Homegrown Fall Positional Training Series
Homegrown Fall Positional Training consists of 6 position-specific training sessions. Each session is designed to enhance your skills and lacrosse IQ to help you master the position. Combining foundational skill development with application in small-sided gameplay helps players evolve the skills necessary to play their position. Develop your game in an inclusive community that welcomes players of all skill levels.
Dates: September 3 - October 10, 2024
*see locations and schedules below for more info
Grades: Girls & Boys players grades 3-12
*training groups may also be grouped by age/experience
Training Groups:
- Offense
- Defense
- Goalie
*Players are welcome to switch groups from session to session to work on multiple positions (especially for girls lacrosse where players often play multiple positions!)
**Training sessions are open to players of all skill levels, abilities, and genders. "Boys" and "Girls" refer to the style of lacrosse taught at each session. Players should bring their own equipment.
2024 Locations & Schedule
SOUTHWEST
Edina Community Center, Edina - Directions
Tuesdays 9/3, 9/10, 9/17: 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Edina High School Upper Turf, Edina - Directions
Mondays 9/23, 10/7: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10/2: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
NORTH
NSC Indoor Sports Hall, Blaine - Directions
Wednesdays: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
EAST
TCO Sports Garden, Vadnais Heights - Directions
Thursdays: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fall Academy Participation Fee: $215
- Players may attend multiple sessions per week for no additional cost
- Need-based scholarships are available by request. Click here for more information.
Cancellation Policy - In the event of a weather cancellation, you will receive an email. We do our best to reschedule sessions and/or offer refunds where we can.
Refund Policy: Click here
2024 REGISTRATION OPEN 7/1/24
Kyle Fuller
Head Program Director
Offense Sample Practice Plan (1 hour)
15 mins - Dynamic Stick & Body Warm-Up
15 mins - Foundation: Individual Skills (i.e. shooting, passing, dodging)
15 mins - Integration: Small Group Drills (i.e. shooting in offensive sets, dodging with pressure, off-ball movement)
15 mins - Application: Small-Sided Games & Competition (i.e. 2v2/3v3s, odd-number situations, gameplay scenarios)
Defensive Sample Practice Plan (1 hour)
15 mins - Dynamic Stick & Body Warm-Up
15 mins - Foundation: Individual Skills (i.e. ground balls, footwork, stick checks, 1v1 defense)
15 mins - Integration: Small Group Drills (i.e. sliding and recovering, gb battles, team defense)
15 mins - Application: Small-Sided Games & Competition (i.e. 2v2/3v3s, odd-number situations, gameplay scenarios)
Goalie Sample Practice Plan (1 hour)
15 mins - Dynamic Stick & Body Warm-Up
15 mins - Foundation: Basic Skills (i.e. stance, hand-eye coordination, footwork)
15 mins - Integration: Live Drills (i.e. saves on the run, saves in tight, clearing)
15 mins - Application: Small-Sided Games & Competition (i.e. live shots in drills, gameplay scenarios)
Optional Additional Opportunity - GNLL Fall League Free Agent Team
Many Associations & High Schools have Fall League Teams that compete September - October in the GNLL Fall Leagues. We encourage Fall Academy participants to play with their local teams if they have one! However, for those who do not have a team with their local cities, you can sign up as a Free Agent and be assigned a team.
GNLL Fall Field League - Info Here