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Off-Season Program
Training Tomorrow's Champions
Montclair Futures' Academy
What is Montclair Futures' Academy?
An Off-Season Training Program by Montclair for Montclair . Additional text to be added by Ben. 3-4 sentences
BALANCED
"Goldilocks" amount of off-season lacrosse. Just enought to keep lax skills advancing but not so much to interfere with playing other sports.
COMMITTED
Coaches have players' longer-term development in mind, focused on optimizing every player's potential to be the best player and teammate he can be.
LOCAL
Practices are at local venues will provide better Lax-Live balance for our families.
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AFFORDABLE
Lack of profit motive allows investment in the highest quality coaches as well as the provision of need-based scholoarships for our players.
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STRUCTURED
Common terminology, skills monitoring and player assessments equal continuity through the year.​
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Year Round Program: Futures' Academy
As part of our registration process, all players must be registered with USA Lacrosse. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
mike diehl
MHS Varsity Head Coach and Program Director of Futures' Academy
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2018-Present: Head Coach Montclair High School Lacrosse Team
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2017: Assistant Coach Bergen Catholic High School
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2016: Head Coach Voorhees High School
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2015: Graduate Assistant Coach Montclair State University
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Defenseman/Transition for the NLL 2015 New England Blackwolves
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Defenseman/Transition for the NLL 2014 Philadelphia Wings
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2012-2014: Assistant Coach Hunterdon Central Regional HS Boy's Lacrosse Team
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2012-2014: Assistant Coach Hunterdon Central Regional HS Football Team
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2008-2012: Student-Athlete/Midfielder on the Rutgers University Division 1 Men's Lacrosse Team
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HS Lacrosse All-American Attackmen for Hunterdon Central Regional HS
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HS Football 1st Team All-State Linebacker for Hunterdon Central Regional HS
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Member of 4 Group IV State Championship Lacrosse Teams at Hunterdon Central Regional HS
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Member of 2 Group IV State Championship Football Teams at Hunterdon Central Regional HS
Full Year Program
When: On-Going
Time: Varies
Have your son try the fastest sport on two feet! Practice sticks are supplied if you don't own one. During the clinic, there will be a short parent meeting discussing programs, Spring league, pricing, and the registration process.
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Age Group: 1st to 8th graders
Experience: New to Beginner
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Location: CenterCourt Montclair
14 Depot Square Montclair, NJ 07042
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Cost: $500
Can't commit to year-round training?
You can pick the seasons which works best for you!
Fall Futures' Academy Training
OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER
• Seven (7) October outdoor sessions: Fundamental and advanced skills are taught in small group training & honed in fun, small-sided "Speedlax" scrimmages
• (1) Final full field 10v10 Blue/White Intramural Game in November
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Age Group: 3rd through 8th-grade boys
Experience: New to Intermediate
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Cost: $200
**While Pre-Season Prep is open to ALL returning players, it is included at no additional cost for the year-long Futures Academy enrollees. Such players will be automatically registered for Pre-Season Prep.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Winter Futures' Academy Training
Sundays: Jan 22nd, Jan 29th, Feb 5th, Feb 12th, and Feb 26th
Time for 3-5th graders: 2:00-3:30pm
Time for 6-8th graders: 3:30-5:00pm
This includes 5 skills tune-up and pre-season conditioning sessions for experienced players.
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Age Group: 3rd through 8th-grade boys
Experience: Beginner to Intermediate
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Location: Soccer Palace @ The West Armory
1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
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Cost: $150
**While Pre-Season Prep is open to ALL returning players, it is included at no additional cost for the year-long Futures Academy enrollees. Such players will be automatically registered for Pre-Season Prep.
Summer Futures' Academy Training
June to July: Mondays & Tuesdays after School
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Seven (7) June outdoor sessions: Fundamental and advanced skills are taught in small group training & honed in fun, small-sided "Speedlax" scrimmages
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(1) Final full field 10v10 Blue/White Intramural Game
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Age Group: 3rd through 8th-grade boys
Experience: New to Intermediate
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Cost: $200
**While Pre-Season Prep is open to ALL returning players, it is included at no additional cost for the year-long Futures Academy enrollees. Such players will be automatically registered for Pre-Season Prep.
