Sunday, December 11, 2011

MKA LAX Team Package Order Date Extended

The order date for the MKA Team Package is extended to 1/4. Please get your orders in!!

Dates for MKA Lacrosse Spring Break!!

All:
The following are the lacrosse activities scheduled during the March 2012 spring break.
Please note that attendance on the spring trip to Baltimore is not mandatory, but everyone is encouraged to participate. It has proven to be a great team bonding experience, and sets a good tone for the season. Particulars regarding the trip will follow, the dates are below.

Friday 3/9/2012 Scrimmage Home 4pm to 6pm
Saturday 3/10/2012 Start of Family Week No practices or scrimmages scheduled for the first week of spring break
Saturday 3/17/2012 Depart for Baltimore trip AM
Wednesday 3/21/2012 Return from Baltimore PM
Thursday 3/22/2012 Scrimmage Home 4pm to 6pm
Saturday 3/24/2012 Scrimmage Away Time TBA

Hope this helps with your vacation planning.
Also, please note, there is a game schedule with Trinity Pawling on Saturday 4/7...Easter weekend.
For newcomers...please passthis information on to anyone you may know who may not be getting the MKA LAX postings yet.
Have a great Holiday.
Coach Edwards

Monday, December 5, 2011

See Information on Building Blocks Lacrosse!!

Building Blocks Lacrosse (BBL) has developed a unique system of player development with classes focused on Stick Skills and Shooting and Dodging. They have been operating out of a facility in Gillette for the past 6 years and have just expanded into Montclair (Ashley's Soccer Bubble) and Clifton (Clifton Raquet Club). Please take a look below at the class descriptions for the Winter Session which runs from 12/1 through 1/14 and includes various night and weekend options. Also feel free to check out the BBL website which includes some more info about the program and is where the registration for the various classes exists: http://www.bblax-portal.com/

BBL Montclair – Soccer Bubble

Building Blocks Lacrosse (BBL) is a school that focuses purely on player development. We are constant modifying our curriculum with new ideas and ways to improve ourselves. We believe in a low player to coach ratio of 6:1 which dramatically impacts a player’s development.

ACADEMY TRAINING: We have charted out the individual skills a player needs on the lacrosse field and then turned these concepts into class categories to help encapsulate the concepts within curriculums. Each line of training has its own curriculum and unique set of class plans, as well as an evaluation process to track player development
The initial classes offered in Montclair will be:
Level 1 Stick Skills: Using exercises designed/modified by BBL, this is the best way to develop the core stick skills (outside of checking and shooting) in lacrosse. Our system immediately aims towards creating ambidextrous skills, and quickly targets muscle memory to get the fastest development possible
Boys Sat 9:00a
Girls Thurs 5pm, Sat 11a
Shooting and Dodging Level 1: Over the course of 5 years, we have designed an approach to developing players’ shooting forms – new philosophies, new exercises – major results. We believe every player can benefit from the ever expansive world of throwing forms and shooting training due to the very specific importance of this skill. Because of the detail through which we approach this program, we have multiple levels for players that go through the program. In Level 1 players will develop ambidextrous throwing forms for overhand, as well as dodging abilities into shots, set shooting forms, and off ball techniques into shots.
Boys Thurs 7pm, Sat 10am
Girls Thurs 6pm, Sat 10am
Private Group Training is also available for groups of players of similar ability. Contact us to schedule.
Classes are posted on our website, bblax.com, for easy online registration.
BBL Clifton – Clifton Raquet Club
Level 1 Stick Skills
Boys Fri 5pm, Fri 7pm
Girls Thurs 5pm, Sat 11a

Shooting and Dodging Level 1
Boys Fri 6pm
Girls Thurs 6pm, Sat 10am

Please do not hesitate to email of call me with any questions.
Regards,
Sean
Sean M Duffy
Rutgers Business School '10
duffysmd@hotmail.com
(862) 763-0421

Friday, December 2, 2011

Sign Up for Winter Lacrosse

All who are interested in Winter Lacrosse!!
MKA will once again enter a Team in the Turf City High School Lacrosse League this Winter. This is a proven way to sharpen your skills before you move outside in the Spring. We hope to build on our Waterman and Prep B Championships of last year and work toward a Tournament of Champions berth this season.

