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COACHES2026 ELEV8 WINTER TRAINING
Program OVERVIEW
Winter Training is a premier lacrosse program cultivating excellence in athletic performance and personal development. The goal is to elevate foundational lacrosse skills, enhance fitness levels, and foster character growth, all within an elite training environment.
- Maximize Foundational Skills: Student-athletes will engage in advanced drills and techniques that sharpen their lacrosse fundamentals, ensuring they possess the skills necessary to excel on the field.
- Enhance Fitness Levels: The intensity of our practice ensures that you build the stamina needed to deliver your best performance. Executing skills under pressure to solidify muscle memory, allowing student-athletes to perform instinctively when it matters most.
- Character Development: We believe that true athleticism extends beyond physical prowess. Our program emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and resilience, shaping skilled student-athletes and exemplary citizens.
- Goal-Setting Practices: Student-Athletes will learn effective goal-setting strategies that provide a roadmap for their development, enabling them to track progress and achieve their aspirations.
ELEV8 Winter Training utilizes the best practices from top-tier environments that ELEV8 Coaches have experienced to create an unrivalled training environment:
- National Lacrosse League (NLL) Intensity: Embrace box lacrosse’s physicality and fast-paced nature, honing your skills in tight spaces and high-pressure situations.
- Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) Innovation: Benefit from cutting-edge training methods and rule adaptations to elevate player performance and spectator engagement.
- NCAA Competitive Edge: Develop the discipline and strategic thinking required to excel at the collegiate level, where the foundations of lacrosse excellence are established.
- Team Canada Precision: Incorporate the technical proficiency and tactical awareness that has made Canadian players dominant in professional leagues.
- International Expertise: Learn from world-class coaches and players, bringing diverse perspectives and advanced techniques to your training.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
BOYS PROGRAM STRUCTURE
On-floor sessions are divided by gender and into Elite and Developmental groups to best provide student-athletes with the environment for individual success.
The Elite group is designated for student-athletes who have previously played “A” box-level lacrosse. The Developmental Group is designated for student-athletes who have yet to play “A” box-level lacrosse.
This highly focused program is designed for committed lacrosse players and student-athletes who are motivated to continue their development in pursuit of their lacrosse, academic, and personal goals.
GIRLS HYBRID PROGRAM STRUCTURE
ELEV8 Lacrosse takes a unique and pioneering approach to girls’ lacrosse development. As the sport of girls lacrosse grows, including the box lacrosse and field lacrosse disciplines within development is essential.
Female Winter Training participants will be coached in a box lacrosse environment, with box lacrosse systems, theory, and strategy while using field lacrosse equipment and modified rules for competitive settings.
We are excited about this new direction, which will give female players the opportunity to develop in an environment unique to their discipline while using their field lacrosse equipment and preserving the box lacrosse characteristics that make Canadians the best lacrosse players in the world.
This direction within our development model will teach box lacrosse theory and systems while significantly increasing stick skill development by utilizing girls’ field lacrosse sticks.
Program DETAILS
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Age Division | U9 – U11 |
Dates | Dec 2025 – Mar 2026 |
Frequency | 1 Day/Week |
Cost | $599 |
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Age Division | U13 – JUNIOR |
Dates | Dec 2025 – Mar 2026 |
Frequency | 2 Days/Week |
Cost | $1289.99 |
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Age Division | Goaltenders |
Dates | Dec 2025 – Mar 2026 |
Frequency | 2 Days/Week |
Cost | $1199.99 |
Registration Opens SePTEMBER 2, 2025
Prices do not include GST and Technology Service Fees
SCHEDULES
Tentative
The 2025-2026 Program starts the week of Monday, December 1, 2025. Holiday break from December 23, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
Age Divisions
Age Group | Birth Year | Age in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
U9 | 2018-2019 | 7 – 8 yrs |
U11 | 2016-2017 | 9-10 yrs |
U13 | 2014-2015 | 11-12 yrs |
U15 | 2012-2013 | 13-14 yrs |
U17 | 2010-2011 | 15-16 yrs |
JUNIOR | 2006-2009 | 17-19 yrs |
InCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
ELEV8 Winter Training is more than just floor time. Every student-athlete benefits from professional coaching, structured development, and the tools needed to excel on and off the floor. Your registration fee includes both training benefits and essential resources to support complete growth.
Winter Training is designed to push student-athletes beyond standard practices. Every session combines high-level coaching, focused drills, and competitive play to build complete players. The benefits extend on and off the floor, giving athletes the tools they need to succeed in sport and in life.
