Team Evaluations

The Great Northern Lacrosse League offers youth associations unbiased help in selecting rosters for the season. Our coaching staff has many years of experience selecting teams and has a tested system to get the job done right. Our goal is to come out of the tryouts with a set roster and depth chart for your organization.

We use a point system to rank players based on stick skills, athleticism, hustle, lacrosse IQ, and more. We focus on the athlete as a whole and will provide individual feedback based on our observations.

To schedule an evaluation for your organization, contact Kyle (kyle@homegrownlacrosse.org).

What We Provide

Experienced evaluators
Holistic scoring system using stick skills, position understanding, athleticism, hustle, communication, lacrosse IQ, and more
Timely feedback (depth chart sent to you within 2 business days of final evaluation session)
Evaluation practice plan, balls, & cones
Optional: numbered tryout jerseys

What The Association Provides

Registration & player communication
Check-in personnel at the evaluations
Facility reservations (March is GNLL's preferred timing)
2 nets
Numbered Jerseys

Tryout Formats

2 session model (recommended): Two 1.5-hour sessions

Session 1: warm-up, stick work, individual/positional skills, and small-sided games
Session 2: warm-up, small-sided games, scrimmage

1 session model: One 2-hour session

Warm-up, stick work, individual/positional skills, small-sided games, scrimmage

Abridged 1 session model: One < 2-hour session

Can be utilized for < 25 players to create a depth chart for super rosters
Can be used for 10U / 8U team balancing (*limited evaluation categories used)

*If another format is utilized, limited evaluation categories may be utilized

Pricing

Pricing per number of players

< 25 players = $125 / hr
25-34 players = $175 / hr
35-44 players = $200 / hr
45+ players = $225 / hr
Tryout Pinny Rental (optional): $50 / age group
- Any unreturned tryout pinnies will be billed back to the association at $20 per unreturned pinny

Kyle Fuller

GNLL Tryout Coordinator

Phone: 612-823-3919

Scoring System

Players are evaluated using a comprehensive weighted scoring system. Categories include:

Stick Skills
Athleticism
Hustle
Lacrosse IQ
Character - Confidence - Community

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do we get started?

A: To get started, contact Kyle Fuller kyle@homegrownlacrosse.org or call the office 612-823-3919.

Q: How far in advance should we contact the Great Northern Lacrosse League to help?

A: The sooner, the better. By contacting us earlier rather than later, you will be able to have a date that works best for your association and facilities. Some associations book close to five months prior to the tryout dates.

Q: Can our coaches talk with your evaluators?

A: We would prefer to not have any discussions with your coaches regarding player skill or previous team placement prior or during the tryout session(s). This allows us to take a truly objective look at all the players. After our tryout results are delivered, we're happy to discuss ratings, player groupings, or our process in general.

Q: Can our coaches help run the tryout?

A: Absolutely! If you would like your coaches to be involved, they can assist our evaluators by helping run the drills at tryouts. For more information, please contact Kyle Fuller (kyle@homegrownlacrosse.org).

Q: After the tryouts, what do we receive from GNLL?

A: You will receive quantitative data on each player within 2 business days of the final tryout session. A typical deliverable is a list of players ranked by overall score, with a breakdown of their scores in each category.

Q: Do you select the A and B teams or is the association responsible for that?

A: We will compile a list with scores for every player across multiple categories. We acknowledge that we do not know every player's full potential and they may not have their best day at tryouts, so it is ultimately up to the association to decide the final team makeup.