mesa Boys
Each age group has two teams (Elite and Select).
The Elite teams are reserved for the more experienced players.
The Elite teams are reserved for the more experienced players.
MESA ELITE and MESA SELECT
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
- Each team will have about 4 practices and play in 2 tournaments.
MESA ELITE and MESA SELECT
DATES (TENTATIVE)
DESCRIPTION (GOALIES)
DESCRIPTION (FIELD PLAYERS)
DATES (TENTATIVE)
- January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
- February 4th and 11th
DESCRIPTION (GOALIES)
- These sessions will be the most technical goalie training the boys have ever received
- Stepping to the ball - with a shuffle - not just right foot, then left foot
- Playing the arc - not just the five spots, but how to play the alley shot to your right versus your left
- Getting your hands vertical versus horizontal
- Turns and jump turns from behind
- Playing versus in tight shooting
- Playing versus dodging from behind
- Playing with traffic in front of you
- How to find the 2 versus 1 in the clearing game
- Wall ball drills
DESCRIPTION (FIELD PLAYERS)
- These sessions will be the most intense lacrosse workouts the boys will have experienced in a camp/practice setting to date
- There will be constant reminders about form and we will stress working at full speed, so the boys can perform at full speed in games
- 1.5 hours of stick skills
- Focus will be on technique your son may not get from town/school coaches – both Canadian and US skills
- 300 quality touches per session
- Skills developed through repetition and full speed work
- Most drills the boys will not have seen, but they will be in game simulated settings
- Quick touch drills to develop instinct and anticipation – ball in and out of stick drills
MESA ELITE and MESA SELECT
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
- Each team will have about 6 practices and 3 tournaments.