Details

 Games will be played on Sundays for 8 weeks as follows;
• 1|8, 1|15, 1|22, 1|29, 2|5, 2|12, 2|19, 2|26
 Cost is $225 per player.
 Complete application (link below) by December 1st.
• http://www.trilax.com/pdfs/1689718379110728_BoysNorth.pdf
 We will turn in all of the applications at one time and as a Team.
 Checks can be made out to me and sent with applications to the following address.
Dean Paolucci
71 Country Lane
Clifton, NJ 07013

 Please provide your shirt and short size.

We look forward to another great indoor season. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us.

Our best,

Mr. Karole and Mr. Paolucci

MKA Lacrosse 2012 Order Form

All !!!See Order From for 2012 Lacrosse Team Package
See link on the right side of the Blog for the order form for the lacrosse 2012 Team Package. There are New items on the list. Please print the form and order by 12/16. Forms needs to be in to get the items in on time for the season.
Thank you
Coach Edwards

Thursday, December 1, 2011

See Information on Steps Lacrosse Recruiting Seminar

STEPS Lacrosse Boys Collegiate Recruiting Seminar:
WWW.STEPSLACROSSE.COM

Date: Monday December 12th, 2011
Location: Oratory Preparatory School - 1 Beverly Road, Summit, NJ 07901
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $50 per family (3 person limit per family) Pre-Registration is required

Esteemed Panelists:
Joe Alberici, Head Coach, United States Military Academy at West Point
- Representing a United States Service Academy

Tim Flynn, Head Coach, 2012 United States Men's Under 19 Team / Head Coach Mtn. Lakes HS
-Representing the role of the High School Coach

Steve Manitta, Head Coach, Mercy College
-Representing an NCAA Division 2 institution

Gene Peluso, Head Coach, Stevens Institute of Technology
-Representing an NCAA Division 3 institution

John Tillman, Head Coach, University of Maryland
-Representing an NCAA Division 1 Scholarship institution

Chris Wojcik, Head Coach, Harvard University
-Representing an NCAA Division 1 Ivy League institution

Format:
1 hour of moderated discussion followed by an open question and answer forum.

Moderated by Jim Davidson, Head Coach Summit High School and 15 year guidance counselor.
Topics include:
• The collegiate lacrosse experience
• How to get exposure
• Communication process with college coaches
• NCAA recruiting regulations
• The role of the High School Coach
• Differences in Div. 1, 2, 3
• Recruiting calendar
• Verbal commitment, letter of intent
• The differences between scholarships and financial aid

Pre-Registration is required: Link to registration site
There is limited seating capacity, please register early.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Nice Words on MKA Player & Team

http://www.sidelinechatter.com/sport2.htm
Coach Edwards

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Garden State Games 2012 Dates!!

SAVE THE DATE and Join us this Spring!

2012 GARDEN STATE LACROSSE CHALLENGE

Registration begins January, 2012 - go to www.gardenstatechallenge.com for more information

Try-outs: Monday, Tuesday June 11th and 12th
Seeding Games: Thursday, June 14th
GSC Games: Monday, Tuesday June 18th and 19th

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Last Day to Order Gloves!!!!

Today is the last day to order MKA Lax gloves. Get those orders in!!!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Rutgers Fall Lacrosse Today!!

As you make plans for the weekend I would like to invite you to the Rutgers campus on Sunday to watch some great Division I lacrosse as we will have three games throughout the day. Rutgers will host both Maryland and UMass Sunday with the games starting at 9:30am. The Scrimmages on Sunday will be at the F3 turf field across from the Visitors Center here on the Busch campus as the first game will start at 9:30am with Rutgers/Umass, 11:30am will be Maryland/UMass, and 1:30pm will be Rutgers/Maryland to finish the day. I look forward to having you and your staff join us for a great day of lacrosse and please pass this on to your players and youth programs. There is NO admission charge and the weather should be great as we look forward to having you join us as we finish up the fall season and head into our winter workouts. Please find below the article from Inside Lacrosse this week as well as the release on our website about the scrimmages this weekend.

