2010 Back2Lax High School Fall Ball Program

About: Homegrown's 3rd Annual High School Fall Ball Program is a 6-week, developmental fall league created to provide a fun, safe and challenging environment where boys high school lacrosse players can develop as exceptional athletes and young men of character. Our innovative program structure and exceptional coaching staff work to build confidence, on-field I.Q. as well as strengthen player's connection to the Minnesota and Homegrown Lacrosse Communities. Last year over 50 different programs were represented! We look forward to seeing you out on the field this Fall.

Location: St. Paul’s McMurray Athletic Fields (2 Turf Fields / 1 Grass Field - 2 miles North of Lexington & I94)
1155 Jessamine Ave W St Paul, MN 55117 Click Here For Directions via Google Maps

Dates: Sunday 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17

Program Structure / Values:
Teamwork & Community: At our first session players are assigned to one of six teams which they will remain on the length of the program.  Each team is set-up to provide evenly balanced competition, compatible coach / player relationships as well as connect players from different communities and coaches with new
Preparation: All sessions begin before our set times. We emphasize preparation and encourage players to arrive early and often. Our hope is that players can develop and adapt a habit pre-practice warm-ups. This works to ensure that players get the most out of every minute they have with coaches on field.
Strength & Goal Setting: All sessions begin with a 15 minute dynamic warm-up which work on flexibility, focus & mental preparation, coordination and sprint mechanics. All warm-ups and speed work stations are run by certified strength and conditioning coaches.
Knowledge: After warm-ups players work through 45 minute progressive positional skill clinics. Each week new concepts are demonstrated and practiced via high repetition drills. Players are challenged to put these skills into use during game-time as well as set goals for their weekly development.
Focus: During each skill clinic goalies will work with Director, Ian Gallagher (Division 1 Wagner College 07') as well as a tremendous staff of assistant goalie coaches and shooters.
Fun: After warm-ups and skills development players compete with their assigned teams in full-field 25-minute running half round robin games (sessions 2–4) as well as two final play-off games (session 5-6). 
Passion & Mentorship: Each team is assigned 1 defensive and 1 offensive coordinator from our staff who currently play or coach at the Varsity MSHSL, MCLA, NCAA or Professional Levels. Beyond resume's and experience, all of our coaches are passionate about our sport and developing the next generation of players. Click Here to Check Out our Staff Bio Page.

Campers Receive:
* 12 hours of instruction / field-time
* Personalized instruction from Minnesota’s top coaches & players (1 to 7 Coach to Player Ratio)
* Weekly updates, Take-Home Practice Routines and Goal-Setting Exercises.
* Supervision by registered EMT’s
* 1 Limited edition Fall 2010 HG reversible
* 1 Limited edition Fall 2010 HG helmet sticker
* MVP Awards & Championship Prizes
* Access to the Homegrown On-Field Store

Cost: $235
*All program revenues support Homegrown's Community Development Programs. Our scholarship fund allows all players to play regardless of socioeconomic background. For more information on scholarships or to apply click here.

Registration: is open on a first come, first serve basis and is limited by position.  Positions available for each session are ( 36 attack, 54 midfields, 42 long poles, 12 goalies). Once capacity is reached players will be put on a waiting list. Please note that this program did reach full capacity in both 2008 & 2009.
Registration Deadline: September 10th.  A $10 late fee will be added after August 30th.
8/24/10 H.S. Registraiton Update : In order to meet increased demand we recently secured additional grass fields as well as expanded our staff. Both of our high school divisions will now run 6 teams instead of 4. The expansion has allowed us to clear the wait list and open up about 25 more spots. Please know that as we grow, our staff remains committed to providing quality service throughout all aspects of our fall program. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email with any questions or concerns. Also be sure to act fast if you or your teammates are still waiting to sign up. We estimate that we will reach full capacity again by 8/27.

Leadership Development Program: We are looking for a few good Fall League participants who are interested in working along-side our senior staff at our youth and middle school fall programs. For more information click here.

FAQ's:

Hot-Dish Classic Sign-Up: For the past two years Homegrown has entered teams into the Annual Hot-Dish Classic Tournament made up of Fall League participants. We hope to do so again this year but cannot guarantee when / where the tournament dates and location will be set. Info TBA.