Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 6/11/21
Registration is open for Excel Boys’ and Girls’ Camps, at Episcopal Academy with Varsity Coaches Chris Bates (boys) and Josie Tomaino (girls).
Excel Boys’ Camp:
Excel Boys’ Lacrosse Camp with Coach Chris Bates, June 28-July 2, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Grades 3rd to 8th; July 6-10, Half day, Grades 1-8.
The focus of camp is skill and concept development in a fun, engaging environment which will allow each camper to have a challenging and unique lacrosse experience. Excel’s curriculum includes individual skills such as stickwork, dodging, shooting, and defensive play.
Questions? Feel free to email the Excel Team at excel@episcopalacademy.org or Coach Chris Bates at cbates@episcopalacademy.org.
Excel Girls’ Camp:
Three Dates, Four Options:
June 22-26, Full day, Grades 3-to-8
June 22-26, Half day for Grades 1 to 6
July 20-24 (Grades 1-to-8, PM half day)
July 27-31 (Grades 1 to 6, AM Half day).
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Stickwork: technique & creativity
- Dodging: Progressions & variations
- Shooting: Selection, accuracy & power
- Defensive Skills: Positioning, sliding & checking
- Team Concepts: Man-up/man-down, clearing & riding
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
- 9 a.m. Individual Skills Session
- 11 a.m. Specialty Session (i.e. Nutrition, team building, body awareness training, guest speakers)
- 12 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. Scrimmage Session focused on game concepts
ABOUT THE COACH
In five seasons as EA Head Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse Coach, Josie Tomaino has amassed a 100-25 record and helped guide the program to Inter-Ac and PA State Championships. Coach Tomaino is also the Co-Owner/Director of Philly Blast Lacrosse, a club program for girls in 4th-12th grade.