Northside Youth Lacrosse serves to expertly teach boys and girls lacrosse (from fundamentals through advanced skill sets), with player-coaches who deliver the know-how needed to advance each player, while ensuring a sports experience centered on teamwork, respect, sportsmanship, dedication, and FUN. #FBUNC https://t.co/sD5fyUq4HU, RT @Jonathan_CL2030: 2022 Gmsaa National Championship 10u Blessed to have the opportunity. Shortly thereafter, June, July and August meant one thing: summer-league lacrosse in Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Coaching will be done by our experienced staff and college players. 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. 1. On the school front, he's the former head coach (four seasons) at Centennial HS as well as the former head coach (13 seasons) at St. Pius. Communication. I coach Surge to give back to the game that has been such a positive influence in my life. For me, coaching is a great vehicle to reach kids andhelp them understand teamwork, respect for others and the importance of using all of your talents every day. With lacrosse still at his core, he played on the GT club team during the offseason. 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. 36 - 12 over South FL A Westchester County, NY native, Coach Edwards started playing in middle school and continued at Fox Lane High School as team captain along with receiving All-Section recognition. However, with Coach McGurn, theres no need for a grill. He continued his game at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. These volunteers come to each practice with prepared game plans, drills and a list of pre-determined activities. He wound up choosing lacrosse and started his senior year.) Lacrosse Middle School Girls. A devotee of the sport, many high school summers were spent coaching at U of Wisconsins hockey clinics. We are fortunate to have families that keep things positive, support the league however they can, volunteer when needed and respect the game (and referees)! His enthusiasm for play has resulted in an impressive run: community coach for youth sports over the past 14 years in soccer and baseball as his older children cycled through those leagues. He has coached lacrosse for many years, following his son onto the lax fields when he was in 2nd grade. The middle school teams will practice at J.P. Moseley Park. Head over to our dedicated Shutterfly here: https://atlantalacrosseleague.shutterfly.com/ Feel free to download and share any images you want. 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. While many of our parents may not know lacrosse, they definitely get the Surge. Later at GA Tech, he continued as a Free Safety and played on the 1990 National Championship 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. He started playing young, with a rare, early-forming club team in Marin County consisting of older players. Day Job:Managing Partner, Turnstone Group, a private equity investment group specializing in real estate assets In Atlanta, Coach Edwards stayed on the field with Atlanta Lacrosse Club. Coach Edwards is a recent NYL recruit by his long-standing NYL coach bro, Dennis Edwards. ", Coach Hamilton is a lacrosse natural, having grown up in the heart of the Iroquois Nation in upstate New York. Surge is one of the best youth sports league (of any kind) in the nation. Northside Surge is the perfect way for me to pass the lacrosse torch on to my son and others., Coach Coleman is an assistant with the Surge, but no less the athlete. Beginning Monday, August 1, 2022, any student may practice in full pads and practice may not last longer than two (2) hours in full pads: (a) A student must have participated in three (3) conditioning practices . He advocated for (and helped to launch) lacrosse programs at North Atlanta High School and Sutton Middle School. Apr. I ran into Wes Moss one day and volunteered to help in any way I could. Youth Rules. ", Georgia-bred, Coach James did not have the luxury of playing lacrosse like his northern coachingbrethren, but got a nice indoctrination to the sport while attending W&L in Virginia. During acclimatization practices, the student must practice in helmet only for a minimum of three (3) days in the first week. We have proven that being a GMSAA member creates a stronger and more competitive high school program. Winning is nice, but at this levelits not the most important thing., An experienced coach and committed dad, Coach Fellows came to the Surge with deep local ties and years of volunteer youth coaching spanning t-ball (Peachtree Presbyterian), baseball (NYO), swimming (Chastain Park), and as a counselor at Camp Laney for Boys while attending UGA. . Day Job: Vice President, Global Marketing, UPS (4) THUD Players run a drill at competitive speed through the moment of contact with no predetermined winner. Contact remains above the waist; players stay on their feet and a quick whistle ends the drill; (5) LIVE ACTION - Players run a drill in game-like conditions and is the only time that players are taken to the ground; (6) FULL CONTACT - Contact which meets the definition of Live Action or Thud. Love of sports could also explain why, as a