METRO SPECIALTY CLINICS (Metro Clinics are open to anyone)
The purpose of Metro Lacrosse is to provide numerous and continuing opportunities for young women in the NY and NJ area to play the game of lacrosse. This is done through a variety of quality programs including large and small group instruction, clinics, league play, and the option to try-out for Metro Magic Travel Teams.
Clinic Descriptions
OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: (click here)
Fall Ball
Keep your lax skills sharp throughout the offseason with "Fall Ball"! Sign up with your school team or by yourself and come out once a week for a full game. It's a great way to get your team ready for the season. "Fall Ball" is offered at the middle school and high school levels.
Secrets of Lax Learn the secrets to be successful in the game from experienced coaches. Improve your skills in the following areas: catching and throwing, ground balls, cradling, defense, and more! Instructed by Metro's Hilary Renna and Bonnie sullivan, "Secrets of Lax" is offered to 5th 6th and 7th graders at Sloatsburg Community Fields.
Apex "SuperSticks"
In-depth instruction designed to advance your individual skills in the areas of: stick skills, footwork, dodges, and stick protection. Instructed by Metro director and coach, Mary-Lynne McKee, Apex "SuperSticks" is offered in 3 age groups: grades 5 & 6, grades 7 & 8, grades 9-12.
LaxPrep Metro Summer Program
Keep your game sharp over the summer and prepare for your college season with "LaxPrep"! This new program is focused on playing in intense game situations, including the following: man-up, man-down situations, small sided games, 7v7, full field scrimmaging. Instructed by Hilary Renna, "LaxPrep" is offered to college bound seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores.
INDOOR PROGRAMS: (click here)
Score More Attackers, learn technique and improve your skills in the following areas: shot power, shot selection and placement, how and when to cut, different types of shots. "Score More" is offered at multiple age levels.
Possession
Improve your skills in the areas of: getting open, ball protection, assisting teammates, and defensive play. Instructed by one of Metro's top coaches, Carter Abbott, "Possession" is offered at multiple age levels.
Apex "SuperSticks"
In-depth instruction designed to advance your individual skills in the areas of: stick skills, footwork, dodges, and stick protection. Instructed by Metro director and coach, Mary-Lynne McKee, Apex "SuperSticks" is offered in 3 age groups: grades 5 & 6, grades 7 & 8, grades 9-12.
Hil's Drills
Take your defensive game to the next level with "Hil's Drills"! Improve your skills in the areas of: 1v1 defense, off ball defense, denying cutters, double teams, and man-down situations. Instructed by one of Metro's top coaches, Hilary Renna, "Hil's Drills" is offered at multiple age levels.
Hil's Drills Mini Session: Younger Players - Master the following skills
CHECKING: how and when to check
DOUBLE TEAMS: how to create a successful double team and come up with a caused turnover
Magic Tune Up
Get ready for Metro try-outs! Come out the week before tryouts for an intense two hour lacrosse review. Work through some of the drills you will be doing in tryouts while being coached by Metro coaches. "Magic Tune-Up" is offered on Nov. 27th at multiple age levels.
LaxFit
Gain the competitive edge both physically and mentally with Metro's new program "LaxFit". Improve your mental toughness, optimize your athleticism, and understand the nutritional role in peak performance. Instructed by one of Metro's top coaches, Betsy Economou, "LaxFit" is offered at multiple age levels.
Pixie Sticks
Get a head start on your lacrosse career with Metro Lacrosse's "Pixie Sticks". 3rd ad 4th graders, have fun learning the basics from experienced coaches. Improve your skills in the following areas: catching and throwing, ground balls, cradling, defense, and more! Instructed by Metro's Hilary Renna, "Pixie Sticks" is offered to 3rd and 4th graders at multiple locations and times.
Own The Crease: Keeper Clinic
GOALIES, learn from an experienced goalie coach and improve your skills in the following areas:
Stance, Position and Moving in the Crease, Stepping to the Ball, Stickwork, Clearing, Hand-eye Coordination, Talking and Leading the Defense
Other Camps & Clinics
Check out some other non-Metro opportunities that are available!