All players wishing to be evaluated for the "A" team must attend at least one evaluation. However, in order to get evaluated by as many coaches/evaluators as possible, we recommend attending both evaluations. Players who do not want to play "A" are not required to attend evaluations.
Field Location: ALL evaluations will take place at the Mill Valley Parks & Rec Field Complex (near MVMS / the community center).
Evaluation Dates:
Boys U14 (7th and 8th grade) - Jan 17 & Jan 24 3:45 to Dusk - FRIENDS FIELD
Girls U14 (7th and 8th grade) - Jan 18 & Jan 25 3:45 to Dusk - FRIENDS FIELD
“B” Teams provide more flexibility to accommodate other sports or weekend conflicts.
Evaluation committee consists of SM Head coaches, HS Coaches, & SM Clinic Coaches. Parent involvement is limited to SM Head coaches.
No cuts - all registered players will be placed on a team.
How do I prepare for evaluations?
1.) Wolfpack Fall & Winter Training Sessions: Sessions are coached and run by SM Program Directors and Evaluators
2.) Wall Ball...Wall Ball...Wall Ball...: The single best stick skill training method for any player. Just find a wall around town and go at it. Make sure to wear lacrosse gloves when practicing. Practice each hand as well. STX Bounce backs are a good tool as well.
3.) Play other sports Basketball/football/soccer/hockey/tennis/baseball/track/etc. all provide skill development essential for playing lacrosse. SMLC would rather see multi-sports athletes for several reasons including the fact a broader skill set is enhanced and the "burn out" factor is lower. This doesn’t mean put the stick down for 4-5 months, it simply means one should give their “in-season” sport priority and work on Lacrosse skill development when/if the opportunity fits into your child's schedule.