
Bowery Girls 2030-31 (14u)
At the 14u age division we continue heavy work on core stick skills. We push players to execute stick work with precision and at full speed in drills, small-sided games and in games. We want basic lacrosse movements (catching, throwing, dodging etc.) to become “natural” to the girls at this level, where the body begins to execute movement with less thought. Players begin to specialize into positions. We begin to spend more time teaching not just techniques but also individual “strategy”, like when to dodge and how to set up your dodge. Team defensive concepts become a bit more of a focus with simple slide packages including 1st, 2nd and 3rd slides. Offensive strategy comes into play as we advance the explanations around movement and reactions to other players on the field to create balance and spacing in an offense. Odd man drills remain a staple as they both develop lacrosse IQ and demand proficient stick work in high speed competitive situations.
Head Coach: Jenna Dingler
Jenna Dingler is currently in her fifth year as the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach for Manhattan College. Prior to Manhattan, Jenna served two years as Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Caldwell University.
Jenna’s collegiate career took place at Lock Haven University. As a junior, she was named an IWLCA First Team All-American selection and helped lead Lock Haven to back-to-back NCAA Division II Championship game appearances and a pair of PSAC titles.
Jenna graduated with a degree in recreation management from Lock Haven in 2016, before earning her master’s degree in exercise science with a concentration in sports administration and coaching from Montclair State University.
Assistant Coach: Maggie Jennings
Maggie was a 2020 graduate of Villanova University where she played in every game of her 4 year career and started in every game from her Sophomore season on. Jennings was an impact midfielder who sits top ten all time at Villanova in caused turnovers and draw controls. As a senior Maggie moved from midfield to defense and was the team captain.
High School: RUMSON FAIR HAVEN REGIONAL: U.S. Lacrosse Southern New Jersey First Team All-American... Jersey Sport Network Women’s Lacrosse Player of the Year… First team all-conference her junior and senior seasons… Two-time Under Armour Underclassmen All-American… Four year letter winner under head coach Amy O’Keefe…
- Stick Skills - 30 Minutes of Stick Skills Every Practice. All Drills are designed to teach and reinforce basic skills, shooting, passing, catching, and defense, while mimicking game situations and creating an environment for multiple reps.
- Introduction to positional Training with college-experienced coaches, with an emphasis on individual development.
- Introduction to Situational Play focusing on developing lacrosse IQ and off-ball movement.
SCHEDULE
Note: EXCEPT SUMMER players are expected to only participate in one weekday practice but are welcome to attend both- Brooklyn and Manhattan!
FALL 2025
FALL 2025
8 weeks // Sept 28-Nov 22
Practices
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30p @ Major Owens Center, Brooklyn
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18
Fridays 6-7:30p @ Stephen Gaynor School, UWS, Manhattan
10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Sundays 10:30-12p @ Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5
9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/16
Local Games: 3x total
Sunday Nov 2 vs Bronx Lacrosse
2x more, Dates/times TBA
Tourneys: 3x total
10/12 Warwick Applefest // Warwick, NY
*10/25 Fall Frenzy // Downingtown, PA
11/9 Platinum Games // Flemington, NJ
*11/22 Gobbler Games // Purchase, NY
*Fall Frenzy OR or Gobbler Games
Winter 2025/26
WINTER 2025/26
8 weeks // Dec 15-March 1
Practices
Tuesdays 7:00- 8:30p @ Major Owens, Brooklyn
12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24
Fridays 6-7:30p @ Stephen Gaynor School, UWS Manhattan
12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27
Games
Sun Sixes 5-6:00p @ Major Owens
12/21, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1
ADD ON:
Tourney: 12/6 Victory NJ Sixes Tourney, (Rosters of 13 max)
Spring/Summer Combo 2026
SPRING/SUMMER COMBO 2026
15 weeks // March 15th - June 21
Practices
Tuesdays 7:30- 9:00p @ Major Owens Center, Brooklyn
3/17, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16
Thursdays- 8:00-9:30p @ Stephen Gaynor School, UWS Manhattan
3/19, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18
Sundays 10:30- 12p @ Bishop Laughlin, BBP, Randalls or combo
3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31
*Mon, TH may move outside in same borough late Spring/Summer
Local Games: 3-4x
Dates: TBA (sat or sun)
Play Day: 1x
Stony Brook University, NY
Date TBA- based on SBU home game schedule
Tournaments: 6x
TBA- April tourney
Jersey Girls Challenge- May 3, Clark, NJ
Jersey Jamboree- May 17, Hillsborough Township, NJ
Lax by the Sea - June 6-7, New Egypt, NJ
Live Love Lax - June 13-14, Edgewood, MD
Summer Slam - June 20-21, West Chester, PA
*Pending
ADD ON:
Tourney: 6/28 tournament- TBA