January 26, 2018

FogoLax and Xcelerate team up to host face off lacrosse camp

One day clinic will be February 18.

San Rafael, CA - Coaches at every level are very aware of how important ball possession is and the role of the face-off man. Xcelerate Lacrosse is excited to one again team up with Matt Schomburg and FogoLax to offer a pre-season face off lacrosse camp. The clinic will be held in Sunday, February 18th at T3 Performance in Avon, Ohio.

"Matt Schomburg is an invaluable resource for any face off player at any level," states Xcelerate Lacrosse National Program Director, Brian Lalley. "My kids from the high school program as well as my travel program have greatly benefitted from his knowledge."

This clinic will focus on lacrosse faceoff training and participants will learn the basic principals of speed, balance, power and technique to become proficient as a face-off man.

SPEED: Motorcycle Grip: Speed beats everything. Reaction time to the whistle; first to the ball.
BALANCE: One Knee Down: No weight on the hands keeps players mobile.
POWER: Finish your move with your forearms and upper body explode with your lower body out of your stance.
TECHNIQUE: Technique = Repetition = Muscle Memory

Critical skills such as proper positioning, grip, wing-play, stance, ball control, strategy and shooting will also be introduced at the clinic. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from some of the best face-off coaches in the country.

About Xcelerate Lacrosse

Founded in 2003 by former University of Virginia lacrosse players, Jay Jalbert and Steve Anderson, Xcelerate Lacrosse sets the standard for high performance instruction throughout the country. We’re passionate about the sport of lacrosse and it shows in the way we teach the game. With positive reinforcement and encouragement as the cornerstones of our coaching credo, we enable campers of all ages and skill sets to thrive.