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Jez announced as Head Coach and Director for @dukesnationals 2023

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/2/17
From Press Release

John Jez has been announced as the Head Coach of the 2023 Duke’s Nationals lacrosse team.

John Jez

“Coach Jez brings a wealth of professional lacrosse coaching knowledge to the table,” said Dukes Nationals Directors Lou “Gonzo” Gonzalez.

Jez coached at the collegiate level for over 20 years, 13 years as a Head Coach at LIU-Post and Pace University. Jez’s head coaching record includes: over 140 victories, two NCAA national titles, three NCAA championship game appearances, seven NCAA championship appearances and seven conference championships. On his watch, eighty-six players have earned East Coast Conference year-end honors, including two Rookies of the Year and two Players of the Year, one ECAC Player of the Year, 54 All-America distinctions, including 13 First Team, 21 Second Team, five Third Team and 15 Honorable Mention selections and 10 Academic All-Americans

Under his tutelage, four of Jez’s student-athletes were honored as top players in their respective positions by the USILA, while two received the Lt. Raymond Jenners award for National Player of the Year.

Jez has been selected four times as NCAA Division II Coach of the Year by Field Turf, Lacrosse Magazine, USILA and Captain U.

Jez has served as the Chairman of the NCAA Division II Lacrosse Championships Committee and a region advisor on the USILA All-America Committee. He also has served as a representative for the weekly USILA Division II national poll and a Division II representative on the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules Committee.

Jez recently was the general manager for the 2016 U.S. Under 19 Men’s National Lacrosse team. He was also an assistant general manager for the 2010 US Men’s National Lacrosse team and was on the support staff for the 2008 and 2012 US Under-19 National Lacrosse team and the 2006 US National team. During the summer of 2012, Jez came on board as an assistant coach for the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.

A native of Ossining, NY, Jez earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine-Exercise Science in 1994 from Pfeiffer University. He was a four-year letterwinner at the North Carolina school, helping lead the team to national Top-10 ranking his junior and senior seasons. A two-time All-American midfielder in 1993 and 1994, Jez was selected as an alternate for the North-South Senior All-Star game in 1994 and was named Pfeiffer University’s lacrosse MVP that same year. He completed his master’s degree in Criminal Justice at LIU Post in May 2010.

In 2012, Jez was inducted in to the Pfeiffer Athletics Hall of Fame.

Jez and his wife, Christine, currently reside in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. with their daughters, Olivia (20), Dakota (13) and Jalyn (11).


.@dukesnationals holding tryouts and mini-camp on Nov. 18 at Rutgers

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/2/17

The Dukes Nationals will hold their next tryout and mini-camp on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Rutgers University for boys in the Classes of 2022 to 2026.

The event will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Click here to register.

The Duke’s Nationals program is designed to identify players of the highest caliber on a continuing and consistent basis, which will lead to increased success in the national arena. The purpose is to identify a pool of players in each age group from which a National Team will be selected for national competition; to provide high-level training to benefit and enhance the development of student-athletes at the highest level.

Click here for a story on the new Dukes Nationals Head Coach, John Jez.

.@dukesnationals 2023 wins Battle of the Bay championship

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/4/17

The Duke’s Nationals 2023 team claimed the AA championship last weekend in the Battle of the Bay at South River High School (MD).

Duke’s Nationals win the 2023 AA title at the Battle of the Bay

Duke’s Nationals defeated the Texas Mustangs, 10-3, for the title. In all, Dukes Nationals went 5-0 and outscored its foes, 50-12, with wins over Igloo, MadLax Capital and the Richmond Hawks.

The Duke’s Nationals 2022 and 2024 teams also advanced to the championship games in their divisions.

.@MesaLacrosse 2026 wins Championship at @LehighLacrosse King of the Mountain

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/7/17

The Mesa 2026 Orange team won the Lehigh King of the Mountain tournament with a 5-3 victory over BBL from New Jersey.

Mesa 2026 wins the Lehigh King of the Mountain title

Mesa 2026 completed a standout fall ball campaign with back to back 3-0 records at the West Chester Invitational and the Philly Fall Brawl.

Mesa dropped its first contest at Lehigh KOTM but avenged that loss in the championship game to raise its fall record to 9-1. Mesa 2026 now moves inside for the box lacrosse season.

