Philosophy:
The primary goal of the Developmental Team Program is to excite, motivate, and educate youth lacrosse players while fostering positive progression with the sport. Through in depth instruction and our concentration on individual and team fundamentals, we teach players to maximize their individual abilities while also concentrating on the team’s success. Unparalleled Lacrosse believes that commitment, discipline, and positive attitude are vital keys to each team member’s individual and team success. Our philosophy ensures your player will become knowledgeable, skilled, and ready to take the next step with their game. Developmental teams are available to boys in grades 5-8.

 

 

Curriculum:
The Unparalleled Lacrosse Directors prepare instructional practice plans, drills, and in-game strategies to ensure that each player is well prepared for tournament and game play.  All players will focus on offensive and defensive schemes that have been used by the top college programs and coaches. Core curriculum has been developed by former Wilton HS and Johns Hopkins National Champion Goalie, Scott Smith. UL coaches stress unselfish play on offense while pushing individuals to maximize their skills in various motion, 141, 132, 222, and 33 sets. Defensively, Coaches will teach aggressive slide and support progressions, near man, and zone packages to maximize our team’s strengths. 

 

 

Coaching:
Unparalleled Lacrosse believes our staff is one of the best in the country in motivating, teaching, and developing great lacrosse players.All of our coaches have collegiate playing experience at the Division I level. Our coaching staff includes current and former players from Johns Hopkins University, University of North Carolina, Hofstra University, University of Denver, Bryant, Providence College, Loyola College, Fairfield University, Dartmouth University, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Maryland. We also employ the area’s top youth and HS coaches.  All coaches are selected based on their experience and accomplishments with the game, and their ability to communicate, teach, and mentor our player’s development.

 

 

Selection Process:
Unparalleled Lacrosse Developmental teams are geared for budding players who wish to improve their individual skills while participating in a travel team environment. Participation is granted to players who show a commitment to the game and dedication to improving their skills. Acceptance to the program is at the Program Directors discretion. Coaches  recommendations are welcomed.

 

 

Playing Time:
All Developmental team members will experience equal playing time. Team rosters will be limited to 22 players to ensure maximum playing time.

Developmental Overview