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Summer Program

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JOE PATRIQUIN - DIRECTOR • Played university level at Mt Allison • Played in the Maritime University Field Lacrosse League • Has been head coach with U15 & U18 NB field lacrosse teams – Maritime Champions • Current Referee in Chief for the Codiac Varsity Lacrosse League • Selected to attend the National Championship as an official. JAMES SHEPHERD - SR. INSTRUCTOR • Played Jr B level with the Clarington Green Gaels, winning the Junior B Championship • Attended the prestigious Hill Academy • Player with Pfeiffer University’s Men’s lacrosse Div. II team (2010-2014). • Coached various New Brunswick teams of all ages in both box and field. • Currently an assistant coach with Harrison Trimble High School and the U18 Provincial Team.

BRANDON FAHEY - SR. INSTRUCTOR • Coached field lacrosse for 5 years • Currently coaches the Harrison Trimble High School Trojans Champions (won 2018) • He was with Team New Brunswick, U-18 and U-15, winning the Maritime Cup both times. World Class hockey players who • Member of the Mount Allison Mounties MUFLL Coaching Staff benefited from playing lacrosse • Current Coaching Coordinator and Board Member for Codiac Storm and Codiac varsity Lacrosse Not only did the “Great One” play lacrosse in hock- ALEX BUCKS - SR. INSTRUCTOR ey’s off-, but there is also a long list of NHL players who have polished their hand-eye coordi- • Has achieved the NCCP comp level coaching cer- tification. nation and physical endurance by playing lacrosse • Played at the university level with the U. of New in the summer: Brunswick. • Current vice president of the UNB program. Steve Stamkos • Long term involvement with Codiac Storm pro- Dave Andreychuk gram as a Storm player, referee in chief as well as coach with several teams including Midget travel team in 2018. Sam Gagne 2020 • Current vice president with the newly established NFP Maritime Men’s Field Lacrosse League. Mike Gartner Brian Bellows Mike Ridley Gary Roberts MICHEL JOHNSON, PHD John MacLean SUMMER Long-Term Athlete Development Coordinator Steve Larmer • Received his PhD in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. • Currently an Associate Professor at École de kiné- Kyle Turris siologie et de loisir . • National Coaching Certification PROGRAM • memberships with the National Strength and Cody Ceci Conditioning Association as well as with Dynamic Warm-up Movement Assessment. • Has been a strength and conditioning coach with U18 NB Lacrosse team, Rouge et Or university 1.888.421.0000 football program, Canadian Short track Speed 1.888.421.0000 Skating & the Aigles Bleus hockey team. WWW.ATLANTICLACROSSE.CA • Certified through US Lacrosse at boy’s level 1, WWW.ATLANTICLACROSSE.CA proper contact course & positive coaching EQUIPMENT As the is to offer this program at the most reasonable cost the Atlantic Lacrosse Group will provide all participants with stick as well as jersey therefore eliminating any additional cost for equip- ment for hockey players interested in becoming Lacrosse players. Hockey equipment such as helmet, shoulder and elbow pads as well as gloves will provide the players with proper protection. “It’s lacrosse that helped teach me to spin off checks, take shots and protect the puck under pressure”

Established in 1989 the Atlantic Hockey Group (AHG) is recognized as 2020 PROGRAM a leader in developing and providing high level hockey and ringette The program will include two sessions per week taking training programs in Atlantic . AHG has now teamed up with Format: place on week nights. Schedule will be geared to avoid conflicts with the most dedicated, qualified and experienced Lacrosse administra- other activities such as soccer. The June and July time period will tors and instructors / coaches to form the Atlantic Lacrosse Group. also avoid conflict with the spring hockey season. Beginning in 2020 our group will offer high level training for male and female lacrosse players of all skill levels – from the beginner Training: All training sessions will be led by the most qualified to the Elite level player. The Atlantic Lacrosse Group will also be and experienced Lacrosse instructors in the region. Representing committed to providing training, mentorship as well as certifica- a rich sporting and cultural history the training sessions will ben- tion to coaches. efit youth hockey players of all ages providing the opportunity OUR MISSION to develop excellent hand-eye coordination, fitness space control strategies. The toughness and physical aspect of lacrosse will also To provide the best developmental Lacrosse experience in a have a positive influence for multi-sport athletes such as hockey, disciplined yet safe and enjoyable atmosphere attained through basketball, football and soccer players. High skill as well as high a high degree of leadership on and off the field. compete level is required for any athlete to reach the next level! UNDENIABLE LINK: Why hockey players should play lacrosse From Gretzky to Tavares, Shanahan to Stamkos, Canadian-born 2020 divisions “My stick skills, the way to read the play NHLers recommend playing lacrosse in the summer to improve U8 (2013-2012 Birth years) hockey skills. Take their word for it: quickly comes form lacrosse. The hand- U10 (2011- 2010 Birth years) “It’s lacrosse that helped teach me to spin off checks, take shots eye coordination is just one of the little U12 (2009-2008 Birth years) and protect the puck under pressure. My stick skills, the way to things that helps you in hockey.” read the play quickly comes from lacrosse. The hand-eye coordi- nation, is just one of the little things that helps you in hockey.” PROGRAM INCLUDES – John Tavares • 9 games REGISTRATION INFORMATION I could hardly wait to get my lacrosse stick out and start throw- • 9 High level training sessions Registration is limited and applications will be accepted on a first ing the ball against the walls and working on our moves as we come, first served basis. The Atlantic Lacrosse Group strongly rec- played the lacrosse equivalent to road hockey. All the good • Game jersey ommends that you send your application as soon as possible to hockey players seemed to play lacrosse in those days and eve- ensure your spot. • Lacrosse stick ryone of them learned something from the game to carry over to the other - things athletes can only learn by mixing up the REGISTER ONLINE: www.atlanticlacrosse.ca games they play when they are young.” REGISTRATION FEE or complete and mail or FAX – Wayne Gretzky Application Form to: $260.00 plus HST = $299.00 Both hockey and lacrosse are high tempo, physical team sports that have similar elements to the game. Both sports utilize 5 players ATLANTIC LACROSSE GROUP and a goalie, three periods and a strategy of developing odd-man P.O. BOX 1481, MONCTON N.B. E1C 8T6 situations to create scoring opportunities. Hockey players excel in Lacrosse, and, in turn, they become markedly better hockey players. The Next Level 1(888) 421-0000 FAX: (506) 854-8200

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