Providing Bloomfield Hills, MI Lacrosse Training and League Play
Grades 1-2 (8u)
KEY OBJECTIVES FOR SUCCESS Where we spend most of our time - Fundamental athletic skills 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 should look like - Fun, constant active engagement (kid+ball=fun), relaxed, inclusive, positive with an 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 Where we spend most of our time - fundamental technical skills 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 and a growth mindset.
Grades 7-8 (14u)
KEY OBJECTIVES FOR SUCCESS Where we spend most of our time - technical and tactical refinement 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 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 and mastery of environment is evident