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Titanium Academy Team Information 2019 Summer Plans
Titanium Lacrosse: Academy
Academy Program MissionOur mission is for players in the Austin area to not only play more lacrosse but to also leverage our coaching and training techniques that will deliver noticeable results to our players during their “regular season”.
AboutThe academy program is a new offering that is targeted towards players looking to advance beyond recreational lacrosse and prepare for the potential next step of select lacrosse.https://www.atxtilax.com/
Academy Development Model
Development Goals:With a focus on modern fundamentals and building stronger IQ, our progressive learning style is built for players who are motivated to improve their overall game.
Academy Pillars▪ Training
• building fundamentals, skill sets and IQ through progressive learning▪ Competition
• using local tournaments and practice as a vehicle to develop ▪ Experience
• building more passion for the game through reps, fun and community
Development ModelPlayer Development
▪ Progressive skill development - building skills on top of skills in a systematic way
▪ Lacrosse IQ - emphasising lacrosse smarts and understanding
▪ Small Sided Play - learning to play in space; understanding various situational gameplay concepts while getting more reps
▪ Attention to detail - coaching the small details to ensure a strong foundation
▪ Feedback - developing players is our primary focus through real time coaching feedback
Tournament Strategy
Participating in local tournaments (Austin, Dallas, Houston) that offer local team brackets
Progression Development Method
Progression Development Method: Skill Breakdown
Titanium Academy Program // Skill Levels Defined
This document helps us define the "areas of skill" with more granularity and will serve as the reference document when composing practice plans for the season. Please note skill development will be up to coaching assessment of current team skills.
Fundamentals Lax IQ Titanium Academy
Basics of Lacrosse Lacrosse on Field Understanding Things that are unique to the Titanium Academy Program
Intro Intermediate Intro Intermediate Level 1 Level 2Passing and catching Passing and catching 2.0 Calling for ball Substitution strategy Open offense (1) Open offense
Ground ballsStick protection (1 and 2 hands) Ball/release Slide packages 1-3-2 triangles (1) 1-3-2 triangles (2)
Stick protection (cradling) Quick sticks Man ball Transition recognition Man-up (1) Umbrella offense (1)Triple threat pos. Stick fakes Getting into the hole 2 pass rule off ground Man down (1) Man-up (2)Dodging Shooting accuracy on the run Calling out numbers 2 pass rule on offense Clear/ride package (1) Man-down (2)Shooting Time and room release Unsettled recognition Man down strategy Team defense (1) Clear/ride package (2)
Basic on ball defense O and D footworkUnderstanding game rules Man up strategy Team defense (2)
Poke checks Dodging (double moves)Creating space on offense
Summer 2019 Academy Teams
Academy Team Overview
● High School (Current 9th - 11th)● 2023/2024 (Current 7th and 8th)● 2025/2026 (Current 5th and 6th)
Schedule OverviewSummer Plan
• 8 practices (2x a week)
• 2 skills clinics
• 2 local tournaments (Austin and Dallas)
Coaches
• Head Coach and Assistant for each team
Practice location
• Anderson High school Turf Field, Murchison Middle School and/or JCC
Summer Tournament Rosters Breakdown2023/24 & 2025/26• 9 mids• 6 attack• 6 defenders• 2 goalies
High School• 9 mids• 4 attack• 6 defenders• 2 goalies
***Potential Practice Schedule***
Please note we are working on confirming our practice schedule and the following 2 slides are a potential plan
Teams will practice 2x a week starting after Memorial Day weekend through the final tournament. Either Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs
Practices won’t start before 6pm for middle school teams
***We will update complete schedule once confirmed***
Potential Practice Schedule: 2023/24 & 2025/26
Date Day Time Duration Event
May 28th Tues 6 - 7:30pm 1.5hrs Team practice
May 30th Thurs 6 - 7:30pm 1.5hrs Team practice
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June 4th Tues 6 - 7:30pm 1.5hrs Team practice
2
June 6th Thurs 6 - 7:30pm 1.5hrs Team practice
3
June 8th Sat 10 - 11:30am 1.5hrs Team practice
4
June 11th Tues 6 - 7:30pm 1.5hrs Team practice
June 13th Thurs 6 - 7:30pm 1.5hrs Team practice
1
June 15th Sat 10 - 11:30am 1.5hrs Pos. Training
2
June 18th Tues 6 - 7:30pm 1.5hrs Team practice
3
June 20th Thurs 6 - 7:30pm 1.5hrs Team practice
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▪ Progressive Skill Development Method
▪ Small Sided Drills/Games▪ Coaching Feedback▪ Team Practices▪ Position Specific Training Days
▪ 12 hrs Team Practice▪ 3 hrs Position Specific Training▪ 2 Tournaments
Subject to change as needed.
