HAVE FUN
GET BETTER
Bear Down Lacrosse is committed to helping players improve their fundamentals and have fun. Camps and clinics are carefully tailored to age and skill level. We take a three-pronged approach: (1) skill work (2) small sided games (3) learning simple concepts.
APPROACH
SKILL WORK
Skill work will teach players the proper mechanics of throwing, catching, picking up ground balls, dodging, and shooting. We strive to instill the practice habits that they will need to be great players.
Why focus on skills instead of just playing?
Just like any other sport, sound fundamentals and muscle memory are essential for growth and success. The difference between a good player and a great player is his commitment to the fundamentals.
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SMALL SIDED GAMES
Games will be 3 v 3, 4 v 4, and 5 v 5. These position-less games will allow everyone to handle the ball and everyone to play defense. We strive to maximize quality touches and most importantly have fun!
Why small sided games instead of regular 10 v. 10 games?
10 v. 10 games lead to too many players standing and watching. When you stand and watch you don’t learn and it’s boring. Players should be “playing the game” – running around, handling the ball, and most importantly having fun!
SIMPLE CONCEPTS
Simple concepts related to spacing, timing, and body position will be taught. We strive to build IQ so players will be in the right places and make good decisions during live game play.
What do you mean by simple concepts?
There are specific and straightforward concepts that players encounter every time they are on the lacrosse field. Players should be able to quickly recognize these concepts and react accordingly.
Coach Will McGettigan is the head varsity lacrosse coach at Landon School in Bethesda, MD. He also teaches upper school history and coaches JV football. Before Landon he coached at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, CA and Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA. As a senior at Brown University, Will served as a team captain, was the recipient of the offensive MVP Award, and earned Academic All-Ivy League honors. When he’s not at Landon, you can find him hanging out in Bethesda with his wife Julie and trying to keep up with his kids Ella, Michael and Reid.
