House

HOUSE PROGRAM

Larchmont Mamaroneck Youth Lacrosse program is designed to help each player reach his potential as a lacrosse player.  Mastery of the skills of the game is of the utmost importance at all levels and LMYL places emphasis on skill development in all grades. Boys and girls are separated into  Boys House League and Girls House League by grades. The focus of all of our teams is to encourage growth and development. Cost of the house league is separate from the travel fees, prices vary by age group. 

BOYS Pre-K and Kindergarten Clinics

Kindergarten & Pre-K:

  • Clinic format where players are introduced to the skills of the game in a play-based setting. 
  • Focus is on facilitating a positive introduction to lacrosse by putting sticks in kids’ hands, playing games, learning and building skills in a fun setting.
  • Instruction conducted by parent coaches who will be provided weekly plans by the Grade Level Commissioner.
  • Program meets 1x per week for duration of program, typically Saturdays.

 

BOYS 1st and 2nd grade

First Grade and Second (First Steps):

  • Clinic format where players continue to build on skills and game fundamentals.
  • Focus is on developing and improving stick basic skills including, catching, throwing, scooping and shooting.  Players will also begin to develop an understanding of concepts for field and team play.
  • Instruction conducted by parent coaches who will be provided weekly plans by the Grade Level Commissioner.  Clinic format may evolve to include small-sided (3-v-3) games.
  • Program meets 2x per week for duration of program, typically Fridays and Saturdays.

 

BOYS 3rd and 4th grade

Third & Fourth Grade (BANTAM):

  • Format consisting of one day of clinic and one day of small-sided 3-v-3 or 4-v-4 ‘tournament’-style play.
  • Clinic focus will be to develop and improve long term skills, including dodging, defending and game fundamentals. Weekly clinics led by outside professional coaches.  
  • Small-sided games are intended to be fast paced and high energy, “pick up” style competition that will focus on ball movement, transition and sportsmanship.
  • Weekly games run by parent coaches with “special guest” appearances by MHS players, who will also ref games.  Music will be playing along with weekly giveaways and prizes. Occasional ice cream or food trucks.
  • Program meets 2x per week for duration of program, typically Fridays and Saturdays.  Travel players will be required to participate in game night.  Clinics are optional but highly encouraged.

 

BOYS 5th and 6th 

Fifth & 6th Grade (LIGHTENING):

  • Format consisting of one day of clinic and one day of small-sided 3-v-3 or 4-v-4 ‘tournament’-style play.
  • Clinic focus will be to develop and improve long term skills, including dodging, defending and game fundamentals. Weekly clinics led by outside professional coaches.  
  • Small-sided games are intended to be fast paced and high energy, “pick up” style competition that will focus on ball movement, transition and sportsmanship.
  • Weekly games run by parent coaches with “special guest” appearances by MHS players, who will also ref games.  Music will be playing along with weekly giveaways and prizes. Occasional ice cream or food trucks.
  • Program meets 2x per week for duration of program, typically Fridays and Saturdays.  Travel players will be required to participate in game night.  Clinics are optional but highly encouraged.

GIRLS Pre K and Kindergarten

  • GIRLS CLINICS
    Pre K and Kindergarten:
  •  Clinic format where players are introduced to the skills of the game in
    a play-based setting.
  • Focus is on facilitating a positive introduction to lacrosse by putting
    sticks in kids’ hands, playing games, learning and building skills in a
    fun setting.
  • Instruction conducted by parent coaches who will be provided weekly
    plans by the Grade Level Commissioner.
  • Program meets 1x per week for duration of program, typically
    Saturdays.

GIRLS 1st through 3rd Grade

  • GIRLS 1ST THROUGH 3RD GRADES
    First, Second and Third Grades:
  • Clinic format where players continue to build on skills and game
    fundamentals.
  • Focus is on developing and improving stick basic skills including,
    catching, throwing, scooping and shooting.  Players will also begin to
    develop an understanding of concepts for field and team play.
  • Instruction conducted by parent coaches who will be provided weekly
    plans by the Grade Level Commissioner.  Clinic format may evolve to
    include small-sided games.
  • Program meets 2x per week for duration of program, typically Fridays
    and Saturdays.

GIRLS 4th to 6th Grade

  • Structure:
    All INTERESTED PLAYERS may participate in structured pick-up
    games on Friday evenings. This is for any 4th – 6th grade girls
  •  No traditional clinics will be offered. All 4th - 6th grade players regardless of whether they play on a travel team.
  • Players who are on travel teams will be automatically registered
    for Friday Night games and will be placed on teams that compete
    against other local programs.
  • Friday night games will not have set teams and will be outsourced (not
    parent-run)