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After a big turnout for last year’s clinic, the 2009 Girl’s Lacrosse Day is set to be bigger and even better.

The second annual US Lacrosse Michigan event, sponsored by the new Girls Lacrosse Association of Michigan (GLAM), All American Lacrosse, Detroit Lacrosse Company and STX, is scheduled for Sunday, September 13.

Two beginner lacrosse clinics are scheduled, the first is from 10 AM – noon at Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc and the second is set for Lake Orion High School’s football field from 2-4 PM.

“The Michigan chapter is excited to again be able to introduce girls to lacrosse and try it out for free,” said Nickey Rosol of the US

Lacrosse Michigan chapter. “I would love for the sport to grow in more areas of the state at the middle school level especially. US Lacrosse and the Michigan chapter have all the tools a parent or group would need to help form a team.”

Girls of all ages are welcome and equipment will be available to use at the clinics. The clinics will have six stations where college players and high school players and coaches will teach fundamental lacrosse skills. There will contests to win a STX stick and t-shirt signed by USA Lacrosse players.

Register for a free Girl’s Lacrosse Day clinic by sending your name, age, address and shirt size via e-mail to: angie@glamlax.org.

“And all girls that play lacrosse are more than welcome to come out and help celebrate girl’s lacrosse day,” said Rosol.

GLAM stArts with 7 v 7 FALL FestThe new Girls Lacrosse Association of Michigan (GLAM) is a

non-profit organization established to give girls across the state an opportunity to experience, learn and play lacrosse in a fun, healthy and safe environment.

Led by executive directors Laura DeMeulemeester, a former Division 1 player and current official, Angie Ward, a board member of US Lacrosse Michigan and Elaine Torvinen, an official and board member of US Lacrosse Michigan, GLAM is dedicated to helping girls learn the skills, rules and fitness to play lacrosse, while also honing the life skills of commitment, sportsmanship, leadership,

setting goals and developing friendships.GLAM’s first-annual 7 v. 7 Fall Festival is set for

October 4 at Scranton Middle School in Brighton. The event will feature three levels – girl’s middle school, girl’s J.V. and girl’s varsity and games will run from 9 AM – 4 PM. There is a limit of 15 players per team and a 7 v. 7-team consists of a goalie and six field players.

The cost is $275 per team and the registration deadline is September 25th.

For more information and to register send Ward an e-mail at: angie@glamlax.org or visit the GLAM website: glamlax.org

Us LAcrosse MichiGAn’s 7 v. 7 toUrnAMent set For noveMber 8-9 in novi

After moving to a new home last year, one of the big dates on the Fall lacrosse calendar is now even bigger.

The US Lacrosse Michigan Chapter’s 16th annual 7 v.7 Fall tournament is again set for Novi Sports Park, but has expanded into a two-day event and will held Saturday and Sunday, November 8-9.

The six-division tournament includes boys and girls high school, J.V. and middle school competition with games scheduled both days from 9 AM – 4 PM at the park at 8 Mile and Napier Road. Youth and J.V. girls and boys play on Saturday, while girls and boys varsity play on Sunday.

Teams are limited to 15 players and boys play with a goalie, and two defensemen, midfielder and attack. Girls have a goalie and six field players.

Teams must register by November 2 (cost: $350 by check and by mailonly) and rosters are due by November 5.

Email Kristy Zelenka at: kristy@skalaw.com or go to michiganlacrosse.org for more information.

MUnro’s 3DLAX cLinics coMinG to birMinGhAM in october

Former Denver University head coach Jamie Munro is bringing his 3DLAX clinics for both boys and girls to Birmingham Seaholm High School for two days October 17-18.

Munro’s Saturday and Sunday clinics for players aged 10-18 will focus on position intensive training and includes a Face-off Clinic, Defense Clinic, “The Glove” Goalie Clinic and the “Big Shot” Shooting Clinic where players will learn footwork and stickwork techniques that relate directly to game competition. In addition the clinic will teach shooting, along with dodges, moves, cuts and reads that lead to the shot.