Rutgers Lacrosse

Tri-State Lacrosse Try Outs!!

2012 ALL STAR TRYOUTS COMING SOON

Do you want to compete at the highest level? Do you want to challenge yourself and improve as a player? Do you want to learn from the region's top coaches? Then Tri-State All Stars may be for you! Tryouts for all age levels are coming up. All tryouts will take place at the Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ.
GIRLS
Current 5-7th Grade | Sunday, 10.16.2011 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Current 8th Grade | Sunday, 10.16.2011 | 3:30 - 5:30pm
Current Freshmen | Sunday, 10.30.2011 | 4:00 - 6:00pm
Current Sophomores | Sunday, 10.30.2011 | 2:00 - 4:00pm
Current Juniors | Sunday, 10.30.2011 | Noon - 2:00pm
GIRLS APPLICATION | PDF Download

BOYS YOUTH
U11 | Sunday, 11.13.2011 | Noon - 2:00pm
U13 | Sunday, 11.13.2011 | 2:00 - 4:00pm
U15 | Sunday 11.20.2011 | 1:00 - 3:00pm
BOYS YOUTH APPLICATION | PDF Download

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
Current Freshmen | Saturday, 11.26.2011 | 9:00 - 11:00am
Current Sophomore/Juniors | Sunday, 11.27.2011 | 9:00 - 11:00am
BOYS HS APPLICATION | PDF Download
Get all the information at www.trilax.com

Saturday, October 8, 2011

2012 Trilogy Select Team Tryouts

2012 Select Team Tryouts In Full Swing…

This past weekend Select Team Manager Michael Williams and Jersey Shore Program Director Jim Fagen directed Tryouts for our 2012 Jersey Shore Teams. These teams were extremely competitive last Summer and we look forward to a similar performance from this year’s squads.

Continuing throughout the Fall, Trilogy will host Tryouts for our 2012 Select Teams. Make sure to check out the schedule below for dates and times in your area.

Advantages of playing for Trilogy Team:
Perfect Combination of Top Local Coaches with National Organization
Exclusive Training Camp and Practices
Competitive Tournament Selection and Placement
Trilogy Lacrosse Curriculum and Coaches Training
Pre-season Organizational Meeting
Uniform: Collegiate Reversible, Shorts with Pockets, Shooting Shirt
Access to Custom Team Gear and Merchandise

For more information on our Select Team program as a whole, please visit: http://www.trilogylacrosse.com/teams/select-team-overview. Each Region also has its own section on our website. These pages are updated with preliminary and finalized schedules, coaches and team assignments, and additional local personnel.

Here is the Regional Breakdown for Tryouts:

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Date: November 2 (Indoor), 5 (Outdoor), 6 (Outdoor)
Eligibility:
November 2 - Indoor
Grades 5-6: Nov 5- 12noon-2pm; Nov 6- 12noon-1:30pm
Grades 7-8: Nov 2- 5-6:30pm; Nov 6- 1:30pm-3pm
Grades 9-11: Nov 2- 6:30pm-8pm; Nov 6- 3pm-4:30pm
Cost: $50
Location:
Superdome
134 Hopper Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
Webpage: www.trilogylacrosse.com/teams/north-jersey

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ
By Invitation Only. Send an email with the following information to Ben Strutt at bstrutt@trilogylacrosse.com.
First Name
Last Name
Graduation Year
Birthdate
Position
School / Program
Height
Weight
Years Experience
Additional Sports
Email
Phone
*Attach a Letter of Recommendation from your current Head or Assistant Coach. If you have a Highlight video on YouTube, Lacrosse Recruits, or other recruiting service website please send the link so we can review.*

