LEADING THE WAY INTO OUR 20th YEAR!!!
Evaluations will take place July 27th and July 28th, August 5th
We are thrilled to enter into our 20th season of Minnesota Loons Lacrosse! Evaluations will take place in a camp-like tryout setting led by NCAA Coaches and Minnesota Loons Lacrosse staff! Our focus is to provide a competitive environment but also an opportunity to learn from different coaches. College coaches will lead athletes through drills, and Loons coaches will evaluate players` performance.
These Evaluations are a tryout. They will serve as a tryout open to all student athletes for a year opportunity for Minnesota Loons Select Lacrosse. Members are chosen for Fall, Winter, and Summer opportunities to participate. If athlete is selected they will be offered a position for Summer 2023 (excluding 2023 grad year athletes) Teams ranging from Elite level recruitment teams, to regional / developmental teams.
We have the most unique selection of summer events that is second to none. Events that serve the full spectrum of recruitment, competition, value, family experience, and fun!
BEST IN THE BOUTIQUE!
- Campus Stay Events
- Top Recruitment Events
- All Inclusive High School Event
- Exclusive "Project Midwest" Events/Network
- Highest concentration of coaches at practices/events found in Minnesota including specialized FO/Goalie coaches.
- Dedicated 4K Highlight Film for top tier teams
- Included access to Loons Training Center
- Full Time experienced staff
- Hybrid style of offensive play, and aggressive defensive tactics building creative, confident, coachable athletes.
- Leading concepts, methodology, and progressive training unique to the Loons
- Loons Training Center M.O.S.T. access- Train / Support / Fitness no added fee
- Most successful lacrosse recruitment program in Minnesota. Student athletes attending, playing lacrosse, and finding the best fit for THEM at 130+ institutions in nearly 20 years!
Date/Times:
July 27th Boys
July 28th, August 5th- Boys and Girls
July 27:
Boys 2026-2032- 5:00pm-6:30pm
Boys 2023-2025- 7:00pm-8:30pm
July 28th:
Girls all ages 8:30am-9:45am
Boys 2026-2032- 10:00am-11:15am
Boys 2023-2025- 11:30-1:00pm
August 5th:
Girls All ages: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Boys 2023-2025- 5:00pm-6:30pm
Boys 2026-2032- 6:45pm-8:00pm
Selections will be made after evaluations. Invitations will be sent extended with a commitment time deadline. Commitment registration will require a deposit to be used towards dues.
Please ask for any other additional information to get potential members fully up to speed and ready to commit July 27th info@mnloons.org
Location:
University of Northwestern. 3003 Snelling Ave. North, Reynolds Field, St Paul, MN 55113
EVALUATIONS FOR:
Selections being made for:
- Graduation year Elite level teams = Highest calibre / selection of events
- Mixed age group Regional teams = Regional events
Boys-
Graduation years
2023-2032
Girls-
Graduation years
2023-2030
(2023 Grad year athletes Fall/Winter Only)
TEAM FEES STRUCTURE
MINNESOTA LOONS TEAM MEMBER FEE
Includes:
- Member of Minnesota Loons Lacrosse and annual staff support, guidance, and access to Loons Training center.
- Sports Recruits registration, access, recruiting, and film on site.
- Team Jersey, shooter shirt, shorts, Helmet (Boys)
- First option to attend events and full year round team placement
- Summer events (required, except for 2023s)
- Administration fees
Optional / Seasonal:
- Fall Training- "Elite Training Sessions"
- Loons Box
- Winter Training- "Elite Training Sessions"
Members receive discounts for "Elite Training Sessions"
Go to TEAMS PAGES to see all info and Inclusions!
Payment plans: A deposit will be required upon selection and payment plans made available for remaining dues.
