Lou Fusz Lacrosse Winter INDOOR STAR Program

We are excited to bring our popular STAR program (Both Girls and Boy's) across the river to Metro East, with hopes to help grow 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 in small groups to maximize reps from some of the top Lacrosse Coaches in the area, including current DII McKendree University's Varsity Women's Head Coach, Natalie Simpson. Our STAR program will consist of 6, one hour sessions, with every session finishing with a scrimmage or game to reinforce the skills developed.  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).

The emphasis of our STAR League is fundamental development, so everyone is encouraged to participate, regardless of previous experience! Drills will be tailored for your individual skill level so everyone is encouraged to register! Safety is our utmost concern so checking will be kept to a minimum, teaching our athletes feet-first close-out defense. Our STAR Program graduates will be directed to our competitive Blue Star teams, enroll in another season of STAR Program to continue our fundamental development, or head back to your local community to help our mission to "Grow the Game!" 

FAQs

For what ages/skill development is STAR program intended?

Girls and Boys ages 10 - 14 OR Players that have graduated from our Rookies Program

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 Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Coach at John Burroughs High School Lacrosse, previously serving as Head JV Coach at MICDS. 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, D2, and D3 college coaches and players.

Any more questions? Please reach out to the following

Jeff Fell

STAR Lacrosse Director

jeff.fell@loufuszathletic.com