MN Select Loons Fall Team Tryout

2009 Lax Loons
Boys Summer & Fall Travel Team
Tryouts, Trip Details & Results...

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This page contains tryout, practice & tournament travel schedule information pertaining to the 2009 MN Lax Loons U17 boys summer & fall travel team for high school Fr, So and Jr players looking to play competitive lacrosse, represent Minnesota at national recruit showcases and be recruited to play in college. Join some of the best players and coaches in the Twin Cities on the 2009 Lax Loons, one of the nation's premier boys select travel team programs. If your dream is to play college lacrosse, we want you to be a Loon. We can help you be seen by college coaches, help you with the recruiting process and play at an elite level against the nation's best competition.

Fall Loons Travel Team Rosters to be announced shortly...
Tryouts were held on Sunday, Sept 13th with 40 players participating. The rosters for both trips and the Hot-Dish will be emailed to all the players by this Tuesday Sept 15th 2009.

FALL TRYOUT ANNOUNCED...
The Lax Loons Loons U17 (Fr, Soph & Jr) Fall 09 Travel Team Tryouts will take place on Sunday, Sept 13th at McMurray Park in St. Paul (see details below)

ELIGIBILITY: The tryout is open to any freshman, sophomore or junior player that competed in the MSHSL or MBSLA in 2009 season. Fall Seniors who were Juniors in the spring or 09 are eligible to tryout.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE TRYOUTS: Coach Husak will put you through a series of skill drills, physical tests, scrimmage and game situations to determine the top 24 players (2 Goalies, 8 Def, 8 Mid, 6 Att and 2 alternates per position).

TRYOUT DATE, TIME & LOCATION:
Sunday, September 13th from 3:00 PM -5:00 PM @ McMurray Park in St Paul...

COST: The cost for the Tryout is $25 for 2 hours of lacrosse skill evaluation and scrimaging. Each player will also receive a reversible Lax Loons jersey.

Click Here To Register & Pay Online

You must register online and can pay by credit card online or bring a $25 check made payble to Lax Loons to the tryout.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring full equipment and shorts, plus a full water bottle. Portable toilets but no0 water will be available on site. DEPOSIT CHECK: We also need you to bring a trip deposit check for $300 made payable to Lax Loons. If you don’t make the team the check will be returned to you after the tryouts that day. If you are selected you will be given a trip itinerary and payment instructions for making airline reservations.

Directions:

McMurray Park Fields are located at the intersection of West Jessamine Ave and Lexington Ave. in St. Paul (close to the Como Park Zoo/Como Ave and Energy Park Dr). The fields are about a mile north of the Lexington Ave exit off I 94. The address is 1225 Jassamine Ave W, St Paul, MN. Parking is available on the street and in a lot on both Como Ave and Jessemain Ave.

IF YOU MAKE THE TEAM YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE THREE EVENTS THIS FALL:

1. The 24 player Loons team will play in the local Hot-Dish Classic Tournament (select team division) on Sat & Sun Oct 10-11 in Lakeville. The tournament is a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society and will be a great warm up for the competition we will face in New Hampshire and Altlanta. The cost is $50 per player.

2. The Loons will be taking a team of 24 players to the 10 on 10 full field Southern Combat 99 Fall Team Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia on Fri-Sun, Nov 6-8 2009. The format is we will play 7 full field hour long games on three turf fields over the course of Sat & Sun, plus participate in college coach run position and team clinics and a how to be recruited presentation.Over 40 college coaches are expected to be at the Showcase (see the list of coaches at www.SoCo99lax.com) . The Loons team will be staying at the Hampton Inn a mile from the fields. We will be flying Delta Airlines on Friday, Nov 6th leaving MSP at 5:15 PM and arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport at 9:00 PM. The return trip is on Sun Nov 8th with a 8:35 PM departure from Atlanta that arrives at 10:09 PM at MSP. Cost per player: $800. This will include hotel, meals, registration, airfare and ground transportation.

3. The Loons will be taking two 13-14 player teams to the 7 on 7 IAS Recruit Showcase in Medford, New Hampshire on Nov 13th-16th (Fri-Mon). Over 80 coaches attend this 7 vs. 7 indoor showcase which many of our players attribute to helping them be seen by college coaches. There is also a side trip to Boston all day on Monday to do some sightseeing and college visits.

