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Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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US Sports Camps and Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, Melissa Rausch, are excited to team up to offer an outstanding Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Designed for the high school elite and high performing lacrosse player (Ages 13-18) our Elite Camp is ideal for the lacrosse player who aspires to play at the collegiate level. You will have the opportunity to showcase your skillset and enhance your lacrosse IQ by learning offensive and defensive concepts, stickwork, shooting, and footwork.

Perfect for regional players, UCCS is located on 550 acres in northeast Colorado Springs at the foot of Austin Bluffs, a rugged natural cliff formation. The university's great location, outstanding facilities and talented coaching staff make CU Colorado Springs a popular destination for young athletes to improve their lacrosse skills each summer.

Highlights Include

Elite Camp for Girls Ages 13-18
Superior instruction from College Coaches
8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
Every camper receives a reversible Nike practice jersey
Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement
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Camp Director Melissa Rausch

Melissa Rausch begins her fourth year with the UCCS Mountain Lions women's lacrosse program, and her second season as the head coach in 2023. As an assistant coach the past two years, she served as the recruiting coordinator, handling the recruiting efforts, hosting clinics and working with the scholarship budget.
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In her first year at the helm and third year with the program in 2022, Rausch led the women's lacrosse team to their most successful season in their sixth year as a varsity program. The Mountain Lions finished the season 11-7 overall and 8-4 in RMAC contests that included two wins by forfeit from Adams State University. The Mountain Lions had a breakout year with awards as 14 Mountain Lions earned 31 awards. Madison McGriff led the squad with eight awards that included an academic regional selection, two RMAC individual awards and five RMAC Defensive Player of the Week accolades. Natalie Church left her mark on the program after receiving CoSIDA Academic All-District 6 First Team, RMAC All-Academic First Team, RMAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. She holds the program record for most points (67) and assists (30) in a season and is the career leader in points (206), goals (124), assists (82), shots (264), shots on goal (206) and draw controls (324).

On the field, Rausch works with both offensive and defensive units. Her primary focus is on the defensive end of the field. After installing a new defense in 2021, the Mountain Lions decreased their opponents' efforts in goals against, shots, shot percentage, and shots on goal.

Rausch, who joined UCCS from Nichols College, a Division III institution in Dudley, Mass., held the roles as Assistant Athletic Director, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach, and Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach at Nichols College.

Rausch left Nichols College as the second-winningest coach in program history. In three years at the helm, Rausch and the Bison tallied 12 wins while 20 student-athletes earned academic all-conference accolades. In 2019, the Bison women's team set a school record for most free position goals, accumulating 57 in 16 games. As an assistant coach for the men's team, Rausch helped the Bison qualify for the conference tournament for the second consecutive season, while coaching multiple academic all-conference and all-conference student-athletes.

Administratively at NC, Rausch ran the day-to-day operations for the department's transportation, marketing and sports information departments.

Prior to Nichols College, Rausch spent five years in Colorado working at 3d Lacrosse, Team 180 Sports, and as a boys and girls high school coach. At 3d Lacrosse, she served as the Girls National Director, providing over site for five regions and 50 teams, including developing national level camps, clinics and tournaments.

Rausch spent the 2015-16 season as the Head Lacrosse Coach at Kent Denver School, leading the Sun Devils to the state semi-final game for the first time in six years. Before coaching at Kent Denver School, Rausch was the Co-Head Coach at Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs in 2015-16, starting the inaugural boy's lacrosse program while managing seven assistant coaches. She started her high school coaching career in Colorado Springs at Rampart High School from 2011-15, while also serving as the Team Colorado Head Coach. She was named the 2016 3d Lacrosse Coach of the Year and the 2015 Gazette Preps Lacrosse Coach of the Year.

Rausch received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Elmira College in Elmira, N.Y. A three-year captain and a two-time Empire 8 all-conference performer, Rausch competed in lacrosse and field hockey for the Soaring Eagles.
Assistant Coach Claire Kallio

Claire Kallio joined the UCCS women’s lacrosse coaching staff in January 2020 as the goalkeepers’ coach. She is in her fourth season with the Mountain Lions in 2023.
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Most recently, Kallio spent the 2017 and 2018 seasons as an assistant coach at Colorado State University-Pueblo. In her last season with the ThunderWolves, CSUP had six members earn All-RMAC honors, including one First Team selection.

Prior to joining the Pack’s coaching staff, Kallio spent three seasons as head coach at NCAA DII Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. She led the Falcons to a 16-19 record in her time at Notre Dame College, and in her final season, three players earned All-Mountain East Conference honors, including two First Team selections.

Before Notre Dame College, Kallio coached in an assistant role at Medina High School in Medina, Ohio, her alma mater, and Marquette High School in Saint Louis, Mo. She helped the Bees win the 2012 Ohio State Title and made the Final Four in 2013.

Collegiately, Kallio played at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Mo. As a goalkeeper, she set the school records in wins and saves. In her senior campaign, she set the Midwest Women's Lacrosse Conference record for most saves in a regular season with 160 stops. Kallio started in net for the Griffins all four years and earned MWLC First Team All-Conference honors in 2011. She was a co-captain and named the 2008 Most Valuable Defender and the 2011 Most Valuable Teammate.

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. Get ready for a week of focused, intensive training sessions lead by the UCCS coaching staff. Overnight and Commuter options available.

