Phillylacrose.com, Posted 9/6/22
Looking for local youth lacrosse training and pick-up games in the Fall? We Rise and Ascent Athlete have partnered to bring elite lacrosse training to the Garnet Valley area.
Competition and tournaments can only take lacrosse players so far. Here we combine age-appropriate development on the field with speed, agility, strength, nutrition, and mindset training. Athletes will truly be able to maximize their potential in a fun and supportive environment led by coaches with high-level experience.
There are 3 weekly lacrosse trainings available that will all feature work with top-class Certified Professional Trainers from Ascent Athlete along with long-time local coaches and players.
Trainings – for boys aged 7 to 13 – at Ascent Athlete (located at 451 Conchester Hwy, Garnet Valley, PA 19060) are available the following days and times (pick what fits your schedule the best):
Mondays 5-6 p.m. @ Ascent Athlete
Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. @ Ascent Athlete
Thursdays 7:15-8:15 p.m. @ Ascent Athlete
Directors are Justin McQuaid (former Interboro head coach, Ridley assistant) and youth coach Alex Delong. The staff includes former Garnet Valley All-American Jacob Buttermore (Syracuse, ’22) along with other Delco alums from High Point, Penn State, Towson, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Mount St. Mary’s, Cabrini and more. Current HS players from Garnet Valley and Haverford School are also among the staff this Fall.
Other programs being offered:
Little Laxers (ages 4-6): looking to learn the sport also have an opportunity in the Fall!
Intro to Sport Clinics will run Sunday mornings 11-12 a.m. at Maplezone Outdoor Turf Fields. FUNdamentals will be the focus.
Community pick-up games for ages 7-13 will take place Sunday mornings as well at Maplezone Outdoor Turf Fields from 10-11. Come shake the rust off and scrimmage with other kids looking to just play the game.
Any questions, please reach out to the team at rise@ascentathlete.com.
Registration links:
Lacrosse Training (and Intro to Sport): https://ascent.sportngin.com/register/form/071853974
Sunday ‘Open’ Lacrosse: https://ascent.sportngin.com/register/form/667658459