Peak Lacrosse Academies Program
Information
Winter 2012
This season the academies will be held at the DreamSports Center in Apex. Committed to personalized instruction with a low player to coach ratio and an extensive position development curriculum, participants of Peak Lacrosse Academies will complete this 6 week intensive program with a more in depth understanding of skills exclusive to their position. Peak Lacrosse Academies are strategically designed to make competitive players exceptional and take beginners to a competitive level.The position academies are for 6th through 9th grade players who want to sharpen their position skills or explore aspects of a new position. These participants should already be proficient at basic lacrosse skills such as passing, catching, cradling etc. Players who are just starting out or need additional instruction on these fundamentals are encouraged to register for the Introductory Skills Academy where they will receive focused instruction to develop these skills. |
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Attack Position Academy |
Defense Position Academy |
Midfield Position Academy |
We will explore all aspects of the position including focused time and reps on all basic skills. Stick protection, dodging, attack shots, feeding and the mental aspects of the game that players are not usually exposed to. A video analysis session will be a part of this teaching program. |
We will focus on proper footwork, stick checks, defensive holds, and defensive positioning, individual and team concepts. Players will gain further awareness of defensive philosophies and the mental approach to the game. A video analysis session will be a part of this teaching program. |
Midfielders will work on all aspects of the midfield game including: clearing, riding, ground balls, offensive positioning, dodging, face-offs, and individual and team defense. A lot of emphasis is placed on the mental aspects of the game. A video analysis session will be a part of this program. |
Introductory Skills Academy |
Players will receive instruction on proper throwing and catching techniques, cradling, shooting and ground balls. Players will be exposed to the different positions and the fundamental roles of players in each position. This includes an introduction to playing offense and defense and team concepts. |
All academies require full equipment: stick, helmet, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, mouthpiece, and cup!
Click here to complete the online registration form.