Quick Facts:
Date:  Sunday, January 13, 2008
Level/Ages:  All levels / 13-18
Cost:  $85 for one session, $155 for both sessions  (Registrations received after 12/15/07 are subject to a $20 late fee per session)
Location:  Oosterbaan Fieldhouse, Ann Arbor  (Directions)

Camper/Staff Ratio:  8/1
Maximum enrollment:  110/session (Enroll early!  Both sessions sell out every year.)
 

Session 1 - Defense, Attack & Goalies

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (arrive 1/2 hour early to register)

This session focuses on  the specific skills necessary to become a great defenseman, attackman or goalie.  Defensemen will work on proper footwork, hold techniques, communication, clear techniques, checks and  team concepts in settled and unsettled situations.  Attackmen will work on stick protection, moves, ride techniques, shooting, feeding and team concepts in settled and unsettled situations.  Goalies will receive individual instruction from college goalie coaches and college goalies in all facets of the game through goalie-specific drills and group drills.  The session ends with a recruiting and college selection discussion and the raffle.

Session 2 - Midfielders & Goalies

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (arrive 1/2 hour early to register)

This session focuses on the specific skills necessary to become a great midfielder or goalie.  Midfielders will work on stick protection, moves, shooting, feeding, defensive techniques, ground balls and team concepts in settled and unsettled situations.  Goalies will receive individual instruction from college goalie coaches and college goalies in all facets of the game through goalie-specific drills and group drills.  The session ends with a recruiting and college selection discussion and the raffle.

Age & Eligibility:
Boys aged 13-18 are welcome.  Players will be divided by age and ability to ensure the best possible experience and learning opportunity for everyone.

Payment & Registration:
Space is limited to 110 players per session.  The clinics sell out every year, so sign up now!  Click on the link below to register.  Payment is accepted by credit card or online check.

Accessing Your Account:
You may click the link to below to access your clinic account at any time in order to view details of your registration or update information:

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What to Bring:
Stick, helmet, gloves, pads, mouthguard, athletic sneakers or cleats (Oosterbaan Fieldhouse has a FieldTurf surface that is optimized for any  type of athletic shoe.)  The clinic will supply a custom reversible jersey.  Pack a lunch or plan to eat down the street if you are staying for both sessions. 

Typical Session Schedule

Health & Safety:
A trainer will be present during both sessions to help ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
 

Facility & Directions:
Oosterbaan Fieldhouse is the home of the University of Michigan men's lacrosse team, and is also used by Michigan Football and other varsity teams.  It is 125 yards long x 65 yards wide.  The FieldTurf surface was installed in 2001 to provide the best possible surface for playability and safety.  For more information and directions, click here.
 

Staff:
All Michigan lacrosse camps are run by University of Michigan Men's Lacrosse Head Coach John Paul.  In his first ten seasons at Michigan's helm he has led the Wolverines to a 165 - 42 record, seven CCLA championships and a consistent top-5 national ranking in the MCLA.  He was on the coaching staff of two USA West teams: including the 2002 team that won the International Open Division at the 2002 World Championships in Perth, Australia and the 2005 team that won the Asia-Pacific Games and the Friendship Games in Osaka, Japan.  He travels to Japan every summer to consult for the University of Tokyo men's lacrosse team, the 2005 Japanese college national champions.  Paul played his college lacrosse at Michigan and was drafted by the Detroit Turbos of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League in 1989.  He is the current president of the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association and also serves on  the Executive Board of the US Lacrosse Coaches Council and the Board of Directors of the Michigan Chapter of US Lacrosse.  He is a former member of the Board of Directors of US Lacrosse.

The teaching staff includes an outstanding group of college varsity head and assistant coaches, as well as current and former top college players.  The staff is assembled for their ability to teach at the highest level with passion and enthusiasm.

WINTER CLINIC CO-DIRECTORS

John Paul (Head Coach - University of Michigan)