Teams (Elite)
Players that choose to compete for the Fire Lacrosse Club display and embrace a set of characteristics that are consistent with the focus, emphasis, and requirements of elite lacrosse including:
- recognition that character is the essence of academic, athletic, and life success;
- exceptional academic performance at each and every grade level;
- making a priority commitment to lacrosse, usually over other competitive sports, or at least have balanced their priority commitment to lacrosse with another sport, if a multi-sport athlete;
- Strong commitment from their family to support the player's lacrosse training and competition activities and schedule;
- having a strong interest and desire in playing collegiate-level lacrosse;
- having demonstrated a willingness to invest the time and effort necessary to achieve their stated competitive goals and objectives.
Each player selected to play for a Fire Lacrosse Club elite team receives unmatched benefits and advantages by being exposed to the following services and activities:
- Expert field and indoor (box) position-specific and team level coaching;
- Expert performance training, testing, tracking, and reporting;
- Expert sports psychology/mental conditioning training and support;
- Participation at competitive elite tournaments;
- Participation in indoor (box) developmental leagues and clinics;
- Participation in intensive field and indoor practices;
- Uniform which includes a reversible, 2 pair of shorts, and a shooter shirt.
2012 Season - Uniform Standard on Saturday
- Shorts - Red;
- Shooter Shirt - Black;
- Reversible - Varies;
- Socks - White;
No variations permitted!
2012 Season - Uniform Standard on Sunday
- Shorts - Black;
- Shooter Shirt - Grey;
- Reversible - Varies;
- Socks - White;
No variations permitted!
Elite Teams Structure and Emphases
| Team | Graduation Year | Fundamental Skills | Position Skills | Transition/Situations | Recruiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2019 | Basic principles associated with catching, throwing and shooting; | Introduction of positions, roles and attributes of each, and basic skills associated with each position | Basic termionology related to fundamental game components | N/A |
| White | 2017 | 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 | 2016 | 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 | 2014 | 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 | 2013 | 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. |
