Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 5/28/24
Are you training with a purpose, working with full time professional coaches, doing drills that translate to actual play, taking quality “reps”, learning new skill sets, understanding why you are doing drills, or improving your lacrosse IQ while competing against your peers? If not, then the Performance Academy 2024 Summer Girls Advanced Offensive & Defensive Group Lacrosse Training and Play will focus on what you need to improve your overall game.
Each training session, participants will run through a series of advanced, high tempo, skills and drills that will lead to competitive play in a controlled environment. THE FOCUS WILL BE ON YOU.
Areas of focus
Attack & Midfield– shooting, dodging, footwork, vision, playing with and without the ball, understanding spacing, being efficient with the ball, and much more.
Defense– Footwork, approaches, angles, defending picks, communication, on ball and off ball play, stick work, shooting, stick protection, defending picks, and much more.
*This program does not offer goalie or draw specific training.
Training Staff
Todd MacFarlane, Scottish National Men’s Team Assistant Coach, Episcopal Academy Girls Assistant Coach, US Lacrosse National Team Development Program Evaluator, former Redwoods LC Assistant Coach in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), University of Pennsylvania and Maryland Men’s staff member and National Lacrosse League Professional (NLL)
Chris Collins, current Redwoods LC Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Coach (PLL), former Drexel University and University of Delaware Assistant Coach, Eight Year Major League Lacrosse Professional (MLL), Thirteen Year National Lacrosse League Professional (NLL), and US Men’s Indoor National Team Member.
Both Coach MacFarlane and Collins have worked with All-Conference, All- American, All-Pro and All-World players for more than 25 years and know how to improve their skill set.
Training Session Grad Year Breakdown
4-5:30pm (2029, 2030, Elite 2031’s)
5:30-7pm (2027 & Elite 2028’s)
Cost – $240 per player
*Sorry, no prorated sessions
** Programs not intended for beginners or 1st year players
Location: Steelyard Sports, 538 Swedeland Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