According to his website 3DLAX.com, Munro believes that “great shooting skills in an array of situations are what separate the scholarship-athletes from the walk-ons.”

Defense Clinic, Sunday, October 18, 9 AM - 12:30 PMFace-off Clinic, Saturday Oct 17th, 9 AM -12:30 PMGoalie Clinic, Saturday Oct 17th, 1:30 PM -5 PM Shooting Clinic, Sunday, Oct 18th, 1:30 PM - 5 PMCheck out the website: 3DLAX.COM for detailed information on

the curriculum that will be taught for each clinic.

Detroit-Mercy to pLAy in FALL event in pennsLyvAniAWith school back in session, the Detroit-Mercy begins year two

of its lacrosse program with fall practice, which includes playing for a great cause as the Titans will participate in the 3rd Annual Nick

Colleluori Classic on Saturday, October 10. The event is sponsored by The HEADstrong Foundation, which

was help founded by Nick Colleluori, a lacrosse player at Hofstra University who lost his battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2006 at the age of 21. Because of his love of the game, the event was created as a way to raise money for blood cancer cures, treatment, research and awareness.

The weekend will feature 20 Division I and III programs on display at Ridley High School on Folsom, PA, the high school that Colleluori attended. Saturday’s schedule will have 12 Division I teams take to the fields, with each team competing in two games with 20-minute quarters and running clock. The event will conclude on Sunday with the Division III tournament.

While UDM’s opponents have not yet been determined, some of the other teams from the Division I ranks that will be there are Drexel, Hofstra, Mount St. Mary’s, Rutgers, St. Joseph’s, UMBC and Villanova.

To help raise funds, each school in the tournament is required to sell 300 HEADstrong T-Shirts. The shirts bear the HEADstrong Foundation logo on the front with the No. 27, Colleluori’s number, with the phrase “RELENTLESS” above it. To help the event’s cause, you can purchase a shirt for $15 by contacting assistant coach Chris Kolon at 313-578-0414 or: christopher.kolon@udmercy.edu.

The second annual Girl’s Lacrosse Day is Sunday, September 13 with two free instructional clinics scheduled for Grand Blanc (10 AM – noon) and Lake Orion (2-4 PM).

Lacrosse Day and 7 v 7 Fest fill Girl’s Fall calendar

Former Denver University head coach Jamie Munro brings his 3DLax Defense, Faceoff, Goalie and Shooting clinics to Birmingham Seaholm High School on October 17-18.

Girl’s Lacrosse DaySeptember 13, 2009

Free beginner clinics10 AM - 12 noon Bicentennial Park

2015 E. Grand Blanc Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439

2 – 4 PM Lake Orion HS football field

459 E. Scripps Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48360

Register for a free Girl’s Lacrosse Day clinic by sending your name, age,

address and shirt size via e-mail to: angie@glamlax.org.

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USLacrosse-Michigan Presents16th Annual Fall 7 vs 7 Tournament

WHEN: Saturday Nov. 7, 2009 (9am-4pm) Youth and JV Boys and Girls Sunday Nov. 8, 2009 (9am-4pm) Varsity Boys and GirlsTEAMS: Limit Players/Team. All teams MUST have adult supervision.WHERE: Novi Sports Park — 8 Mile and Napier- Novi (51000 8 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48167)COST: $350 per team (Insurance by USLM)First Come. First Served.

Registration deadline is November 3.Go to www.michiganlacrosse.org for registration.We must receive your roster by Friday, November 7. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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What is U.S. Lacrosse Michigan? CLARK BELLCLARK BELL President of Michigan Chapter

of US Lacrosse

There are over 4,600 Michigan members of US Lacrosse. Within the state they are represented by the Michigan Chapter of US Lacrosse. The Chapter exists to support the sport of lacrosse in Michigan. I’m Clark Bell, President of the Michigan Chapter of US Lacrosse. Let me tell you a little bit about us.

