Tryouts

How are the Tryouts structured?
Trilogy Lacrosse Select Team Tryouts are open to all players of each particular age group. Roster positions are not guaranteed for all Tryout participants or for “returning” players from season to season.

Do I have to tryout for my specific age group?
Trilogy Lacrosse firmly believes in placing players at their appropriate skill and size levels. We think that players should grow and develop their game against the highest level of competition in their particular age group. Players do not benefit if they are not as physically developed or mentally mature as their peers so we take these factors into account when placing players. All players must tryout for their particular age group.

Who directs the tryout sessions?
One of the National Directors runs the Select Team Tryouts. Also in attendance are additional National Staff members as well as our local Regional Coaching Staff.

How are players selected?
Player selections are based on a host of variables that include:

• Stick skills: catching, throwing, groundballs, stick protection
• On-ball performance: 1v1 dodging and defense, open-field ball handling
• Off-ball awareness: Offensive cuts, picks, drifts, spacing; Defensive slides, hedges, rotations, baiting, pass deflections/interceptions
• Lacrosse IQ: anticipating plays, understanding teammates’ strengths/weaknesses, instincts
• Athleticism: speed, strength, quickness, size
• Overall Performance at Tryout

For multiple day tryouts, do I have to attend each session?
Trilogy Lacrosse strongly recommends that every player attend all Tryout sessions, but we do understand that family, school and in-season sports conflicts may arise. Players in this situation must notify Trilogy Lacrosse prior to the start of Tryouts.

Are roster positions guaranteed for returning players?
No, roster positions are not guaranteed season to season for any player(s).

Coaches

How are the coaches selected?
Trilogy Lacrosse selects our coaches with the utmost diligence and care. All coaches are personally interviewed and screened by our National Select Team Director and Co-Founder, Ryan Boyle. Each coach’s references and qualifications are cross-checked and verified with former teammates and coaches. All of our Head Coaches have collegiate playing experience.

What is the difference between the Trilogy Lacrosse National Staff and Select Team Coaches?
The Trilogy Lacrosse National Staff consists of coaches who work our Camps, Clinics and Select Teams events throughout the country on a regular basis. They have played at the highest levels of the NCAA and many continue to play in the MLL, NLL and Internationally. Our Select team Coaches are also highly skilled and experienced players (many who have also performed at these levels), but do not work at instructional events outside of their geographic area. Select Team Coaches keep their main focus on their individual teams and players.

How many coaches does one team work with?
Trilogy Lacrosse assigns each team its own Head and Assistant Coaches that do not change throughout the course of the season. We believe this commitment fosters an environment where players and coaches make real connections. During Training Camp and Practices, there is some “cross-over” training where coaches from various teams work together. We believe this collaboration is another strength of our program, especially since all have been trained in the Trilogy Curriculum and communicate a consistent message.

Is the curriculum and strategic planning different for each coach?
The Trilogy Lacrosse Curriculum governs all of our skill development and strategies ensuring a high level of quality across all teams. Matt Striebel, the Trilogy Lacrosse Staff Director and three-time member of Team USA, works in conjunction with some of the finest players and coaches in the game today in managing the our Curriculum. The Trilogy Lacrosse Curriculum strives to maximize player and team development for each particular age group through dynamic drills and appropriate schemes focusing on fundamental mastery. All coaches are trained in this system by Matt and provided with practice plans, pre-game routines, and in-game strategies that develop the skills and mental understanding of each player.

Practices & Tournaments

How many practices are there?
There is an exclusive training camp at the beginning of each season and approximately 8-12 practices during the summer season.

What is the difference between practice and training camp?
Training Camp consists of intense lacrosse training sessions at the start of the season where the bulk of the Curriculum is implemented. These sessions are held either over the course of several weeknights or one weekend and feature the local coaches as well as members of the National Staff. Players learn the various strategies their teams will execute in the upcoming Tournaments as well as individual skills that will help them improve as players. Practices are run by select team coaches and are geared towards preparing the team for their next Tournament. Individual skills are addressed within larger team concepts.