We will be flying Southwest Airlines from the Humphfrey Terminal on Fr Nov 13 at 6:35 PM and arrive at the Manchester NH airport at 11:35 PM. Over return flight leaves on Mon, Nov 16 at 5 PM and arrive in MSP Humphfrey Terminal at 8:50 PM. We will be staying at a the Fairfield Inn by Marriott in Merrimack, NH, eat out and have five (5) 30 min games each day. See the list of coaches attending the IAS Showcase listed in blue: http://www.indooractionsports.com/nov09boycoach.htm
Cost per player: $750 This will include hotel, meals, registration, airfare and ground transportation.

Scholarships and Payment Plans: Unfortunitely there are no scholarships available, however parents can arrange to stretch payments out over the course of the fall. Fo more details contact Mark Hellenack at 952-938-2723 or

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The competition: The MN Elite and MN Yeti are great programs with experienced coaching staffs. We are all very competitive with each other in head to head competition. The Yeti draw most of their players from the South Metro, Elite from the West and Loons from the North. The key difference is in the tournaments you attend and the exposure you recieve as a player. We believe we can offer you the college exposure, recruit advice (and tools), training and fun to make your summer travel team experience one of the best ever.

SUMMER...

The Lax Loons Recruit Combine/Loons U17 Summer 09 Travel Team Tryouts take place at two locations: (rain or shine)

Champlin Park H.S. on Saturday, June 6th from 4:30-7:30 PM. The 3 hours will consist of physical and lacrosse skill drills/evaluations and short sided scrimmages.

McMurray field in St Paul on Monday, June 8th from 7:30-10:30 PM. The 3 hours will consist of games where the Loons coaching staff will evaluate player's on field skills and knowledge of the game.

There will be 2 days of tryouts on Sat and Mon nights, June 6 & 8. The tryout will also double as a Recruiting Combine & Clinic where we will provide 2 days (6 hours) of lacrosse skill and concept instruction, scrimmages and games, while compiling comprehensive player evaluations that test each players physical abilities (40 yd dash,shoot speed, etc), defensive/offensive lacrosse skills and understanding of the game. For those familiar with the Adidas Tryout, this will be similar, only your results will be emailed out to you and all the NCAA division I, II and III colleges with lacrosse programs.

Scholarships & fund raising & payment plans: We have limited $500 scholarships available and some fund raising oppotunities for players in need of financial assistance. We will work with players and their parents on scheuling a payment plan over the course of the summer. Contact coach Hellenack for more details.

THE STAFF: Our Tryout staff consists of ex-Loons players, now college players and area HS coaches and the Loons Travel Team coaching staff listed below:

Brandon Husak - White Bear Lake HS head coach (WBL finished 4th in the state in 2008), plays for the Mpls Men's LC and played HS ball at Roseville HS (State Champs in 01)
Mark Hellenack - founder of Lax Loons, former Hopkins HS and St John's University head coach
Mark Jacobson - MoundsView head coach, Def/LSM played for D II, Notre Dame De Namur in CA

Assistants...
Chris Maubach - Def, plays for the University of Vermont, outstanding HS career at Mahtomedi.

COMBINE/TRYOUT BENEFITS: All the lacrosse skill and physical results from the combine will be emailed to NCAA Div I, II and III college coaches. Parents are encouraged to film the scrimmages so they have DVD footage to send to colleges along with the lacrosse resume we provide.

Combine/Clinic/Tryout Cost: The cost for the Combine, Clinic & Tryout will be $50 or $150 which includes a 1 year subscription to the online recruiting service (personal web page and advice from players that have been through the process) from www.lacrosserecruits.com ( a $150 value). When registering you will have the option to select the $50 or $150 option.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE: Click here to be taken to the online Registration form
PAPER FORM: If you need a paper registration form, email and one will be sent to you as an attachment in MS word format.

TRYOUT REGISTERATION DEADLINE: All players must pre-register online on or before Thursday, June 4th 2009. NOW EXTENDED TO MONDAY, JUNE 8TH.

$1750 Trip Check: All players will have to bring a check to the tryouts on Monday June 8th in the amount of $1750 to cover uniform costs, www.lacrosserecruits.com 1 year subscription and all expenses for the first two trips - Vail (Colorado) & Southern Combat 99 Recruit Showcase (Nashville). If you make the 22 player roster the check will be cashed on Tuesday June 9th. The Loons Select team roster and 10 alternates will be announced on Monday night after the tryouts. If you are an alternate or do not make the team, the check will be returned to you that night.

ELIGIBILITY: 2009 MN LAX LOONS U17 players must be juniors, sophomores or freshmen in the 2009 spring season competing in the MBSLA or MSHSL boys lacrosse programs, as there is no age cut off date, just grades.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: We will be accepting players of all abilities, provided they meet the eligibility requirements above. We welcome coaches recommendations, however, you do not need one to participate. We feel that players need to compete against great competition to know what their strengths and weaknesses are. We want the Lax Loons Combine and Tryout to be a learning experience as well as a completive event. Our staff will be there to give feedback and instruction in addition to the evaluation of players at the end of the event.