All of our money is invested in Michigan Lacrosse. The Michigan Chapter of US Lacrosse is a non-profit organization. All of the people serving on the Chapter board are volunteers. The volunteers do the work of the chapter because they love the game and want others to be able to enjoy it as much as possible. The benefit we receive is knowing we provide opportunities for others We not only promote the game but work to improve the quality of play for all. We do that by providing clinics and educational materials for coaches, officials, and players. None of the volunteers or officers of the organization receive any compensation.

Grants; teams; activities; scholarships. The work we do creates opportunities through grant monies, subsidies, events and scholarships. Every year for the last few years the chapter has given away as much money as we have taken in to subsidize much of the Team Michigan U-13 and U-15 teams. We grant about $4,000 to groups and $3000 in scholarships. For two years now we have also funded the Hall of Fame game. This game serves as a showcase for the best high school seniors and as an introduction to the newest members of the Michigan Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame. This year we will host a Hall of Fame banquet. The event will be a time when the lacrosse community can come together for some socializing and networking while we honor those that have dedicated much of their life to the game of lacrosse in Michigan. We all spend much time practicing and playing games; this will be a time to get together, celebrate the game and honor its people. Those of us who have been in Michigan lacrosse for decades agree: it’s about the people, not about games, wins or losses.

Changes to the 7 v 7 tournament. For several years the 7 v 7 tournament has grown and expanded to the point where we can’t find a place with enough fields and parking to handle all the teams that want to play. In order to keep growing we have split the tournament into two days. Logistics for officials and lining fields dictate that we have one day for varsity boys and girls and one day for the JV and younger teams.

You should know that in addition to providing a nice lacrosse opportunity, the 7 v 7, now in its 16th year, is our Chapter’s primary fundraiser. We make a small amount of net income from each team, and return that money back into Michigan lacrosse. So your team’s involvement gives back to the game.

Youth lacrosse. The Chapter is also focused on youth lacrosse. Besides funding grants for startup programs, the Chapter is working to improve the organization of the Michigan Youth Lacrosse Association. MYLA will be an improved governing structure for youth

lacrosse. MYLA will work to improve the quality and competency of our youth players. For more about MYLA, visit the new website for Michigan Youth Lacrosse at www.michlax.com.

Communication. We intend to improve our communication with members and others in the lacrosse community. We will be updating the design of our website to be a better communication tool and resource for our members as well as the general lacrosse community.

Want to help? The first thing to do is become a member of US Lacrosse. A small amount of your national dues is returned to the Chapter and is used to grow the game in Michigan. If you want to be more involved in the effort to help lacrosse grow properly, please get in touch. We need help in planning and running events, running our website and evaluating grants and scholarship applications. If interested drop me a note at michlaxref@comcast.net.

If you’re not a USL member, please check the benefits, to you and the sport, at: www.uslacrosse.org/membership/index.phtml

We Hope To See You At The 7 V 7 On November 7/8!

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Nice weather and terrific lacrosse welcomed four US Lacrosse Michigan scholarship winners and the 2009 class of the Hall of Fame at the Second Annual Hall of Fame Day on June 13 at Detroit Country Day on June 13.

In addition to girls and boys games that included some of the top players in the state, Gina Carnago (Notre Dame Prep), Kristy Kowalski (Avondale), Shivani Radia (Notre Dame Prep) and Brandon Davenport (Grosse Pointe North) were awarded scholarships by the Michigan chapter of US Lacrosse.

The 2009 Hall of Fame inductees included:

woMen’s DivisioneLAine torvinen

Torvinen has been involved in developing and shaping the voice of safe and knowledgeable lacrosse in Michigan for over twenty years. Although she never played the game herself, she dedicated herself to learning the rules to become an effective official. Torvinen has been stalwart in recruiting and training new officials in the rules as the game has grown in popularity in the state. Because of her dedication to the sport and though encouragement from others affiliated with the game, such as Jean Blevernicht who introduced her to the game, she has become an important leader in the state lacrosse association.

