Fitchburg State Coaches Will Be Featured Speakers at the 2016 New England Lacrosse Convention
GROTON Mass. - Mass Bay Girls Lacrosse League (MBGLL), Eastern Massachusetts Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association (EMGLCA, Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLA), Eastern Massachusetts Lacrosse Officials Association (EMLOA) are pleased to announce the 2016 New England Lacrosse Convention scheduled on March 6 from 9a – 2p at Medford High School, Medford MA. Thirty speakers from the East Coast - including Fitchburg State women's lacrosse coaches Rick Terrio & Bina Milger - are converging on Medford Massachusetts to participate in this annual event. It is a fantastic opportunity for coaches from New England (who are unable to travel to the US Lacrosse National Convention) to learn from some of the best trainers in lacrosse.
Jodi Blackburn of Montrose School says, "It is a must-see for coaches and officials in the area!"
Other speakers include: Abby Burbank (Whales National Team, Plymouth State, US Lacrosse Trainer, Positive Coaching Alliance Trainer), Laura Darby McNally (US Lacrosse Sports, Science & Safety Committee; Middlesex School), Courtney Farrell (Tufts University) Rich Fulvie (Central Mass Club Lacrosse) Lisa Miller (Harvard University), Joanna Lignelli (US Lacrosse & PCA Trainer; STX Key Account Director) Michelle Smith (Babson College), Joey Picard (MBYLL), Davit Matz (The Storm Lacrosse), Meredith Prior (North Andover High School & The Storm Lacrosse), Lauren Schoenberger (Wellesley College), Angela McMahon (University of Massachusetts), TJ Buchanan (US Lacrosse), Jim Carboneau (EMLOA), Mary Lou Thimas (EMWLUA), Reed Catlin (Charlestown Lacrosse Learning Center), Jim Dalton & David Wood (Chelmsford Youth Lacrosse), Bryan Brazill & Peter Smythe (HGR Lacrosse), Greg Klim (King Philip Youth Lacrosse) and more. Topics will range from offensive strategy, defensive tips, transitions, rules, injury prevention, technology, communication and the US Lacrosse athletic model for putting players first.
The Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of US Lacrosse (EMASS) is helping to sponsor the event. Kevin McDonald, President of EMASS says, "The New England Lacrosse Convention is a really important event for our chapter. Part of our chapter's mission is to help educate coaches, administrators and officials and this event is our largest initiative towards that goal."
Christine Habermann, Executive Director of MBGLL, states "It is amazing to see the New England lacrosse community come together for this regional convention. Everyone, from beginner coaches to seasoned experts and officials, will leave learning new techniques that they can use on the field this year."
Tom Spangenberg, President of MBYLL, says, "We are looking forward to taking part in this year's convention. In the New England region we are lucky to have so many accomplished coaches who are able to share their expertise."
Annie Pugh of EMGLCA states "Sponsors such as EMASS are essential in helping to support the efforts of MBGLL, EMGLCA, MBYLL and EMLOA at this regional convention. They really care about fostering the growth of lacrosse in the New England area."
"I am thrilled that EMWLOA is participating in the New England Lacrosse Convention this year," remarks Jim Carboneau of EMWLOA. "It is important that all groups gather together as a lacrosse community to share ideas, skills, and techniques with others and to help build the game and comradery of lacrosse in the New England area."
This year the New England Lacrosse Convention will feature local vendors. Coaches should come prepared to negotiate pre-season packages and to purchase supplies for the lacrosse season. Please support these vendors. Submit vendor applications on www.mbgll.org under individual registrations or click NELAXCON VENDORS.
All coaches of the women's and men's games from U9 through High School and men's officials are invited to attend. The convention has scheduled topics that are appropriate for coaches and men's officials at each level of play.
Register at www.mbgll.org by clicking the NELAXCON button or by going to "individual registrations" in the left column. Early bird pricing by Jan. 22 is $45. Registration (Jan. 23 – Feb. 15) is $50. Late Registration (Feb. 16 – Mar 5) is $55. Walk-in registration starts at 8:30am on March 6 and is $65 (check payments). High School Women's Coaches' registrations include membership in EMGLCA. US Lacrosse membership is required for attendance. Coaches are encouraged to sign up early to take advantage of the scaled pricing. For more information regarding the 2016 New England Lacrosse Convention, visit www.mbgll.org and look under N.E. Convention.
The event will take place at Medford High School, 489 Winthrop Street, Medford MA 02155 (Door #31). To register, click NELAXCON. The Twitter handle for this event is #NELAXCON. (Release courtesy of Mass Bay Girls Lacrosse League)