Registration open for 2nd Annual Gait/ @LaxHeritage Girls 5v5 Winter Classic at @MSI_Elite

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/20/17

Registration remains open for the 2nd Annual Gait Heritage Girls Winter Classic, a 5v5 girls’ lacrosse clinic and tournament on Monday, January 15th (MLK Day) at Maplezone Sports Institute in Aston, PA.

Gary Gait


The event, presented by Heritage Lacrosse, will feature player clinic sessions conducted by Gary Gait, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Syracuse University – perhaps the mostly highly credentialed player/coach in the sport, followed by a competitive 5v5 tournament played in a championship format.

Space in this exclusive event is limited and is expected to fill up fast. Click here to register.

Format/Highlights:
• Youth, middle school and high school players, clubs and teams.
• 5v5 half-court play (4 field players and a goalie); 6 field players/team minimum; 9 field players/team maximum.
• 3-station field player clinic (and goalie clinic) will precede tournament play.
• Team coaches are welcome to attend demonstration of Canadian skills and box lacrosse concepts that translate well to the 5v5 format and field game.
• Multiple 12 minutes games.

Brackets Organized by Grade/Graduation Year (registrations will be accepted and brackets formed based on interest on a “first come first served” basis until brackets and/or the event is full):
• 6th Grade (2024);
• 7th Grade (2023);
• 8th Grade (2022);
• High School A (2021/2020/2019/2018);
• High School AA Varsity/Elite (2020/2019/2018)

Registration Fee:
• $475/team
• $30/individual for 1 hour Clinic Session only (click here to register)

About Gary Gait:
Gait is a 10-time NCAA champion, having won 3 titles as a player for the Orange (1988-90) and 7 as an assistant women’s lacrosse coach at Maryland (1995-01). At Maryland, he helped build one of the most impressive college sports dynasties in NCAA history. The team compiled a remarkable 164-16 overall record in his 9 years on staff, including 4 undefeated seasons and 7 consecutive NCAA championships (1995-01). Since taking the helm at Syracuse, he has compiled an overall record of 150-48, while coaching his teams to berths in 2 national championship games and 7 national semifinals. Gait’s success as a coach might only be surpassed by his accomplishments as a player. He has won every major collegiate, professional and international championship in the sport during his career, including his 3 NCAA championships with the Orange, 3 NLL titles (1991, 1994-95), 3 MLL titles (2001-02, 2005), and the International Lacrosse Federation (ILF) World Championship (2006). Gait and his twin brother, Paul, began their playing careers at Syracuse in 1987. There the duo revolutionized lacrosse, bringing a sense of style and excitement to the game that had never been seen before. At no time was that more evident than in the 1988 national semifinal against Penn at the Carrier Dome when Gary unveiled the “Air Gait,” scoring twice by dunking over the top of the goal from behind. Individually, he earned All-America honors four times, won the Lt. Raymond Enners Award (National Player of the Year) twice (1988, 1990) and was awarded the Lt. Donald C. MacLaughlin Jr. Award (Midfielder of the Year) in 1988 and 1990.

.@dukesnationals win two titles at Brandywine Classic

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/21/17

The Dukes Nationals won the 2022 AA and 2023 AA championship Sunday at the Victory Events Brandywine Classic at Calvert Regional park in North East, MD.

Dukes Nationals 2022 went 3-0-1 overall and outscored its opponents, 42-3, finishing it with a 14-2 title win over BBL Elite.

Dukes Nationals 2023 went 4-0 overall and claimed a 15-0 win over BBL Elite. Dukes outscored its foes, 43-6.

West Chester Elevated (@DubCLacrosse) wins two championships at Brandywine Classic

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/23/17

West Chester Elevated won the 2023 and 2024 A championships Sunday at the Victory Events Brandywine Classic at Calvert Regional Park in North East, MD.

WC Elevated 2023

WC Elevated 2024 went 4-0 with a combined score of 29-8. In the championship they defeated Brotherly Love 4-2.

WC Elevated 2023 went 3-0-1 with a combined score of 35-14. In the championship they defeated Brotherly Love 9-3.

The Brandywine Classic ends a successful fall for the WC Elevated club program now in it’s third season. There will be positions open on all teams at tryouts in June (HS Grad years 2027-2023). More information on West Chester Lacrosse programs and WC Elevated Lacrosse can be found at WClax.net.

WCE 2024

West Chester Lacrosse Mission Statement:

West Chester Lacrosse is a non-profit (501-c-3) organization founded in 1984 by Roger Smith. The mission then, and now, is to provide all participants with a safe environment that develops and promotes character, teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship in the game of lacrosse. The program has always focused on and will continue to focus on the core of this mission.

