About the Black Bear Lacrosse Program

Black Bear Travel Teams

The Black Bear boys travel lacrosse program emphasizes developing the skills and competency levels of its Club members through superior coaching and training which is put to the test in highly competitive tournaments. We are more than just tournament teams - we strive to produce players that are markedly improved in all facets of the game after participating on a Black Bear team. Our goal is to produce better players who are given the tools to compete at a higher level. We've assembled the best coaches who have a true passion for the game, an impeccable lacrosse "pedigree," and strong communication skills. We use consistent terminology throughout our various age brackets to allow our players to seamlessly progress through our program. We also utilize the same special teams and ride packages as well as offensive and defensive schemes - all appropriately tailored to age. This strategy allows us to move players, based on merit, throughout our various teams. We also help our players with the college recruiting process. For more information about this aspect of our program, our Club members can go to our password protected, sister site, http://www.laxcollege.com.

WHY CHOOSE BLACK BEAR TRAVEL?
Travel team members will receive expert training and coaching from top flight pro, college and high school coaches, participate in tournaments and other competitive events and enjoy many other benefits of being part of the Black Bear team, including help with the college recruitment process. Our program is designed to develop, refine and improve all aspects of a player's game with an eye towards taking the individual player's game to the next level.

HOW ARE TEAMS FORMED?
Teams are divided by age: Black Bear Elite (boys U-19, 10th to 12th grades) and Black Bear Select (U-17, 9th to 11th grades) and U-15 and U-13 teams. Teams typically consist of between 18-24 players and will be selected by a panel of pro, college and high school coaches during a tryout.

WHEN IS THE SEASON?
The Black Bear team schedule is designed around high school sports. The season is split into two major components: Fall and Summer. The summer months of June and July are the busiest, with several major tournaments. We also will participate in several weekend tournaments in October-November.

WHAT IS THE CLUB'S PHILOSOPHY?
The Black Bear organization is dedicated to providing the highest level of play, coaching and training. We help prepare players for college lacrosse and give them the experience, opportunity and recognition needed to become an elite player. The Club emphasizes learning through competitive play, tournaments and games. The player, however, must be properly prepared to play and understand the team playing philosophy. Therefore, players are expected to make all practices so they have the fundamentals required to play.

TOURNAMENT AND EXHIBITION PLAYING PHILOSOPHY
The amount of playing time in tournaments and exhibition games will be determined by the coach, period. We will play fair and competitively, but as a team. Positioning, strategy and all other executive decisions will be determined by our coaches and staff. All members will have a fair opportunity to compete.

CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP
The Black Bear organization is dedicated to honoring the game of lacrosse. We expect parents, players and coaches to conduct themselves as examples to all.
CLUB COMMUNICATION. The Black Bear team will communicate primarily through email.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES OF PLAYING?

Extensive, quality coaching designed to improve individual and team skills;
Weekly practice sessions with your team;
Access to best coaches, tournaments and competition;
Individual coaching and performance training;
Guest coaching by high school, college and MLL players;
Use of coaching staff as college references;
Guidance through the college selection and recruiting process by experienced counselors, college recruiters and former college lacrosse coaches; and
FUN and CAMARADERIE!

To receive additional information about the Montgomery County travel teams, please contact BBXMONTCO@BLACKBEARLAX.COM

To receive additional information about the Chester County travel teams, please contact BBXCHESCO@BLACKBEARLAX.COM

To receive additional information about the Delaware County travel teams, please contact BBXDELCO@BLACKBEARLAX.COM