Day Job: Executive Director, Atlanta Beltline Partnership Coach OLeary continued his football game as a transfer to Northern Arizona University, where he graduated. He has also hit the road numerous summers to oversee elite travel teams within C2C GA and ThunderLB3. ", St. Andrews School in Boca Raton remains the site where Coach Collins discovered a sports true love: LAX. ULAX Lacrosse League - Men's Field Leagues Atlanta needs and deserves a top-flight LAX league for kids, and Surge is it! Surge is one of the best youth sports league (of any kind) in the nation. (b) These procedures are derived from recommendations by the GHSA By-Laws and created by the Inter Association Task Force for Preseason Secondary School Athletics Participants in the paper Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletes.. In addition to lacrosse, Hamilton has community coached for other sports and values the responsibility of creating a positive learning environment with young players. Georgia Lady Outlaws Lacrosse Premier Girls Travel Team At Princeton he was a Division 1 rower. Sixth-graders are still eligible to participate on the middle school lacrosse team as well. At NXT, we know that when it comes to Tournaments, the experience is in the details. Day Job: Partner, Capital Investment Advisors and host of Money Matters on WSB radio After Notre Dame, he coached youth travel soccer for many years, then continued that with his own boys until (drumroll) he was introduced to lacrosse a few years back. But it was at Boston College as a four-year LSM starter that the lacrosse bug bitand hasnt let go since. With an intentional focus on the 2nd thru 6th grades, Surge Select continues practicing through May, with all tournaments taking place in June. There, he won three conference championships, served as team captain his senior year, clinched all MSA B conference honors as an attackman and wasselected for the annual North/South All-Star game played at historic Homewood Field. Coach Hamilton serves as a member of the leagues Board of Directors and has overseen the Walking Helmets, Bantam, Lightning and Junior divisions of NYL as a Commissioner. Later, Coach McGurn became a 2003 inductee into the NJ Lacrosse Hall of Fame, followed by a 2008 induction to the Ohio Wesleyan Athletic Hall of Fame. He started the GA chapter of C2C Lacrosse in 2010 so advanced players could take their game to the next level with elite travel competition and college recruitment. I love watching young players gain confidence as they learn new skills and then execute on them. The Georgia Middle School Athletic Association (GMSAA) is a residence based middle school lacrosse and footballprogramwith more than 4,500 student-athletes. This Spring, the A.L.L. The sport develops a unique bond between players inspired by competition, physical play, speed and athleticism. As further testament to his boundless lacrosse dedication, Coach Carter flew across the world to participate in the 2018 World Lacrosse World Championship in Israel with teammates Coach OBrien and Coach Thomas. Growing up in the Tar Heel state, Coach Lowrie proved a quick study, learning lacrosse in middle school and soon earning status as a North Carolina all-state attackman at Durham Academy, along with helping to secure two state championships. From the Westchester County area of Pound Ridge, New York, Coach Edwards played lacrosse all four years on his Fox Lane High School LAX team. Soon thereafter, Cornell University nabbed this stand-out attack man, and in 1988 the team made it to national runner-up in the finals. In the 80s, he started a lacrosse program at Christ School in North Carolina and coached the JV -B team (The Killer Bees) at Woodberry. At Princeton he was a Division 1 rower. Raised less than two miles from Baltimore lacrosse bastions Johns Hopkins and Loyola, Coach Armentrout naturally gravitated to the sport early on. Since 2010, hes become a Surge staple, rarely taking a season off to coach. Nope. At Lancasters Unionville High School, he played middie and served as team captain during his junior and senior years. Day Job:Director of Media, Entertainment and Sports for SAS But it was at Boston College as a four-year LSM starter that the lacrosse bug bitand hasnt let go since. Thats okay. Boys Lacrosse Tournaments - NXT Sports Become a sponsor for Georgia Middle School Athletic Association and support youth in your area. A sly recruitment move for sure, as this was the high schools lacrosse coach as well, and he apparently knew athleticism and talent when he saw it. He played club at Clemson then bounced back to Atlanta where he served as an assistant coach at HI for several seasons, and has worked at St. Martins School for four years with a beginners lacrosse clinic offered by the school. Coaching this great game provides an opportunity to be a positive influencer in the lives of these young kids. After a decade-long retirement, Wall now moonlights as a ringer on the Broken