Expert coaching from current and former NLL Professionals
Focused skill development tailored by age and level
High-intensity training that builds stamina and decision-making under pressure
Goal-oriented environment designed to track and achieve progress
Comprehensive growth on the floor and beyond
ELEV8’s Professional Coaching staff conducts rigorous mid-season and end-season evaluations to elevate student-athlete performance and achieve their athletic goals.
For draft-eligible athletes, we provide targeted reports to Alberta Junior A and Junior B Tier I Coaches, delivering critical insights and performance metrics. This strategic approach positions our athletes for success in the annual RMLL Junior Draft, ensuring they stand out in the competitive landscape of lacrosse.
Winter Training isn’t just about drills — it’s about applying skills in real, competitive situations. Throughout the program, student-athletes participate in structured scrimmages designed to:
- Reinforce skills under game pressure
- Develop decision-making and lacrosse IQ
- Build confidence in fast-paced play
- Experience the fun and intensity of competition in a supportive setting
Scrimmages are built into the curriculum to ensure student-athletes leave the program game-ready and prepared to perform instinctively when it matters most.
Professional Coaching Staff instruction from current and former NLL players and coaches
Training Shorts, T-Shirt, and Reversible Pinnie (or Goaltender Jersey)
Premium Training Facilities
Player Insurance
Scrimmages & Competitive Play
Video Film Sessions (U13 and up)
ELITE BOX TRAVEL TEAMS
Teams will compete at the USBOXLA Winter National Tournament 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Student-athletes will be coached by current and former professional National Lacrosse League box players. Elite Box Travel Team training is fast, physical, and intense, helping you develop into a complete two-way player.
Teams are open to:
U15 Boys
U17 Boys
U19 Boys High School Boys
U15 Girls (Box Lacrosse equipment required)
U17 Girls (Box Lacrosse equipment required)
Program Director
Geoff Snider, a Calgary native and University of Denver alumnus, was drafted 4th overall in the 2006 NLL Draft. A legendary transition player, he was inducted into the Canada Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2024, recognizing his extraordinary career. Highlights include two-time NLL All-Star MVP (2008, 2012), NLL all-time faceoff wins record (2,468), two FIL World Championships with Team Canada (2006, 2014), and founding ELEV8 Lacrosse. His legacy spans professional leagues including NLL, MLL, and international competitions, where he was a pivotal player and leader.
PAST instructors include
Bob Snider, a Bellarmine University alumnus, was drafted 16th overall in the 2009 NLL Draft by the Philadelphia Wings. An 11-year NLL veteran, he won the 2019 NLL Championship with the Calgary Roughnecks and was a three-time NLL Face-off Leader (2011–2013). Snider also holds the 2012 single-season record for face-off wins and is ELEV8 Lacrosse’s Director of Player Development.
Dan Taylor, a Calgary native and ELEV8 Lacrosse alumnus, starred at Lehigh University, leading the Patriot League with 77 points in 2015. Drafted 12th overall in the 2015 NLL Draft, he won the 2016 NLL Championship with the Saskatchewan Rush and was named their Rookie of the Year. Taylor continues to make an impact in the Calgary lacrosse community.
Tyler Sceviour, an ELEV8 Lacrosse alumnus, played at RIT, winning the 2021 NCAA Division III Championship and earning the Elite 90 Award. Drafted 33rd overall in 2020 by Colorado Mammoth, he also played for the Langley Thunder and San Diego Seals.
Hickey, a 12-year NLL veteran from Windsor, Ontario, joins the Desert Dogs after coaching and scouting with the Ottawa Black Bears. A two-time 50-goal scorer—the only player in Toronto Rock history to reach that mark—he finished his career with 280 points, appeared in two NLL Cup Finals, and ranked in the league’s top four goal scorers three times. He played for seven NLL teams and currently serves as offensive coach for the Raiders JrA Lacrosse Club and as a club coach at ELEV8 Lacrosse.
Justin is an ELEV8 lacrosse alumnus, a standout at Maryville University with 61 collegiate points, a 2023 NLL draft pick by Panther City, and a player now with the NLL Calgary Roughnecks.
Toron Eccleston, an ELEV8 Alumni, played lacrosse at Lenoir-Rhyne University, leading them to the 2023 NCAA Division II Championship. He was drafted 6th overall by the Georgia Swarm in the 2023 NLL Entry Draft and later played for Saint Joseph’s University in 2024.
location information
On-Floor Training
Calgary Soccer Centre
Annex Building
7000 – 48th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta