GameBreaker Boys Lacrosse Camp at Montana State University
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
Overview
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps offer players of all abilities and positions the opportunity to develop every aspect of their game while having fun building long lasting relationships with their fellow campers, teammates and coaches.
At our boy’s lacrosse camp at Montana State University campers will have the opportunity to train at a top college campus with some of the best coaches in the game. Under the Coaches guidance, the 4-day camp will be focused on providing each player fundamental instruction, individualized stick work, positional play and situational game play while engaging in a multitude of fun contests, camp games, adventure and leadership activities. Come join us for an unforgettable week of lacrosse, adventure activities and fun!
About Our Coaches
Since 2004, Chris has led the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons to 15 state playoff berths, 8 FCIAC playoffs, 4-time quarter finalist appearances and one state championship game. Chris was named the 2015 FCIAC Coach of the Year. More than 70 of his players have gone on to play collegiate lacrosse and three of his players have been Academic All-Americans. He is the Secretary for the Sticks for Soldiers Tournament and has served as the Head Lacrosse Coach for the CIAC Senior All Star Game. The Connecticut Coaches Association Coach of the Year for 2014. Previously, Chris coached club lacrosse and college football at Susquehanna University. He was a 4-year letterman in football at Williams College.
Camp Details
Check in/out: Overnight and Extended Day Campers check in at 12pm on the first day of camp and Check out at 12pm on the last day. On the second and third day of camp the extended day campers will arrive at 8:45am and get picked up at 9:00pm.
Age & Ability: Camp is open to boys ages 8-16, all ability levels welcomed.
Meals Provided: Overnight campers will be provided with all meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Extended day campers will be provided with Lunch and Dinner
Camp Overview
Developmental Stick Work
Specialized stick routines involving box and targeted fundamental drills
Position Specific Training
Defense - including a rotation of midfielders
Footwork – pivot, recovery and angles
Stick work – clearing, carrying and stick protection
Field Awareness – slide, recovery and on ball play
Attack
Situational Awareness – spacing, vision and offensive flow
Shooting– time and room, on the run, shot placement and selection
Dodging – from, X the ally and up top
Riding – drop back, pressure and 10-man rides
Midfield
Situational Awareness – spacing, vision and offensive flow
Shooting– time and room, on the run, shot placement and selection
Dodging – from, X the ally and up top
Defensive Play – body positioning, field awareness and sliding
Goalie
Communication - ball positioning, dictating the defensemen’s position and slides
Mechanics – placement in cage, off stick and stick side movement
Clearing – moving the ball quickly, communicating where to go with the ball and stick work
Face Off Specialist
Mechanics – footwork and body positioning
Outlets – pushing the ball to wings, communicating how and where they should go
Draw – speed work, counter moves and development of additional moves
Unsettled Situational Game Play, focused on special awareness specific to each type of situation
2v1 Fast play from the ally, X and Y
Cross field 3v2 continuous play
3v4 off ground ball and clears
Full field transitional continuous play
Grouped Position Specific Training- Attack vs. Defense, Midfield vs. Midfield and LSM’s
1v1’s, 2v2’s 3v3’s, 4v4’s– from all positions on the field focusing in
on specific game philosophy’s, techniques and spatial awareness
Specialized Team Building and Leadership Events
Lacrosse capture the flag, lax baseball, lax water balloons, lax maze runner, ultimate lacrosse and other leadership activities
Game Play - Clear ride scrimmage, full field scrimmages, camp championship tournament, 7 vs 7, box lacrosse tournament
Daily Award Ceremony
*Curriculum Varies Per Location and Director*
*For Sample Times of Daily Schedule, Visit Highlights Page*
Reviews (3)
Gabe D. I have been attending GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps since I was 8 years old, sad to say this past year was my last year. Highly recommend this camp as I have made countless memories as well as built strong connections with the instructors.
Xavier M. I have been attending GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps since I was 8 years old, sad to say this past year was my last year. Highly recommend this camp as I have made countless memories as well as built strong connections with the instructors.
Cynthia H. My daughter had an amazing experience with this camp. Not only did the instructors make playing lacrosse exciting, they also guided my daughter with tips on how to improve her skills. She will definitely be attending the camp again next year!