Registration open for WPLL clinic for girls in Grades 4 to 12 on Dec. 16 at Princeton

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/28/17

Are you a lacrosse player in the Princeton, NJ area looking to improve your skills?

Well now is your chance!

Youth players from grades 4-12 are welcome to join Women’s Professional Lacrosse League players like Kate Weeks, Ellie DeGarmo, and Olivia Hompe for a clinic at the Princeton Bubble on Saturday, December 16th.

With a high coach to player ratio, this clinic is an incredible opportunity for players of all positions/skill levels to learn directly from some of the best professionals in the game. In addition to helping improve skills, the WPLL players will also talk about their experiences as players at the collegiate, international, and pro levels.

Click here to register

Register now while space is still available!

Clinic 1: 9:00am-11:00am ET, Grades 4-7
Clinic 2: 1:00pm-3:00pm ET, Grades 8-12


Registration open for @SFLacrosse Youth Lacrosse Clinic/Fundraiser on Dec. 3

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/29/17

Registration is open for the Spring-Ford High School Youth Lacrosse Clinic/Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 3 at Coach McNelly Stadium, 350 South Lewis Road Royersford, PA.

The event for boys in Grades 1 through 8, will last from 1-4 p.m.

Click here to register. The fee is $40, and all proceeds go towards two great causes, The Katie Sampson Foundation and the CorrineStrong fund.

The event:
Looking for all youth lacrosse players, 1st thru 8th grade with any level of experience from novice to seasoned to spend an afternoon with 7-time PAC-10 Champion Coach Kevin Donnelly and the Spring-Ford high school boys lacrosse team learning the great game of lacrosse. The clinic will be held in Coach McNelly Stadium at Spring-Ford high school. All 100% of the registration fee will go to two great causes. There will be limited lacrosse gear available for use for participants new to the game.

Register now or arrive at 12:30 and register at the gate. Check can be made payable to “The Spring-Ford Boosters Club.”

Registration open for Triumph Girls Training Clinics at Agnes Irwin

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/1/17

Registration is open for the Triumph Girls Training Clinics for girls in Grades 8 through 12 at Agnes Irwin School.

Location: The Agnes Irwin School, 275 S Ithan Ave, Bryn Mawr PA

Tuesday Skill Clinics (7-8:30pm) – 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13
Thursday Skill and Strength & Conditioning Clinics (7-8:30pm) – 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15

The fee is $30 per session. Register by accessing https://triumphlacrosseclinics.com/

Tuesday Clinics feature are 90 minutes of skill and small-sided instruction.
Thursday Clinics are 30 minutes skill, 30 minutes speed training and 30 minutes strength training. L

Head instructors: Lauren Wray – Head Girls Lacrosse Coach at Agnes Irwin School and Tracy Zimmer – Strength & Conditioning Coach at Penn

Registration open for @BlackBearLC Lacrosse Academy for 5th through 8th graders

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/8/17
From Press Release

Black Bear is pleased to announce it has brought back it’s off-season training program with the formation of the BLACK BEAR LACROSSE ACADEMY in partnership with Back-2-Basics Lacrosse.

Winter 1 Starts Monday January 8th and is open to 5th through 8th grade players! Winter 1 features SIX-One Hour training sessions with a MAX of 36 slots available: 4 Goalies, 15 Defense/LSM, 17 Attack/Midfielders.

Each player that signs up will be given an EXCLUSIVE Black Bear Lacrosse Academy Shooter Shirt. Cost for Winter 1 is $260.00 PER player.
Register for Winter 1 TODAY

Black Bear’s Lacrosse Academy (BBLA) is for intermediate to advanced lacrosse players who are looking to take their game to the next level. BBLA’s curriculum is designed to develop a player’s fundamentals, lacrosse IQ, agility, footwork, explosiveness, and techniques in a fun/competitive environment for defensemen, attack, midfield, and goaltenders. Each session will focus on teaching position specific individual and team skills/concepts through demonstrations, repetition, and competition.

BBLA’s program focuses on giving players quality instruction to match their passion and desire to want to get better through the usage of small-group and position-specific instruction designed by Director Pat Jenkins, Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Ursinus College, and Gary Mercadante, Founder of Back.2.Basics Lacrosse, LLC and Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Delaware Valley University. (Learn More about B2B Lacrosse Here). Our coaches believe in a quality not quantity approach.Our goal is measurable improvement. We believe that through our program every player can improve through goal-setting and quality coaching. Join The Movement, Get Better, and Rise With Us!

