Youth Teams

Our Youth Program is designed for those players who want to grow their skill set in a more challenging environment by training alongside players from across the Twin Cities Metro area. Coaches will challenge players through age-appropriate drills and skill development. We know our players desire to play with friends on their local MSLax/GNLL association team and have created our practice schedule to minimize potential conflicts.

Players are introduced to leadership and how to be leaders on their association teams by lifting up and bringing out the best in those around them and challenging teammates to be their best. Tournaments for youth are kept to local and regional locations to reduce costs to our families and the potential for conflicts with association play.

• Select 12U is for players in grad years 2032 and 2033.
• Select 10U is for players in grad years 2034 and 2035.

Both groups train under the same development-first philosophy as our older teams, with a focus on building fundamentals, confidence, and game awareness at an early stage.

Sunday sessions (1.5 hrs) focus on fundamentals, stick skills, and early team concepts. High‑rep practices build confidence and good habits that support association play.

Sunday sessions (1.5 hrs) continue skill development with attention to individual technique and positional understanding. Players drill the mechanics of shooting, passing, ground balls, defensive footwork, and defending in an environment focused on learning and steady growth.

Sunday sessions (2 hrs) emphasize team concepts and applying skills in live situations. Additional Wednesday sessions (2 hrs) are scheduled before each tournament to provide extra touches and preparation.

Select 12U & 10U: 28 sessions, ~46 total hrs

• Sundays Aug–Feb: 20 sessions × 1.5 hrs = 30 hrs
• Sundays May–Jul: 5 sessions × 2 hrs = 10 hrs
• Summer Wednesdays (pre‑tournament): 3 sessions × 2 hrs = 6 hrs
• Game play: roughly 12–15 games across required tournaments

Optional: Players may add Speed & Conditioning training ($30/month, Sept–Feb), immediately following their practice, run by the same Training Haus program used with older teams.

• Shadowlands Shootout – Blaine, Minn., Oct. 25 and 26, 2025
• Blue Ox Invitational – Blaine, Minn., June 13 and 14, 2026
• Chicago Showdown – Elgin, Minn., July 17 and 18, 2026