2026 Masterclass Series: Positional Training (Western Suburbs)

Boys 10U-HS
Nov 22 - Dec 20, 2026

Our experienced coaches will focus on advanced skill development and individualized feedback to help players reach their full potential. Our coaches will be working on how to use your skill sets and build to maximize opportunities on the field.

NEXT LEVEL WINTER TRAINING

Masterclass series

INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED LEVEL PLAYERS

 

Ages: Youth & High School // 3rd-12th Grade


Location: Naperville Yard


Sessions: Sundays - 4 Sessions!


  • Train with Professional Team ONE Directors and Coaches
  • Focus on “YOUR” Position
  • Drills will be taught that you can do on your own at home!

 

Overview

Master the nuances of your position! Our Masterclass focuses on advanced skill refinement and tailored coaching. We don't just teach general lacrosse skills—we train you to thrive in your specific role. 

Through targeted feedback and high-level instruction, players learn how to weaponize their strengths, read the field faster, and turn opportunities into results.

Who

Youth Boys: 3rd-8th Grade

High School Boys: 9th-12th Grade

Dates & Times

Sessions: Sundays, November 22 - December 20 (no session 11/29)

 

Youth: 11:00am-12:00pm

HS: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Location

Naperville Yard

1607 Legacy Circle

Naperville, IL 60563

Attackmen & Midfielders

1. Dodging
   * Split, Face, role, question mark, double moves. 
2. Feeding
   * Inside feeds, feeding off a dodge, recognizing slides.
3. Shooting
   * Time-and-room, on the run, up close finishing.
4. Crease Play
   * Backdoor cuts, finishing in tight.
5. Decision-Making
   * When to dodge vs. pass, two man game, finding the open man.

Defensemen

1. Defensive Positioning
   * Proper stance, taking away top side, leverage, legal holds, staying between your man and the ball.
2. Stick Checks
   * When and when not to check, timing a check, Poke check, lift check, and slap checks. 
3. Body Positioning & Contact
   * Playing body defense, steering a dodger.
4. Defending Dodges
   * Playing topside, recovering after getting beat.
5. Slide & Recovery
   * How and when to slide, hedging, communication, recovering.
6. Ground Balls
   * Approach, boxing out, using your feet, goosing the ball, scooping through contact. 
7. Clearing
   * Carrying upfield, making the correct outlet.

Goalies

1. Stance & Positioning
   * Athletic stance, hand positioning, angles, positioning relative to the ball. 
   * Hands positioning
   * Angle play
   * Positioning relative to the ball
2. Hand-Eye Coordination
   * Tracking the ball, reaction drills, peripheral vision
3. Making Saves
   * High/low saves, stepping to the ball, recovering after a save.
4. Communication
   * Calling slides, directing defense, calling out cutter, keeping the defense organized. 
5. Clearing
   * Outlet passing, long/short outlets, reading the ride.
6. Mental Game
   * Resetting after goals, "short memory", anticipating shots. 

COST

$185/Player

 

Contact

Andy Thompson

Andy.Thompson@t1lax.com 

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