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2017 FALL TRYOUTS - Registration Opens on MONDAY!

By AT, 08/10/17, 2:00PM EDT

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2017 FALL TRYOUT DATES, INFO, DETAILS

Thanks for your interest in EDGE Lacrosse. Since 2006, EDGE Lacrosse has helped over 320 male and female student athletes in Ontario earn scholarships to the NCAA. We are proud to be Canada's #1 recruiting and development program. 

Below you will find the tryout schedule for our fall tryouts. If you have any questions regarding tryouts or the program, do not hesitate to contact Men's program director, Alan Tsang or youth program coordinator, Bryan Campbell. 

MEN'S TEAM TRYOUTS (2000 - 2004) - We are seeking a few high level student-athletes with aspirations of playing lacrosse in the NCAA.

EDGE 2019 - 1 Attack, 2 Midfield, 1 Defense

As per 2017 recruiting change, Open Communication between 2019 student-athletes and coaches officially opened today, September 1st. This fall is an important evaluation period for 2019 recruits.

EDGE 2020 - 1 Attack, 1 Midfield, 1 Defense

EDGE 2021 - 1 Attack, 1 Midfield, 1 Defense

EDGE 2022 - 1 Attack, 1 Midfield, 1 Defense

If you would like program information for teams EDGE 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, please contact Stu Brown with a request for team practice schedule, tournaments, cost and details, sbrown@edgelacrosse.com

YOUTH TEAM TRYOUTS (2005 - 2008/09) - Tryouts for our Youth teams are OPEN. There are spots available on all teams. If any questions, feel free to contact Bryan Campbell for additional info, bryan@edgelacrosse.com, or register online for fall tryouts.

Youth Director - Bryan Campbell - Schedule a Call
Teams - EDGE 2005 - EDGE 2008

Tryout Location - 705 Matheson Boulevard East, Mississauga, ON

TRYOUTS

ICELAND Mississauga
Saturday Sept 9 Turf 1
5-630pm 2022 (03) / 2023AA (04)
630-8pm 2021 (02) / 2020 (01) / 2019 (00)
   
   
Sun Sept 10 Turf 1
5-630pm 2025 (07) /2026 (08/09)
630-8pm 2023 (05 - WORLD SERIES) /2024 (06)
   
   
CALL BACKS ICELAND Mississauga
Saturday Sept 16 Turf 1
5-630pm 2022 (03) / 2023AA (04)
630-8pm 2021 (02) / 2020 (01) / 2019 (00)
   
   
Sunday Sept 17 Turf 1
5-630pm 2025 (07) /2026 (08/09)
630-8pm 2023 (05 - WORLD SERIES) /2024 (06)

NEW THIS FALL!

This fall, we will be increasing our training to include mid week sessions for our men's teams and additional weekend training sessions for our youth teams. 

Our goal is to prepare, train and develop all areas of our member's skill set. To make good players, become great players and ensure they are being taught the skills necessary to be recruited to the NCAA. Men's teams will receive 100 hours of fall training and development from September - December, while youth teams will train for nearly 30 hours this fall. 

All training sessions will be led by team coaches, NCAA/EDGE alumni and guest positional coaches. Training curriculum will be developed with input from our college advisory board, which consists of college coaches from some of the top NCAA programs in the country. 

FALL TRAINING SCHEDULE

Fall Training will take place in Mississauga and run from September 18th - Dec 15th. Specific timing for each team, curriculum, training focus and details will be provided to each team following tryouts. 

TUESDAY EVENING
2019/2020/2021 - 90 minutes speed, conditioning, and skill training
2021/2022 - 90 minute team practice

THURSDAY EVENING
2019/2020/2022/2023 - 90 minutes speed, conditioning and skill training
2019/2020 - 90 minute team practice

SATURDAY MORNING
2019/2020/2021/2022 - 60 minute team practice, 60 minute speed and skill

SUNDAY EVENING
2023/2024/2025/2026 - 90 minute speed and skill training + 90 minute team practice

Why EDGE? Proven and Established Brand

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, student-athletes who have goals and dreams to play lacrosse at the highest level. In order to achieve those goals, it takes commitment, dedication and discipline. Playing for EDGE means you are a lacrosse player that demonstrates potential, passion and work ethic. 

Here are many of the reasons why YOU should play EDGE:

PROVEN RESULTS!

Since 2006, we have been working with many of Ontario's top lacrosse players to help them get to the NCAA. No other club program in Canada has the proven track record of success that we do. Year after year, we consistently help more kids secure scholarships than any other club program in Canada. Often, our results are more than all other Ontario club programs combined. With over 325 recruits since 2006, our results are undeniable. If you are considering another club program, ask them for a list of commits, you are investing your time, money and travel, you want to ensure the end goal aligns with your son or daughters. 

The EDGE brand has established itself as teams of elite Ontario students-athletes. Coaches and recruiters from NCAA programs follow and evaluate players from EDGE teams more than any other Canadian club program. Coaches have come to value the training and coaching we provide our members and consistently are looking for EDGE players for their programs. 