2024 OVERVIEW

Dates: July 15-17
Age Group: 13-18
Gender: Girls
Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
Check-in: Overnight Campers check-in between 2:00-3:00pm at Eldorado House. Extended Day campers check-in at 4:00pm at Mountain Lion Field. There will be a camper orientation meeting at 4:00pm with the first field session at 4:00pm. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.
Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field at 12:00pm (noon) on Wednesday. The camp director will confirm the exact location. Extended Day Campers will leave directly from the field. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorms immediately following the closing ceremony.
Day Schedule: MON 4PM-6PM, TUE 10AM-8PM, WED 10AM-NOON **Times subject to change
Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
Program: The Advanced Skills program is designed to provide campers the fundamental skills, position specific training and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance your game.

CAMP ADDRESS

University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Eldorado House
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Directions: Pull up to the intersection of Mountain Lion Way and Regents Circle to unload. If you enter "29 Mountain Lion Way, Colorado Springs, CO" into Google Maps, it should direct you there or just east of the check in location / Campus Map

Mountain Lion Stadium - Google Maps
5225 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80918

CAMP CHECK-IN

Monday, July 15th

ALL CAMPERS: Overnight Campers check-in between 2:00-3:00pm at Eldorado House. Extended Day campers check-in at 4:00pm at Mountain Lion Field. There will be a camper orientation meeting at 4:00pm with the first field session at 4:00pm. A detailed schedule for the week will be provided at that time.

CAMP CHECK-OUT

Wednesday, July 17th

Check-out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field at 12:00pm (noon) on Wednesday. The camp director will confirm the exact location. Extended Day Campers will leave directly from the field. Overnight Campers check-out from the dorms immediately following the closing ceremony.

2024 HOUSING

Dorm: Eldorado House
Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Bathrooms: Shared
Linens: Not included. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
Air Conditioning: NO A/C - Please bring a portable fan

SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
Extended Day campers: Dinner provided on Monday; Lunch and dinner is Tuesday.
Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Lacrosse Camps Reversible Jersey and prizes.

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
Equipment Needed: Please bring your protective goggles, mouthpiece, cleats, and lacrosse stick.
Facility: Mountain Lion Stadium
Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

SCHEDULE

Monday, July 15th

2:00-3:00pm Check In for Overnighters at Eldorado House
4:00pm Check In for Commuters at Mountain Lion Stadium- 5225 N Nevada Ave Colorado Springs, CO
4:00-6:00pm Training on Mountain Lion Stadium
6:00pm Pick up for Commuters at Mountain Lion Stadium
6:30pm Dinner
7:30pm Games, etc.
9:30pm Lights out

Tuesday, July 16th

8:30am Breakfast
10am Check in for commuters at Mountain Lion Stadium
10:00-12:00pm Training on Mountain Lion Stadium- Fun Sock Practice!
12:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:00pm Bookstore trip
2:30-4:30pm Training on Mountain Lion Stadium
5:00pm Dinner
6:00-8:00pm Training on Mountain Lion Stadium
8:00pm Pick up for Commuters at Mountain Lion Stadium
8:30pm Pizza and Movies
10:00pm Lights out

Wednesday, July 17th

8:30am Breakfast
10:00am Commuters arrive at Mountain Lion Stadium
10:00-12:00pm- Parents/Friends/Family Invite to join us! Games on Mountain Lion Stadium - Awards Ceremony
12:00pm Pick up Commuters
12:00-1:00pm Check Out for Overnighters

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Checklist of things to bring:

T-shirts (at least 4)
Shorts (at least 4)
Cleats
Plenty of Athletic Socks and one pair of "fun socks"
Goggles
Mouthpiece
Lacrosse Stick(s)
Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
Toiletries & Personal Items
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Turf Shoes or Running Shoes for indoor activity
Phone and chargers
Extra Towels
Non-Perishable Snack Foods
Spending money (approx. $50)
Pillow & Pillowcase
Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
Fan - dorms do not have AC
Notebook and pen/pencil
Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS

Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Extended Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: Along with your lacrosse equipment, we recommend that you bring a day pack with the following items: water bottle, weather appropriate clothing, cleats, and walking shoes.

Camp Schedule & Meals:

Monday: Extended Day Campers should arrive dressed and ready to play. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Extended Day Campers stay until 6:00pm.
Tuesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 10:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
Wednesday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 10:00am-12:00pm. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes at noon. Departure time may change depending on the event.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE LACROSSE CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our lacrosse camps please see our FAQ page.

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OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES

• 2 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey

EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES

• Lunch & dinner on Day 2
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
• Camp hours: MON 4:00PM-6:00PM, TUE 10:00AM-8PM, WED 10:00AM-NOON

*SPECIAL GOALIE TRAINING*: During all sessions, goalies are given training involving development of their individual technique as well as instruction in game like situations. In addition to focusing on individual instruction, each goalie will participate in shooting drills as well as drills designed to include the goalies as an integral part of a team defense.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

TEAM DISCOUNT: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 AM Breakfast (Overnighters)
9:00 AM Stretching and Conditioning
9:30 AM Skill Work and Stations
10:30 AM Position Work
Noon Lunch
2:00 PM Small Games (1v1, 2v2, 4v3, etc.) with emphasis on supporting play
3:00 PM Drill stations and scrimmaging
4:30 PM Dinner and supervised free time
6:00 PM Back to field for games
9:00 PM Extended Day Campers depart
10:00 PM Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

UCCS is located on 550 acres in northeast Colorado Springs at the foot of Austin Bluffs, a rugged natural cliff formation. From the campus, you have a spectacular view of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, including Pikes Peak, the 14,115-foot mountain that inspired the song "America the Beautiful."

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
My kid definitely improved her skills! An amazing camp experience!

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
Coach Melissa was a wonderful instructor and gave my daughter a lot of good tips to improve her game!

— Anonymous

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

Programs: Elite Camp

Age Group: 13 - 18

Gender: Girls

Overnight $475.00 USD

Availability: Yes

Extended 10:00AM-8:30PM $375.00 USD