The College of Wooster
Boys Week
- Camp Type:
Residential Camp with commuter option
Dates:
July 27-30, 2008
Ages/Skills:
Boys ages 8-18 / All Skill levels
Director(s):
Chris Ryan-Men's Lacrosse Coach
Mercyhurst College
Costs:
$450 per week
($70 discount for all commuters)
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PROGRAMS:
The Revolution Lacrosse Camps offer Ohio's finest instructional lacrosse camps. Ouremphasis is on comprehensive instructional groups , focusing on the latest teaching techniques in the game. Each day is divided into three distinct lacrosse sessions focusing on areas such as:
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Stick Handling
8 Meters
Dodging
Trick Shots
Cutting
1 vs. 1 drills
Feeding
2 vs. 2 drills
Shootin
3 vs. 3 drills
Clearing
3 vs. 2 drills
Crease Defense
2 vs. 1 drills
....And much more
A WORD ABOUT GOALIES
The Revolution Lacrosse Camp offers extensive training for Goalies. Each camp will feature a goalie coach to work with the goalies on the individual and team techniques involved with playing the position. Many camps use goalies as shooting fodder, we do not, it is our goal to help each goalie take there games to the next level. We want goalies at camp and to ensure that we have a good goalie environment, we offer
a goalie discount of $200 to the first 4 goalies that sign up for each camp Call today to register for the goalie discount.
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SCHEDULE: (sample)
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WHAT TO BRING
Our lacrosse camps are very busy days, filled with social and recreational activities, in addition to 5.5 to 6 hours of lacrosse each day. Campers should pack all the items that they need to be able to enjoy these packed days. Each evening will feature a social activity such as bowling, movie night, talent show, casino night etc..., so please pack accordingly. In addtion, there is swimming every afternoon, so please pack a bathing suit if you desire to swim (swimming is optional)
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING:
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BOYS Equipment
Lacrosse Stick
Helmet
Shoulder Pads
Rib Pads
Arm Pads
Gloves
Mouth Piece (Mandatory)
Grass cleats -
Clothes / Other
T-shirts
Shorts
Athletic Socks
Jerseys
Underwear
Casual Shorts
Swim Suite
Toiletries
Desk or floor Fan (recommended)
Bed Linens for single bed
Sunscreen
Spending Money
STAFF
Director: Chris Ryan, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Mercyhurst College
Chris Ryan has been the head coach of the Mercyhurst men's lacrosse team since 2001 after spending two years as an assistant coach for the Lakers. His teams have produced Mercyhurst's first All-American selections, first Academic All-American selections, first ECAC All-Star selections and four Final Four appearances in the last five years. The program has had 19 All-Americans, six Academic All-Americans and numerous other distinctions during Ryan's tenure. The roster has grown to nearly 40 members as Mercyhurst continues to play one of the most competitive schedules in Division II. More importantly, the team QPA has risen to its highest level in years.
The 2007 season saw Mercyhurst rise to new heights. The program was ranked No. 1 in the country for the first time ever on April 9 and held onto the spot for five consecutive weeks through the end of the regular season. Mercyhurst hosted an NCAA Final Four game for the first time, defeating New York Institute of Technology 13-10. The win sent the Lakers to the National Championship game for the first time after three losses in the semifinals. Despite a last-second loss to Le Moyne in front of 22,000 people at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Ryan was named USILA Coach of the Year. Mercyhurst finished the season with a record of 13-2 overall and dominated the toughest conference in Division II, going 6-0 in the East Coast Conference and winning by an average margin of 6.5 goals per game.
After the season, Joe Thon was named USILA Defensive Player of the Year and became the first Laker drafted into professional lacrosse, being selected by the Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse in the fourth round. Eight players were named All-ECC and five were named All-Americans. Thon was also named the ECC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
The 2006 season saw the Lakers once again prove themselves to be one of the top programs in Division II. The Lakers finished the regular season with a 12-2 record and a 4-1 mark in their first year as a member of the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference (NYCAC). Mercyhurst tied for first in the NYCAC (after being picked last in a pre-season coaches' poll) and ended the regular season with a No. 3 ranking in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) poll. The Lakers had six All-NYCAC picks, including a pair of first-team selections, finished the regular season with a 5-2 mark against top 10 teams and their 12 wins set a school record. The season came to an end with a loss at No. 2 Dowling in the NCAA Division II semifinals, which was the team's third NCAA tournament appearance in the last four years.
Ryan has a six-season mark of 75-22 and was named USILA Division II Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2007. In 2004 Ryan was chosen to coach the North Division I All-Star team in the Senior All-Star Game. He currently is the Division II USILA representative to the NCAA and is a member of the Central Regional Advisory Committee. Entering the 2007 season, his 62 career wins were the 10th most among active Division II coaches and his .756 winning percentage was third.