side gig, hes succeeded in representing a growing faction of NFL players as their agent. Keeping on in the Empire state, Byrne attended Geneseo College, played club, and eventually became the leading scorer in the SUNYAC league. ", Tuscaloosa-bred Coach Mason playedmiddie at Rhodes College all four years. ABLA provides: 1) the best competition 2) the finest facilities Soon thereafter, Cornell University nabbed this stand-out attack man, and in 1988 the team made it to national runner-up in the finals. Thank you for oursponsors ofGeorgia Middle School Athletic Association? At the time, I coincidently worked for Coach Tim OLeary so the annual coaches match- up was a big incentive.. Coach OLeary continued his football game as a transfer to Northern Arizona University, where he graduated. At the GMSAA a student-athlete must play for the program of the high school district they live within. At NYL he brings the same dedication, enthusiasm and discipline to the boys that he discovered with sports as a studentathlete himself. The intra-squad practice shall count as one (1) day of a two (2) hour practice. You can rent gear from us or purchase gear directly from retail sporting goods stores and used gear shops like Play It Again Sports. What, no lacrosse? Day Job: Partner, Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group, I love coaching lacrosse as much as Ive loved playing it. Middle . ", It only takes one Surge practice to realize that the coaches are the real deal they know the sport, have the passion and patience, and preach sportsmanship. . ", At Iona Prep in New Rochelle, New York, Coach Hofstetter enjoyed the enviable distinction of lefty attack for four yearsand achieved the schools all-time scoring record. Baltimore is again the site of another Surge coachs beginnings. Surge Lacrosse is what its all about. Versus Holy Innocents' . Even though hes from Winston-Salem, Coach Irvin actually learned to play lacrosse at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia. Coaching this great game provides an opportunity to be a positive influencer in the lives of these young kids. Day Job: Coordinating Producer for CNN Sports Coach Roby continues the legacy with his son, who started with the sport early, just like dad, only across the country as a Walking Helmet here in Atlanta. Beyond donating his time on the weekends, his company has been been a seasonal sponsor of the league as well. Follow @GeorgiaSwarmLAX. This is not a bunch of dads that agreed to coach because no one else would. Of note: Coach Houlihan is the eldest of 20 cousins, most of whom he played with or coached while growing up. ", Miami marks the spot where Coach Brawner first picked up a stick and started his game in the 8th grade. At Gonzaga High School he played basketball and tennis. Post-college, he packed up for UNC to attend law school; continued to play club ball alongside many Tar Heel LAX alums; then made his way (like the game itself) to Atlanta in the 1990s. Since 2010, hes become a Surge staple, rarely taking a season off to coach. I joined on with the Surge program because it does a great jobemphasizing those traits. grades, Surge Select continues practicing through May, with all tournaments taking place in June. 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 Connecticut, Coach OBrien attended New Canaan High School and made a serious commitment as a two-sport athlete in both football and lacrosse. Well keep this short, if not relatable, for many Surge parents: Growing up in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Coach Thomas played every other sport except lacrosse becauselike dreary, cold weatherthere was none. Lax love lured him back to the fields in the winter of 2018, and the Surge is better for it. SCHEDULES. In February, 2019, Coach Thomas was honored as Man of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of US Lacrosse. A regular season game shall count as one (1) day of a two (2) hour practice. The coaches and volunteers have exceeded all of our expectations for the type of leaders we want to see in our sons sports experience! Summer breaks meant playing with Richmonds Mens League while also coaching youth lacrosse at local camps. 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. It paid off. Send Your Feedback. All Rights Reservced. Day Job: Executive Director, Atlanta Beltline Partnership Scores & Schedules - Pace Academy is a co-educational, college-preparatory day school serving 1,115 students in grades Pre-First through 12 in Atlanta, Ga. The youth-centric elite league with everything youd expect from Atlantas top-ranking rec league. 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. High School Division Added for Summer League. Whether with Team Snap, emails or announcements on the field, our coaches,commissioners and director provide on-going communication throughout. An old guy humbling high point: In 2014, Thomas was the only player to receive three gold medals at the FIL World Lacrosse Festival in Denver. ", St. Andrews School in Boca Raton remains the site where Coach Collins discovered a sports true love: LAX. Keeping on in the Empire state, Byrne attended Geneseo College, played club, and eventually became the leading scorer in the SUNYAC league. 