Arrows Old Guys Club Lax Team. At Ohio Wesleyan University, his superior attack play lauded him as: a 4x College All American; the 1998 Attackman of the Year; and the 1998 Iroquois National Player of the Year. ", Back in the day, most 5th grade boys in California shared a similar deficiency with those in the south: little to no lacrosse. A regular season game shall count as one (1) day of a two (2) hour practice. (b) Pre-Season Practice: 1) Full contact shall be allowed in no more than 2 consecutive practice days per week; 2) Full contact during practice shall be limited to not more than 45 minutes per day; 3) Full contact during practice shall be limited to not more than 135 minutes per week; 4) During any twice-daily practice, only one session per day shall include full contact. Day Job:Spanish teacher (Pre-k through 5th grades) at St. Martins Episcopal School In 2021, he will be inducted into the GA Lacrosse Hall of Fame for this dedication, along with spearheading the years-long effort to raise funds, garner compliance, manage development and produce a superior-quality turf field at NAHS for high school and community usage. His switch over to contact sports also translated to the gridiron, where Wall was a 3x state champion and 2x All State middle linebacker. Good luck and GO SURGE. I enjoy helping kids find that same experience and learn how to work with others as a team to gradually excel at thefastest sport on two feet.. Coaching here gives me the opportunity to share the game with new players and make sure the most important lesson is being taughtto have fun! Recruited by Georgetown University, Peters powerhouse team took part in the 1999 Final Four. Day Job: Senior VP, Colliers International | Investment Services Besides coaching boys, this committed maniac even finds time to coach his daughters team at Atlanta LAX Club. Senior year added Team Captain to his list of notables and his playing days continued full-throttle at Rochester Institute of Technology. @AthleticsEP @EPHS_RaidersFB htt, RT @VanSpence10: GA beats Carolina. At Northwestern University, he played with the mens club team which was good enough to make the Big Ten Championship tournament his senior year. ", Coach Kopelmans sports experience in high school and college focused primarily in the wrestling arena, but lacrosse factored heavily in his youth at many summer camps in the Mt. The fact that I am able to help kids while coaching my favorite sport is a true gift. In 2018, he competed in the Lacrosse World Games in Israel where his team (headed by LAX legend Casey Powell) got some religion and a nice First Place finish. High School Division Added for Summer League. 2. Currently, Coach Scotchie brings 18 seasons of youth sports coaching (including lacrosse) to the Surge, and for that (along with his storied background) we are grateful. Day Job: Attorney, Ogletree-Deakins Law (Employment focused), This is my third season with the Surge and Im always eager to get back to the field (and my roots) to share my background and youth coaching experience with these young players., Coach Hayes says he grew up wherever the military sent us but was introduced to lacrosse at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire while playing there as a hockey goalie and a notable MVP. Atlanta Lacrosse League - Youth, High School & Adult Lacrosse Leagues Georgia Middle School Athletic Association, Full Contact Rules Pre Season Practice / Regular and Post Season Practice, Georgia Middle School Athletic Association Sponsors, SUBSCRIBE TO YouthSportsRewind YouTube Channel, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. At Nassau Community College, this middie chose LAX as a student athlete, and helped his team catapult to the 2000 & 2001 NJCAA National Championships, earned 2002 All-American honors, and served as team captain. 2023 Atlanta Lacrosse League. Day Job: Partner, Eagle Merchant Partners However, with Coach McGurn, theres no need for a grill. I coach Surge to give back to the game that has been such a positive influence in my life. A control scrimmage, game or jamboree scrimmage shall count as one (1) day of a two (2) hour practice. Please see the schedule for details, To make it easier to obtain all the great photos from our game, we have decided to move everything to Shutterfly. The league is designed from the ground up to give every player the chance to play, learn, have fun and celebrate the sport. Day Job: In-house counsel for a manufacturing company, I started coaching with the Surge because my son asked me to and lacrosse runs in my family. Today, he still plays with mens league LAX.2002. I enjoy watching kids learn, improve and have fun in a sport I enjoy tremendously. He brings an outstanding playing and coaching resume, and players find his upbeat energy contagious. The teams will play an 8 game schedule and have up to 4 travel games. Teams fill quickly! Beyond donating his time on the weekends, his company has been been a