Prior to Mercyhurst, Ryan spent a year as a graduate assistant at Alfred University, where he worked with the women's program. He had come to Alfred after a one-year stint at Monroe Community College in 1997.
Ryan played two years at Monroe Community College, where he was a two-time Academic All-America, team captain and was selected to play in the Junior College North-South game. After two years at MCC, Ryan moved to Randolph-Macon College where he was a two-time Second Team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference defenseman and team captain in his senior year. Before assuming the head coaching duties after the 2000 season, Ryan served as Mercyhurst's assistant coach, working primarily with the defense and serving as the recruiting coordinator.
A native of Rochester, New York, Ryan is a 1998 graduate of Randolph-Macon College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history. He and his wife Karin reside in Erie with their son Caleb and daughter Brianne, and two labrador retrievers, Oakley and Murphy.
STAFF: The coaching staff at the Revolution lacrosse camps is one the strongest and most well respected in the country. Consisting of top collegiate coaches and players, the staff is handpicked for their ability to teach and relate to young players in a friendly, thorough and responsible manner.
Staff members from past camps included:
Jeff Roberts - Women's Lacrosse Coach - Dartmouth College
Cecil Pilson - Women's Lacrosse Coach - Mercyhurst College
Nick Ballou - Men's Lacrosse Coach - Dominican College
Billl Taylor - Boy's Lacrosse Coach - St. Charles Prep
and manymore...
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SAFETY:
All tennis camp activities are held on the college campuses. The Colleges maintain full Security Departments, as well as Summer Conference Staff (College of Wooster) who, in addition to camp staff, provide additional on-campus security. Each Revolution Lacrose Camp staff member has on-and off-court supervisory responsibilities daily. Every effort is made to ensure a supervised and safe camper environment, in turn campers are expected to follow all camp rules.
SAFETY MEAUSRES AT THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER (as based from previous summers)
- 24 hour supervision camp director/asst. director Dorm and Court supervision camp staff
- College of Wooster Summer Security staff
- College of Wooster Full Time Campus security staff
- 24 hour locked dorms (security keys only to tennis campers and staff)
- Wooster Police
PAYMENT POLICIES:
DEPOSIT:
Upon registration for camp, you paid a non-refundable $200 deposit. This amount will be applied to the total camp fee. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE CAN THIS MONEY BE REFUNDED. Should you want to protect this investment, or feel that there might be a chance that your son or daughter might not be able to attend, you may wish to purchase travel/camp insurance. For more information about this please visit, SITE COMING SOON!!!!
PAYMENT OF BALANCE:
The balance of the registration must be paid at check in, the Sunday of camp. During check in, we will only accept CASH or CHECK. If you registered online and wish to pay the balance online, please click...
http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1516325&RESET=0&CHECKSSO=1
to pay the balance.
FAQ'S - Frequently Asked Questions:
What type of campers attend camp ?
A. Our residential camps are designed to teach the technical basics and love of the game to the beginning player, to introduce strategical decision making to the intermediate player and build on their current stroke production, and to put the advanced player into pressured, strategical and competitive situations.
What are the main differences between the traditional tennis camp and the "Match Play" week ?
A. The primary four one-week sessions focus more on the technical side of the game. Advanced players will be pushed in the areas of strategy and point progression, however, more emphasis will be placed on stroke production. The "Match Play" camp is designed for more advanced players and will focus more on the strategical side of the game. Point play progressions, competitive match play and situational work will be the focus of this camp.
What type of supervision is provided ?
A. All activities both on and off the courts are supervised by mature and responsible staff members.No one is allowed to leave campus or leave their group during camp. Supervision in the residence halls at night ensures the campers are getting adequate rest. In addition, campus security is present at all times.
Can parents and coaches come to watch ?
A. Parents, Relatives and coaches are welcome to watch at all times. Feel free to bring your video camera.
What is the ratio of staff to campers ?
A. Groups will be divided into small groups of five campers to one coach (tennis) and 8-9 camper per coach (lacrosse). Additional counselors will also be available for demonstration purposes, and individual instruction. Primarily the ratio of camper to staff is 5:1 (tennis)
What do the campers do with their spare time ?
A. What little spare time the campers do have is filled. In addition to the daytimeactivities such as swimming, bowling, etc..., the campers have evening activities each night. This includes Ice Cream socials, Pizza nights, Movie nights, Game room night, Talent show, and Casino night.
What is the Rain Back Up Day for the Columbus Day Camps?
A. The Rain Back Up day is used to make up for any lost day or half day as the result of rain. If we are rained out of a complete day, we will use Saturday as our makeup day. The same holds true for a missed half day.
Are Teams Welcome ?
