Rabbits 2031-32 (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.
SCHEDULE
Note: EXCEPT SUMMER players are expected to only participate in one weekday practice but are welcome to attend both- Brooklyn and Manhattan!
FALL 2024
Brooklyn Practice
Wednesdays
9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
5:45-7:15pm
Chelsea Piers Field House - BK
Manhattan Practice
Thursdays
9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/30 (Wed), 11/7
6-7:30pm
Stephen Gaynor School
Full Team Practice
Sundays
9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3
10am - 12pm
BBP / Pier 5
TOURNEYS
Sunday 10/13 - Warwick Applefest
Saturday 11/9 - Platinum Games
WINTER 2024-25
Brooklyn Practice
Wednesdays
12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
5:45-7:15pm
Chelsea Piers Field House - BK
Manhattan Practice
Fridays
12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7
6-7:30pm
Stephen Gaynor School
Sixes
Sundays
12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 3/2
4-5pm
Major Owens Center
SPRING 2025
Brooklyn Practice
Mondays
3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12
6-7:30pm
Major Owens Center
Manhattan Practice
Thursdays
3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
7:45-9:15pm
Stephen Gaynor School
Full Team Practice
Sundays
3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 (5/17 rain date)
Time / Location TBD (Likely BK Bridge Park, permits pending)
Local Games
3/29 vs Hoboken @ 9:45a in Hoboken, NJ
4/5 vs Bronx @ 3-4:15p on Randall's field #90
5/10 vs Yorkville, Randall's # and time- TBD
(2) Competitive Tournaments
5/4/25 Jersey Girls Challenge- Clark, NJ
5/18/25 Jersey Jamboree- Hillsborough, NJ
SUMMER 2025
TRYOUTS
April 6th, 2025- time/loc TBD
April 27th, 2025- *rain date
*TENTATIVE*
Brooklyn Practice
Tuesdays
5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1
6-7:30p
Location TBD (permits pending)
Manhattan Practice
Thursdays
5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3
6-7:30p
Location TBD (permits pending)
Sunday AM Practice
6/1, 6/15, 6/29
Brooklyn Bridge Park (permits pending)
Tournaments (confirmed)
6/7/25 Lax By The Sea- Allentown, NJ
6/21/25 Summer Slam- Westchester, PA
7/6/25 Lax Blast- Farmingdale, NY
