HUDSON DUSTERS 2032-33 (12u)
Our 12u program is designed to create opportunities for our players to develop core skills, athleticism and lacrosse IQ. We want to develop an overall appreciation and admiration for the game at this age. Practices will consist primarily of drills that provide high repetitions in a fun and welcoming environment.
Our goal is to prepare players for the higher levels and position them to be able to make sound decisions on the field in odd-man situations. We do a great deal of stick work and push the kids to begin the process of “playing fast” and stress the importance of learning to catch, throw, and make good choices while playing at full speed. We also work on other core movements/skills like shooting, dodging and defense. We focus on high repetitions with the goal of executing these drills at game speed, and then work with players to transfer those skills to games through drills that feature game-like situations. We spend almost no time on team strategy, very little time on formal rides and clears, and limited time on set offense or defense. What we teach in team offense and defense is based on simple core principles rather than complicated sets or plays. Most scrimmaging will be in small-sided games like 4v4, 5v5 and 6v6. Teaching players HOW to play vs. teaching them plays.
Note: EXCEPT SUMMER players are expected to only participate in one weekday practice but are welcome to attend both- Brooklyn and Manhattan!
FALL 2025 (9/28-11/22)
Practices:
Brooklyn Practice
Tuesdays 5:30- 7:00p @ Major Owens Center
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18
Manhattan Practice
Fridays 6:00-7:30p @ Stephen Gaynor School, UWS
10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 (tbd), 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Full Team Practice
Sundays 10:30-12:00p @ Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5, Field 2
9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/16
Local Games
3 Total, Dates/Times TBA
Tournaments
10/12/25 Warwick Applefest- Warwick, NY
*10/25/25 Fall Frenzy- Downingtown, PA
11/8/25 Platinum Games- Flemington, NJ
*11/22/25 Gobbler Games- Purchase, NY
*one or the other, TBA ASAP
WINTER 2025/26 (12/15/25- 3/1/26)
Brooklyn Practice
Tuesdays 5:30- 7:00p @ Major Owens Center
- 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24
Manhattan Practice
Fridays 6:00- 7:30p @ Stephen Gaynor School, UWS
- 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27
Sunday Sixes Games
4-5:00p @ Major Owens Center, Brooklyn
- 12/21, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1
SPRING/SUMMER Combo (March 15th - June 21)
Practices:
Tues 6-7:30p @ Major Owens Center, Brooklyn
3/16, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16
Thurs- 8- 9:30p @ Stephen Gaynor
3/20, 4/16, 4/22, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18
Sun 9:30- 11a @ Bishop Laughlin, BBP/Randalls combo
3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/19, 4/25, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31
*Mon/Th may move outside in same borough late Spring through summer
Local Games: 3x
Dates/Times TBA (sat/sun)
Tournaments: 6x
TBA- April tourney
Jersey Girls Challenge- May 3rd, Clark, NJ
Jersey Jamboree- May 17th, 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 Registration confirmation
Possible ADD ON:
6/28 tournament- TBA
Specialty Clinics: Small group: goalie, defense, shooting, dodging, draws- TBA