EVENTS CHOSEN FOR 2022 SUMMER-
Project Midwest Invitational- Boys Youth/HS All Inclusive (HS). Recruiting (HS)
Adrenaline Western Shootout- Boys youth/HS Family destination event. Recruiting (HS)
CST EXPO- Boys youth/HS. Recruiting (HS). Regional
UNC Team Camp- Boys HS. Campus Stay Tournament. Recruiting
Champions of Summer- Boys youth. Regional
NXT Mid-America- All Inclusive Girls HS/Youth. Recruiting (HS)
Adrenaline Western Shootout- Girls HS. Family destination event. Recruiting
IWLCA West Cost- Girls HS. Destination. Recruiting.
Champions of Summer- Girls HS/Youth. Regional.
How we seperate ourselves
Program
- "Longest running club program in the state"!
- Year round options- Summer, Box, Fitness, Training
- MN SELECT- selection of regions elite athletes
- Full Time Staff. Recruitment and networking support for athletes, create individual development plans, attend coach and recruit at events.
- Staff who has visited over 100 NCAA schools for continued education, crucial networking
- We provide unparalleled access LTC "Loons Training Center" (with no separate fee). Indoor field training turf, Weight lifting elements, Gold room and computer studio. Every physical aspect a student athletes would need under one roof!
- Sense of community with website/social media
- Payment plans provided for families
Team / Athlete Support
- Over 20 summer practices with mini camp
- All Inclusive travel high school aged teams. Hotel, transportation, meals, events
- Trips not just tournaments. Have fun with travel, campus visits and team events. (Covid adjustment in 2020 based on safety)
- Equal playing time at games
- All Team gear designated to season included in dues
- Year round recruitment support
- Team tent, nourishments and water at events
- Game film of events*
- Rosters books handed out at events
- Communication networking
- Athlete Handbook- Terms, recruitment guide, workbook
- Connectlax access, a video/game film upload platform. Options for breakdown analytics, instructional, and highlight reels
- Highlight reel support
Staff
- Full Time Staff. Recruitment and networking support for athletes, create individual development plans, attend coach and recruit at events.
- Qualified Coaches not just people who have played, there is a difference! Experience being NCAA Div I-III/MCLA Players, High School Head/Asst. Coaches, fathers, Youth Coaches, Box experience. Decorated staff that has won NCAA, MCLA, MSHSL Championships.
- Proud history in continuing education and networking development. Staff attends IMLCA convention and has visited over 100 NCAA schools to continue to learn and form crucial networking avenues.
- Progressive, aggressive and disciplined philosophy
- Practice plans provided for each event
*Depending upon season and age group. Youth travel is not included, and girls program does not include helmets. More team gear, and full inclusions will be provided and will be declared on that "TEAMS" page and notification upon program.
"I wanted to take a moment today to thank you and your crew of coaches and organizers for the incredible weekend with the MN Loons in Colorado.
From the hotel choice to the hypnotist to the choice of tournament to the professional team photographer…everything was so geared towards a positive team lacrosse experience for the kids. I hope a lot of recruiters come calling for those 23 boys. They are special.
We had a great time!"
NEW Team Fee Structure. Reduced Fees
Focused on providing the most affordable club lacrosse program with the greatest experience!
The option to cater to each individual/family as a full time member, be flexible with seasonal participation!
We are focused on supporting and developing each individual student athlete. Year round training is not required. Students have a full plate with seasonal sports and academics. We have the option for athletes to add programming if they desire and utilize the Loons Training Center on their own time!
New options include
- Optional Fall "Elite Training Sessions"
- Optional "Loons Box"
- Reduced team fees compared to previous years and other clubs required year round practices
- More "Members Only Session Time" M.O.S.T. to train at no added cost!
HOW IT WORKS:
- Invite/Join as Minnesota Loons Team Member.
- Members required to participate/commit to Minnesota Loons 2023 Summer Member Events.
- Option to add Staff led programming, reduced fee
- Option to add Seasonal Events
- Same year round member support, guidance/coaching, access to LTC
