PrimeTime LacrosseFit: Week 2

"Peanut Butter"

For time:
200M Run
10 Right
10 Left

200M Run
20 Right
20 Left

200M Run
30 Right
30 Left

200M Run
40 Left
40 Right

*200M run (1/8th of a mile) is to be run at a moderately high pace between 45 seconds and a minute. Once completed with the run you will proceed to the wall and complete the prescribed amount of wall balls with each hand consecutively. If you drop the ball then you will start at zero. This workout should be timed.

PrimeTime LacrosseFit

Each week, PrimeTime Lacrosse will be posting lacrosse specific workouts for players looking to take their game to the next level. These workouts will consist of stick drills combined with a cardio workout. Next week we will be posting videos with tutorials for the workouts and explanations to this blog.

Hope everyone enjoys and please visit
www.PrimeTimeLacrosse.com to sign up for our 2010 Summer Camps, Leagues, and Clinics.

"Ripping the Duck"
3 Rounds for Time:

50 Right Hand Wall Ball
15 Pushups
50 Left Hand Wall Ball
15 Air Squats

*If you drop the ball the rep does not count. This is to be completed as quickly as possible. Record your time at the end of workout. You can either use an actual wall or throwback.*

Lou Verrochi -- PrimeTime Lacrosse Staff

Another founding member of VIP Lacrosse, Lou is the current head coach of the Boys Varsity program at Franklin High School, earning two Hockomock League Championships in his time there. He founded both the Franklin boys and girls youth programs in 1998. Lou also has extensive experience at the college level as a head coach at Bryant College in Smithfield, RI and as an assistant at Dean College in Franklin. Lou is a valued addition to the PrimeTime Lacrosse coaching staff.

You can learn more about all of our programs at PrimeTimeLacrosse.com.

Steve Schairer -- PrimeTime Lacrosse Staff

Steve Schairer

Bringing over 25 years of coaching experience to the PrimeTime Lacrosse team, Steve Schairer comes to PrimeTime Lacrosse after helping to operate VIP Lacrosse since its inception. Steve served as the head coach at Dean College in Franklin for 18 years, and currently works as the Assistant Boys Varsity coach at Needham High School. Steve is a 1998 inductee into the New England Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and brings a tremendous amount of coaching experience across all levels of the game to PrimeTime Lacrosse.

You can learn more about all of our programs and staff at PrimeTimeLacrosse.com

Rich Claflin -- PrimeTime Lacrosse Staff

Joining the staff of our U-11 Power Penguins, as well as our clinics, Rich Claflin is another tremendously experienced coach who will bring a lot to the PrimeTime Lacrosse program. Rich played 4 years at Newton North High School followed by a successful college career at Plymouth State and later UMass-Boston before moving on to the NYPD Club Lacrosse Tournament Team.

Rich’s coaching experienced has included stints at Newton North High School with the JV program and later as an assistant at UMass-Boston. His youth experience includes time with Trumbull, Connecticut youth lacrosse at the U-9 developmental level and is currently a U-9 and U-11 coach and the U-11 Coordinator with Newton Youth Lacrosse. Rich has been in Law Enforcement for the past 12 years, and current resides in Newton.

You can learn more about all of our programs at PrimeTimeLacrosse.com.

PrimeTime Power Penguins Lacrosse 2010 Gear

As our 2010 PrimeTime Power Penguin gear starts to come in for the summer, we will post pics here. Also check out the great article at LacrossePlayground.com about our gloves here ----> http://www.lacrosseplayground.com/post/prime-time-lacrosse-power-penguin-silos/

PrimeTime 2010 Summer Lacrosse Camps

With the 2010 Summer Lacrosse camp season right around the corner, we thought now would be a great time to share some of the comments our participants and their families have sent us over the past twelve months. Each and everyone of the lacrosse players who come through our programs are tremendously important to us, and it means so much when we receive the kind of responses that you see below. We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2010!