Register Here for Winter Session 1 for Grades 5th-8th

Location: All Sports Center 1501 West Main Street Trappe, PA 19426

Offensive Players| Development
Leading the offensive position work is BBLA Director and Coach Pat Jenkins, assistant lacrosse coach at Ursinus College. With Coach Jenkins, offensive players will learn:
Maximizing your dodge and dodging technique
Stick protection and using an aggressive defense to your advantage
Reading a defense and where slides are coming from
Feeding techniques
Crease play and how to finish inside with pressure
Shooting on the run and time/room shooting techniques
BBLA’s motion offense and finding the open man

Defensive Player| Development
Leading the defensive position work is Coach Gary Mercadante, head lacrosse coach at Delaware Valley University. With Coach Mercadante players will learn:
Fundamental stick skills for defensive players
4-Corners Approach: At X, Left Wing, Right Wing, Up Top
BBLA’s Inside-Out Banana Approach-Splitting the Field in Half
Dictating the man in 4-Corners Approach
Fire! Recover! Where-Here-STAY: COMMUNICATION sliding and recovering
Defensive ground balls and escapes
Checks: where to throw them and when to throw a check on your man

Goaltenders| Development
Leading the goaltender’s Coach Corey Shaffer, assistant lacrosse coach at Delaware Valley University and B2B’s Goalie Training Specialist. With Coach Shaffer, goaltenders will learn:
Fundamentals stick skill work for goalies
Tracking the ball and hand-eye quickness
Footwork, angles and positioning
Making saves on island shots and time and room shots
Leading a Defense: communicating Fire, Find and Fill
Get the Break Going: outlets and starting transition
Body positioning in relation to the ball
Honing a “next play” mentality

Black Bear Lacrosse Club prides itself in having the best quality coaches in the area. This program will allow players to have the opportunity to get superior small group training for an affordable price of only $260 per player.

Winter Session 1
Grades 5-8
Date Time
Monday, January 8th, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, January 10th, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, January 13th, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Monday, January 15th, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, January 17th, 7:30pm-830pm
Monday, January 22nd, 7:30-8:30pm

Three from Class of 2023 stand out at @dukesnationals tryout/mini camp

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/10/17

More than 75 players competed Saturday in the Duke’s Nationals tryout and mini-camp Saturday in the snow at the Coppermine Du Burns Arena on Boston Street in Baltimore.

DUKE’S NATIONALS standouts, included 2023s  (from left): Brayson “Goose” Wilson, goalie from Charlotte, N.C.; Jimmy Kennedy, attackman from Springfield/Haverford School; and Ryan Falkenstein, multi-positional player from Broomall 

The standouts from the event, which included players in the classes of 2022 to 2025, were 2023s Brayson “Goose” Wilson, an elite goalie in his class from Charlotte, N.C.; Jimmy Kennedy, a premier attackman from Springfield (D) and Haverford School and Ryan Falkenstein, a multi-dimensional player from Broomall.

All three players have been added to the Duke’s 2023 High School team.

The next Duke’s tryout/mini-camp will be held in February at the North Carolina Challenge, a 2-day event at a date to be announced.

Registration open for @ShipleyLax, @GameBreakerLax Youth Stickwork Academy

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/11/17

Registration is open for the Shipley Lacrosse/Game Breaker Lacrosse Winter Youth Stickwork Academy.

Session I Dates: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th & Feb 4th
Session II Dates: February 11th, 18th, 25th, March 4th & 11th

Times: 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Boys Ages 4 – 6.5
10:30 am – 11:30 am – Boys Ages 6.5 – 11
Price: $155
Click here to register

Location: Shipley School Gym

Clinic Director

Mark Duncan

* Head Coach at The Shipley School
* Played Lehigh University
* Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year in 1998 and was 1st team All-Patriot league attackman

Click here for more info

Register Today to Reserve Your Spot at the Clinic.

IWLCA endorses @USLacrosse Youth Rules

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/13/17
From US Lacrosse

Earlier today, the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) announced its endorsement of Official Rules for Girls’ Youth Lacrosse published by US Lacrosse and, in particular, those rules focused on increasing player safety.