Torvinen is the key person at all the rule interpretation meetings. She is a nationally ranked official, the only active one in the state. Additionally, she has organized countless clinics to educate aspiring officials and coaches in the game. She writes the newsletters and is a tireless worker on behalf of the game of lacrosse.

pAt hAyesHayes began her lacrosse career at the Academy of the

Sacred Heart in Grosse Pointe in 1960. She introduced the game at the school and played/scrimmaged games against Grosse Pointe University School and Kingswood.

From 1964-70 Hayes coached Lacrosse and Field hockey at Academy of the Sacred Heart In 1985, she coached the J.V. Basketball Team at Birmingham Seaholm.

Her last coaching position was at Detroit Country Day,

where she built a very successful program beginning at the Middle School all the way to the High School level. Throughout her years at D.C.D.S. she also offered clinics in Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Officiating. Many aspiring players and officials got their start at her clinics.

Hayes is a tireless worker and has umpired High School and College Field Hockey for 51 years. She has officiated lacrosse for the past 47 years and is also an assignor for High School lacrosse, field hockey, soccer and volleyball.

Men’s Divisionrobert w. (tUrF) KAUFFMAn

The first Michigan State University men’s lacrosse coach, Kauffman came to MSU as a football player, but left his mark as a lacrosse coach. Kauffman played and coached MSU’s highly successful club teams during the 1960’s. He was a crease defender beginning in 1965, and later took on a full-time role as coach.

Along with some of the club players (notably Larry Berger, who went on to become President of US Lacrosse nationally), Kauffman played a key role in constituting men’s lacrosse as a varsity sport at MSU. From 1970-1996, the MSU men’s team was the first and only Division 1 varsity lacrosse program in the state of Michigan. The team’s last D1 game was a victory over Cornell in Spartan Stadium. (Cornell lost the 2009 national championship game in overtime.)

Kauffman continues his unflagging efforts in support of both men’s and women’s lacrosse. He hopes to regain varsity status for both the MSU mens and womens team. His efforts on behalf of both squads have been equivalent. In this and other ways, he has supported lacrosse in the state of Michigan at the collegiate and other levels during five decades.

Kauffman is honored for his personal service to lacrosse and for all that his work has fostered. He planted a seed that has blossomed well. Alumni of the MSU club and varsity programs have honored and served the game in many ways. In addition to the notable example of Berger, Kauffman and his programs have produced numerous coaches, officials, athletic directors and lacrosse administrators. It would be unfair to name all of Kauffman’s lacrosse progeny and their

accomplishments, for fear of overlooking anyone. In addition to Kauffman’s lacrosse accomplishments, he is

in the American Football Association Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for his amazing 75-7-2 coaching record in semi-pro football. He is also in the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

robert (bob) DiGiAvAnni DiGiavanni started out as a goalie at Lower Merion H.S. in

Philadelphia, PA. He then played goalie for Cornell University from 1960-63 and won the Cornell University team MVP award in 1963.

After coming to Ann Arbor in 1965, he helped found the University of Michigan team and played for several years before serving as player/coach and finally retiring to just coach the team. He coached off and on (mostly on) during the 1970’s and before returning to coach full time from 1985-1997. While at Michigan, the team compiled a record of 198-54, and never had a losing season.

The 1988 season was the “Year of the Family” as his two sons played on the U of M team, a third son was ball boy, and wife Judy was the scorekeeper. (A role she filled for nearly all of his tenure.)

In the early years, the Michigan lacrosse club was a very loose affiliation of Michigan students and interested players from the community. DiGiovanni moved the club towards an all undergraduate team, starting it on the path to its current varsity club status.