Do I have to come to all the practices?
Yes, players must attend the practices as the Curriculum is based on a progressive set of drills and strategies that develop over the course of the summer. The practices also create a more cohesive team unit that leads to greater success during the games. Players who do not come to practice fall behind with the various schemes and make it difficult for coaches to have everyone “on the same page.” We understand that unavoidable conflicts arise and players get sick- these instances must be communicated directly to the Head Coach.

How are the tournaments chosen?
Trilogy Lacrosse carefully selects each tournament so that every player and team will be challenged to perform at the highest levels, best suited for their development as individuals and teams.

At the Youth level, Tournaments are also chosen based on their geography, competitiveness, and logistical organization. We want the events to be convenient and fun for the whole family and believe these factors play a role in the overall experience.

At the High School level, a premium is placed on Tournaments that provide exposure to college coaches or prepare the players for these major events. For all 9th and some 10th graders, we believe that players need to continue improving their skills. For these teams, we combine exposure events with other opportunities for skill development. For all 11th and some 10th graders, we understand their desires to play at the next level. With that in mind, we choose our events to maximize exposure that fit our teams’ respective profiles.

What is a recruiting tournament (High School Teams only)?
Trilogy Lacrosse enters all High School teams in some of the top recruiting events in the country so that each player is exposed to NCAA coaches and programs during the recruiting process. These tournaments serve as a means of gaining important exposure in order to maximize playing opportunities at the college level.

Does everyone play the same amount in all games?
Trilogy Lacrosse firmly believes that player development at the Youth level is paramount and coaches are instructed to provide playing opportunities for all players. While it is impossible to achieve complete equality, our system requires that the coaches strive to make it as close as possible.

The High School teams are coached in a slightly different manner in that each player will participate in every tournament and game. High School teams benefit by advancing in the Tournaments so they play in the “more important” games that are more visible to college coaches. Playing time may vary slightly from player to player as individual positions are more situational and competitive at this level.

How do we get there?
All travel to and from tournaments is the responsibility of the players and families. We will coordinate “team flights” when necessary, but only to the extent of identifying the flight with the coaching staff. Ultimately it is parents’ choice to purchase a ticket on this same flight. Transportation after the team flight from the airport to the tournament site is often coordinated as well. All of these costs are excluded from the player tuition and are the responsibility of the individual to pay.

Where do we stay?
Trilogy Lacrosse reserves a block of hotel rooms for each “travel” event, which is the financial responsibility of the families. In Tournaments where overnight player accommodations are provided for the players in dorms, parents will be provided with a local hotel option.

General

Do I have to buy Trilogy Lacrosse gear in order to play?
Trilogy Lacrosse provides each player with a game jersey, shorts, and practice pinney. Additional Trilogy Lacrosse equipment is completely optional- players may use their individual gear. We offer custom gloves, bags and helmets for sale each season that are exclusive items only available to Select Team players.

What off-field benefits do I get while playing for Trilogy Lacrosse Summer Select Teams?
All players receive discounts for Trilogy Lacrosse instructional events during the course of the calendar year they are on the team.

High School players are enrolled in the Trilogy Lacrosse College Recruitment program, which provides a comprehensive guide to the recruiting process. Each player is given access to a password-protected portion of our website, which includes detailed information about this process. The select team coaches also actively participate in this process by providing guidance and advice regarding schools, coaches, programs, etc.

Lastly, Trilogy Lacrosse has a relationship with LacrosseRecruits.com that provides significant discounts for their various packages. We highly recommend all High School players to take advantage of this offer as it increases exposure and easily connects players to college coaches. More detailed information is provided upon selection to the team.

Do all the teams compete at the same levels within each age group?
No, we place each team at the level where they will be able to compete effectively and best develop individual skills and team performance.