Nike Girls Lacrosse Pre-Season Training
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StarsCome Join Us This Spring at The Edge!
Held at The Edge in Bedford, MA, the NIKE and US Sports Camps Staff will be welcoming college headliners to the local spring fields!
Each of the three dates will feature components of dynamic warm-up, agility, stickwork, lacrosse tactics and competitive play. But each day will feature a different headliner as well as a different point of emphasis.
Prepare to get back on the lacrosse fields this spring with our college coach led functional training!
Highlights Include
- Complete Skills Camp for Girls Ages 6-14
- 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Stacey Freda
Directing camp is Stacey Freda, Lexington High School’s Head Lacrosse Coach. Freda was recently inducted into the Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
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Asst Camp Director Kelly Downs
Kelly Downs was promoted to head coach of the Worcester State women’s lacrosse program in 2017 after serving as the Associate Head Coach in 2016. Prior to her promotion, she served as an assistant coach for three seasons and coached a total of fourteen all-conference players during her time at Worcester State.
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Asst Camp Director Nicolas Prandi
Nicolas Prandi enters his second year as an assistant coach with the Endicott women's lacrosse program in 2022-23.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Nike Girls Lacrosse is offering a one week half day camp (9:00am-12:00pm) for ages 8-18.
2024 OVERVIEW
- Dates: April 15-17
- Age Group: 6-14, (1st-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade & 6th-8th grade)
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Half Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Monday-Wednesday
- Check-In: 8:45-9:00am at The Edge Sports Center
- Program: Are you looking to enhance your pre-season lacrosse skills, join our college headliners for 1, 2 or 3 sessions over April school vacation week this spring! Participants will be grouped by skill and age levels. Whether you are newer to the game or you are looking to grow your skills in a challenging environment, we have a skill group for you! We welcome newer town level players through the advanced club level player.
CAMP ADDRESS
The Edge Sports Center
191 Hartwell Road
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730
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CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Monday, April 15th to Wednesday, April 17th
- Check in: 8:45am-9:00am at The Edge Sports Center
- Check out: 12:00pm at The Edge Sports Center
MEALS
Lunch is NOT provided. Please bring healthy snacks each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers will receive a Nike Lacrosse 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: The Edge Sports Center
- 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.
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!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Items:
- Cleats
- Protective Goggles
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s)
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsSample Clinic Blocks
- 9:00-9:15: Warm up -heart rate increase, agility, balance, power
- 9:15-9:30: Technical: Stickwork - maximize ball possession
- 9:30-9:50: Passing and Receiving
- 9:50-10:10: Added pressure - time and space restricted
- 10:10-10:40: Technical Session II - i.e. Shooting, Free positions, Feeding
- 10:40-11:00: Tactical Session - numbers up, team defense, motion attack
- 11:00-11:30: Game related challenges
- 11:30-12:00: Scrimmages
The Edge Sports Center
With an annual attendance of over 575,000 athletes and family members, the Edge Sports Center has become the premier hub as a North West Boston recreational facility. The athletic facility hosts over 260,000 youth athletes and over 85,000 adult athletes each year.
The ice rinks at the Edge Sports Center plays host to youth and adult teams from throughout New England. There are over 5,000 youth and adult hockey players that use the sports facility on a weekly basis during hockey season. In addition, many families utilize the ice skating rink for figure skating, learn to skate programs, public skating, and summer camps.
Camp Reviews
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April 19, 2023: My daughter loved this camp experience! She was only signed up for 2 days, but added an additional session!
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April 19, 2023: Getting feedback from the coaches and working with some college coaches
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Fun and competitive
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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.