Lady Bears Summer Team 2017

Lady Bears History: Established in 2004. Winter Youth Clinics since 1994. Developed the curriculum for the UALA spring youth league. Summer fundamental teaching camps for grades K-7th since 2002. Team Administrator (Coach Pinta) was a previous owner of Midwestern Force Lacrosse Club and has coached club lacrosse travel teams since 2004.

Our Goals: To teach fundamental skills consistent with HS & MS coaching philosophy Develop team concepts consistent with HS & MS coaching philosophy Provide instruction on fundamental movement skills (planting, cutting, and changing directions) essential to lacrosse and other sports Balance lacrosse within the context of playing multiple sports Provide positive experiences that enhance the culture/climate of Upper Arlington youth sports Provide community-based teams: coached by UA coaches, players & alumni Provide a flexible summer lacrosse experience that is compatible with other sports and family commitments--you pick the tournaments and skill sessions you want to participate in

Lady Bears Coaching Staff Team Administrator/Curriculum Director: Wendy Pinta-UAHS Head Coach since 1992 (Additional 4-yrs M.S.Head Coach at HMS and 4 yrs Youth Coach in UALA. Current Youth Director of Midwestern Force Lacrosse Club) Team Coach: Jeff Turner-Assistant Coach UAHS (Over 30 yrs experience of athletic training specializing in youth sports) Team Coach: Katie Bondy-Assistant/Goalie Coach UAHS (4-yr letter winner at Wittenburg, Assistant Coach Olentangy Liberty-1 yr)

Tentative Summer Tournament Schedule Class of 2024 & 2025: Rising 5th & 6th Graders Ohio Lacrosse Festival (6/10 & 6/11): Hilliard, OH see practice dates here Midwestern War Games (6/24 & 6/25): New Albany, OH see practice dates here Class of 2023 & 2022: Rising 7th & 8th Graders Midwest Lacrosse Challenge (7/29 & 7/30): Westfield, IN see practice dates here **Final summer schedule determined by interest

Details: Summer 2017 Practices: Clinics: Travel: US Lacrosse: 3 practices per week leading up to weekend of the tournament(s) selected see practice dates here All practices will be in UA either at Jones, Hastings or Tremont Fields Morning practices 9:00-10:30 am (approx 1.5 hours) see practice dates here Clinics: Additional skill clinics in draw control, goalie work, shooting, position work, & footwork/speedwork/athletic movement are included. Individual/small group instruction is available at an additional cost. Uniforms: Each player will need to purchase a uniform at an additional cost: reversible & game shorts Travel: Details for all tournament (travel & lodging) will be available April, 2017 Additional fees for hotels, transportation, and food apply US Lacrosse: All players must be current members of US Lacrosse valid through 8/1/2017 Cost: $250-300 per tournament (includes 3 practices prior to tournament as well as all summer skill clinics)

Fill out Interest Survey here (no obligation to participate) How to Register Please complete interest survey indicating your intent to participate by Sunday, October 30th Fill out Interest Survey here (no obligation to participate) Additional Questions? Please contact Coach Pinta at ualaxgal@gmail.com