seasonal sponsor of the league as well. Like all Baltimore boys, he never regarded lacrosse as a sport but rather, an obsession. We appreciate that. He played there from 6th grade through high school, where the team won three state championships while this middie earned 2nd Team All-State; 1st Team All-State; and scored an All-American title his senior year. Recruited to Hofstra University as an attackman, he played there until nabbed by UMASS Amherst two years later. Join the many Surge families who have supported the turf field built by Northside Youth Lacrosse at NAHS in 2019. A transfer to Long Island University/CW Post secured a 2x semifinalist team distinction in the state championships. ", Tuscaloosa-bred Coach Mason playedmiddie at Rhodes College all four years. The Walker School | Teams & Schedules Whether with Team Snap, emails or announcements on the field, our coaches,commissioners and director provide on-going communication throughout. Continuing on as a defenseman, he was named an All-American at Mountain Lakes High School where the team won two state championships, and boasted a 48-game winning streak. SBJ's Breakthrough Sport of the Year in 2020. I also have a son in the Surge who loves learning the game., An Atlanta-native, Coach Haddows experience had him introduced to LAX through AYL and later on the Holy Innocents lacrosse team in high school, where he won All-State his senior year. Beyond donating his time on the weekends, his company has been been a seasonal sponsor of the league as well. As a result, we hope to elevate the level of play in the . Home | Georgia Swarm Pro Lacrosse Team However, he is the 1985 Area Swim League Champ; a 1995 All-City Linebacker and won the 1999 Big Sky Basketball Championship at Vandy so back off. Support our capital campaign during your registration process, or send a check (made out to NYL) to: All contributions are tax-deductible, and very simply: provide the league with much-needed, premier field space for your player to continue to learn and advance in this amazing sport. Day Job: Director, Eastern US Region Sales for Parking & Mobility Solutions at CONDUENT, a Digital Platform and Services Company Fifth/Sixth Boys LAX Sign-up Lacrosse | Newtown Recreation A community partnership that keeps on going. I loved the skill, speed and physicality of playing lacrosse as a child, and it all comes back to me now working with the Surge community to grow the game here in the south. After high school, Hamilton went south to Auburn, where he started on its reputable club team (scoring second for goals and points) then ricocheted back north to UVA where he played on its club team for the next three years. The Surge leadership has done an excellent job of putting this league together, and I want to support and foster that in any way I can. Soon thereafter, Cornell University nabbed this stand-out attack man, and in 1988 the team made it to national runner-up in the finals. Keeping on in the Empire state, Byrne attended Geneseo College, played club, and eventually became the leading scorer in the SUNYAC league. At Northwestern University, he played with the mens club team which was good enough to make the Big Ten Championship tournament his senior year. ", Miami marks the spot where Coach Brawner first picked up a stick and started his game in the 8th grade. The middle school teams will practice at J.P. Moseley Park. Day Job: Construction Project Manager, ARCO Design/Build At Byram Hills High School, he earned 2x All-League, Team MVP and served as his teams captain. Having coached youth lacrosse in Atlanta now for over eight years (from 1st grade through 8th), hes a great example ofgetting the sport without necessarily getting the trophy. Please enter your informationfor the 2023 season!!! Day Job: Executive VP, Employee Benefits, Pritchard & Jerden First three weeks of fall practice, each member school may participate in an intra-squad practice with any GMSAA member program. Learn more in FAQ. Coach OBrien is also a world player, having participated in the 2018 World Lacrosse Championship in Israel with teammates Coach Carter and Coach Thomas. The league currently competes in the following sports: In addition NAML has Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee and Boys Volleyball Tournaments in the Fall, Dodgeball and Bowling Tournaments in the Winter, Chess and Disc Golf . Yep. ", Coach Hamilton is a lacrosse natural, having grown up in the heart of the Iroquois Nation in upstate New York. I think the Surge is an incredibleintroduction to the game but also to the life skills related to a team sport. This marks his sixth year coaching forthe Surge. A Syracuse native, Coach OLeary started playing lacrosse the moment he could hold a stickbut that play changed after moving to Atlanta as a high school sophomore in 1987, before anyone here could spell lacrosse. Instead, he parlayed his athleticism to football at Pope High School as QB and Free Safety. I enjoy