“The personalized training that my son, Kevin receives at PrimeTime lacrosse is second to none. I have two older sons who played Division 1 lacrosse and I wish that this type of training had been available for them. Tyler and Jason do a great job keeping the kids focused and learning while mixing in fun.” ‐‐ Scott Crowley, Wrentham, MA

“PrimeTime Lacrosse Camp is amazing, the best camp I have ever been to in my life. If I could only pick one camp to go to in the summer, I would choose PrimeTime over any other! I have learned many new skills and met tons of new friends.” – Keaton, 12, Guilford, NH

“Tyler, quick note to just let you know how much Chris is enjoying his time at Prime Time Lacrosse. Of all the organized sports he plays, the level of instruction & professionalism at PrimeTime Lacrosse is far and away the best. Appreciate the great effort you guys put in.” ‐‐ Jack, Wellesley, MA

“Dear Tyler ‐ I just wanted to tell you how wonderful and warm you and your staff have been to our son. He is not a boy that is very confident athletically. We found Prime Time Lacrosse to be very encouraging and supportive. Your program is one of the only sports programs that he truly looks forward to. Prime Time seems to be successful at handling a wide variety of skill levels. It is also clear to us that you take an interest in all the boys as individuals. He has had a great experience at Prime Time and looks forward to returning. We have and will continue to recommend Prime Time Lacrosse to other parents. Thank you for being such a great influence on him.” – Susan, Wellesley, MA

“At PrimeTime Lacrosse, the camps and clinics have enabled my son to learn and apply the crucial fundamentals of the game and gain an understanding of what it takes to bring his game to the next competitive level. PrimeTime offers that unique balance of competition and fun that is so hard to come by in youth sports.” –Beth, Cohasset, MA

“My son Daniel has become the ‘Danimal’ at Primetime Lacrosse, learning the skills needed to play competitive lacrosse. Most of all he is having fun, building his self‐esteem and making friendships that will last a lifetime.” ‐‐ Bruce Rosenbaum, Sharon MA

“We have been impressed by the high quality of lacrosse coaching offered by the PrimeTime Lacrosse organization. The constant focus on teaching skills as well as strategies of the game has yielded clear results for our son. The coaching staff is experienced and offers individual attention. The programs offered are well thought out, organized, challenging and yet fun. We look forward to a rewarding 2010 season with the Penguins.” ‐‐ Patrick and Linda Godfrey, Dover, MA

“Prime Time Lacrosse is a great program! My son has attended two summer camps and skill sessions on the off seasons. I believe the Prime Time Program offer players the next level of lacrosse and is a wonderful transition for the youth program to high school play. Overall, he had an exceptional lacrosse experience!” – Tina, Walpole, MA

"PrimeTime Lacrosse is absolutely terrific! My son has been attending the small group sessions for months. He's growing with the sport continuously. By attending the sessions twice a week, he's developed a great rapport with the coaches. This in turn has given him more confidence in himself as a player. He looks forward to each weekly session.” – Karen, Medfield, MA

"My sons, ages 13 and 10 have participated in the PrimeTime Lacrosse camp for 3 years running. Their whole experience at the camp was fabulous. The boys made friends with many of the boys that have also returned to the camp year after year. Their skill level was greatly improved after all the time spent with the experienced counselors and coaches. My oldest son has even been selected for their PrimeTime Lacrosse Select Team. This accomplishment would not have been possible without the wonderful direction, guidance and coaching that he received at PrimeTime. The time that is spent encouraging the boys and having fun while learning about the game has truly shaped my two sons into solid players with a great love of the game. We look forward to another great summer with PrimeTime. Thanks for all you do." -- Michele, Cohasset, MA

"PrimeTime was a great week for Brendon. His first experience with both overnight camp and Lacrosse. He made new friends, learned the basics of lacrosse and took some risks. Now I am constantly asking him to please put down his lacrosse stick as he walks through the house cradling, whether it is with his “d-pole” or his “swizzle”. And from the minute he camp home from camp, he has been talking about going again this year and who will be his roommates."
-- Deborah, Natick, MA

