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Dates

Oct 07-08, 2023

The new USA Lacrosse Regional Academy program provides lacrosse coaches and officials the opportunity for professional development that is customized for varying experience levels. The inaugural USA Lacrosse Regional Academy will be held in Indianapolis at the Hyatt Regency from October 7-8.

For Coaches

Attendees will hear from a wide range of coaches, including those who teach at the high school, collegiate and professional levels, as well as motivational speakers who focus on leadership training. The sessions will provide a setting for networking and ongoing discussions between attendees and speakers.

Featured Coach Speakers

Men's Game

Dan Ambrose, Head Coach - DePauw
Jacob DeCola, Head Coach - Albion      
Austin Grimes, Assistant Coach - UIndy      
Tyler Hart, Assistant Coach - Detroit Mercy      
Jim Lange, Head Coach - Lindenwood     
Dan Sahm - Head Coach - Purdue 
Michael Schanhals, Head Coach - Hope      
Andrew Whitley, Head Coach - Bellarmine

Women's Game

Amy Bokker, Former Head Coach - George Mason, Stanford and Ohio State; former Assistant Coach - U.S. National Team     
Meg Decker, Head Coach - Xavier      
Nick Estey, Director - Circle City Lacrosse; Head Coach - Brebeuf Jesuit Prep    
Rachel Frantz, CEO - Crossroads Lacrosse   
Anne Moelk - Head Coach - DePauw
Kylie Ohlmiller, U.S. Women's National Team      
Lindsey Pound, Assistant Coach - Butler
McKenna Rushford, Assistant Coach - Butler      
Maggie Zentgraf, Head Coach - Butler

Coaches Registration

For Officials

The USA Lacrosse Officials Development program is offering a "Train the Trainer" session on October 7. The "Train the Trainer" session provides USA Lacrosse Trainers and Observers with practical insight and education on how to train new and returning officials. These professional development clinic sessions are offered to prepare current and potential Certified Trainers and Observers for the upcoming 2024 season.

Officials Registration

Hotel Information

The host hotel is the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis. To book call 877-803-7534 or click the link below. (Book before Sept. 15, 2023 to get the group rate).

Hotel

Schedule

Time
Event
Location
Description
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Officials Train the Trainer Sessions
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Women's Coaching Session: Rachel Frantz, CEO - Crossroads Lacrosse
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Dodging and Shooting Drills to Level Up

Dodging and Shooting Drills to Level Up

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Men's Coaching Session: Dan Ambrose, Head Coach - DePauw
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Excellence in Lacrosse - The Wright Brothers Way

Excellence in Lacrosse - The Wright Brothers Way

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Women's Coaching Session: Nick Estey, Program Director - Circle City Girls Lacrosse
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Growing Your Program with Purpose

Growing Your Program with Purpose

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Men's Coaching Session: Jim Lange, Head Coach - Lindenwood
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Favorite 'Compete' Drills

Favorite 'Compete' Drills

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Break
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Women's Coaching Session: Amy Bokker, 27-year Division I Head Coach
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Man Up/Man Down Strategies

Man Up/Man Down Strategies

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Men's Coaching Session: Tyler Hart, Assistant Coach - Detroit Mercy
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Nuanced Perspective on Goalies

Nuanced Perspective on Goalies

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Women's Coaching Session: Anne Moelk, Head Coach - DePauw
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Choosing the Right Defense for Your Team

Choosing the Right Defense for Your Team

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Men's Coaching Session: Austin Grimes, Assistant Coach - UIndy
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Developing Practice Plans for Fall & Spring

Developing Practice Plans for Fall & Spring

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Men's Coaching Session: Andrew Whitley, Head Coach - Bellarmine
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Program Building Tips No One is Talking About

Program Building Tips No One is Talking About

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Women's Coaching Session: McKenna Rushford, Assistant Coach - Butler
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description The Draw

The Draw

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Combined Coaching Session: Mental Performance with Dr. Vanessa Shannon, Director of Mental Performance, Cincinnati Reds
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Mental Performance Skills

Mental Performance Skills

Time
Event
Location
Description
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Women's Coaching Session: Kylie Ohlmiller, U.S. National Team
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Stickwork & Offensive Tactics

Stickwork & Offensive Tactics

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Men's Coaching Session: Michael Schanhals, Head Coach - Hope
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Practice Tempo & Decentralized Leadership

Practice Tempo & Decentralized Leadership

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Women's Coaching Session: Meg Decker, Head Coach - Xavier
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Team Culture

Team Culture

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Men's Coaching Session: Jacob DeCola, Head Coach - Albion
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Developing Player-Led Creativity & Accountability

Developing Player-Led Creativity & Accountability

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Women's Coaching Session: Lindsey Pound, Assistant Coach - Butler
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Shooting with Deception

Shooting with Deception

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Men's Coaching Session: Dan Sahm, Head Coach - Purdue
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description College Club Experience & Favorite Defensive Drills

College Club Experience & Favorite Defensive Drills

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Women's Coaching Session: Maggie Zentgraf, Head Coach - Butler
Location Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency

Description Practice Organization/Drill Progression

Practice Organization/Drill Progression

*Schedule is subject to change