With the success of Canadian lacrosse players in the NCAA, every NCAA program is looking to add a Canadian lacrosse player to their team. 

Aidan Conlon - 2010

 2011

2014

2017 Signing to Albany

Kyle Kolwich - 2010

2014

2016 Team Canada U19

2017 Signing UNC

Justin Inacio - 2010

2014 - Ohio State Commit

 2016 Team Canada U19

 2016 Face-off Academy 2017 Division Champion


Brody McLean - 2010


2011


2015


2016 - Signing to Stony Brook

35 Commitments in 2016-2017!

EDGE Lacrosse is Canada's #1 recruiting and development club program. No other club program in Canada has the proven track record of recruitment that EDGE does. Each year, EDGE helps more student-athletes secure scholarships to NCAA programs than any other club program in Ontario. This past year, we celebrated the success of 35 male and female members and alumni in securing a scholarship to a NCAA program! 

James Houston

Wingate University Defense Clarington EDGE 2017
Brendan Sheedy Lake Erie College Attack Toronto EDGE 2017
Hunter Dunlop Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Defense Mississauga EDGE 2017
Kyle Vince Robert Morris University FO Sarnia EDGE 2017
Mitch Goode Lynn University Goalie Orillia EDGE 2017
Dylan Tulett Bellermaine University Midfield Toronto EDGE 2017
         
Brady Kearnan Canisus University Attack Clarington EDGE 2018
Lucas Snider Drexel University Midfield Kitchener-Waterloo EDGE 2018
Owen Cook-Down Robert Morris University LSM/Defense Toronto EDGE 2018
Zack Deaken Jacksonville University Attack/Midfield Orangeville EDGE 2018
Juan Diego Gonzalez Amherst College FOGO Florida EDGE 2018
Bo Bow Hunter Jacksonville University Attack Six Nations EDGE 2018
         
Sam English Cornell University Midfield Burlington EDGE 2019
Trevor Barrett Robert Morris University Attack Hamilton EDGE 2019
Luke Robinson Jacksonville University Midfield Burlington EDGE 2019
Declan Conlon University of Vermont Midfield Toronto EDGE 2019
Nick Fulgenzi Jacksonville University LSM/Defense Caledon EDGE 2019
Dylan Watson Georgetown University Attack Guelph EDGE 2019
Gareth Haigh Cleveland State University Goalie Mimico EDGE 2019
Ryan Haigh Cleveland State University Attack Mimico EDGE 2019
Marcus Johnstone Quinnipiac University Defense Toronto EDGE 2019
Jack Crosby Rutgers University Defense Michigan EDGE 2019
         
Colin Matthews Ohio State University Midfield Guelph EDGE 2020
Ryan Essensa Michigan University Midfield Mimico EDGE 2020
Hudson Thompson Marquette University Attack Mimico EDGE 2020
Logan Wedder Denver University FO Michigan EDGE 2020
Jonathan Peshko Johns Hopkins University Midfield Mimico EDGE 2020
Jakson Raposo Johns Hopkins University Midfield Toronto EDGE 2020
         
Jerica Obee St.Bonaventure Attack Orillia EDGE 2018 Womens
Hannah Morris Canisius College Attack Orillia EDGE 2018 Womens
Jacklyn Hooey Colgate University Midfield Oshawa EDGE 2018 Womens
Hannah Moore Grand Valley State University Defense Hamilton EDGE 2018 Womens
Addie Bethune Davenport University Defense Oshawa EDGE 2018 Womens
Jordan Nicholson Chowan University Defense Oshawa EDGE 2018 Womens
Rachel Smith Central Michigan University Attack Kawartha Lakes EDGE 2018 Womens

COACHING, INSTRUCTION and DEVELOPMENT

EDGE Lacrosse is pleased to provide top quality coaching and teaching for all of our teams, camps and training programs. 

Our staff consist of former NCAA players, EDGE alum and professional players. Our program model is cyclical, EDGE alumni who have played and developed in our program come home to pass on their knowledge and experience of NCAA lacrosse to teach the next group of Ontario student-athletes. Having mentors who were in your shoes as a young player provides our members the confidence and belief that their goals of NCAA lacrosse are attainable through hard-work and dedication

Our coaches and staff understand the hard work and challenges of NCAA recruitment, their experience and knowledge will help our members understand the process in order to achieve their goals of NCAA lacrosse.

ACCESS and EXPOSURE TO THE TOP TOURNAMENTS

We are pleased to be the ONLY Canadian club with membership to the National Lacrosse Federation (NLF) as one of the only clubs with access to NLF events, we can offer our members access and participation to some of the top recruiting events and showcases. 