"Jason and Tyler, Over the past three years, my son has participated in several camps, leagues and off-season training sessions offered by Primetime Lacrosse, and I truly cannot say enough good things about you and your staff. You have an amazing ability to motivate and inspire the kids you work with. You have taught Aaron to understand and enjoy the game of lacrosse; you have pushed him to work hard and improve his skills; and, you have been encouraging and supportive every step of the way. He has improved both as a player and a teammate as a result of his time spent in the Primetime program. He is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming lacrosse season, and I credit you both for giving him the confidence needed to hit the field, play hard, and have fun doing it! Thank you!" -- Karen Edelstein, Newton, MA

"As a parent, it is important to me that a lacrosse program is well rounded, it is about advancing your game, mastering the fundamentals, improving your skills, hard work, sportsmanship and all around fun. Not only does PrimeTime Lacrosse offer an opportunity for athletes to take their game to the next level but they hold the kids accountable for their own success and improvement. With every session I see not only skill development but personal development in my son. The level of professionalism has been a bonus - my son leaves every session, exhausted and excited and he can't wait to return for more. Nothing better than an opportunity to keep a stick in your child's hands all year long." -- Robin Wadsworth, Newton, MA

"I have enjoyed working out with the PrimeTime Lacrosse crew mostly because I get a lot of one on one time. They also push me to my limits, focus me on getting the fundamentals right first and they make hard work a lot of fun" -- Kyle Hubner, 7th Grade, Newton, MA

"At Prime Time Lacrosse, The Coaches are Great! They work on skills to bring your game to the next level, while at the same time making it a fun experience." -- Patricia, Wayland, MA

"...since my first experience with PrimeTime Lacrosse, I have been very impressed with their philosophy and dedication to individual player development, not only as athletes but as good role models, by teaching the fundamentals and skills of lacrosse, through high quality coaching with a continuing emphasis on team play and sportsmanship..." -- Chris, Medfield, MA

Jack Piatelli -- PrimeTime Lacrosse Staff

Jack Piatelli is back with the PrimeTime team for 2010, serving as the director of our Franklin Day Clinic, Nantucket Lacrosse Clinic, The Franklin Division of our leagues, and the head coach of the U-15 PrimeTime Power Penguins select lacrosse team.

Widely regarded as one of the country’s premier teachers of the game, Jack is 1986 graduate of Springfield College where he was a captain and All-American selection in his senior year, later going on to a successful professional career with the Boston Blazers. Jack continues to play at an elite level, most recently selected as the Masters Division MVP of the renowned Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational in 2007 and as a member of Team USA (Masters Division) for the World Games in Perth Australia in 2002. Jack is a 1999 inductee into the New England Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Jack has served as a coach at every level of the game, from Assistant Coach of Dean College in Franklin, MA, to founding the King Phillip Lacrosse programs for boys and girls, and serving as a coach at various levels within both the boys and girls programs. In addition to representing Brine and Warrior sports as the Northeast Sales Manager, Jack founded VIP Lacrosse, one of the New England’s premier lacrosse camp, clinic, and league operations for boys and girls. Jack's experience in running successful lacrosse camps in Massachusetts is unparalleled.

Stew Curran -- PrimeTime Lacrosse Staff

Stew is back with PrimeTime Lacrosse in 2010, serving as the director for our Cohasset day camp, as our overnight lacrosse camps at Babson College in Wellesley.

"The current head coach of perennial Massachusetts powerhouse Cohasset High School, Stew Curran has excelled in all areas in the lacrosse world. He has coached at both the collegiate and high school levels, most notably at Emerson College and Babson College, as well as Boston College High School and Brookline High School. Most recently, in 2006 and 2007, Stew was named South Shore coach of the year while leading Cohasset to the Division 3 state championship game each of the last three years, taking home two Mass Lacrosse state championship titles.

Stew is a founding member of Board of Directors and a team coach for Hull Youth Lacrosse. He was also a member of the USA box lacrosse team from 1978-1980, participating in the Four Nations World Championships. Stew brings decades of coaching experience to PrimeTime Lacrosse, having coached lacrosse camps across New England and it is a privilege to have Stew back with us in 2010."

