Th is camp seeks to develop players’ lacrosse skills, and is geared towards both experienced and novice lacrosse players. Coaches have designed a fun and competitive program of drills, instruction, and controlled scrimmages to teach throwing, catching, cradling, ground balls, etc., as well as team concepts. A goalie coach will be on staff to work individually with the goalkeepers. Each afternoon begins with a stretching and calisthenics period, which also includes a “Lax Trivia Session” for which prizes are awarded. Players will then break into groups based on age and skill, where they first work on individual lacrosse skills, then partake in “stations” (a different point of emphasis is taught at each session); and then work on learning team concepts. Each evening concludes with at least an hour of full-field scrimmaging. The abundance of playing space and coaches at the camp allows boys to be separated into various groups according to age and ability.

$225 for late-afternoon: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The St. Albans Lacrosse Camp pro-rates only in cases of injuries or medical reasons, and these situations must be approved by the Director of Summer Programs. Boys must sign up for the entire week, even if they know they have to miss a day or two.

All Lacrosse campers should report to the Satterlee Henderson Field, home of the St. Albans Bulldogs, located at 35th and Garfield Streets, NW.

Campers should report to the Satterlee-Henderson Field at 4:00. Pick up is at 6:30 pm sharp. In the event of rain or extremely hot weather, parents or guardians will be directed to indoor facilities for pick up/drop off .

Lacrosse stick
Arm pads
Protective cup
Helmet
Shoulder pads
Sunscreen (recommended)
Gloves
Mouthpiece
Water

Lacrosse camp will not be cancelled, regardless of weather! In case of rain or extreme heat, camp will be moved indoors where students will have the opportunity to watch sports related videos and perform indoor activities.

Malcolm Lester is in his 19th year as head lacrosse coach at St. Albans. The 2007 Washington Post “All-Met” coach of the year, Coach Lester helped lead St. Albans to its first Interstate Athletic Conference championship in 2007. He was recognized by area coaches as the US Lacrosse “Coach of the Year” in both 1994 and 2007, and was selected as US Lacrosse “Man of the Year” in 2002. Coach Lester is a graduate of Springfield College, where he was an All-American and Academic All-American in lacrosse.

Matt Breslin has coached hundreds of youths in the Washington, D.C. area. A 2001 graduate of Duke University, he served as team captain for the Blue Devils and earned All-American honors. After graduating, Coach Breslin played professionally in the Major Lacrosse League. As a high school player, Coach Breslin was both the Goalie of the Year and Player of the Year in the state of
New Jersey as a senior. He is a founder and director of Breakout Lacrosse.