Webpage: www.trilogylacrosse.com/teams/north-jersey

MKA Lacrosse Glove 2012 Order Form

All....On the right of the Blog see the order form for the MKA Lacrosse gloves for 2012. All order MUST be in by OCT 20!!. Ordering these gloves is not mandatory.
Coach Edwards.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Star Ledger Recognitions

To Players ans Parents.
MKA lacrosse received several individual recognitions, and most importantly our team was ranked 17th in the Star Ledger Top 20 in the state for the first time in recent memory. Also MKA received a final rank of #5 among Non Public HS's. Congratulations again on a wonderful year.
Coach Edwards


http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/boyslacrosse/index.ssf/2011/06/boys_lacrosse_2011_season_in_review.html

Monday, June 6, 2011

NJ Coaches Selections

Once again, our team was recognized for our successful season by the NJ Coaches Association at their All Sate selection meeting yesterday.
Jack Strain and Patrick Karole were named Non Public ( A&B combined) Second Team All State.
Additionally, Jack Strain was selected as an Academic All American.
Please join me in congratulating Jack and Pat, and their teammates, for these achievements.

Paul Edwards
Head Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Prep B All Division Team Selected!

The Prep B Coaches selected an all division team for the first time this year.
Once again, our team's performance against our Prep opponents resulted in a number of our players being recognized.
Please congratulate our entire team for this performance.

Perp B First Team

Jack Strain
Patrick Karole
Matt Lane
Kyle Duca
Craig Schweitzer

Prep B Second Team

Alex Morse
Kyle Morris
Mark Phillips

A link is on the right of the Blog for the complete list.

Coach Edwards

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Waterman Division Awards Announced!!

As always, individual awards flow from the overall success of our team.
As a result of our team's performance in the Waterman Division this season, several of our players were selected by the coaches for post season recognition.

First Team All Waterman Division
Jack Strain
Patrick Karole
Craig Schweitzer
Matt Lane

Second Team All Waterman Division
Kyle Duca
Alex Morse

Honorable mention All Waterman Division
Mark Phillips

Waterman Division Champions
MKA

Waterman Division Player of the Year
Jack Strain MKA

Waterman Division Coach of the Year
Paul Edwards MKA

Please congratulate these players, and equally importantly, their teammates, for their play in the Waterman Division this season.

Thanks for all of your support.
Go Cougars!

Coach Edwards

Thursday, April 21, 2011

MKA Lacrosse in the News

See nice article on MKA Lacrosse on SidelineChatter.com / Featured Articles.

http://www.sidelinechatter.com/sport2.htm

Sunday, April 3, 2011

MKA Article in Star Ledger!!

See article in Star Ledger on the MKA vs Pingry game.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-3615117150560335339/pingry-9-at-montclair-kimberley-10/

Paul Edwards
Head Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

"Watchung Deli Player of The Game" !!

Once again this season the Watchung Deli has generously agreed to sponsor the MKA Boy's Lacrosse "Watchung Deli Player of the Game"

They provide a free lunch to the Varsity and JV players selected by the coaches each game. The players love it. Please express your thanks to Robert and Gary the next time you stop in and support Watchung Deli.

Go Cougars!

Paul Edwards
Head Boys' Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Update on Scrimmages and Practice!!

Urgent!!! Please see update for this week on scrimmages and practice......

Today's scrimmage is postponed!! The scrimmage will be tomorrow at 4:15pm on Van Brunt. Players should arrive by 3pm. If we can't scrimmage due to snow we will still practice.
Saturday's scrimmage has been moved to Van Brunt at 3pm. Players should arrive by 2pm.
Thanks
Coach Edwards

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Watchgamefilm.com login Information

All...If you DO NOT have a watchgamefilm.com login and password this is for you. For new users and new players and parents to get a login for watchgamefilm.com ....to see all the MKA games posted ...please do the following. Send Coach Edwards your email address. He will sign you up and you will receive a mail with a temp. password. You can login change your password if you wish ...and see the games.
This is a great way for friends and family who can not go to the games to see the team in action.
Email coach Edwards at:

pedwards08@mac.com

Thank you