Off Season Training

Fall 2010
Boys & Girls Grades 6-12
Cost: $225.00 per program

For Lacrosse players that want to use the off-season to improve their skills, we have a series of training programs just for you!  The 6-week programs will cover a skill area during 45 minute sessions led by professional Lacrosse instructors followed by 45 minutes of Lacrosse specific SPARQ and conditioning led by Performance Training Inc. instructors.

The skills and training sessions will be held on our two indoor Lacrosse Courts (each 100' x 120' ) and our dedicated Sports Performance Training Area.  Space is limited in each session.  Equipment needed:  Boys will need a stick, helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, arm guards and gloves.  Girls will need a stick, goggles and a mouth guard. 

So don't miss out, sign up today for training in the fastest growing sport in Gwinnett County. 

Stick Skills  $225

The stick skills program will cover basic and intermediate skills that every player needs to successfully navigate the field. Skills such stick work, catching/throwing, dodges/fakes, shooting and ground balls are just a few of the things the program will cover

Boys

Grades 9-12

Tuesdays-Thursdays August 17 - September 23 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Girls

Grades 9 - 12

Tuesdays and Thursdays August 17 - September 23 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Girls

Grades 6- 8

Tuesdays and Thursdays August 17 - September 23 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Boys

Grades 6- 8

Tuesdays and Thursdays August 17 - September 23 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Boys

Grades 9-12

Tuesdays and Thursdays August 17 - September 23 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Offensive and Defensive Skills  $225

The players will graduate from basic moves and skills in the Stick Skills program to learn the finer points of lacrosse in the offensive and defensive skills program.  

The offensive section of the program will cover offensive skills such as shooting, ball movement during plays, picks and screens, off ball movement and more.  

The defensive section will cover skills such as footwork, slides, defensive positioning, double teams, communication on the field, checks and more. 

Boys

Grades 9-12

Tuesdays-Thursdays September 28 - November 4 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Girls

Grades 9 - 12

Tuesdays and Thursdays September 28 - November 4 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Girls

Grades 6- 8

Tuesdays and Thursdays September 28 - November 4 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Boys

Grades 6- 8

Tuesdays and Thursdays September 28 - November 4 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Boys

Grades 9-12

Tuesdays and Thursdays September 28 - November 4 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Train for Try-Outs will allow the players to put together what they have learned in Stick Skills and Offensive/Defensive Skills to get ready for Try-Outs for the Spring Season.

During Train for Try-Outs the coaches will work more with the players in refining their skills for the specific positions that they want to play during the Spring Season.  Postitional skill work that

will be covered during this session includes:  Attack: shooting, cuttings, setting screens and picks    Defensive:  footwork, double teaming, comunication and defensive positioning.   

Goalies will work on angles, clears, footwork, stick work, saves and communication. 

This program is a great opportunity to get the kinks out and be ready to shine at try-outs.  

Boys

Grades 9-12

Wednesdays and Sundays November 17 - Janaury 9 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Girls

Grades 9 - 12

Wednesdays and Sundays  November 17 - January 9 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Girls

Grades 6- 8

Wednesdays and Sundays  November 17 - January 9 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Boys

Grades 6- 8

Wednesdays and Sundays November 17 - January 9 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Boys

Grades 9-12

Wednesdays and Sundays November 17 - January 9 8:00 - 9:30 PM

* There is no class December 20 - January 1

Lacrosse Directors

Suwanee Sports recently announced a partnerships with HOTlanta Lacrosse to bring premier lacrosse training to our facility in Suwanee.   SSA has a tradition of hiring world class coaches for our existing programs.

HOTlanta brings that same level of coaching to the lacrosse program at Suwanee Sports Academy.   Click here to read the press release announcing the partnership. 

Our Lacrosse Directors for the boys and girls programs are:

NIkki Williams

Director of Girls Lacrosse Programs

Nikki is currently the Head Lacrosse Coach at Agnes Scott College in Decatur GA. 

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Matt Snyder

Director of Boys Lacrosse Programs

Matt has been a member of the lacrosse community for many years.  Most recently

Matt was the offensive coordinator for girls lacrosse at Milton High School.

 

Click here to read more about Coach Williams and Coach Snyder

 

SPARQ is a Nike sponsored training system designed to develop an athlete's speed, power, agility, reaction, and quickness. Lacrosse players with focus on body control and running technique, developing increase balance and agility.

The SPARQ sessions are included as part of the Lacrosse training packages.