“We’re really excited to have the support from the IWLCA,” said Caitlin Kelley, senior manager of women’s game administration for US Lacrosse. “Having our institutions work collaboratively to help grow the game and promote the safety of the players is essential to the healthy development of the sport.”

US Lacrosse youth rules apply to competition from levels 6U through 14U (below high school) and are based on the progressive introduction of skills commensurate with a young player’s physical, cognitive and emotional development stages.

“The IWLCA is aligned with US Lacrosse on the importance of player safety and the introduction of advanced skills such as stick checking only when players are physically capable of executing them safely and consistently,” said IWLCA President Kathy Taylor, who is also the head coach at Le Moyne College. “US Lacrosse has received significant counsel from its Sports Science & Safety Committee in the development of these youth rules, and the IWLCA strongly encourages youth programs and tournament owner/operators to adhere to them in the best interests of the players and families they serve.”

US Lacrosse Youth Rules can be accessed via the US Lacrosse web site at www.uslacrosse.org/rules/girls-rules. Rule questions can be directed to Kelley at ckelley@uslacrosse.org.

.@MesaLacrosse 2026 Orange wins IMG National Box Lacrosse Tournament

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/14/17

The Mesa Fresh 2026 Orange team claimed the championship Sunday in the IMG National Box Lacrosse Tournament at Marple Sports Arena in Broomall.

Mesa 2026 wins IMG championship

Mesa went 3-0 and picked up wins against AILA, Resolute Force (NJ) and Team Superstar (CT). Mesa outscored it’s opponents 59-13, including a 17-6 win in the Championship game. Mesa was relentless on groundballs and unselfish with the ball always making the extra pass.


.@USLacrosse holding Boys and Girls Level I Coaches Clinic in Lehigh Valley on Jan. 13

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 12/27/17

Registration is open for the US Lacrosse Boys and Girls Level I Coaches Clinic in the Lehigh Valley on Saturday, January 13th from 2-5 p.m.

Location: Northampton Area Middle School on Lacrosse Turf Field (Gymnasium for inclement weather)

Please click here to register.

Dukes Nationals (@dukesnationals, @THEDUKESLC) breeze to U14 Dick’s Tournament of Champions title

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/1/18

The Dukes Nationals 2022 team rolled to the U14 Championship Sunday at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions in Tampa, Fl.

Dukes Nationals 2022 won the U14 title at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions

Dukes blitzed Team 91 Predators (FL), 20-1, to finish off a totally dominant performance that saw it go 6-0 and outscore its foes, 99-2.

Truitt Sunderland was named the tourney MVP and joined Jay Rualo on the All-Tournament team.

Duke’s Nationals Directors and Coaches, left to right are:
Desi Gonzales, Director; Jeremy Rualo, Face Off Director & 2022’s Defensive Coordinator; Lou Gonzales, Director and Sean Evans, 2022’s Offensive Coordinator.

 

Last week to register for 1st Start Lacrosse (@1ststartlax) winter indoor season for boys, girls aged 3-to-7

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/7/18
From Press Release

Looking for a way to get your child interested in lacrosse? Are you looking for a starter program to get them comfortable and excited to run around and play the game?

1st Start Lacrosse is a program where the basics to the game are broken down and taught in a fun and exciting environment.

It’s for children, boys and girls, ages 4-7 and it will be coached by all former players now educators in the Philly area who have an extreme passion for the game.

1st Start features a 6-week program on Sundays starting January 14 where each session will be 60 minutes long.

1st Start STARTer sticks will be provided at every session along with a 1st Start STARTer pack, where each child will receive a 1st Start T-Shirt, Sweatband, and Sticker!

There will be 3 different 1st Start locations this winter. Episcopal Academy, Swarthmore College, and the All Sports Center in Collegeville!

Make your child’s 1st Start at lacrosse one they will NEVER forget this winter!

To register please go to www.1ststartlacrosse.com

Any questions about the program please contact John Bodnar at coachjohn@1ststartlacrosse.com.

Registration open for @Victory_Events Summer Classic, boys’ youth tourney July 7-8 in North East, MD

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/18/18

Registration is open for the Victory Events Summer Classic, a boys’ youth travel team tournament on July 7-8 at Calvert Regional Park in North East, MD.

The beautiful facility features 12 fields and is located in the northeastern region of Maryland, close to the lacrosse hotbeds of Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.

