Travel Teams I Training Events I Box Lacrosse
Travel Program
2) Where will teams practice and how often?
a. Teams will train at Total Sports Rossford (Toledo) or High Velocity Sports (Canton). In the fall, travel teams practice once per week (usually Sundays). In the summer, teams practice in the evenings twice per week (Toledo – W/Th; Canton – T/Th). The fall season runs mid-September to early November. The summer season runs early June to mid-July.
3) How much does it cost? Fall (2022) program dues range from $450-$595 depending on age/team placement. Summer dues range from $845 - $1295 depending on age and team placement. Summer dues are set to include uniforms, practices, and tournament dues/player showcase fees.
4) Where are tournaments? The PLG competes in regionally competitive tournaments, usually in MI/OH/IL/IN. We book hotel blocks so that families/teams can stay together, but families are responsible for their travel/booking arrangements. To see upcoming schedules and program overviews, please visit www.premierlacrossegroup.com/travel-teams
5) Who is coaching? Our coaches and our player development are what make PLG special. We hire experienced and professional coaches who are great role models and leaders for our players. Coaches include college coaches, former professionals, high school coaches, and collegiate players. All of our coaches have played the game at a high level.
6) To learn more about our values, coaching philosophy, and The PLG Difference, please visit www.premierlacrossegroup.com/ourstory
7) To learn more about our coaches, visit https://www.premierlacrossegroup.com/coaches
8) To see what others have to say about their experience with PLG, visit https://www.premierlacrossegroup.com/testimonials
Clinics
1) What equipment do I need?
a. For beginners clinics, no equipment is required. For all other clinics, players need: Helmet, Gloves, Shoulder Pads, Arm Pads, Stick, Protective Cup.
2) Where does training take place?
a. Toledo training will take place at Total Sports Rossford (10020 S Compass Dr, Rossford, OH 43460) and Canton programs will take place at High Velocity Sports (46245 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48188)
3) What is the format of training?
a. Depending on the clinic, the format may be Train & Play (Box Lacrosse) where players learn new skills/concepts for a portion of training and then scrimmage for a set amount of time. For specialty clinics (Shooting/Goalies/Faceoffs/etc.) players will learn various skills/techniques and be put through a series of drills to help develop each skill.
4) To view all upcoming clinic options, please visit www.premierlacrossegroup.com/training-events
Box Lacrosse
1) Why box lacrosse? What is it?
a. In terms of game play, box lacrosse looks similar to hockey. It is played 5v5 (+ goalie) in boarded rinks. Goalies have full pads (similar to a hockey goalies) and the goals are smaller (4x4) compared to field lacrosse (6x6). In box lacrosse, there is a shot clock which speeds up the pace of play. This, combined with a smaller playing area, (rink vs 110x60 field) makes players play faster and more accurately. Offensive players develop stronger stick skills, better movement off-ball, and are more able to handle pressure from defense. Defensive players develop better footwork, discipline, and stick skills. Given the back-and-forth flow of box lacrosse, all players play offense and defense, which helps them become more well-rounded and skilled in field lacrosse.
b. Box lacrosse is physical, and cross-checking is allowed. With that said, safety is a priority within these programs and certain activities (overly aggressive cross-checking, checking into the boards, etc.) will not be permitted. In box lacrosse, when the ball is on the ground, players MUST play the ball. There is no body checking players if they do not have the ball in their possession.
c. Do I need a box lacrosse helmet or special equipment? In short, no. Field lacrosse helmets are acceptable. Apart from the field lacrosse equipment you already have, rib and/or bicep pads are recommended and can be found online with a quick google search. These pads are not required for participation.
d. Is it appropriate for newer players? Yes. Although some experience helps, we will have a variety of talent levels in this clinic and all experiences are welcome. “I believe that box lacrosse gives young people many more opportunities to excel in our game. If I had my choice, I would have every player under the age of twelve play box lacrosse exclusively or at least a majority of the time. The number of touches of the ball and the ability to develop better stick skills in a game of box lacrosse, far surpasses what happens to young people on a 110 x 60 yard field. Learning how to pass and catch in traffic, understanding how to shoot, and developing a sense of physicality are all positive traits developed by the box game.”- Bill Tierney, US Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Denver University Head Coach, Princeton 6xNational Champion, Team USA 1998
e. Format: Each session will combine training and scrimmage time. The earlier dates in each session will skew more towards training and as groups gain experience/familiarity with the box game we will skew sessions more toward scrimmaging.
f. Who is coaching? Coaches will include PLG Director Mark Greaney, PLG Box Lacrosse Director Ron Martinello, and other PLG staff who all have experience coaching and playing box lacrosse.