards improvement and effort, develops healthy peer relationships. Appeals to players’ sense of need to belong yet also develop a positive personal identity through team dynamics. Recognizes individual strengths and potential. Growth mindset. Mastery environment is evident
