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COACHES2023 ELEV8 WINTER TRAINING
ELEV8 Lacrosse Winter Training is a focused, three-month program, which provides the highest level of indoor lacrosse instruction in North America. The program aims to maximize foundational lacrosse skills, fitness levels and character development while establishing goal-setting practices to best prepare male and female lacrosse players to jump to the next level, ultimately becoming better athletes, competitors, and citizens.
This focused program is for committed lacrosse players and student-athletes who are motivated to continue their development in pursuit of their lacrosse, academic, and personal goals. Regardless of age or skill level, student-athletes learn and develop through professional level practices, leading-edge systems, innovative concepts, and hard work in a linear accountable manner.
Sessions focus on
- Individual player development from NLL, PLL, NCAA and Team Canada Coaches and Players
- Competitive environments, game situations, scrimmages
- Fundamental stick skills (shooting, passing and catching in traffic, ball protection, ground ball
- Individual offensive and defensive skills (body position, checking, shooting, dodging)
- Individual goalie coaching (footwork, angles, positioning, defensive, and transition)
- Transition fundamentals
- Team offensive and defensive systems
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Fast-paced, high repetition training led by current and former National Lacrosse League players creates an ideal learning environment for student-athletes of all ages and abilities. The ELEV8 Lacrosse coaches are highly professional and engaging individuals who interact with each student-athlete, providing meaningful feedback.
Having competed at the highest levels, ELEV8 Coaches have won championships at all levels. This experience enhances a deep understanding of player development and the commitment required for student-athletes to reach their goals as top priorities to jump to the next level.
NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change based on NLL schedule and facility availability.
DETAILS
AGE GROUP :
U9 | 7 to 8 yrs Co-ed
U11 | 9 to 10 yrs Co-ed
TRAINING DATES:
December 5 , 2022 to March 8, 2023
FREQUENCY:
One Night per Week
ON-FLOOR COST:
$599 + GST & Transaction Fees
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AGE GROUPS:
U13 | 11 to 12 yrs
U15 | 13 to 14 yrs
U17 | 15 to 16 yrs
U19 | 17 to 18 yrs
U21 | 19 to 20 yrs
TRAINING DATES:
December 5, 2022 to March 15, 2023
ON-FLOOR COST:
$1289 + GST & Transaction Fees
GOALIE COST:
$1199 + GST & Transaction Fees
FREQUENCY:
Two Nights per Week
GROUP TYPES:
Elite and Developmental
REGISTRATION:
Now Open
NEW - U17 and U19 Pre Draft in-DEPTH REPORTS
To support U17 and U21 student-athlete development and the athletic goals set by each student-athlete, ELEV8’s Professional Coaching staff will provide student-athletes mid-season and end-season evaluations. Focused athlete reporting for Junior draft-eligible student-athletes will be shared with Alberta Junior A and Junior B Tier I Coaches by ELEV8 Lacrosse to provide structured player information in anticipation of the yearly RMLL Junior Draft.
Winter TRAINING BENEFITS
Student-athletes can expect to:
- Improve fundamental Lacrosse Skills
- Develop into resilienct and competitive players
- Learn enhanced on-floor decision making skills
- Establish goal-setting skills
- Compete in high-tempo practices
- Build on character development
FEes INclude
On-floor registration fees include:
- Instruction from professional Coaching Staff, current & former NLL Players
- Training Shorts
- Training T-shirt
- ELEV8 Socks
- Reversible Pinnie or Goaltender Jersey
- Premium Training Facilities
- Player Insurance
- Scrimmages
- Film for U13 and Up
AGE DIVISION REFERENCE GUIDE
Student-athletes should register in the appropriate age group they intend on participating in the 2023 box lacrosse season.
Unsure which age group to register in? See Below:
AGE GROUP
BIRTH YEAR
U9
2015-2016
U11
2013-2014
U13
2011-2012
U15
2009-2010
U17
2007-2008
U19
2005-2006
U21
2003-2004
TENTATIVE 2023 SCHEDULE December 5 - MarCH 8
Note: Schedule subject to change.
Pending: NLL Schedule changes and Overall Program Enrolment.
Program will pause December 26, 2022 – January 2, 2023 for the Holiday Break
AGE CATEGORY
WEEKDAYS
Approximate Time
U9 and U11 Co-ed
Wednesday
6:00 – 7:00 pm
U13 Boys
Tuesday and Thursday
6:00 – 7:00 pm
U15 Boys
Tuesday and Thursday
7:00 – 8:00 pm
U17 Boys
Monday and Wednesday
Mon 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 – 9:00 pm
U19 Boys
Monday and Wednesday
Mon 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 – 10:00 pm
U21 Boys
Monday and Wednesday
Mon 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 – 10:00 pm
Girls Hybrid
Monday and Wednesday
Mon 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Wed 7:00 – 8:00 pm
BOYS PROGRAM STRUCTURE
On-floor sessions are divided by gender and into Elite and Developmental groups to best provide student-athletes with the environment to succeed as an individual.
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 very focused program is for committed lacrosse players and student-athletes whom 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, it is important to include the box lacrosse and field lacrosse disciplines within development.
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, giving 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 which 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 with the utilization of girls field lacrosse sticks.
ELITE BOX TRAVEL TEAMS
Teams will compete at the USBOXLA Winter National tournament in Phoenix, AZ. 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, has played 19 Seasons of professional lacrosse. His complete dedication at all levels of the sport is both genuine and passionate. Geoff is compelled to assist ELEV8 student-athletes reach their maximum potential while creating enriched training and learning opportunities both on and off the field.
INSTRUCTORS INCLUDE
Bob was drafted 16th overall in the 2010 NLL entry draft by the Philadelphia Wings and is an 11 year NLL Veteran.
Dan is the ELEV8 Lacrosse Director of CLASSROOM Lacrosse and two time NLL Champion.
Zach Currier plays for NLL Calgary Roughnecks, PLL Waterdogs, MLL, Team Canada Box, Team Canada Field, World and 2x Mann Cup Champion
Brett Hickey was selected in the Fifth Round (43rd overall) in the 2011 Entry Draft. He currently plays for the NLL Calgary Roughnecks.
Jacob Motiuk, is an ELEV8 Alumni and is on the practice roster for the Vancouver Warriors.
Tyler Sceviour is an ELEV8 Alumni, and plays for the the San Diego Seals.
Garrett McIntosh returns to the coaching line up and is currently playing for the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.
location information
On-Floor Training
Calgary Soccer Centre
Annex Building
7000 – 48th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta