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MEN'S TEAM TRYOUTS (2000 - 2004) - Tryouts for our HS/Men's Teams are by invitation only. There are spots available on all teams and we are always looking for talented student-athletes. If you would like to be sent program information for teams EDGE 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, please contact Alan Tsang with a request for more information, a.tsang@edgelacrosse.com
Program Director
Alan Tsang - a.tsang@edgelacrosse.com
Schedule A Call Anytime
Founder/Owner
Stu Brown - coach@edgelacrosse.com
Our men's program model for players born 2000 - 2004 is changing this fall. With the recruiting changes this spring to eliminate early recruiting, our focus in the grade 8 - grade 12 years is to train, develop and prepare our members for college recruitment. Edge Training Academy will offer participants the opportunity to train 3x a week and nearly 100 hours of training in an elite lacrosse environment. Training Academy will be comprised of 3 main training sessions, Skill Sessions, Speed, Strength and Conditioning training and Team Sessions.
Training Academy is a closed program, we are accepting applications at this time for players who would be interested in committing to the training academy.
Skill sessions
Will be run weekly for members and will be led and developed by our team staff and college advisory staff. Skill sessions will be hosted by NCAA/Pro positional staff and Guest Coaches. Training will be focused on developing and improving all areas of our member's skill set.
Offensive players will focus on becoming elite, offensive threats from any part of the field. Areas of focus and development are:
Shooting - Overhand, sidearm, accuracy, velocity, quick sticks, shooting on the run, technique, mechanics and release
Dodging - Variable dodges, when and where to best utilize them
Footwork - Speed, agility and footwork to create space on offense
Faceoffs - Stance, technique, warmups, counters and wing play
Defensive Players will focus on becoming elite, shutdown defensemen. Areas of focus:
Positioning - Proper positioning, body positioning, approach and angles
Stick work - Variable checks, how and when to throw them in combination of proper body positioning, ground ball work, passing and shooting
Footwork - Speed, agility and mobility in order to be able to keep up with offensive players and the ability to clear
Goalies will focus on becoming excellent ball stoppers, and leaders on defense. Areas of focus:
Positioning - Proper stance and technique, positioning and angles
Stick Work - Passing, catching, clearing from the goalie position
Footwork - speed and agility focus along with proper footwork in goa
Speed, Strength and Conditioning
Players over the course of the fall program will take their physical and athletic ability to the next level. Players will focus on improving a player's physical fitness, strength, speed and conditioning. Conditioning, and physical fitness are integral components to on field success. Members will work with trainers and coaches to improve, train and push their physical limits. Members will also be taught about proper stretching and cool-down techniques to remain healthy, fit and prepare to compete. We will host baseline testing and in season testing to track and monitor a player's development throughout the season.
Team Sessions
Weekly team sessions will be utilized to refine, develop and execute offensive and defense systems. Team sessions will be run by team coaches who will have weekly practice plans for their teams. Coaches will have more time to draw up and develop plays and systems based on their team personnel. Team sessions will allow coaches to implement offense, defense, man up/down, rides, clears, faceoff and wing play to prepare for fall recruiting events.
FALL OVERVIEW
Weekly program Sept 15th - December 15th
7 training hours a week (98 training hours total), 3 hours/week for youth teams
Team Uniform and Apparel Package
Home and Away Sublimated Game Jersey
2x Sublimated team shorts
3x Sublimated team shooting shirts
1 long sleeve t-shirt (men's team only)
1 team hoodie
1 cotton sweat pants (men's team only)
1 performance pant (men's team only)
1 reversible mesh practice pinnie (men's team only)
1 practice short (men's team only)
Personalized Elite Athlete Development Plan
Each member of the program will receive a personalized development plan (EADP) that is assembled in conjunction with our staff. The EADP will provide members with personal goals, areas of focus, and a personal pathway in which to work from during the 15 week program. Personalized EADP will ensure each athlete is receiving specific training, development and focus to help them achieve their full potential.
Weekly Positional Skill Development Training
- 14 weeks of positional training and reps. Led by NCAA alum, team coaches and guest coaches
Strength and Conditioning Training and Coach
- Powered by former professional athletes and trainers
- Footwork and speed training
- Lacrosse specific strength training
- Stretching and cooldown benefits
Weekly Team Practices
- Team based practices provide opportunities to review team systems
- Ensure team preparation and execution at fall tournaments
- Focus on offensive systems and concepts
- Man Up/Man Down
- Rides/Clears
1 on 1 Recruiting Support and guidance (men's team only)
- Personalized support in developing student-athlete resume
- Communication templates and checklist
- Semi-Monthly EADP Review
- Individual Video Review
- College match review and assessment
- Academic evaluation and guidance
- Personal highlight videos
- Connectlax Recruiting Profile
Group and individual video sessions
- Team video review sessions to analyze, educate and review strategies
- Individual video sessions to evaluate and improve
SAT Prep (men's team only)
- 3 SAT Prep Classes to review SAT Testing
Fall Ball Scrimmages and Tournaments (minimum 2 exhibitions and 10-15 tournament games) - (men's team only)
- During the fall, prior to fall recruiting events, EDGE will arrange a series of exhibition games vs US College programs/Clubs and local high schools and clubs
Since 2006, EDGE Lacrosse teams have made college coaches take notice of elite Ontario talent. Our track record has proven, we do recruiting and development better than any club program in Canada. The EDGE brand is synonymous with elite Canadian talent and guarantees you a level of exposure, recruiting and contact with college coaches that no other club program can provide.
325 commitments to the NCAA since 2006
Not only does EDGE attract dozens of college coaches to our events, we also attract top talent from across Ontario. For over a decade, EDGE has been the club choice of top Ontario student-athletes that have gone onto have successful careers in the NCAA, NLL, MLL and Internationally with Team Canada.
Current EDGE Alumni in the NLL:
Buffalo |
NCAA |
Rochester |
NCAA |
Mitch de Snoo |
Drexel | Dan Lomas | High Point |
Colorado |
Brad Gillies | RIT | |
Jeremy Noble | Denver | Kyle Jackson | Michigan |
Dillon Ward | Bellarmine |
Saskatchewan |
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Georgia |
Mark Matthews | Denver | |
Alex Crepinsek | RIT | Adam Jones | Canisius |
Ethan O'Connor | Hobart | Adrian Sorchietti | Limestone |
Kiel Matisz | Robert Morris |
Toronto |
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Jordan Macintosh | RIT | Dan Lintner | Cornell |
Bryan Cole | Maryland | ||
Chad Tutton | UNC | ||
Jason Noble | Cornell | ||
Sean Young | Syracuse |
Internationally, 27 alumni have represented Canada, China and Iroquois at the U19 World Games:
Team Canada U19 - 2012 |
Team Canada U19 - 2016 |
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Dan | Lintner | Cornell, 2010 | Riley | Curtis | Denver, 2017 | |
Joe | French | Virginia, 2013 | Jonathan | Donville | Cornell, 2017 | |
Bryan | Cole | Maryland, 2011 | Dalton | Follows | Harvard, 2016 | |
Joel | Tinney | Hopkins, 2014 | Ben | French | Vermont, 2016 | |
Kyle | Jackson | Michigan, 2012 | Kyle | Hebert | Stony Brook, 2017 | |
Tyler | Albrecht | Loyola, 2012 | Mackenzie | Iacocca | St.Johns, 2017 | |
Chad | Tutton | UNC, 2011 | Justin | Inacio | Ohio State, 2017 | |
Jay | Lindsay | Stony Brook, 2013 | Kyle | Kolwich | UNC, 2017 | |
Ian | MacKay | Vermont, 2013 | Clarke | Petterson | Cornell, 2016 | |
Derek | Searle | RIT, 2012 | Drake | Porter | Syracuse, 2016 | |
Aaron | Moroney | Towson, 2012 | Jackson | Suboch | UMASS, 2016 | |
Brennan | Donville | Cornell, 2012 |
Team China U19 - 2016 |
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Hayden | Johnstone | Stony Brook, 2013 | Kevin | Dong | undecided | |
Iroqouis National U19 - 2016 |
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Tehoka | Nanticoke | Albany, 2017 | ||||
Tyson | Bomberrry | Syracuse, 2015 |
EDGE Lacrosse is the only Canadian club program with membership to the National Lacrosse Federation (NLF). The NLF is a club division comprised of the top 10 club programs across North America. The NLF hosts exclusive tournaments and showcases each year that provide our members and teams exclusive access, exposure and opportunity to train and compete against the top players in the US. This level of competition ensures that college coaches will attend these events to evaluate top recruits!
Exclusive NLF Events:
NLF Summer Club Championship
Under Armour Elite 120 Showcase
Fall Frosh Power 12 Tournament
NLF Futures at IMG
Additionally, our relationships and reputation as Canada's top club program grant us exclusive access to many of the top recruiting showcases!
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The goal for each of our members is to develop, train and prepare them for NCAA recruitment and provide them support and guidance through the recruiting process. The recruiting process is different for each individual, EDGE provides our members with personal recruiting meetings, access to our database of over 300 college coaches and schools and personal player representation. EDGE Lacrosse acts as your club representative through the recruiting process. We will provide unlimited, 24/7 support and take the time to answer all of your questions, educate you on the recruiting process and help understand potential offers, arrange school visits, communicate and negotiate with coaches.
We have established and developed relationships with every DI school and many DII, DIII, MCLA programs. With over 300 alumni and 10+ years of relationships, our networks and contacts allow us to help our members connect with schools in ways no other program in Canada can.
On average, members are awarded $30,000 -$40,000 academic + athletic scholarship money a year, a total over $100, 000 over the course of 4 years! This type of ROI cannot be matched and makes EDGE one of the most valuable investments you can make.
Our coaching and development methods have proven results. We help good players, become great. We focus on teaching and developing positional skills and training. Our training and development process has shown that we can take a player of any age and ability and teach him the skills and provide him the training to become elite. If you are interested in playing lacrosse in the NCAA, EDGE Lacrosse is the #1 club program to help get you there.
Aidan Conlon - 2010 |
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2017 Signing to Albany |
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Kyle Kolwich - 2010 |
2014 |
2016 Team Canada U19 |
2017 Signing UNC |
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Justin Inacio - 2010 |
2014 - Ohio State Commit |
2016 Team Canada U19 |
2016 Face-off Academy 2017 Division Champion |
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