ARETE FOUNDATIONAL CLINIC SERIES

Arete Lacrosse is excited to offer our foundational clinic series that focuses on introducing proper mechanics to young athletes. Our 6 week series will focus on core skills like passing/catching, shooting, and dodging. Our curriculum is centered around de-compartmentalizing movements and building into the "whole movement." The major reason we do this, is to remove bad habits, remove excess motion, and to introduce simple movements young players understand.

After each week, parents will be provided drills for players to work on at the field or at home. During our final session, we will evaluate our participants and their progression through the series. It's important to show the progress of the players and leaving our clinic series with a strong understanding of what they need to focus on moving forward.

Each session will carry a max of 10 players. If you have any questions about our upcoming clinics, email Cory Childs at [email protected].

SNAPSHOT

6 Week Series (Every Wednesday Night)

Dates: January 3rd - February 7th
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m
Location: Arete HQ
Focus: Proper Stick Mechanics, Shooting Form, Stick Protection/Cradling, Dodging Basics
Participants: Boys 3rd - 8th Grade (We had interest in 7th/8th, so we added those age groups!)

Week 1
20 Minutes: Proper Passing/Catching Mechanics
20 Minutes: Breakdown Cradling Mechanics: Two & One Hand(s)
20 Minutes: Breakdown Overhand, Stationary Shooting

Week 2
15 Minutes: Passing/Catching Review + Additional Movements
15 Minutes: Skeleton Cradling + Stick Protection Drills
15 Minutes: Stationary Shooting Progression
15 Minutes: Introduction to Shooting on the Run

Week 3
15 Minutes: Passing/Catching Drills Continued
15 Minutes: Cradling/Stick Protection Drills Continued
15 Minutes: Stationary Shooting: Shooting off the Feed
15 Minutes: Shooting on the Run Continued

Week 4
15 Minutes: Passing/Catching Drills Continued
15 Minutes: Stationary Shooting: Shooting off the Feed
15 Minutes: Shooting on the Run Continued
15 Minutes: Introduction to Dodging Mechanics (Beginning of Dodge)

Week 5
15 Minutes: Passing/Catching Drills Continued
15 Minutes: Stationary Shooting: Progression Drill
15 Minutes: Dodging footwork with Shot on the Run
15 Minutes: Dodging continued (Change of Direction)

Week 6
15 Minutes: Passing/Catching Mechanics Evaluated
15 Minutes: Stationary Shooting: Evaluate Form
15 Minutes: Shooting on the Run: Evaluate Stick + Footwork
15 Minutes: Dodging: Evaluate Basic Start of dodge Footwork + Stick Protection