Lou Fusz Lacrosse SPRING STAR Program

Lou Fusz Lacrosse has developed a new pathway for athletes to learn and master the game of lacrosse, which has been called "the fastest sport on two feet." Our STAR program is the third step in our development model, which is intended to provide athletes with high energy instruction with small groups to maximize reps. STAR program will consist of 6, one hour and a half sessions.  STAR athletes will wear all the equipment necessary for their respective sport (All equipment needed will be listed below. Any questions about equipment or where to get it, please contact our STAR director).

STAR Athletes will play as a team against other STAR locations, plus they will face other community teams and rec teams in the area. Teams will play two games each weekend throughout the length of the program. Teams will be separated by age groups (14U, 12U, 10U) to ensure that they are facing competition equal to their physical development!

FAQs

For what ages/skill development is STAR program intended?

Girls and Boy ages 9 - 14 OR Players that have graduated from our Rookies Program

What is the weekly time commitment?

Each STAR session will consist of a one hour and 30-minute practice block on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 9 PM at Lou Fusz Training Center (Earth City) or at St. John Vianney High School (Kirkwood) on Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 PM. 

Games will be played on the weekend with a single team playing two one-hour running clock games against another community rec team.

What type of equipment is needed for this STAR Program?

Girls Equipment Needs:

• Googles 
• Mouth Guard 
• Stick

Boys Equipment Needs:

• Stick
• Helmet
• Shoulder Pads
• Elbow Pads
• Gloves
• Mouth Guard
• Need more guidance on what you need? Contact our STAR Director!

How will practices be structured?

• Practices will be held with a ratio of 10:1 Coach to Player. Teams will be separated during practices, in order to encourage all of our STAR athletes to play together and become friends! All of our coaches will run drills from our Lou Fusz Lacrosse Curriculum emphasizing different fundamentals through fun, high-energy instruction. Players will cycle between games and drills, with a main focus on keeping all of our athletes engaged throughout practice and games!

Who will be coaching these practices?

• Our STAR Program is led by our STAR Lacrosse Director, Coach Jeff Fell. Coach Fell is the current Head Varsity Boy's Lacrosse Coach at John Burroughs School. Coach Fell hails from Long Island, NY, where lacrosse is taught to their youth as early as Kindergarten! He will be joined by top local college and high school level coaches and players, to ensure we keep a coaching ratio of 10:1. All of our drills and station work will taken from our Lou Fusz Lacrosse Curriculum, developed by current and former D1 and D3 college coaches and players.

Any more questions? Please reach out to the following

Jeff Fell

STAR Lacrosse Director

jeff.fell@loufuszathletic.com