Bussy Adam -- PrimeTime Lacrosse Staff

This week we introduce you to Bussy Adam. Bussy serves as the head coach of our U-11 Power Penguins select lacrosse team, as well as helping out with our other lax clinics around Mass. See below for more!

"In addition to helping with our camps and clinics, Bussy Adam will coach our U-11 PrimeTime Power Penguins team. Bussy is the current head coach at Newton North high school where he has been with the program for thirty years, amassing 13 Bay State league championships, 5 Eastern Mass championships, and 3 Massachusetts State Lacrosse championships in 18 state tournament appearances. He has been named Bay State league coach of the year 4 times, and was named Boston Globe coach of the Year in 1994.

In addition to his experience with Newton North High School lacrosse, Bussy has also served as a coach for the U-15 Team USA team in Melbourne, Australia, the National High School All Star game, currently serves as a coach in the Newton youth lacrosse program at the U-9 and U-11 levels where Bussy is also on the Board of Directors.

As a player, Bussy was an All-America selection and captain at Newton (North) High School where he also held the school scoring record with 86 points. After Newton North, Bussy enjoyed a tremendous career at Boston State College (now, UMass-Boston) where he was named Team MVP as well as named to the National North South All Star game and was selected as the MVP of the New England Senior All Star game. Bussy was enshrined in the Newton High School Hall of Fame in 2004 and the UMass-Boston Hall of Fame in 2006.

Bussy has been a member of the Newton Police Department since 1983, serving as a youth officer for 18 of those years. Bussy now serves in the detective bureau, and was most recently honored with the Newton Youth Commission Service Award in 2009. Bussy currently resides in West Newton with his wife Shelli, and their two sons, both Power Penguin players, Brycen and Hunter."

Summer High School Lacrosse League -- Babson Divison

We are pleased to announce a new format for the Babson Division of our High School League this summer!

The Babson division under the lights at the MacDowell field complex will be comprised entirely of free agents, with players able to request up to 12 players with whom they would like to be teammates. Each team is assigned an experienced coach helping the players to make the most of their summer lacrosse league experience. Teams will play a 7 game schedule on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings at Babson College in Wellesley, MA including a playoff round, competing for the championship in the final week.

A full time statistician will be on hand tracking weekly and overall leaders in goals, assists, groundballs and goalie statistics. PrimeTime Lacrosse will award an offensive and defensive player of the week and an overall league MVP and Top Defensive and Offensive players will be honored after the final week.

The Franklin Division at the Beaver Street Fields will remain the New England region’s premier location for high school lacrosse teams looking to prepare themselves for the upcoming season of competition, players must register as a team and sub

mit a roster by June 1.

We are also pleased to announce that our friends at LittleBrotherofWar.net will be the presenting sponsor of our Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year and our Most Valuable player award. Check out the picture below for the incredible statues the winners of these awards will receive!

Registrations now being accepted at PrimeTimeLacrosse.com!

Apply to be a PrimeTime Lacrosse Spring Intern

PrimeTime Lacrosse is in search of an intern for the 2010 Spring Semester. We are looking for a driven individual able to put in 10-20 hours a week at our office at 9 Crest Rd. in Wellesley, MA. Interns will be afforded a unique opportunity to work in all phases of the entrepreneurial process, with a primary focus on marketing and sales. PrimeTime Lacrosse interns will gain special insight into search engine optimization, web and print marketing, event management, and apparel design and merchandising. Interns will also have the opportunity to work closely with sponsors and vendors. Interns must be able to self-motivate, have access to a computer and car, and have workable computer skills in Microsoft word, excel, and online social networking sites. Knowledge of web design a plus but not required. Potential to stay on through summer in an increased role. Approx January 15^th – May 15^th. $9 - $12 per hour. 10 – 20 hours per week. Open to High School Juniors - College Seniors. Please submit resume and cover letter to Tyler@PrimeTimeLacrosse.com no later than January 10^th, 2010.