NLF Exclusive Events:

  • 2018 Uncommitted Showcase 
  • 2020 Fall Frosh - Nov 6th @ Boys Latin
  • 2018, 2019, 2020 Mid Atlantic Uncommitted Showcase - Nov 12, 2016 @ Hill School
  • 2018, 2019, 2020, NLF Fall Team Invitational
  • NLF Futures Showcase - January 14 - 16 @ IMG

The 12 clubs that make up the NLF are:

Baltimore Crabs (MD), Big 4 HHH (PA), Laxachusettes (MA), Leading Edge (NJ), Long Island Express (LI), 91 Lacrosse (LI), Mesa Fresh (PA), Eclipse (CT), West Coast Starz (CA), EDGE Lacrosse (CAN), LEGENDS (CA), SWEET-LAX (NY)

NLF Mission Statement - THE NATIONAL LACROSSE FEDERATION IS RUN BY 6 OF THE LEADING CLUBS IN THE COUNTRY. OUR GOAL AS AN ORGANIZATION IS TO BRING IN THE TOP CLUB PROGRAMS AND PLAYERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY AND CREATE THE MOST COMPETITIVE AND ENJOYABLE EVENTS FOR CLUB PROGRAMS, PLAYERS AND PARENTS. 

You can find the full press release here 

Additionally, our relationships with tournaments and organizers grant us access to many other elite showcases and events such as:

Adrenaline Black Card
NSCLA Showcase
3d Nike Blue Chip
Maverick Showtime

INVESTMENT AND ROI

As with all sports and activities, there is a considerable amount of time, money and travel invested by every family. We truly understand the sacrifice and challenges parents and families make in order to participate with EDGE. We value each families commitment and loyalty to the program. 

What sets EDGE apart from other sports programs is the potential return of investment (ROI). On average, EDGE members will receive between $120,000 - $140, 000 USD scholarship money over their 4 years. 

Over the past 10 years, over 90% of our members have received scholarships offers in this range. EDGE members and families see a ROI within their first year of scholarship!

RECRUITING

Over the last 10 years, we have established and developed relationships with college coaches and schools at all levels. Owner/Founder, Stu Brown has helped more student-athletes in Canada secure scholarships than any one person alone. 

His reputation and relationship with college coaches provides our members with personal contact and relationships with schools that may otherwise not have been available to them. 

The recruiting process is different for every player. It can be an overwhelming process for families. Arranging school visits, contacting schools, negotiating offers and managing expectations are all items that many families don't have a great of experience with. We provide our members with personal 1 on 1 recruiting seminars and 24/7 recruiting support in order to make the recruiting process as easy and understandable as possible. 

We will guide and educate our members on how the recruiting process works, what members should be focusing on and a check list of items they should be completing through grades 8 - 12. We will provide 1st hand advice and experience in the recruiting process and help to make sure your son/daughter is making an educated choice in the school that is the best fit for him/her. 

We provide additional tools such as:
Video from all games in the fall
Recruiting templates 
LacrosseRecruits membership
Personal Highlight videos
Video hosting via EDGElacrosse YouTube Channel
Contact and networking opportunities with EDGE alumni

ACADEMICS

We take academics seriously, and so should you. Academics are a huge component to the recruiting process and we encourage all of our members to achieve the same level of success in the classroom as they strive for in sports. The better your grades, the more potential scholarship money!

We do require our members to meet our program's minimum academic standards in order to participate. This is to ensure our members qualify for NCAA recruitment. We want to take the doubt out of a coach's mind when evaluating EDGE players and know that ALL EDGE players are academically eligible to pass through the NCAA eligibility centre. 

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY:

Minimum grade average to PLAY - 70% and above
Preferred grade average for EDGE HS members - 75% and above
Any prospective recruits and members who are BELOW 70% will be put on academic probation. They will need to work with EDGE to ensure they are on track in order to be considered to play. 

We also celebrate academic achievement in the classroom. All members who achieve honour roll in the 1st or 2nd term will be included on the EDGE All-Academic team. This provides you recognition online and with college coaches, which will provide you further exposure and benefit as it relates to recruiting and scholarships.

SAT Prep Classes (1999 - 2003)

We also provide all HS students with SAT prep classes. All prospective athletes are required to write the SAT in order to be eligible for the NCAA. We will provide you with SAT prep classes and tutoring in order to help you prepare for the SATs. 

ROSTER SIZE

EDGE will field one team per age/classification. Our teams are based on birth year and align with the year of NCAA eligibility. 

We will field one team of 20-21 players, to ensure quality playing time, and development opportunities on field and in practice. 

Teams will consist of:

11-12 short sticks (attacks/middies)
5-6 defense/lsm
2 goalies
1 fogo 

We will carry 2-3 AP players each season in order to ensure we have quality numbers at team practices. AP players will only participate in tournaments when necessary and up to the discretion of the coach. AP rate is approx 70% of the full member rate and remains eligible for all member benefits. 

You do not have to worry about having multiple teams and having your son or daughter moved up or down during the season. If you are offered a position on a team, that spot is guaranteed for each season (fall/spring)