Boys High School Fall Ball Program
* 9/29/08 Last Chance to join a Hot-Dish Classic Team (Oct 10th-11th)
Online registration will be open to our 6th - 12th Fall Ball Program Participants until Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Teams will compete in 3 to 4 games on Saturday and Sunday Oct. 11th - 12th. Players will also receive a ticket for the Notre Dame vs. Army game on Saturday morning. Teams will be limited to 20 man rosters and coached by a select members of our Fall Ball staff. Game schedules will be determined by the Hot-Dish organizers at a later date. The participation fee is $40 + a $5 online registration fee. To sign up please click here >
About: Homegrown's High School Fall Ball Program is a first of its kind, 7-week, developmental fall tournament created to provide a safe, fun and challenging environment where 192 of Minnesota’s high school lacrosse players can develop as exceptional athletes and young men of character. Here they will be able to strengthen their connection to and perception of the Minnesota and Homegrown Lacrosse Communities. Scholarships will allow our players to play regardless of socioeconomic background, and all revenues will help to support Homegrown’s Inner-City initiatives, scholarship funds and administrative budgets.
Location: St. Paul’s McMurray Turf Fields (2 miles North of Lexington & 94) for directions click here.
Dates: Sunday 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2
| Times / Age Groups |
Division 2: Boys 9th & 10th Grade
Team Sessions: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Speed Sessions: 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Skill Level: Beginner - Advanced |
Division 1: Boys 11th & 12th Grade
Team Sessions: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Speed Sessions: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced |
* Note: 1 team practice is scheduled on 9/21 at 5:30 for Div. 2 and 6:30 for Div 1. Check our full schedule for more details.
* Sunday 10/12 is off for Hotdish Classic Tournament. Players will be given an opportunity to sign up for a Hotdish team once placed on a team.
* All players must have a current USLacrosse membership. To enroll, renew or retrieve your membership visit www.lacrosse.org
* Note (added 8/27*) Due to capacity issues all 9th and 10th graders, regardless of recomendation, must play with their respective age group. We are sorry about this change but ensure that all players will be challenged. |
Program Structure:
* During first session 4 teams will be formed via a draft Scrimmage. This will ensure even competition, compatible coach / player relationships and help to connect players from different communities.
*Session 2 will offer a 1 hour practice where players can get to know each other, their coaches and develop team systems.
* During next 5 sessions each team will compete in professionally officiated round robin games (sessions 2–4) and two final play-off games (session 5-6). Check Schedule & Results page for more detail.
* Each team will be coached by 2 coaches (1 D & 1 O) who currently play or coach at the Varsity MSHSL, MCLA, NCAA or Professional Levels. Check our Program Staff page for bios.
* All game sessions will start with a 15 minute progressive mini-clinic led by program director and professional player Colin Achenbach. Players will be challenged to learn and apply new skills during their games.
* Following each mini-clinic players will participate in a 15-minute pre-game warm-up and strategy session.
* A full-time goalie coach will also be on hand to work with the keepers prior to each game.
* Guest coaches will also participate in mini-clinics and game reviews to help players understand specialty positions and game situations.
* After each game all players will work through a 30-minute fast-twitch strength and agility training routine with Professional Strength Trainer Chad Herr.
Campers Receive:
* 12 hours of programming
* Personalized instruction from Minnesota’s top coaches & players (1 to 9 Coach to Player Ratio)
* Take-home exercise & training sheets
* Supervision by registered EMT’s
* 1 Limited edition Fall 08 HG reversible
* 1 Limited edition Fall 08 HG helmet sticker
* Player of the Week Awards and Championship Prizes
* Access to the Homegrown On-Field Store
Registration: is open on a first come first serve basis and is limited by position.
Registration Deadline: September 5th - Registration extended until Firday September 12th - Be sure to check availabilty by position. * Full program fee is due in full in order to reserve space. Cancellations will be refunded in full (minus applicable online registration fees) through September 1st. After September 1st a Homegrown credit will be offered. Scholarships are available to those in need click here to find out if you qualify.
Fall Ball
Participation Fee: $265
Full Capacity
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Goalie Fall Ball
Participation Fee: $215
Full Capacity |
| Division 2 - Boys 9th & 10th Grade |
Division 1 - Boys 11th & 12th Grade |
| Position |
Availability |
Registered |
Position |
Availability |
Registered |
| Short Sticks |
FULL |
FULL |
Short Sticks |
FULL |
FULL |
| Long Sticks |
6 |
21 |
Long Sticks |
FULL |
FULL |
| Goalie |
FULL |
FULL |
Goalie |
FULL |
FULL |
