1st-2nd Grade Spring Lacrosse Program [May-June
The 1st-2nd Grade Spring Lacrosse Program is intended to introduce lacrosse to the youngest members of our community. This non-competitive non-contact developmental program is coed for any athletic level. Certified experienced coaches with youth and developmental mindset teach the basic individual footwork and stick skills using short non-repetitive drill and activity format. Each session ends with group goal activity (mini games). Real games are intramural (meaning we will divide the class and play) with a ref.
Format
Coed, any athletic level, no contact
Includes 6 one hour sessions starting in June
Practice/Clinic style with drills and activities
Objectives
"Lacrosse is fun, fast, fulfilling, & fun"
Individual skills, basic teamwork, rudimentary game strategy
Indoctrinate families in lacrosse culture, terminology, rules
Member Requirements
Registration and waivers - Each player must be registered prior to attending any MYLA session
Relaxed community requirement (Highland, Brunswick, etc welcome)
No uniform purchase
Mouthguard and goggle eye protection (no helmets)
Stick provided by MYLA
Bantam, Youth, Middle School Spring Lacrosse Teams [Feb - May]
The 3rd-8th Grade Spring Lacrosse Program provides a structured league for beginner through elite players. This is a competitive program wherein Medina will play against other community teams. The intent of this program is to engage players for the long term whether in preparation for high school lacrosse and beyond or seeking meaningful and fun team activity. This program emphasizes effort, resilience, honorable play including respect for others and overcoming mistakes. Players should look forward to next practice, game, season and return year after year. Players gain experience and find success through meaningful minutes playing time policy. All skill levels are provided with growth opportunities in various positions and game scenarios.
Boys and girls teams are formed separately. Teams are grouped by school grade - Bantam (3rd/4th), Youth (5th/6th) , Middle School (7th/8th). Teams may be segmented into squads to match skill levels between players and with other programs. Expectations, emphasis, opportunities, and playing time policies are not affected by squad.
Coaches are volunteers. All coaches receive certified training through US Lacrosse and mentoring. Coaches may truncate roster and suspend Meaningful Minutes policy for bracketed tournaments.
Parents can expect a “community club” experience. “Club” means a higher level of involvement than basic recreational programs. There will be some local travel to away games, typically less than 1 hour travel time. There will be festivals and tournaments (all day events). Coaches and team parents who help with special events are all volunteers.
Format [Boys]
Any athletic level, squads for matching skill levels
Appropriate contact USL Rules
Bantam (3rd/4th) 7v7 half field with goalies
Youth (5th/6th) 10v10 full field with goalies
MS (7th/8th) 10v10 full field with goalies
Pre-season indoor practices
Outdoor practice, games, tournaments
Format [Girls]
Any athletic level, squads for matching skill levels
Stick checking rules at various age levels, no body contact
Bantam (3rd/4th) 7v7 half field with goalies
Youth (5th/6th) 11v11 full field with goalies
MS (7th/8th) 11v11 full field with goalies
Pre-season indoor practices
Outdoor practice, games, tournaments
Objectives
“Honor the game”
Effort brings pride, performance is result of effort and circumstance
Wiping off mistakes, ready to play the next 5 minutes
Become experienced by investing yourself
Member Requirements
Registration and waivers - Each player must be registered prior to attending any MYLA session
Volunteer commitment - volunteer time is mandatory for Baggataway (per family)
Community requirement - Player must attend Medina City Schools, or can join MYLA if local community does not offer a lacrosse program
First Lax Intro to Lacrosse Fall Program [Sept - Oct]
The First Lax Intro to Lacrosse Fall Program is intended to introduce lacrosse to 3rd-8th Grade members of our community. This low cost, low risk, non-competitive developmental program provides families a “test drive” with lacrosse before committing to the full spring season. It is available for boys and girls 3rd - 8th grade any athletic level. Experienced coaches will teach individual footwork, stick skills, and team concepts to give players a sense of the game. Players receive a stick and gloves (boys) or goggles (girls) to keep. Loaner helmet provided for boys; must purchase own helmet to play during the season. We anticipate this will really encourage players to work at home and show up in the spring.
Format
Boys
Girls
4 weekly sessions at local outdoor fields typically starting in September
Camp/Clinic style with drills and activities
Objectives
“Fastest game on two feet”
Low cost, low risk
Individual skills, teamwork, game strategy
Indoctrinate families in lacrosse culture, terminology, rules
Prepare and encourage for spring season
Member Requirements
Registration and waivers - Each player must be registered prior to attending any MYLA session
No volunteer commitment
No community restriction (Highland, Brunswick, etc welcome)
No uniform purchase
During the into session MYLA provides: Stick (girls & boys), goggles (girls), gloves (boys), loaner helmet (boys)
