Webinar Descriptions
2021 GROW YOUR GAME WEBINAR SERIES
WEBINAR DESCRIPTIONS
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GUEST SPEAKER DESCRIPTIONS
WEBINARS MASTER SCHEDULE
REGISTRATION CLOSES 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE WEBINAR STARTING. IF THERE IS MULTIPLE SESSIONS FOR ONE WEBINAR, IT WILL BE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SESSION. IF YOU WISH TO BE ADDED TO A SESSION OR A WAITLIST AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES PLEASE EMAIL CHRIS LESANKO AT PROGRAMS@SASKLACROSSE.NET.
COACH DEVELOPMENT WITH DEREK KEENAN
Want to up your Coaching to the next level? Here is your chance to learn from a Coach who has:
- Won 9 NLL Championships
- Won 2 Minto Cups
- Won Pee Wee and Bantam CLA National Championships
In this webinar Derek Keenan will discuss general Coach development
STICK STRINGING 101 WITH ADRIAN SORICHETTI
This session is for players 11 and older will go over the following topics:
- Mesh Types
- Lax Head Differences
- What to look for when choosing a Stick
- How to string a stick to your playing Style
- How to maintain your pocket/head throughout the Season
MENTAL PERFORMANCE FOR PLAYERS WITH KYLE MCDONALD
This webinar will go over Developing mental performance for athletes during the pandemic, and how they can you still develop this pillar of performance with limited competition.
This webinar is made possible by funding from the Saskatchewan Sport Med and Council.
MENTAL PERFORMANCE FOR OFFICIALS WITH KYLE MCDONALD
This webinar will go over managing stress in performance for Officials.
This webinar is made possible by funding from the Saskatchewan Sport Med and Council.
SEASON PREP FOR PLAYERS WITH ADRIAN SORICHETTI
This session is for players 13 and older will go over the following topics:
- What current Lacrosse players are doing to improve and maintain their level of play
- How players map out their training schedule
- What players train on and how they improve their overall performance
COLLEGE RECRUITMENT 101 WITH ADRIAN SORICHETTI
This session is for players 13 and older will go over the following topics:
- What to look for in a College program
- How players map out their training schedule
- What Schools/Scouts look for in players
- How to approach schools
MENTAL PERFORMANCE FOR COACHES WITH KYLE MCDONALD
This webinar will go over Coaching today's athlete. The psychology and importance of building relationships to coach effectively.
This webinar is made possible by funding from the Saskatchewan Sport Med and Council.
SPIRIT OF LACROSSE WITH JEFF SHATTLER
During this webinar Jeff will share his journey on where Lacrosse took him. Jeff will talk about the opportunities Lacrosse has offered him and he worked his way into the NLL.
FIELD LACROSSE COACHING WEBINAR WITH ADRIAN SORICHETTI
This session is for Field Lacrosse Coaches that will go over the following topics:
- How to assemble a Field team roster
- What to look for in each athlete
- What type of Athlete fills the Field positions most efficiently
- Offensive & Defensive tactics.
- How to run an offence and how to defend properly in today's Field Lacrosse environment
SPORTS NUTRITION WITH TAYLOR BAKER
This session will outline the high priority items for young athletes to see their best performance on game day, as well as how to facilitate recovery and progress through nutrition. Topics include:
- Energy balance for growth, development, and athletic performance
- Macronutrients and food for young athletes: Protein, carbohydrate, and fat
- Nutrient timing for performance and recovery
- Hydration: fluid balance and electrolytes
- Vitamin/mineral considerations
BOX LACROSSE DEFENSE STRATEGY CHALK TALK WITH ADRIAN SORICHETTI
This session is for players 12U to 17U that will allow players to engage in each interactive scenarios and build necessary steps to improve their defensive skills and awareness. Topics that will be reviewed:
- Creating a defensive awareness
- Proper Footwork
- Cross Checking
- Angling Techniques
- Transitioning the ball effectively
GOALIE ONLY WEBINARS FOR PLAYERS WITH EVAN KIRK
These webinars are for Goalies only! Join Evan Kirk as he goes over "Chalk Talk" and discusses equipment and overall Goalie development. There is a session for Box Goalies and a session for Field Goalies!
