Our Programs
Little Cranksters (grades k-2)
This coed program is where many young athletes first experience with the sport of lacrosse. The athletes entering at this point have a vast difference in their physical and cognitive development. The game they play should is designed to level the playing field. Every effort is made so kids have the opportunity to play and develop the fundamental skills of lacrosse. The emphasis at this age group is on instilling a love and excitement of playing, while developing the fundamental athletic skills that will be valuable in any future athletic endeavors. Careful planning ensures the environment is inclusive of all athletes, provides multiple opportunities for each athlete to “touch” the ball, encourages experimentation, and is a place that the athlete will want to come back to again and again.
With respect to the competition at this level, coaches, parents, and officials will emphasize:
- FUN
- Introduce basic lacrosse concepts
- Explore competition in lacrosse
- Basic rules of play
- Good sportsmanship
Boys and Girls (grades 3-4)
At the 3rd and 4th grade level is when young athletes begin developing fundamental technical skills in lacrosse. The athletes entering the sport at this point have a vast difference in their physical and cognitive development and the game they play is designed to develop a combination of athletic movement skills, and fundamental technical skills for playing lacrosse. The emphasis at this age group is on instilling a love and excitement of playing, while developing the fundamental athletic skills that will be valuable in any future athletic endeavors. Careful planning is used to ensure that the environment is inclusive of all athletes, provides multiple opportunities for each athlete to “touch” the ball, encourages experimentation, and a progressive development of existing technical skills. Athletes are coached to have a “Growth Mindset” by having effort praised ahead of results.
With respect to the competition at this level, coaches, parents, and officials will emphasize:
- FUN
- Trying new skills in a team setting
- Learning and exploring overall play of the game
- Sportsmanship
Boys and Girls (grades 5-6)
5th and 6th grade lacrosse is when young athletes are honing their technical skills and begin building the tactical skills needed in lacrosse. The athletes entering the sport at this point have a vast difference in their physical and cognitive development and the game they play is designed to reinforce fundamental technical skills and practical tactical applications for playing lacrosse. Essentially, they are preparing to be competitors. Careful planning is used to ensure that the environment is inclusive of all athletes, provides multiple opportunities for each athlete to “touch” the ball, encourages experimentation, and a progressive development of existing technical skills. Additionally, the technical skills they are honing, are now being applied to the tactical aspect of the game. Athletes are coached to have a “Growth Mindset” by having effort praised ahead of results.
With respect to the competition at this level, coaches, parents, and officials will emphasize:
- FUN
- Using technical skills in game situations
- Exploring and applying new tactical skills
- Sportsmanship
Boys and Girls (grades 7-8)
7th and 8th grade lacrosse is where young athletes begin emerging into a competitive environment. The game they play reinforces fundamental technical skills and tactical applications for playing lacrosse. At this age athletes are well on their way becoming competitors.
With respect to the competition at this level, coaches, parents, and officials will emphasize:
- Fun
- Using technical skills in game situation
- Exploring and applying new tactical skills
- Sportsmanship