The Ice Program (Indoor/Box)
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The Ice program is one of the first elite-level indoor lacrosse teams in the United States. The program is also the first elite indoor lacrosse program to be certified by the American Indoor Lacrosse Association. The AILA is a membership organization dedicated to the growth of indoor lacrosse throughout the United States by training, educating, and developing players, coaches, referees, parents, and fans of the sport. The AILA provides high-quality programming, leadership and value to its membership; encourages independent, experimental play to produce a more confident and creative individual through its player-centered approach; and teaches skill development; sportsmanship and team work in a safe, fun, and competitive environment.
Coaches, players, and parents now uniformly recognize the benefits of learning the skills, techniques, and strategies of indoor (box) lacrosse. The Ice program is designed and structured to expose the serious lacrosse player to the fast-paced, fiercely competitive, NLL/FIL-style indoor lacrosse game at the elite level. Practices and games are played on a hockey-rink-sized surface surrounded by dasherboards and Plexiglas. NLL-sized goals, shot clocks, and NLL-based rules and regulations are used. Program coaches are certified by the American Indoor Lacrosse Association and teach the skills associated with creative stickwork, pinpoint passing, acrobatic goalkeeping and rugged defensive play, which are universally recognized as the hallmarks of the indoor player and game.
Benefits of Participation
Our structured developmental system enables our expert coaching staff to establish consistency and timing in the introduction and instruction of skills. Players will benefit from:
- Rapid learning and assimilation of concepts and ideas with on-field application;
- Greater depth and coverage of position and game-related details and concepts;
- Stronger connection between learned concepts and applicabiliy and relevance to collegiate level;
- More well-rounded knowledge and capabilities with an ability to leverage personal strengths while mitigating weaknesses;
Spectacular Goals in the NLL
Great Passes in the NLL
| Team | Grade | Fundamental Skills | Position Skills | Transition/Situations | Recruiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | Rising 5th, Rising 6th, and Rising 7th | Intensive coverage of basic catching, passing, and shooting skills. | Key moves and techniques associated with each position presented and drilled. | Exposure to basic transitional skills and elements including basic rides and clears. | Awareness of recruitment as a long-term objective and it's role in the academic decision process. |
| Red | Rising 7th, Rising 8th, and Rising 9th | Increased emphasis of basic skills with attention on game application. | Knowledge of position moves and techniques with a demonstrated ability to apply in game situations. | Basic knowledge of all components of transitional play. | Introduction to the relationship beteween competition, commitment to athletic accomplishment, and educational goals and aspirations. |
| Silver | Rising 8th, Rising Freshman, Rising Sophomores | Basic skills at upper limits of age group with focus on precision. Application in game situations consistently effective. | Use of positional moves and techniques in game situations support effective offensive and defensive schemes. | Ability to capitalize on situations and transitions using skills and knowledge. | Beginning to formulate recruitment plan, identification of educational goals, and initiation of communication with college coaches. |
| Gold | Rising Sophomores, Rising Juniors, and Rising Seniors | Mastery of basic skills. | Use of positional techniques for competitive advantage. | Controls flow of game through application of skills in all situations and transitions. | Active execution of recruitment plan, exploration of alternatives and options, and use of decision-making tools to finalize college objectives. |
