Training and Development
Program Details
When: Monday Mornings
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July: 6, 13, 20, 27
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August: 3, 10
Time:
Boys & Girls Youth
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Boys & Girls High School
10:45 - 12:15 AM
Where: LGC Athletics
Who: Boys & Girls, 2027 - 2035
Cost: $300
Summer Scoring Series
The Summer Scoring Series is a high-level offensive development program designed to help players sharpen their scoring, dodging, and decision-making during the crucial off-season months.
Powered by the Scoring Series system and led by Coach Ethan LaHoda, this program delivers advanced techniques, modern offensive concepts, and high-repetition training to keep players sharp and turn them into dynamic scoring threats before the fall season.
Skill & Technique Development
- Advanced Ball Handling & Change of Direction: Mastery of the stick in tight spaces.
- Dodging & Redodging Mechanics: Beating your defender and re-attacking with purpose.
- Scoring Techniques: Perfecting on-the-run, time-and-room, up-the-hash, step-down, and inside finishing.
- 2-Man & 3-Man Systems: Understanding off-ball movement and standard offensive structures.
- Decision-Making & Deception: Learning how to freeze goaltenders and read defenders under pressure.
Game Application
- Controlled offensive scenarios and live/semi-live scoring reps.
- Situational training from the island, invert, wing, X, and alley.
Performance Training
- Dodging-specific speed work and first-step explosiveness.
- Rotational power for increased shot velocity.
- Stability and balance for elite, injury-resistant movement.
Blitz Defensive Series
The Blitz Defensive Series is an elite, high-level defensive development program built for players who want to shut down top offensive threats and dominate the field.
Dedicated entirely to the art of defense, this program blends explosive footwork, lockdown positioning, high-level IQ, and live competitive reps to build fundamentally sound, disruptive defenders.
Footwork, Speed, & Approach
- Explosive Mobility: Lateral movement, rapid change of direction, and closing speed.
- Perfecting the Angles: Proper approach mechanics to eliminate an attacker's runway.
- Recovery Discipline: Recovery footwork to hip-turn and get back into the play seamlessly.
Stickwork & Takeaways
- Precision Checks: Mastering the lift, poke, trail, and disruptive stick techniques.
- Calculated Risks: Timing, placement, and the mechanics behind high-percentage takeaway checks.
- Active Hands: Disrupting passes and shooting lanes without sacrificing body position.
Defensive IQ & Positioning
- Dictating the Matchup: Taking away an attacker's strengths and forcing them to their weak hand.
- Leverage & Contact: Using body positioning and hold-by-contact mechanics to anchor down.
- Creating Chaos: Forcing poor decisions, panicked passes, and high-pressure turnovers.
Program Details
When: Friday Mornings
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July: 10, 17, 24, 31
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August: 7, 14
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Where: LGC Athletics
Who: Youth & High School Boys & Girls
Cost: $300
Program Details
When: Monday Nights
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January: 12, 19, 26
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February: 2, 9, 16
Time:
Boys & Girls 2035-2030
5:45-7:15PM
Boys & Girls 2029-2027
7:30-9PM
Where: LGC Athletics
Who: Boys & Girls, 2035–2027
Cost: $300
Winter Scoring Series
The Winter Scoring Series is a high-level offensive development program designed to help players sharpen their scoring, dodging, and decision-making before the spring season. Powered by the Scoring Series system and led by Coach Ethan LaHoda, this program delivers advanced techniques, modern offensive concepts, and high-repetition training to turn players into dynamic scoring threats.
Skill & Technique Development
Advanced Ball Handling & Change of Direction
Dodging & Redodging Mechanics
Scoring Techniques (on-the-run, time & room, up-the-hash, step-down, etc.)
2-Man & 3-Man Systems
Decision-Making & Deception Under Pressure
Game Application
Controlled offensive scenarios
Live and semi-live scoring reps
Island, invert, wing, X, and alley situations
Performance Training
Dodging-specific speed work
First-step explosiveness
Rotational power for shooting
Stability and balance for elite movement
Winter D Days
Winter D Days is a high-level defensive development program built for players who want to shut down elite offensive threats and take their defensive game to the next level before the spring season. Modeled after the Scoring Series but dedicated entirely to defense, this program blends footwork, positioning, IQ, and live competitive reps.
Footwork, Speed, & Approach
Lateral movement, COD, closing speed
Proper angles and approach mechanics
Recovery footwork and discipline
Stickwork & Takeaways
Precision checks
Lift, poke, trail, and disruptive techniques
Timing, placement, and takeaway mechanics
Defensive IQ & Positioning
Dictating matchups
Body positioning and leverage
Forcing poor decisions
Program Details
When: Thursday Nights
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January: 15, 22, 29
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February: 5, 12, 19
Time: 7:30-9pm
Where: LGC Athletics
Who: Boys & Girls, 2033–2027
Cost: $300
Program Details
When: Thursday Nights, 5:45–7:15 PM
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January: 15, 22, 29
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February: 5, 12, 19
Where: LGC Athletics
Who:
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Boys FOGOs: 2035–2026 with Coach Brian Roach
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Girls Draw Specialists: 2033–2027 with Coach Sarah Cooper
Cost: $300
Winter Faceoff & Draw Training
The Winter Faceoff & Draw Training Series is a high-level program designed to build dominant faceoff and draw specialists before the spring season. Led by Coach Brian Roach (boys) and Coach Sarah Cooper (girls), this program blends elite technique, hand-speed development, advanced strategy, and high-intensity competition to give athletes a true edge at the X.
Hand Speed, Reactions & First Move
Lightning-fast reaction training
Clamp speed and timing
Hand separation and strike efficiency
Faceoff Mechanics (Boys) / Draw Mechanics (Girls)
Clamp, rake, plunger, reverse clamp, counters
Girls: draw stance, wrist snap, ball control, counters & redirections
Maintaining balance and leverage
Counter Systems & Defensive Play
Counter moves to disrupt dominant opponents
Tie-ups, defensive exits, and ground-ball battles
Girls: defensive draws, controlled placements, and follow-up positioning
Winter Stopper School
Winter Stopper School is a high-level goalie training program designed to sharpen fundamentals, reaction time, confidence, and leadership in the cage before the spring season. Led by Coach Joe Whitmore, one of the region’s top goalie coaches, this series gives goalies the advanced technical work and live reps needed to elevate their game.
Footwork, Arc Play & Positioning
Lateral movement and balance
Arc adjustments and angle control
Efficient stance and body positioning
Hand-Eye Coordination & Reaction Training
High-speed tracking drills
Quick-hands systems
Reaction-based movement and save patterns
Save Mechanics & Shot Recognition
Low, mid, and high shot mechanics
Time-and-room, step-down, and on-the-run reads
Recognizing release points and deceptive shooters
Program Details
When: Thursday Nights, 7:30–9:00 PM
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January: 15, 22, 29
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February: 5, 12, 19
Where: LGC Athletics
Who: Boys & Girls, 2033–2027
Cost: $300