being involved in lacrosse and watching players pick it up, get it and improve., Coach Daniels has been a Surge staple, and favorite, for many years. Once in South Bend, his coach kept him close to the bench during his entire playing career, aware of McLarens innate coaching talent. Today, he plays withMiddleburys alumni team at Vails LAX Shootout and othersuper masterstournaments. Contact us to learn more about getting one started! Having coached youth lacrosse in Atlanta now for over eight years (from 1st grade through 8th), hes a great example ofgetting the sport without necessarily getting the trophy. The Surge family and its philosophy of developing sound fundamentals, teamwork and honoring the game is what makes this program so exceptional., Raised in upstate New York, the motherland of lacrosse, Coach Lynn naturally embraced the game at a very young age. Coach Hamilton is a lacrosse natural, having grown up in the heart of the Iroquois Nation in upstate New York. Executive League Director Job in Atlanta, GA at Northside Youth Lacross Summer breaks meant playing with Richmonds Mens League while also coaching youth lacrosse at local camps. It's GAME DAY! Come bring the energy & cheer them on . Required items include a helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, arm pads, gloves, lax stick, jock/cup, cleats and plenty of water while on the field. A highlight of his early years was being selected as a member of the Hudson Valley team that competed in the Empire State games in 1986. In addition to coaching boys, Coach Fletcher can also be found on the fields with Buckhead Girls Lacrosse, helping to coach his daughters team. Coach Hayes says he grew up wherever the military sent us but was introduced to lacrosse at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire while playing there as a hockey goalie and a notable MVP. Since 2010, hes become a Surge staple, rarely taking a season off to coach. Yep. The Atlanta Lacrosse League has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2023 Spring season. In his junior and senior years, he was recognized with All-State honors. At the University of Maryland, while he did not play, Chris supported many friends who played at the college level. My #1 goal as a coach is to instill the same sportsmanship and enthusiasm that he provided to his teams. Later at UNC Chapel Hill, a coveted Tar Heel spot on the stand-out D1 team eluded him so he continued on with UNC club ball supersonic in its own right. 7th grade GMSAA wins He has served as a community coach for JV and Varsity teams at Woodward, Holy Innocents, Lovett, and St. Pius, and is currently serving a second year as Varsity Offensive Coach for NAHS. The stand-out team advanced to two CHSAA state championships and wound up clinching one. In Connecticut, Coach OBrien attended New Canaan High School and made a serious commitment as a two-sport athlete in both football and lacrosse. As a face-off middie in high school, Coach Lynn was a three-year varsity starter and lead his team in ground balls each season, resulting in multiple All-Star awards. It keeps the kids fit and focused and has the best parts of what I like about other sports.". Coach Hamilton serves as a member of the leagues Board of Directors and has overseen the Walking Helmets, Bantam, Lightning and Junior divisions of NYL as a Commissioner. GEORGIA'S PREMIER GIRLS LACROSSE CLUB At the GMSAA a student-athlete must play for the program of the high school district they live within. MINI STIX RULES. Nike Lacrosse Tip: 3 Tips To Improve Your Draw Technique 1) Wrist Strength It is not just muscle that wins draws, but rather quick wrists and good technique Keep reading. Later, this tough introduction ensured a three-year start on the varsity lacrosse team at the Brooks School in North Andover, MA. Lebanon area of Pennsylvania. These days in Atlanta, Rob plays with Southern Empire and has community coached youth lacrosse, on and off, since 2002. The Georgia Middle School Athletic Association (GMSAA) is a residence based middle school lacrosse and football program with more than 4,500 student-athletes. Please send ASAP so we will have the correct contacts for the year. North Atlanta High School is part of Atlanta Public Schools and has approximately 1700 students and 28 varsity sports. Southern Edge is an established girls' lacrosse company, providing leagues, tournaments, and clinics for over 15 years in the Atlanta area. A devotee of the sport, many high school summers were spent coaching at U of Wisconsins hockey clinics. While many of our parents may not know lacrosse, they definitely get the Surge. This Bison started all four years and notably, played while the team earned four-time Patriot league champion status. After Notre Dame, he coached youth travel soccer for many years, then continued that with his own boys until (drumroll) he was introduced to lacrosse a few years back.
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