PLL Pro Training & Education Session: Train like the pros while also learning about the history of the game of lacrosse from our Indigenous athletes and members of the Iroquois Nationals Development Group (INDG). We are excited to partner with INDG to offer this unique opportunity for young athletes. The first hour will feature fundamental lacrosse instruction in a fun, moderately-paced environment. Athletes will have the ability to connect with PLL players while learning the fundamentals of stick work, shooting, defense, and footwork. Following the hour of instruction, athletes will learn about the history of our sport from Scott Marr (Head Coach at UAlbany) to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Indigenous peoples who gave us the game. There will be an open Q&A, giveaways, and educational materials for players to take home. 

Iroquois Nationals Development Group - INDG is a non-profit organization supporting the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse program through fundraising and player development. Their mission is to prepare Haudenosaunee and Native youth for International competition, raise awareness of the traditional and cultural aspects of the game, and expose players to educational opportunities. 

Tickets: All participants in the PLL Youth Pro Training Session will have the option to purchase discounted tickets to the PLL games on Sunday August 15th, taking place at Casey Stadium. More details on those games can be found here. Please register for the event which corresponds with the amount of tickets you would like to purchase for Sunday's games (tickets provide entry to BOTH Sunday games). **Ticket offer is subject to availability. The deadline to register with the discounted ticket option is August 6, 2021**. Tickets will be sent via email by August 13th. 

Coaches for this event can be found below:

Stephen Rehfuss - An All-American attackman who played in every game of his Syracuse career and led the team in assists in three consecutive seasons (18,19,20); ranks ninth in career assists in at Cuse with 108; 2020 recipient of the Doris Soladay Award (Syracuse Athletics' highest honor); 2021 Tewaaraton Award Nominee; 2020 Inside Lacrosse HM All-American. A native of Albany, NY, Rehfuss played for Shaker High School and Albany Power Lacrosse Club. Rehfuss is an early front-runner for the Rookie of the Year award for the 2021 PLL Season. Cannons LC Attackman 

Reece Eddy - Selected 9th overall in the 2020 PLL College Draft, Brodie Merrill LSM of the PLL Championship Series Finalist, Set program-record 34 caused turnovers and 71 ground balls at Boston University. Cannons LC LSM

Guest Speaker: Scott Marr - Coach Marr completed his 21st season as UAlbany's head coach in 2021. The only coach hired in the DI era at UAlbany, Marr, a six-time America East Coach of the Year, has coached the Great Danes to nine America East Tournament titles, 10 appearances in the NCAA Tournament and six NCAA Tournament victories. Coach Marr has a remarkable dedication to learning, appreciating, and teaching others the roots of the game. 
Having coached numerous Native American players, including the Thompson Brothers, Marr has a unique perspective on what the game means to Native peoples, and how the lacrosse community can embrace their culture and medicine game.

Where: DiCaprio Park - 3420 E Lydius St. Schenectady, NY 12303

When: Sunday, August 15th from 10:00AM - 11:30AM

Who: This event is designed for youth, middle school, and high school players, of all experience levels. 

Pricing: 

Option 1: PLL Pro Training - Non Ticket Option - $99

Option 2: PLL Pro Training + 2 Tickets - $170

Option 3: PLL Pro Training + 4 Tickets - $240

Option 4: PLL Pro Training + 6 Tickets - $310

Questions: Email swysoczanski@premierlacrosseleague.com with any questions. We understand you have options with lacrosse training, and we want you to be comfortable with whichever route you choose - especially ours.