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. 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. At the University of Maryland, while he did not play, Chris supported many friends who played at the college level. ", 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. His devilishly crafty attack skills continued on Duke Universitys club team and later, after battling freezing winters in Boston and Philly, Coach Lowrie made a quick roll back home to the south. ", Back in the day, most 5th grade boys in California shared a similar deficiency with those in the south: little to no lacrosse. Look for the official website launch shortly, along with tryout dates in August for the fall, 2022 and summer, 2023 season. For NYL, he loves to run drills, help on the sideline and do whatever he can to make life easier for the head coach. Starts: 2022-06-02 00:00:00.0 Ends: 2022-07-07 00:00:00.0 Registration Dates: 2022-03-15 - 2022-07-06 regular . Specialists, by definition, are particularly proficient at some specific activity or job. With an intentional focus on the 2nd thru 6th grades, Surge Select continues practicing through May, with all tournaments taking place in June. Shortly thereafter, June, July and August meant one thing: summer-league lacrosse in Charlottesville and Lynchburg. He continued his game at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Fifth/Sixth Boys LAX Sign-up In college, he continued his football career at Washington & Lee University, where he served as team captain and All Conference nose guard his senior year. In his junior and senior years, he was recognized with All-State honors. From elementary school through college, Scotchie has played soccer, basketball, baseball, football, track and water sports. On the school front, he's the former head coach (four seasons) at Centennial HS as well as the former head coach (13 seasons) at St. Pius. Because seasons vary, you will be instructed each fall and spring as to where your activity will take place. Learn more in FAQ and About Us. Day Job: Head of Education & Government Alliances for Workday, an enterprise cloud leader for financial and human resources 7th & 8th Grade Girls Lacrosse. Baseball Varsity. (For our lacrosse historians, Irondequoit is located in what was big Iroquois Indian Territory; hence, another Surge coach from the motherland.) The stand-out team advanced to two CHSAA state championships and wound up clinching one. Day Job: Principal/Attorney at Kopelman Sitton, LLC We provide girls and boys with a fun introduction to the sport where they can learn proper fundamentals and create a strong lacrosse community in Nashville. The camaraderie amongst the coaches (and players) here is amazing and the dedication of the coaches leadership is wonderful. Hogue was also first string when the team became Bucknells first mens lacrosse team (ranked 10th in the country) to make the NCAA DI tournament in 2001. Later, Coach Carter assimilated easily into the citys local club ball scene, playing with the Mad Weasels, Broken Arrows and Peach State Champs, Atlanta Traffic. Find a Lacrosse League or Team | USA Lacrosse Where to Play Gender Enter your zipcode to find teams and leagues USA Lacrosse affiliated leagues and programs keep the game safer, fair and fun. Coach Newberry, it should be noted, is also a multi-seasonal sponsor of the Surge and we appreciate that he puts his money where his mouth(guard) is. My #1 goal as a coach is to instill the same sportsmanship and enthusiasm that he provided to his teams. While we strive to compete successfully, my first priority for the boys is that they have a great time enough to fuel their desire to participate in team sports for years to come., Lacrosse has been a part of Coach Krohns life for nearly 40 years. 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. 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. 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. In addition, Coach Hamilton was selected to lead the 2022 C2C GA Elite lacrosse team for two seasons, garnering numerous wins and championships. Our Board of Executive Directors and Region Managers have more many years of experience in coaching the fundamentals of the game, player safety, and leadership in the community. He has community coached for several C2C GA Elite teams, is a long-standing NYL board member and has served as Commissioner of the leagues Bantam and Lightning divisions Did he play lacrosse? Eschewing his previous involvement in soccer and track, he joined Montgomery Bell Academys first rag-tag lax team that MBA would field for its junior school. Slower-moving sports have not held my sons attention. Memphis-bred, Coach Mealor picked up his first lacrosse stick in the sixth grade and cradled it right into Memphis University School one of the Souths initial full-fledged lacrosse programs for boys. 