The U15 program is designed for passionate players who are looking to prepare for high school and collegiate lacrosse. Lakeshore has developed a program for players who have already exceeded expectations at their respective programs and are looking to take the next step. The players will strengthen their fundamentals while training in individual and team situations.
Primary Focuses for U15 Lakers Program
Offense
- Stick Protection in game situations
- Shooting (time and room, inside, on the run)
- Possessing the ball on offense to set up plays
- Field awareness/understanding spacing
- Basic offensive and man up formations
- Riding the defense
Defense
- Proper stick positioning
- Advanced footwork based on angles and running with attackmen
- PROPER stick checking
- Field awareness and understanding when to help
- Basic team defense concepts and man down
- Clearing the ball effectively
Lakeshore Lakers developmental teams offer players the best chance to compete at their respective age groups. Lakers players receive the highest degree of instruction from coaches that have successfully navigated the recruiting process and have won at every level of the game. With high-intensity workouts from NCAA, pro and all-world athletes and coaches, along with year-round training, Lakers lacrosse is the best way to elevate your game.
Derek Michalski
Defensive Coordinator
Joe Costello
Offensive Coordinator, Attack Coach
Giuseppe Palermo
Assistant Coach, Midfield Coach
Summer Pre-Season Tryout Camp
Check in: Sunday, April 7th: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Session 1: Sunday, April 7th: 2:30 - 5:00 pm
Session 2: Sunday, April 7th: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Benilde-St. Margaret's High School
2501 Hwy 100 S, St. Louis Park, MN
* Please contact us and let us know if you're interested in trying out, but have conflicts with the above dates or times.
Tryout Registration Fee
Your registration fee of $25.00 will be due upon checkout online. This fee covers facility costs and other expenses associated with the Tryout Camp.
Saturday, April 13th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Room 104
Benilde-St. Margaret's High School
2501 Hwy 100 S, St. Louis Park, MN
More specific information coming soon. Players can expect 2-3 on-field practices per week during non-traveling weeks, and 1-2 practices per week during traveling weeks. Practices will generally take place on Friday and Sunday evenings so as to not conflict with local summer team program schedules. Practice locations cater to both sides of the metro area.
2013 Duke University Summer Camp
Tuesday, July 9th - Friday, July 12th
McMurray Fields
1279 Jessamine Ave W, St. Paul, MN
*All Lakers team players receive free admission to this camp!
The prospective tournaments below are subject to change. The schedule will be consistent regardless.
US Lacrosse Central Championships
Dates: June 14-16
Reddan Soccer Park
Madison, WI
Pipe City Lacrosse Festival
Dates: July 13-14
Vernon Hills Athletic Center
Vernon Hills, IL
Adrenaline LXM ATS
Dates: July 19-21
Chicago, IL
Email link to inquire about team fees