Experience Lakers

Is your athlete’s current training setup giving her enough high-rep, intentional work?

Finding the right environment can be tricky—especially when you’re just looking for a space where she can get direct feedback from coaches and work on specific mechanics without the pressure of a tryout.

Experience Lakers is an open-door opportunity for players to get in extra high-rep, intentional reps and receive direct, constructive feedback from our coaching staff. It’s an easy, low-pressure way for your daughter to drop into a practice session, experience our training environment firsthand, and see if our coaching style matches what she wants for her development—with zero commitment or evaluation pressure.

Sunday Practice 1: Experience the Lakers environment—the coaching, pace, standards, repetitions, feedback, teammates, and training. Train alongside our players through speed & conditioning and lacrosse skill development.
Thursday Practice 2: Build on your first practice—feel more comfortable with the environment, pace, coaching, and expectations. Again, train alongside Lakers players during our skills-focused practice.

Players should plan to attend both practices to experience the program fully and get the most out of their time with us.

OPEN TO:

2028 - 2032 grad years

When

October 2026

Sunday, October 4, and Sunday, October 18.

November 2026

Week 1: Sunday, November 1, and Thursday, November 5.
Week 2: Sunday, November 8, and Thursday, November 12
Week 3: Sunday, November 15, and Thursday, November 19
Week 4: Sunday, November 22, Sunday, November 29, and Thursday, December 3.

December 2026

Week 1: Sunday, December 6, Thursday, December 10.
Week 2: Sunday, December 13, Thursday, December 17, and Sunday, December 20.

January 2027

Week 1: Sunday, January 3, and Thursday, January 7.
Week 2: Sunday, January 10, and Thursday, January 14.
Week 3: Sunday, January 17, and Thursday, January 21.
Week 4: Sunday, January 24, and Thursday, January 28.

February 2027

Week 1: Sunday, January 31, and Thursday, February 4.
Week 2: Sunday, February 7, and Thursday, February 11.
Week 3: Sunday, February 14, and Thursday, February 18.
Week 4: Sunday, February 21, Thursday, February 25, and Sunday, February 28.

LOCATION AND TIMES

Please see the table below for exact practice date location and times

Practices will be held at either:

CCCU Fieldhouse at TCO Sports Garden | 1490 County Road E E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Playmakers Lacrosse | 3200 Labore Rd. Suite 102, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Crossfield Sports Center | 8401 83rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

COST

No cost, registration is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All players must have a valid USA Lacrosse membership through February 2027.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR EXPERIENCE LAKERS

During our Experience Lakers players can expect:

Speed & Strength training
Stick warm-up and stick skills
Station work focusing on individual, position, and team concepts
Small-sided games replicating game-like scenarios and high reps
Clear feedback and direction from staff throughout the session
A professional, structured environment run by Lakers coaches.

Experience Lakers

Experience Lakers

Experience Lakers lets players join a week of regularly scheduled Minnesota Lakers Select practices at no cost.

Players train alongside current Lakers athletes, focusing on skill development, decision-making, and applying skills through small-sided games and competitive activities.

Available November 2026 through February 2027, players may select one week of practices to attend.

Participation is open to players who have not previously been part of Minnesota Lakers Select, with no obligation or commitment beyond their selected week.

Participation is free. Advance registration is required.