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. Day Job: Independent Coach and Trainer for athletes wanting to improve their skills in lacrosse Besides coaching boys, this committed maniac even finds time to coach his daughters team at Atlanta LAX Club. At Pikesville High School he received All County honors his junior and senior years. Today, he still plays with mens league LAX.2002. Later, this tough introduction ensured a three-year start on the varsity lacrosse team at the Brooks School in North Andover, MA. This marks his sixth year coaching forthe Surge. Day Job: Director of Finance, Cherry Street Energy, I signed up for Surge because I love coaching this sport. An Atlanta native, Coach Humphries brings an interesting family pedigree to this sport. Lacrosse is a brotherhood that teaches you life lessons and cements lifelong relationships., Coach Edwards is a recent NYL recruit by his long-standing NYL coach bro, Dennis Edwards. Paulding County - Josh Jones 404-379-8403 or Jsj925@att.net, Woodstock - Max Burmeister 678-372-9239 ormburmeister@bellsouth.net, North Cobb - Tom Hobbs 678-925-4651 or nc8thgrade@gmail.com, South Paulding - Brad Wheeler 470-591-0104 or flstate8@gmail.com. Hes the youngest of four brothers (who all played the sport), while his dad founded his communitys youth program (Chester PAA Lacrosse) and ran it for 10 years. Day Job: Construction Project Manager, ARCO Design/Build ABLA has an established box league, utilizing 3 local venues with over 60 boys' teams participating this season. My hope is that I can impart a love and appreciation for this great game while helping Surge players get better and grow in sportsmanship., Pennsylvania was the state of play for Coach Mosss initial foray into lacrosse. In 2020, working with fellow Surge coaches, he launched Surge Select: an elite travel league for younger advanced players (U9, U11 & U13). The PLL is a professional lacrosse league with the best players in the world. He served as team captain and helped the Tigers snag two conference championships, along with competing in the NCAA tournament three times. Day Job:Director of Information Security, Childrens Healthcare Atlanta Surge is the most welcoming recreational league I have been a part of, regardless of sport. We appreciate that they appreciate all we are trying to achieve with their player and our focus overall. RT @CBryantScott: Calling all GMSAA Middle school teams! 2. And that enthusiasm comes through season after season. Our goal is to help boys and girls learn the fundamental stick skills and strategies which will help mold them into better players. When he moved to Atlanta for business school, Coach Armentrout quickly got involved with the growing Atlanta lacrosse scene by coaching the Emory lacrosse team for two seasons. Coach Edwards later played club ball with Overlea and Perry Hall in Baltimore and has been coaching youth lacrosse consistently ever since. For NYL, he loves to run drills, help on the sideline and do whatever he can to make life easier for the head coach. GEORGIA'S PREMIER GIRLS LACROSSE CLUB Senior year added Team Captain to his list of notables and his playing days continued full-throttle at Rochester Institute of Technology. Officials are an essential part of every sport, but we need more of them. And his wife played (and helped to win two DI NCAA championships) for Princetons womens lacrosse team when they both attended the university in the early 2000s. Versus Lumpkin County . Something went wrong. Hesthe guy who helps run drills, coordinates the sidelines, keeps the boys focused to listen, and then helps collect the balls and cones at the end of practiceall with a smile. At Lancasters Unionville High School, he played middie and served as team captain during his junior and senior years. MPC student-athletes compete in a variety of sports in GHSA (high school) and Metro 10 (5th/middle school). We appreciate that. I coach with Surge because I love this sport, and spending time with kids to develop their lacrosse skills and sense of Team., A native of Westchester, New York, Coach Carter came to Atlanta with an arsenal of lacrosse accolades. At Byram Hills High School, he earned 2x All-League, Team MVP and served as his teams captain. As a middie for Palmer Trinity during high school, he helped advance the team to become Floridas 1992 State Champions. Lacrosse players and families are simply the best. Organization. Want to participate in your local community? An upbringing in Chattanooga says it all. Thats okay. Versus 9:00 AM Home Trinity Christian Lions . 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. Now new to Atlanta, he continued to do what his own history repeated: Stay aligned with outstanding lacrosse. 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. When it comes to sports, Coach Scotchie is our Renaissance man. During acclimatization practices, the student must practice in helmet only for a minimum of three (3) days in the first week. The Georgia Outlaws is the premier girls travel lacrosse program in the Atlanta area out of Newtown Park in Johns Creek, GA. We draw players from Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, and DeKalb counties from ages 8 to 18. Contact remains above the waist and players stay on their feet. Besides helping to coach youth lacrosse, Newberry has also coached ten years of youth baseball at both NYO and Buckhead Baseball.
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