CAROLINA YOUTH LACROSSE CLUB

​3rd-4th Grade

​SPRING 2021 LEAGUE INFORMATION
3rd-4th grade plays 7 v 7 and 10 v 10 on a modified field. This format allows for players to “touch” the ball more and always be part of the action.  It is the premier format of youth lacrosse today. In addition, 3rd-4th grade will also play full field 10 v 10 games.  Since the game is growing so rapidly, we feel it is important to incorporate this format at this age as well.

Team Size: 18-20 players

Dates:  March - May TBD

Cost (3rd-4th): $225.00 includes uniform

Practices: Twice per week at MWC Sports Complex, 941 US - 1, Youngsville, NC 27596

​Games:  Games are played at various locations (including Harris Creek, Wake Forest middle and MWC Sports) but mostly in the Triangle Area

Meet The Coaches

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Nate hails form another hot bed of Lacrosse in Binghamton New York. He played high school lacrosse for Maine-Endwell High School. After High School, Nate played for the University of Rochester. Nate was also the assistant Women's coach for the University of Rochester's DIII Women's Lacrosse team for three years and also assisted the Binghampton's Women's DI Lacrosse team. Nate has also been coaching CYLC youth for a few years now. Nate has been playing competitive lacrosse for over 30 years and continues to play to this day. He is an accomplished attackman and goalie. Nate will assist with the offense and train our goal keepers.

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Denny was born and raised in western New York where he was involved in various sports while growing up. During high school, he played box lacrosse on the Native American reservation and quickly developed a passion for the sport. 
After graduating from high school in 2002, Denny enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served for 4 1/2 years and had three tours overseas, two of which were combat tours. Denny moved to the Raleigh, North Carolina area in 2007 and began working for an engineering firm that he still works for today. Denny has been married to his wife, Laura, for almost 10 years and together they have 3 sons. Their two oldest sons are proud members of CYLC Frogs teams.
Denny has been assisting or coaching with the K-2 and 3-4 CYLC Frogs since fall of 2016. Helping players develop a love of the game, become stronger and more skilled players, and learning discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork are just a few of Denny's passions while working with CYLC players.

Expectations

Players

• Players are ready to practice 10 minutes before start time. Practice time is limited and needed to successfully teach the games component and proper warm up is needed to avoid injury.
• Protective equipment must be worn at all times to avoid serious injury.  
• Whenever you are moving the ball around with your stick your protection equipment must be on. 
• Sportsmanship must be displayed at all times.  No Exceptions.
• Players will report injuries immediately to the coach or trainer during practices and games. 
• Players will wear proper game and practice apparel.
• Players will enjoy time with their new teammates and coaches.

Parents

• Parents will be the biggest fan of their child.
• Parents arrive and pick up child at required times.  Please pick up your child within 10 minutes of the conclusion of a game or practice.
• Parents will support the team and their best effort
• Parents will support the coaching staff 
• Parents will contact the coach with any concerns or limitation a player may have (asthma, seizures or any medical condition).
• Parents will be the biggest asset to our team

Coaches​

• Coaches will mentor players to become better leaders and lacrosse citizens
• Coaches will provide a safe and comfortable environment for players to learn the game.
• Coaches will  communicate often with parents.
• Coaches will encourage parents to communicate with them often.
• Coaches will be prepared for game and practices
• Coaches will maximize your child's lacrosse experience.