While still coaching at Michigan, DiGiovanni founded and coached the Pioneer H.S. lacrosse team in 1990, and his youngest son played as a senior. He coached the team from 1990-95. After appearing in the B Division State Championship in 1990, he led Pioneer to the 1992 B Division State Championship, which is Pioneer’s only lacrosse championship.

DiGiovanni’s three sons, Rob, Chris, and Tony, all played lacrosse at University of Michigan, and Rob continues to play as well as coach youth boys and girls in Northern California. Bob and Judy have been living outside the country for the past ten years but returned to Ann Arbor this summer.

Second annual Hall of Fame Day a big success

Hall of Fame inductee (from left to right): Elaine Torvinen with US Lacrosse Michigan’s Bob Stevenson, Robert W. (Turf) Kauffman, Pat Hayes and Robert (Bob) DiGiavanni.

US Lacrosse Michigan Scholarship Winners (from left to right): Brandon Davenport with US Lacrosse Michigan’s Bob Stevenson, Kristy Kowalski, Gina Carnago and Shivani Radia.

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Michigan’sONLY NCAA

Division ILacrosse Programs

Women’s Head CoachMaryAnn Meltzer

Men’s Head CoachMatt Holtz

Season begins February 2010

For schedules, promotions, and to purchase tickets, visit:

www.DetroitTitans.com

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Knee shootinGTake a knee with your right leg down and your left leg up. While

doing this, point your left toe directly towards the goal. Keep your body tall while doing this. Now, load the stick “up and back” behind your body. Remember to keep your arms “up and away” from your body, far enough that you can drop a basketball between your hands and your body. Begin shooting. When shooting on your knee, it will force you to really use your core, and it allows you take a deep load.

Knee shooting will also identify immediately the shooter’s bad habits, and this is a good drill to work on correcting them. Players will fade away and miss the cage, or often times, they will pull the ball to the far side. Also, players that don’t use their whole body and are relying on their upper body only, will miss the cage on the short side.

Focus on shooting for power, not accuracy during this one. Just aim for the middle of the goal until you get comfortable. This is a great drill to improve your off hand.

t-shootinGNext stand with your body perpendicular to the cage. Now,

turn your left toe so that it’s pointing directly towards the goal, keeping your right foot perpendicular.

Your feet should look like the letter T, but make sure to keep them shoulder width apart. Load the balls, and begin shooting them, without moving your feet. You can move your back foot after you shoot, but try to keep your front foot stationary.

Shooting this way will force you to continue to use your core, that is imperative, but it is also allows you to use our legs to generate more power. Remember to try to drive your hips and thighs up and towards the goal as you shoot. Also, remember to focus on that deep load and point your elbow to your target.

reGULAr shootinGContinue to stand perpendicular to the goal, and shoot normally.

Focus on each of the things that you felt while working on the previous drills. Combine the feelings from all of them, and continue to shoot. Work first for power, and then begin focusing on accuracy.

cAtch AnD shootHave a friend throw a ball to you - catch, load, and shoot it.

Work on catching the ball away from your body, as you are moving towards the cage, and releasing the ball quickly.

Work on a “crow hop” to begin your movement. By moving towards the cage and catching the ball deep, you have already begun your load and this will allow you to catch and shoot very quickly. The faster you can get your shot off, the better off you will be.

prActice yoUr shotContinue to work on these things to improve your shooting. I

would recommend shooting at least 100 balls, both right and left handed on your knees as well as the T-shooting on a regular basis. You will see an unbelievable improvement in your game as a player.

The most important and difficult thing for a player is learning how to shoot on the run. You can never practice shooting on the run enough! But, it’s also imperative that you learn proper shooting technique standing still before we can master shooting on the run.

Keep practicing and working hard, and good things will happen!

SHOOTinG DRiLLS, inCLUDinG KnEE SHOOTinG, T-SHOOTinG AnD CATCH AnD SHOOT ARE ALL GOOD WAyS

TO WORK On AnD iMPROvE yOUR SHOT THiS SEASOn

ANTHONY KELLYGET BETTER