A. Teams are encouraged to attend. In some cases, if arrangements are made by the coach we can keep a team together for training purposes. We do offer a team discount for groups of 6 or more and we feel that teams can benefit greatly from attending camp together in preparation for their upcoming fall seasons. Please call the office for further information.
What are the living arrangements ?
A. Players stay in the schools residence halls. The students are typically housed 2 to a room (although in certain circumstances triples are available). Special arrangements can be made to have multiple rooms next to each other if requested. We will make every effort to accommodate those requests.
What are the Check-in and Check-out times ?
A. Check-in is between 1:00 - 2:00 on the Sunday of the start of camp (for college of wooster tennis camps) and Check-out is between 4:00 -5:00 on the Thursday of the end of the camp (Residential camps). Both check-in and check-out is handled in the camp residence hall.
When is payment due ?
A. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration of the student. The balance can be paid at this time, at a later date online (if you signed up online) or mailed in prior to the camp, however, no camper will be allowed to participate without paying the balance. In addition, if paying during the sign in (the Sunday of camp) only check and cash will be accepted. NO CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED at this point.
How do I contact the camp ?
A. Prior to the camp, any questions should be directed to David Schilling at Premier Sports Camps. PHONE: 614-896-3558 FAX:765-813-2632 EMAIL: info@sportcamp101.com
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
One of our goals at the Revolution Lacrose Camps (overnight) is to provide our campers with a complete camp experience. Because of this, we offer social and recreational activities every day of camp.
Samples of Social and Recreational Activities:
Swimming - Available daily (at College of Wooster)
Ice Cream Social
Big Screen Movie Night
Field Games / Capture the Flag
Stick Restringiing Demo
Casino Night
Pizza Party
Game Room / Bowling Night
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REASONS TO ATTEND THE REVOLUTION LACROSSE CAMPS:
We know that you have several options when it comes to picking a top tennis camp. However, we at the All-American Tennis Camp feel that we offer several benefits that make our camp one of the top camps available. Included in these are:
1. Outstanding Staff:
The key to any instructional lacrosse camp in the quality of instruction. We have hand picked our staff based on their abilities to instruct and relate to kids ages 8-18. There are many camps out there that have "big name" coaches or "outstanding players", however the real question is, can these people teach the game, and more importantly can they relate and work with young kids. Our camp Directors have more than 20 years experience in the lacrosse camp field, and they carefully hire a good mix of coaches based on their abilities to teach the game. In addition, it is our goal to see to it that not only do the students have a top flight learning environment, but that they are able to have a enjoyable and fun camp experience as a whole. We want kids to continue to enjoy and loven the game, as their skills progress.
2. Small Instructional Environment
Many lacrosse camps are merely "gamecamps" or "recruiting camps", very little instruction goes on and skill development and skill development is a secondary (or lower) concern. At the Revolution Lacrosse Camps, our first priority is instruction. For this, we offer one of the best Coach to camper ratios in the country. Limited to 8-9 campers per coach (8-9:1), we can ensure each student a great deal of individual attention. This means a more personalized experience, thus quicker and more thorough learning.
3. Value
One of the hallmarks of the Premier Sports Camps and the Revolution Lacrosse Camp is value for the dollar. We make every effort to keep our fees as low as possible. In fact, at $480 per week, we are the lowest pricedresidential instructional camp in Ohio. In some cases we are more than $175-$250 less per week than our competitors
4. Experience
With more than 20 years experience in the tennis camp industry, we understand what it takes to offer a good blend between competition, instruction, and fun. We supervise the kids 24 hours a day and it is our goal to see that each student enjoys themselves off the courts, while at the same time learning on the courts.
5. Outstanding facilities
The College of Wooster is considered the finest sports camp environment in the state of Ohio. This beautiful location, in northeast Ohio, offers the safety of a small town setting, coupled with a picturesque campus. In addition, the facilities are top notch. The tennis courts are regarded as some of the most well kept courts in the state. The camp setup is outstanding. A new $5 million overhaul to the food service offers as kids more choices and better quality food than just about anywhere. Campus dorms are well kept and set up ideally for a camp setting. There is an outstanding student union which hosts the campus bookstore, two dining options, post office, computer labs, and a game room. The courts, the food hall, the dorms, the student union, game room, post office and bookstore are all within 500 yards of each other.
6. Safety
A small town setting helps create a safe and camper friendly experience. Our staff are responsible for the kids 24 hours a day and we place a premium on camper safety. In addition to our staff members, there is a full time summer security staff at the College of Wooster that is responsible for the various camps that the school hosts. Finally, there is also a the normal full time College of Wooster security force onduty at all times. A full-time certified trainer is on duty throughout each weekly session. Additionally, the medical facilities of the Wooster Community Hospital are within a mile of the College campus in case of emergency.
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