2012 Leading Edge Elite Grades 5 - 8 Teams
Practices are held at the Watchung Hills Pop Warner Complex
At the middle school level our focus is on developing a complete lacrosse player. Often in grades 5 and 6 our coaches will move players from position to position. Just because you play attack, midfield, defense or goalie for your town team does not mean that is the position the fits you best. By playing different positions with great players teaches you the nuances of each position. This is also how our players develop a such a high lacrosse IQ. LAX IQ is something you will hear a lot about as you get older and start the college recruiting process. Our coaches pride themselves on developing players with above average LAX IQ.
Improvement does not come without tremendous work, effort and sacrifice on the part of each player. The players whowork the hardest - make every single practice and tournament - get the most out of their commitment. This includes keeping your body healthy and in shape, making good decisions in school at home and around town with your friends.
SPRING
- Play Day - All Teams - March 18 - Manhasset Field of Dreams vs. LI Express & Laxachussetts
- Play Day - 8th Grade Team Only - March 24 @ Boys Latin Baltimore, MD vs. Baltimore Crabs & West Coast Starz
- Practices -
- Sunday March 11 4:30 - 6:30 - St. Joseph HS 145 Plainfield Ave Metuchen.
- April 22 - Late afternoon/early evening - Location TBD (based on weather)
- May 13 - Late afternoon/early evening - Location TBD (based on weather)
SUMMER TOURNAMENTS
- Mini Camp June 9 & June 10 - 9:00am - 2:00pm WHPW Complex/Rutgers
- Blue Hen First State Shootout - June 16 - Jun 17 U of Delaware
- Capital Classic - June 30 - July 1 - Boyds, MD
- New England Youth Lacrosse All Star Tournament - July 7 - 8 - Amherst, MA
- Jersey Shootout - July 14-15 - Metuchen, NJ
- Patriot Games - July 21 - 22 - Bucks County, PA
SUMMER PRACTICE
Watchung Hills Pop Warner Complex- 101 Old Stirling Road, Warren, NJ. When WHPW Complex is not available we will practice at St. Joseph HS or River Road Fields Bedminster.
Practice times are 6:30pm - 8:00pm unless otherwise noted.
June - 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
July 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
HOTELS
Blue Hen First State Shootout -
- Wilmington Newark Christiana Mall Courtyard by Marriott
- Courtyard Marriott at the University of Delaware -
Capital Classic -
New England Youth Lacrosse All Star Tournament -
- Sheraton Springfield
- Call 413-781 -1010 reference Leading Edge Lacrosse
Jersey Shootout/Patriot Games - local tournaments no hotels neccessary