FUNDAMENTALS: COACHING TYKE AND NOVICE PLAYERS WITH JEFF SHATTLER
This webinar will go over how to Coach Tyke and Novice players and how to break skills down to their level.
FUNDAMENTALS: INTRO INTO LACROSSE FOR NEW PLAYERS AND PARENTS WITH ADRIAN SORICHETTI
This session is for beginner Lacrosse players and parents new to the sport that will be an interactive tutorial that will highlight important skills and key teaching points on building the foundation every player needs to improve their skill level. Topics that will be discussed are:
- Fundamental Skill and how to's on performing each skill.
COACHING YOUR GOALIE WEBINARS WITH EVAN KIRK
These webinars are for Coaches to learn how to better develop their Goalie! Join Evan Kirk as he goes over "Chalk Talk", discusses equipment, Drills, Incentives for Goalies and overall Goalie development. There is a session for how to work with Box Goalies and a session for how to work with Field Goalies!
OFFICIALS DEVELOPMENT WITH IAN WILSON
This session is for all Officials wanting to further develop into elite levels. Ian will go over what it took for him to become a NLL Official, Field Lacrosse Official at World Championships, and an accessor for the CLA. Join in for an interactive discussion about referee development and how to get to the highest level of the sport when you don’t live in a hotbed of Lacrosse. This session will be for both Box and Field Officials.
OPTIMIZING TRAINING SESSION STRUCTURE FOR PERFORMANCE WITH TAYLOR BAKER
This session will focus on helping coaches’ structure on-field training sessions to optimize warm-ups, motor learning, athletic performance, and conditioning. Topics include:
- Dynamic, ballistic, & static stretching
- How to implement speed, agility, quickness, & plyometric exercise to improve athletic performance
- Structuring training for skill development
- When and how to implement conditioning for specific on-field transfer with minimal interference to skill & athletic development
This webinar is made possible by funding from the Saskatchewan Sport Med and Council.
WOMEN'S FIELD LACROSSE WEBINAR WITH PAIGE MASON
Paige Mason will be sharing her personal journey in women’s field lacrosse. From competing in a small town, to eventually the world stage and NCAA Division III. Paige will discuss the opportunities she experienced through women’s field lacrosse and her vision for the women’s field program in Saskatchewan. Moreover, this webinar will highlight key principles of women’s field lacrosse.
BEGINEER & ADVANCED COACH DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS WITH BRUCE CODD
These webinars are the help Coaches with their development whether they are a beginner Coach or have been Coaching for years. There will be a session for beginner Coaches and a session for advanced Coaches.
OFFENSE STRATEGY CHALK TALK FOR PLAYERS WITH JEFF SHATTLER
This session is for players 12U to 17U that will allow players to engage in each interactive scenarios and build necessary steps to improve their offensive skills and awareness. Topics that will be reviewed:
- Creating an offensive awareness.
- Proper Footwork
- Transitioning the ball effectively.
- Shooting Techniques
CONCUSSION AWARENESS WORKSHOPS WITH KRISTIE MUELLER
Concussion awareness is crucial for the safety of athletes, especially in a contact sport. Players, Coaches, Parents, and Administrators should have some understanding of what a Concussion is, and how to ensure athletes return back to play safely. These workshops will go over the following:
- Athlete Concussion Workshop - An interactive workshop that provides general information about concussions and highlights the importance of injury reporting and creating a supportive team dynamic.
- Coaches, Parents and Administrators Workshop - We offer a more extensive concussion workshop that goes into detail about what a concussion is, identification of a concussion, and how to create and implement management protocols.
This webinar is made possible by funding from the Saskatchewan Sport Med and Council.
Upcoming Events
Jun. 07, 2025
Havoc Field Lacrosse Festival
Saskatoon
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