COLLEGE PREP
HIGH SCHOOL
College Prep is designed for players in grades 10-12 and our staff is made up of former Professional (MLL) players and coaches, current college coaches, and occasionally we will have special guest coaches in attendance. We start to focus our training on high level gameplay IQ and learning how to be quick decision makers in a fast paced environment. Players will get hands on support with the college recruiting process, participate in team film sessions, and train in a way that helps them prepare for high level and fast paced play. College Prep will give you the tools to become a better player and gain more confidence on the playing field.
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“My son has worked with coaches across multiple sports, and you are by far the best. You break down the smallest parts of the game and it translates perfectly into positional and team concepts. My son has improved rapidly on his footwork, speed, and shooting since we started a few months ago as he seeks to play highly competitive collegiate lacrosse"
OUR CURRICULUM
At Garber Gorilla, we believe that a skilled player is one that can adapt to any situation and execute with efficiency. Players in our College Prep program will be coached to help them develop and play in a physical and fast paced environment. We will focus heavily on expanding the positional skillset with players while engaging in a principled minded team style play.
INCLUDED WITH COLLEGE PREP
Individual and Team Film Sessions
Unmatched recruiting services and support
Off field training and workout plans
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Players will engage in our most advanced training from a skillset perspective.
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Players will engage with our most advanced tactical training
OFFENSE
Coverage Solutions for individual and team play / creating advantages using Sparks and Triggers
DEFENSE
On and off ball coverage & rotations / awareness & reaction for defensive advantages
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Our team plays on the basis of Principles of Play. Rather than putting players in rigid offenses that keep them in sets, we open the field up by using team principles that maintain our spacing and balance. Players will learn how to read the game at the highest level, giving them to adapt to any situation that occurs on the field.
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By using targeted constraints at practice, player will be encouraged to be students of the game, and learn how to be decision makers. Athletes leave our practices feeling like they are always learning something new, and growing as an individual.
TEAM
PRINCIPLES
Our team principles dont keep players stuck in sets or formations, but rather allow them to play more freely and learning how to read+react during fast paced play. We believe in FREEDOM OF STYLE, Knowing that each individual possesses a unique skillset. Players will learn how to build off their strengths, while enhancing their weaknesses, to become the BEST PLAYER THEY CAN BE.
VALUES
While we strive to play or best and try to win games, our number 1 priority is the player. We want to see our athletes develop as individuals and succeed.
OFFENSIVE
SHOT CURRICULUM
Shooting On the Run, Step Downs, In Tight
SHOOTING STYLES
Hand Speed & Quick Release, Around Defenders, & Being Deceptive w/ Fakes/Body Language
SETTING UP & EXECUTING DODGING
Creating space, getting to strong hand, and reading the defender to use particular dodges that fit your personal skills and style including the pairs style play
DEFENSE
FOOTWORK / APPROACHES
Angles & Approach, Breaking Down, Core/Leg Strength
DEFENDING THE SCORING ZONES
Controlling Checks and Timing, How To Get the Advantage Against Your Opponent
HAND SPEED & COORDINATION
Improve Wrist Strength for Improved Check Control and Timing