GOALS of the Lax Loons Summer Travel Team:
1. To give each player the coaching (training) and advice to be recruited to play at the college level and find the colleges that best fit their academic and lacrosse needs. This includes individual discussions and making a lacrosse resume for each player, plus an optional DVD.

2. To train as a member of a highly competitive travel team and have a sense of self-discipline and commitment to the team which makes it a fruitful learning experience for each player.

3. To maintain the great competitive reputation the Lax Loons have earned over the last 12 years.

4. To make the trips fun (not just lacrosse) and to foster lifelong friendships. To a player, the most consistent comment is that they enjoy the team camaraderie and lasting friendships made over the summer.

SUMMER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: Once the teams 24 players and 10 alternates (2-3 per position) are selected there will be a series of Wed morning practices in June-July and 2-3 local scrimmages to prepare the team for the following summer showcase tournaments and the IAS Showcase in the fall:

1. Warrior Vail Lacrosse Tournament (NDP National Qualifier), Vail Colorado, June 15-18 (actual dates of travel Sun-Fri, June 14-19)
Not a great recruit showcase, but it is highly competitive and serves as a great opportunity for the players and coaches to bond and work together. There will 2-3 games a day and a white water rafting trip and trip to the local Glenwood hot springs, plus fly fishing and loads of other stuff for the whole family to do. We highly encourage this trip to be a family vacation and have parents stay in the same condos as the team. The top two teams are invited to the NDP National Showcase at Gettysburg College in July.
Est. cost per player: $850 plus side trip costs.

2. Southern Combat 99 Recruit Showcase in Franklin TN (near Nashville)
Value: 40 coaches recruiting, teaching and evaluating 100 players (best ratio of coaches to players you will find). This is a tremendous recruiting opportunity were MN player will shine bright.
Dates: Sat-Sun, June 20-21
Food & Lodging: Host Hotel & local dining
Trans: air to Nashville & vans
Side trip: TBA, potential to be a great family trip with lots to do in Nashville.
Est. cost per player: $700 plus side trip costs.

3. Varsity Team Challenge Recruit Camp at Notre Dame in South Bend IN.
Value: Great opportunity to be seen by 15-20 mostly Midwest DI, II & III coaches. Lots of competitive games and great instruction by college coaches.
Dates: Fri-Sun, July 10-12
Food & Lodging: in ND Dorms & cafeteria
Trans: Bus
Side trip: to WI Dells on return. Not a great family trip unless you are a die hard Notre Dame fan.
Est. cost per player: $650 plus side trip costs.

4. Jersey Shore Best of the Beach Recruit Tournament at the Drum Point Sports Complex, Brick, NJ.
Value: Tremendous opportunity to be seen by 30-40 east coast DI, II & III coaches. Great facilities with lots of competitive games with fewer teams then some of the large cattle drive style tournaments. 14 fields with girls and younger age levels also competing.
Dates: Fri-Sun July 24-26
Food & Lodging: Hotel & local dining
Trans: air to Newark & vans
Side trips: to area beaches/six flags, family members welcome.
Est. cost per player: $800 plus side trip costs

FALL 2009

5. IAS Recruit Showcase, Medford, New Hampshire, Nov 7-8 2009 (actual dates of travel 5-8)
Over 80 coaches attend this 7 vs 7 indoor showcase which many of our players attribute to helping them be seen by college coaches. There is also a side trip to Boston all day on Friday to do some sightseeing and college visits. We will be staying at a nearby hotel, eat out and have five (5) 30 min games each day.
Est. cost per player: $750 plus side trip costs

LOON PRACTICES: Expect practice twice a week in the morning on Wednesdays (9 AM-12 Noon) for 3 hours June-July and 2-3 local scrimmages and possibly a local tournament at the end of the summer. We may be using Lake Calhoun (Mpls), or White Bear Lake HS fields.

QUESTIONS: call coach Hellenack at (952) 938-2723 or email

Directions:
Champlin Park H.S. is located on 109th Ave about 8 blocks west of Hwy 169. The address is 6029 109th Ave. N, Champlin, MN. The fields we are using are on the right of 109th and on the west side of the school on Doulas Dr N. However, you must park in the lot next to the school's tennis courts and walk out to the fields. There is no parking next to/close to the fields or on Douglas Ave N.