Potential Practice Schedule:High School
Date Day Time Duration Event
May 28th Tues 7:30 - 9pm 1.5hrs Team practice
May 30th Thurs 7:30 - 9pm 1.5hrs Team practice
1
June 4th Tues 7:30 - 9pm 1.5hrs Team practice
2
June 6th Thurs 7:30 - 9pm 1.5hrs Team practice
3
June 8th Sat 11:30 - 1pm 1.5hrs Pos. Training
4
June 11th Tues 7:30 - 9pm 1.5hrs Team practice
June 13th Thurs 7:30 - 9pm 1.5hrs Team practice
1
June 15th Sat 11:30 - 1pm 1.5hrs Pos. Training
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June 18th Tues 7:30 - 9pm 1.5hrs Team practice
3
June 20th Thurs 7:30 - 9pm 1.5hrs Team practice
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▪ Progressive Skill Development Method
▪ Small Sided Drills/Games▪ Coaching Feedback▪ Team Practices▪ Position Specific Training Days
▪ 12 hrs Team Practice▪ 3 hrs Position Specific Training▪ 2 Tournaments
Subject to change as needed.
Tournament Plans | 2019 (All Academy Teams)
June 1st - 2nd Round Rock, TX
June 22 - 23rdPlano, TX
Head Coach: High School
Rod Houston
• As a Coach…• Current JV Head Coach Round Rock • Varsity Offensive Coordinator• Coached HS for 6 years• Youth lacrosse 8 years • Student of the game, systems thinker
“I want to see players not only get better, but build a passion for the game through systematic, focused effort.”
***Assistant Coach TBD
Head Coach: 2023/24
Chris Tomaselli
• As a Player...• Grew Up in New England• Played HS @ River School (Prep school NE League)• 2x Captain, leading scorer and all-conference TCU
• As a Coach…• Current Director Tomahawks Lacrosse Club• Coached for premier NE lacrosse club Laxachusetts
Lifelong student of the game: wanting to see Austin increase its number of players and ability.
***Assistant Coach TBD
Head Coach: 2025/26Erinn O’Hara
• As a Player...• Grew up in Syracuse, NY via West Genesee program • Won 2 NE Prep Champ. with Salisbury School (CT)• Played Nazareth College • E8 Rookie of the year and 2 time all conference
• As a Coach…• Current Director for Titanium ATX• Current Head Coach and Youth Director Round Rock Dragons• 6 years Texas lacrosse coaching experience
“Looking to give players a great experience and understand that skills are just one aspect of the sport.”
***Assistant Coach TBD
Coaches Assessment | 2019 PlanPlayers: Understanding specific strengths and areas of focus is a big step in becoming a better lacrosse player. After the summer season, each player will receive specific feedback from coaches on skill assessment, IQ and coachability.
2019 Uniform Kit
Images Coming Soon● Pinny ● Shorts● Shooter Shirt
Titanium |2019 cost model & registration• Cost: $625
• Selection
• Registration is open to anyone who has played at least 1 spring season of lacrosse
• Spots filled on a first come, first serve basis; alternate practice spots available when teams fill
• Registration closes 5/15/2019
• What You Get
• Player Pack (pinny, shorts, shooting shirt)
• 2 tournaments
• 12 hours team practice
• 3 hours position specific training
• Payment options include:
• One time or 3 part payment plan
• Registration process through Sports Engine