Address: Calvert Regional Sports Park
304 Brick Meetinghouse Road
North East, MD 21901

Pricing:
1-3 Teams: $1,299/team
4+ Teams: $1,099/team
*Deposits Due with Registration: $450/team
*Cross-event discounts available for teams entering multiple Victory Events. Please call our office for more information.

BOYS YOUTH DIVISIONS:
2022 A/B
2023 A/B
2024 A/B
2025 A/B
2026 A/B
9U A/B

ELITE EXPERIENCE
Victory Events prides itself on hosting elite events at elite venues and delivering the total lacrosse experience. This includes immediate score reporting with live standings, HD Digital results displays, on-time games, complete vendor villages, delicious food options, competitive games and much more!

The Victory Summer Classic is our latest youth boys summer tournament offering and second in the Northeast to none other than our marquee event the Boys’ Summer Slam. Following seven successful summer June seasons, this is the first July boys event in Victory’s lineup. This event comes in response from many of our partner clubs and team requesting additional July tournament offerings. We expect to draw teams from across the northeast. This event will deliver a fun and highly competitive youth event!

EVENT FORMAT
Weekend tournament – all teams play guaranteed four games over two days
Championship Format; pool play with the top two teams advancing to the Championship game
Four (4) Games Guaranteed
44 minute games, 22 minute running halves and 2 minute halftime

To register and reach the event website, click here.

For more information, contact Tournament Director Scott Ely, (484) 356-1024, or scott@pattisonsportsgroup.com.

Registration open for @phillysteps DEVO program for girls in Grades 3 to 5

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Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 1/24/18

Registration is open for the STEPS Elite Philadelphia DEVO program, which introduces girls in Grades 3 to 5 to club lacrosse at STEPS Philly.

DEVO MISSION:

Foster a passion for the great game of lacrosse
Run fun and challenging practice sessions
Introduce players & parents to the club team & tournament environment
Incorporate a big sister / little sister initiative with STEPS Elite Philly
Make new friends and build relationships with girls from different towns
Teach young student athletes to set goals and strive to achieve them
Character development in a TEAM first environment
Develop Self-Confidence

SPECIFICS:
Dates: May 20th kick off!
Uniform distribution, parent meeting, team practice, team bonding
Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm

Practice Dates:
May 30, June 4, 6 ,11, & 13
Time: 5:00 – 6:30pm

Location: Radnor HS, Encke Field

Tournament: Live, Love, Lax in Bel Air, MD, June 16th & 17th

DIRECTORS:
Amy Orcutt, Head Coach Conestoga HS
STEPS DEVO Director
Head Coach, Conestoga High School – 2016 PIAA State Championship
2016 PIAA, Phillylacrosse Coach of the Year
Former Head Coach, The Agnes Irwin School, 2006 Inter-AC Champions
2001 University of North Carolina Graduate
ACC All-Tournament Team
2x ACC Player of the week
ACC Academic Honor
Nike Player of the Week
NCAA Final Four Participant
North / South Senior All-Star Game
National Tournament Team
Inducted into the T/E Conestoga Athletic Hall of Fame for her lacrosse accomplishments
2012 and 2015 Local Media Coach of the Year
2014 Assistant coach to the Philly Under Armour team.
Graduate of Conestoga HS in 1997
3 Sport Athlete & Captain of all – Soccer – Basketball – Lacrosse

Brooke Fritz, Head Coach Radnor High School
STEPS Elite Executive Director
2009, 2010, 2017 Pennsylvania State Champions
Former Head Coach at Springside School
Radnor Youth Lacrosse Board Member
PASLA School Girls Board Member
National Tournament Selector
All – American Committee
PLA At Large Executive Committee Member
First Team All-American at Bates College
2 Sport Collegiate Athlete – Soccer & Lacrosse
3 Sport Athlete & Captain of all – Soccer – Basketball – Lacrosse
Former US Lacrosse, Coaches Counsel Chair on the Women’s Division Board

REGISTRATION:
Cost: $450
A $150 non-refundable deposit (plus processing fee) is due at time of registration.
$300 balance will be due April 1st.

Fee includes:
6 Team Practices
Tournament Entry Fee
Custom NIKE Uniform Kit
**Open to all players in current school year 2017-2018 Grades 3,4 & 5**

CONTACTS:
Brooke Fritz, Executive Director
P: (610) 202-9107
E: brooke@stepslacrosse.com

Amy Orcutt, Devo Director
P: (610) 308-0324
E: orcuttamy@gmail.com

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