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Shamrocks Boys Youth Program Overview

2028-29 Team Notes from summer 2019- 

Played up in 2028 division in all tournaments.  Won about 50% of their games playing up a division.  2028 team will transition to single grade next year.  2029 team will remain as a 2029 team for next season.

Fall:

Updated for 2019-20: All Shamrocks players will have the opportunity to participate in 2 local, one day lacrosse tournaments. 

Updated for 2019-20: All players will participate in team practices in the fall on Sundays.  The practices are designed so that players can and should participate in other sports (typically Sunday evenings).   High School players will also participate in the Shamrocks Spotlight Series.  The Spotlight Series is a high level training session coached and run by current NCAA college coaches.

Winter: 

Shamrocks players will participate in our Winter Training Academy including  individual skill development and positional training.   These sessions will focus on developing and reinforcing critical skill sets that will apply to the field game.  These sessions will are designed so that you can and should play additional sports.

Spring:

Updated for 2019-20: All youth teams will hold Spring Team Practices to be held in March, April and May.  Practices will be held once per week and are not to designed to replace your participation on your local town/rec team in the spring.  These practices are designed to enhance your spring lacrosse development.  All players will be expected to attend these practices regardless of conflicts or not.  All youth teams will participate in 3 play days or local tournaments between March and May. 

Summer:

All players will have Team Practices one to two days per week.  All players and teams will have Skill Development Sessions one day per week. 

Shamrocks youth players  will participate in 3-4 very competitive regional tournaments depending on your age group.

Updated for 2019-20
Boys Team Structure

Attack:4-5
Middies: 6-7,
Fogos: 1-2
LSM: 1-2,
Defense: 5
Goalies: 1-2
One Team per Age Group.  At least 2 Coaches per team.  Positional Coaches including Fogo and Goalie Coaches.

All players also receive:

Sublimated Reversible and Game Shorts

Practice Reversible

Custom Shooting Shirt

Recent Shamrocks 2028/29 Boys News

'22 Exley commits to Lynn University

By Bill Keane 07/22/2021, 8:00am EDT

Congrats are in order for 2022 Hannah Exley on her recent commitment to NCAA DII Lynn University.   Lynn University is located in Boca Raton, FL and competes in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) against teams such as the University of Tampa, Florida Southern and Rollins College. 

Hannah is a hard-working, dedicated lacrosse player that has played with the Shamrocks Girls Program for the past 2 years.  Hannah plays with passion, determination and is a great teammate and friend to everyone on the squad.  She has a strong IQ and works hard to make everyone else around her better.  Hannah brings strong versatility to the game being a fantastic attacker and draw specialist.  There is no doubt that Lynn U is getting a good one! 

In the spring, Hannah plays lacrosse for Paul VI HS. 

Once again Congrats to Hannah and parents Lisa and Chris Exley.

7/10 -7/11 Tournament Highlights

By Bill Keane 07/11/2021, 7:30pm EDT

What a great way to start out the summer tournament season.  Here are  all of our team performances from the weekend: 

BOYS

East Coast Showcase 2024 Boys- Undefeated in Pool Play.   Lost in the Championship.   2027 Boys-  Undefeated in Pool Play.   Lost in the Championship.  2026 Boys- Undefeated Champions.  2029 Boys- Undefeated Champions.   2025 Boys- Undefeated Champions.  2028 Boys- Lost in the Championship.

GIRLS 

The Grind- 2022 Girls- 2 wins and 2 losses in great bracket.  2023 Girls-  Undefeated 3 Wins, 0 Losses and 1 Tie.  2024- 2 wins and 2 losses in great bracket.  2025 - 2 ties and 2 losses.  2026 girls- 4 wins and 1 loss in the semi- finals.  2028- Undefeated Champions.  

1st Tournament Highlights

By Bill Keane 06/18/2021, 10:45am EDT

What a great way to start out the summer tournament season.  Here are  all of our team performances from weekend 1: 

BOYS

Baltimore Summer Kick- Off: 2022 Boys- 4 Wins and 1 Loss; Giuseppe Morici and Ryan Stiefel named as BSK Standouts by the college coaches on staff.  The 2023 boys played top competition at the Baltimore Summer Kickoff going 1-3. 

Lehigh Laxfest: 2024 Boys- Undefeated Division Champs.   2027 Boys- 2 Wins, 1 Tie, 1 Loss (overtime). 2026 Boys- Undefeated Champions.  2029 Boys- Lost in Championship game.  The 2025 boys had a tough weekend in the top bracket at Lehigh Laxfest with 1 Win and 3 losses.  The 2028 Boys went 2 and 2 with a 1 goal loss. 

GIRLS 

Summer Rise- 2022 Girls- Lost in Championship game, 1 Loss.  2023 Girls- Undefeated Champions. 2024 Girls- Champions.  2025 Girls- Lost in the Semi-finals.    2026 Girls- Lost in the Championship.  2028- Lost in the Championship.  2029 Girls- Undefeated Champions.

 

2019 Summer Tournaments

June 2nd- Annual Boot Camp
9am to 12pm at Patrick Peyton Athletic Complex
80 Blackwood- Barnsboro Road, Sewell

June 3rdTeam Practice Begins 5:45pm- 7:15pm
Mondays and Wednesday Nights- Patrick Peyton Complex
6/3, 6/5, 6/10, 6/12, 6/17, 6/19, 6/24, 6/26, 7/1, 7/3, 7/10
OTA's- 6:00-7:00pm Shady Lane Complex-  254 County House Road Clarksboro, NJ 08020
6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2

June 22-23- Summer Slam- West Chester, PA
Unionville High School-
750 Unionville Rd Kennett Square, PA 19348

July 6-7- Lax Federation Member's Cup- 
Calvert Regional Park
304 Brick Meetinghouse Rd.
North East, MD 21901

July 13-14- Hogan's Hershey Tournament

2028/29 Team Location: In the Net Sports Complex- 798 AIRPORT RD PALMYRA, PA 17078

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