Hello! I play lacrrosse!

Hi Everyone,

This is going out to people in San Diego, for ALL of San Diego County...my partner and I are getting ready to launch a series of lacross clinics, for both boys and girls.  If all goes according to plan, we are also going to begin a new league as well.

We see a good opportunity to really focus on the kids.  My son is in a lacrosse league, and he just doesn't get the real coaching he needs.  We are going to build our program on really focusing on the skills, positioning, and really making sure that the kids are learning the game properly.

Both my partner and I are bringing a ton of experience to the table, having grown up on the East Coast, and playing lacross our whole lives.  My partner, John Chrismer, has been a main staple in coaching camps, clinics, and leagues throughout San Diego, and is often flown out to different camps across the country due to his unique expertise. 

Either way, I just want this to serve as a general introduction about what's to come...I welcome any comments and input any of you may have, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Cheers,

Matt Savage
phone 760-845-6939
savage.m2@gmail.com

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Coach Robert McMaster of Woodstock, GA is a man who sticks to his goals. At the start of Lacrosse season, he and his fellow coaches for the U13 Cherokee Black team established a clear list describing their coaching philosophy. Being on the same page as a coaching team and sharing their goals with their players parents, made for an incredibly successful season for their 15 hard-working players!

Their goals were simple. By the end of the season:

1. Each player would have sound fundamental skills and know how to pass, catch, cradle and scoop ground balls.
2. Each player would know how to play good man to man and zone defense.
3. Each player would understand the basic strategy and rules of lacrosse.
4. Each player would have fun and want to continue playing lacrosse next season.

Laying out his Coaching Philosophy, Coach McMaster emphasizes learning, mastering, measuring individual success, and putting in the effort. His clear philosophy is some of the most basic, yet best coaching advice for youth teams.

He shared his message to parents with Weplay: "We coach for mastery of the sport rather than victory. Victory is a by-product of the pursuit of excellence and mastery of individual skills. We will focus on effort rather than outcome. We will measure success by your son's learning rather than comparing him to others."

From the start, with 7 of their 15 players having never played Lacrosse, they stressed Defense. "After each game, each player could walk off the field with a sense of pride and accomplishment knowing that his defensive effort helped the team. Our newer players gained confidence in their stick skills, and they began to contribute to the offense as well. More and more our players were scoring goals and assists."



With the help of their coaches and positive parents who always provided fresh fruit as a half-time pick-me-up, Cherokee Black finished their season with 10 wins, 2 losses, and a tie. That is truly a testament to great coaching!

Coach McMaster made clear however, that while great to have a winning record, "We are most proud that we reached our goals for the team. Each player is a better lacrosse player than when he started with the team back in February. They support each other on the field and on the sidelines, never criticize another player's mistakes and have respect for each other and themselves. When someone does well the entire team celebrates." What more could you ask for?

Hello fellow lacrosse players! I just wanted to say great game on Thursday I don't think that it was us that lost I think it was just bad reffing! You guys rocked out there! PEACE SEALS!!

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*Liven A Lacrosse Life*

Hey everyone, this is day 1 of my (hopefully) daily blog updates on the Tunder Stix lacrosse league.

updates:

still working on getting the signs made for our Clinic on April 18. Need to get with Linda at signage here in Clayton to finish that.

Dr. Nick is still working to promote the clinic with his sons at school

Peter Clark has donated (for temporary use) 7 additional lacrosse stix to use at the clinic bringing out total to 14 stix

2 weeks from the clinic and all looks well. please continue to pre-register so that I can get Duke on board

OOH! I almost forgot that Warrior lacrosse has doncted some giveaway items for the clinic and ALL clinic participants will have a take home gift from the clinic. Some parents volunteers too will be adorned with Thunder Stix gear.

See you on the 18th.

For lacrosse coach Tom Lyon, youth sports are about much more than the games. This active father of three has been coaching various sports (soccer, baseball, sailing) for ten years, all the while acting as a role model for his young athletes. Working out 6 days-a-week himself, he truly lives out his mantra of healthy living!

Tom currently coaches SEALs Junior Girls Lacrosse, a 5th & 6th grade team in southeastern Connecticut. Their season is just getting started, but new players are picking up the game rather quickly and learning from senior players.

This week's Coach of the Week sees sports as "a great tool to teach kids the harder lessons in life that they will face as they get older. Things like working with and depending on others (teamwork), sticking to your commitments, respect for others, respect for yourself and many other social skills."

Coach Lyon is also involved with the Cub Scouts and his church youth group. In those roles, his musical talents (playing the guitar and singing) take center stage! He wrote, "Music, I find, like sports, breaks down gender and age barriers, so everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, and builds self-confidence that will last a lifetime."

In the end, our Coach of the Week gets all the satisfaction he needs when he sees one of his athletes get something right. Seeing their smiles as they run off the field full of confidence is so rewarding for him. He nailed it on the head when he said, "They already have it in them and all they need is a our encouragement."

Coach Lyon, you seem to do it all! The balance you keep in your own life is a great example for your young athletes. Thank you for your involvement, commitment, and dedication to youth sports!