Lacrosse

Travel Club Team

BOYS 5v5 Winter Lacrosse

League Details

• Format: 5 players + goalie
• Two 25-minute halves; 5 minute half time
• Equipment: Short sticks only, mouth guard, full pads (shoulder & arm pads), helmet, gloves, turf shoes/sneakers (absolutely NO cleats)
• Fee: $219 + $10 processing fee
• Location: NJ Sports Academy, 50 Spring Street, Ramsey, NJ

5th Grade & 6th Grade

• Fridays: Game times 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm (schedule based on the number of participants)
• Dates: December 9, 16, 23 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3

7th Grade & 8th Grade

• Fridays: Game times 8 pm, 9 pm (schedule based on the number of participants)
• Dates: December 9, 16, 23 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3

A FUN, exciting, fast-paced game designed to improve stick skills and overall play during the off-season

•  Sharpens player’s stick skills – passing, catching, ground balls, shooting
•  Individual defense, dodging, and shooting on the run
•  Players get more touches and engage in both offense and defense situations
•  Improves lacrosse IQ, awareness, and reaction time
•  Allows goalies to see more shots​
•  Small-sided games have proven to increase skill, accuracy, and decision-making
•  Certified referees for all games

5v5 Winter League Policies

• ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY BEFORE 1ST SCHEDULED GAME FOR CHECK-IN
• Two 25-minute halves; 5 minute half time
•  All players will enter through the main entrance of the NJ Sports Academy building.
•  Water bottle, clearly marked with the player’s name, can be brought in.
• ALL PLAYERS will receive a game pinnie to be worn for the winter league. If a player loses his pinnie there is a $15 replacement charge.

NOTE: NJ Sports Academy reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any league given 4 days notice prior to the event; Cancellations due to weather will not be subject to make-ups.

Refund Policy

All programs are non-refundable. If a program is canceled by NJ Sports Academy a full refund will be provided. In the event that a participant cannot participate due to injury/illness, a doctor’s note must be provided and a credit towards a future program will be applied (pro-rated and approved by management). If the State of New Jersey forces a shutdown of the facility due to COVID-19, players will receive a pro-rated refund based on the number of weeks played. A $10 processing fee applies for all participants.

QUESTIONS? Call 201.825.2036

Training/Clinics

TRAINING designed for the player striving to increase his lacrosse IQ and become a dominant force on the field!

“My son is totally loving lacrosse thanks to the new confidence he’s getting from your training sessions. You have given him opportunities to follow his passion and helped guide him (and me) in the right direction.” BL

FUNDAMENTALS: BEGINNERS (Grades 3-5)

•  Stick Skills – catching, passing, stick protection, cradling, and ground ball techniques
•  Footwork – dodging, defending, riding
•  Shooting – Stationary, on-the-run, from the crease
•  Wallball – a critical training technique for all players
•  Small-sided games​
•  Time: 7-8:00 pm
•  SESSION I (6 weeks) – TBA
•  Location: NJ Sports Academy/Home Field Advantage | 50 Spring Street | Ramsey, NJ

INTERMEDIATE (Grades 4-6)

•  Skills and drills stations including stick work, shooting, ground balls, dodging and stick protection.
•  Focus on lacrosse proficiency and IQ accomplished through small-sided games and drills, utilizing 1v1, 2v2, 3v2 and 4v3.
•  Time: TBA
•  Location: NJ Sports Academy/Home Field Advantage | 50 Spring Street | Ramsey, NJ

TRAIN with our Lacrosse experienced coaching staff:

Personal Instruction

•  1 ON 1 Training $80 per hour
• One hour of private lessons from an experienced coach. Each session is tailored to the individual player.

Small-Group Lessons

•  2-4 players $60 per player
• 5-8 players $50 per player
• One hour of lesson structured to challenge players and improve skills in a small group structure

Position-specific

Position-specific instructors available for face-off, goalies, middies, attack, and defense training.

Team Training

Position-specific instructors available for face-off, goalies, middies, attack, and defense training.

High School Team Lacrosse Training

Tuesday & Thursdays or Monday & Wednesdays: 2:30-4:00 pm

To book training sessions contact njsportsacademy@gmail.com or call 201.825.2036

Position-specific Training

DODGING/SHOOTING (Grades 5-8)

• First half of the training focuses on:
  • Dodging – split dodge, face dodge, roll dodge
  •  Shooting – time & room, on-the-run, off a dodge, freeze and finish
• Second half of session puts offensive vs defensive players in real-time game situations 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4….
•  Time: 7-8:00 pm
• SESSION I (6 weeks) – Wednesdays: September 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2 
• Location: NJ Sports Academy/Home Field Advantage | 50 Spring Street | Ramsey, NJ

DODGING/SHOOTING (Grades 9-12)

• First half of the training focuses on:
  •  Dodging – split dodge, face dodge, roll dodge
  • Shooting – time & room, on-the-run, off a dodge, freeze and finish
• Second half of the session puts offensive vs defensive players in real-time game situations 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4….
•  Time: 8-9:00 pm
•  SESSION I (6 weeks) – Wednesdays: September 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2
•  Location: NJ Sports Academy/Home Field Advantage | 50 Spring Street | Ramsey, NJ

DEFENSIVE (Grades 5-8)

• First half of training focuses on defensive positioning and footwork, proper sliding and recovery concepts
•  Second half of session puts defensive vs offensive players in real-time game situations 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4
•  Time: 7-8:00 pm
•  SESSION I (6 weeks) – Wednesdays: September 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2
•  Location: NJ Sports Academy/Home Field Advantage | 50 Spring Street | Ramsey, NJ

DEFENSIVE (Grades 9-12)

• First half of training focuses on defensive positioning and footwork, proper sliding and recovery concepts.
•  Second half of session puts defensive vs offensive players in real-time game situations 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4
•  Time: 8-9:00 pm
•  SESSION I (6 weeks) – Wednesdays: September 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2
•  Location: NJ Sports Academy/Home Field Advantage | 50 Spring Street | Ramsey, NJ