Hudson Dusters (12u, 2032-33) – 5 Points Lacrosse

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.

COACHES

Libby McKenna

Libby is in her 2nd season coaching with 5 Points and we are thrilled to have her back.

Libby was a 2022 Villanova grad where she was a standout midfielder and draw control specialist who was named to the All Big East 2nd team her senior year.

In High school, Libby was a four year letter winner in volleyball, basketball and lacrosse at Fairfield Warde HS. She was an All-FCIAC Honorable Mention and Second Team All-FCIAC recipient for volleyball. In lacrosse she was a two-time First Team All-State and First Team All-FCIAC winner, a two-time U.S. Lacrosse All-American, and a Second Team All-FCIAC recipient. During her time at Fairfield Warde she scored 142 career goals and left as the all time leader for career assists with 94.

TRAINING

- 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.

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SCHEDULE

Note: 12u Players are only required to attend one weekday skills practice and their weekend team practice but are welcome to attend both weekday practices- Brooklyn and Manhattan- if they would like!

FALL 2025 (9/28-11/22)

WINTER 2025/26

Dec 14-March 8

PRACTICE

BROOKLYN TUESDAYS

5:30-7:00p @ Major Owens Center, Brooklyn

12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3

MANHATTAN FRIDAYS

6:00- 7:30p @ Stephen Gaynor School GYM (sneakers)

6p-7:30p: 12/19 (field house), 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 3/6

SUNDAY SIXES GAMES

@ Major Owens Center, Brooklyn

12/14: 5:50-6:30p

1/11: 4-5p

1/18: 4-5p

2/1: 4-5p

2/8: 4:30-5:30p

3/1: 1:30-2:30p

3/8: 1:30-2:30p

SPRING/SUMMER Combo 2026

March 17th - June 28

Practice:

BROOKLYN- Tuesdays

6-7:30p @ 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, 6/23

*We may go outside for some summer dates pending Parks permits.

MANHATTAN- THURSDAYS*

8- 9:30p @ Stephen Gaynor

Fridays- 3/20, 4/23

Thursdays- 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/15 (wed), 5/21, 5/28

6-7:30p @ NYC parks field, likely Randalls Island

Thursdays- 6/4, 6/11, 6/18

BROOKLYN- SUNDAYS

9-10:30a @ Bishop Laughlin

3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, 5/31, 6/14, 6/21

*Exact locations may change pending Parks permit processes.

Local Games:

dates/times to be announced

Tournaments: 6x

Spring Lax Jam - April 18, Stony Brook, NY

Jersey Girls Challenge - May 3rd, Clark, NJ* (*Pending Registration)

Jersey Jamboree - May 17th, Hillsborough Township, NJ

Lax by the Sea - June 7, New Egypt, NJ

Summer Slam - June 27-28, West Chester, PA

NOTE: One final tournament will be scheduled for this spring/summer pending registration