As of this post, we have just 264 days until our first practice on February 13, 2012. (Tentatively, that practice will be for an hour at 3:30p and consist of "fun run" type activities. We'll practice only 3 days a week for an hour each day for the first 3 weeks next year.)
"It's not the will to win, but, rather the will to prepare to win that produces champions."
It’s always been our adage that to prepare for lacrosse in the Spring, it’s best to play a Fall Sport. The conditioning, regularity, discipline, relationships, diversity, and fun make that the best way to train even if you view lacrosse as your primary sport. Godspeed to all of you who are participating on an HCS team this Fall. There’ll be plenty of lacrosse after your Fall seasons before we hit the fields next Spring. We note this here as we know some athletes jump right into the regimen of the Fall Sport now. That's great. Others will have the flexibility to consider the following events.
If you aren’t in a Fall Sport, there are a number of activities in which to engage. The “best thing” varies by athlete. Any one or combination of Coaches Fairweather, Burton, Flynn, Teeter, or Bergman would be glad to talk with each athlete or athlete and their parents in coming up with a personal plan. We’ve conducted these chats with only a couple athletes so far. Level of commitment is not a barrier to figuring out what is the best way to be ready to contribute in 2012.
Hoffacker Zone training is available to all high school women out-of-season (non-Fall) athletes in a regular schedule this summer. Every Monday and Wednesday at 8:00a, our team members can conduct conditioning. Our team will actually workout at the same time as the soccer team as they prepare for the Fall. There is overlap in our rosters and a lot of overlap in the types of athlete we like to build through this training. Although some high school athletes and their families spend lots of money on this type of training, it is free. Of course, we know some of you have experience with this training. We encourage you to approach this program with a regular discipline for several weeks at a time to get the best results.
Next, the Coaches are available on a “come as you can” or a regular basis to work on various aspects of the game: Goalie, Individual D, Shooting, 8 meters, or just pure stick work. Anyone wanting “private lessons” with Coach Fairweather, Coach Burton, or Coach Flynn can organize those directly with them. Anyone organizing a group to meet with Coach Fairweather, Coach Burton, Coach Flynn or Coach Teeter will be covered as part of the program. As always, individual Goalie training will be covered as a team expense.
Ashley Fairweather Ashley.Fairweather@perseverancesports.com
Paige Burton CoachKauffman2009@gmail.com
Tom Flynn TFlynn@mwinsulation.com
Christopher Teeter CTeeter625@gmail.com
Finally, as many of you have been asking, we highly encourage the participation in a summer lacrosse camp or camps! The results from this activity was in heavy evidence in the makeup of our Varsity squad this year.
There are lots of camps out there. We are recommending two. There is huge benefit to attending a camp with other HCS players.
First. We're very excited about this. Coach Fairweather and some of her college teammates will be conducting a camp at Park Tudor June 6 - 9. This is for high school athletes (including rising Freshmen) only.
Next, we've had a lot of success with the Northwestern Camp over the last few years, including eight athletes who attended this camp last year and showed remarkable improvement.
See: www.amontesports.com
As always around the HCS lacrosse programs, do not let finances be a barrier to attending these camps. There are a number of folks around the program who are willing to help out. Simply touch base with Coach Teeter if any scholarship is required. Further, do not hesitate to contact Coach Teeter with any questions about anything lacrosse along the way. CTeeter625@gmail.com (317) 750-5098
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