Ocean State Lacrosse is dedicated to offering quality programs to develop the region's youth into athletic, fundamentally sound, and team oriented lacrosse players. We will strive to motivate our players to do their best and to be positive and confident in their abilities while enjoying the great game of lacrosse.
The 2009 OSLC Summer Camp Coaching Staff- back row- Dennis Dobbyn, goalie coach; Rory Whipple- Field Director/Midfield Coach, Jeff Popham- Director/Attack Coach; Max Whipple- Midfield Coach; Andrew Fink- Defense Coach. Front Row- Camp Couselors JJ Gilbane- Cornell; Chris Eggeling- Lynchburg; Jamie MacDonald- U. of Denver; Tyler Tannock- Western New England; Jeff Eggeling- Lynchburg.
News
11/12/09- Ocean State will be offering a Yuletide Men's League on Wednesday nights from 8:00-9:00 at Sherwood Ultrasport in Seekonk in December (12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23). Player fee is $15/week or $50/program. Click on Yuletide Men's League for registration form or e-mail jeff@oceanlax.com .
11/12/09- Ocean State's Late Fall League is up and running- a few spaces remain in the high school boys and girls divisions, middle school boys division, & grade school boys division. Call Coach Popham at (401) 247-1003 to reserve a space.
10/23/09- Registration for OSL's 6th annual Late Fall League at Sherwood in Seekonk is in full swing. The Late Fall program will run on Wednesdays starting Nov. 11th & run for 6 weeks ending Dec. 23rd (no games on Nov. 25th-Thankgiving eve). Two large non-boarded fields will be ready for action this fall for boys & girls divisions in 3 age groups 4th-6th grade, 7th-8th grade, & high school. A player may play up an age division at the Director's discretion. Unlimited Adult Divisions for Men & Women may be added as well. Game times will be 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, & 7:00. Click on OSL Late Fall League page for details!!
10/19/09 update- The next practice scheduled the Warriors' High School Boys Fall Ball teams is set for Oct. 5th at the Bristol Sports Complex from 3:30-5:30. Interested high school players are welcome to try out for the November Tournament teams.
The 2009 Warrior team that went 2-1 at the Harvard Summer Crimson Classic on June 27 before thunder & lightning ended play.
The 2009 Winter Indoor League middle school teams were made up of talented, hard working & fun loving young ladies.
Players in our Dodge & Shoot program work on developing & refining their dodging form and shooting techniques in simulated game situations. They are encouraged to integrate the skills they learn into their own individual practice routines.
9/23/09 update- A few spaces remain open for OSL's Dodge & Shoot skills development program. The program runs for 5 weeks on Tuesday afternoons or Saturday mornings starting on September 19th at Guiteras School in Bristol. Dodge & Shoot is open to boys and girls from grade school on thru to high school. Call Coach Popham at (401) 247-1003 to register.
9/23/09 update- The first workout for our high school Fall Ball teams went well. Practice time & location for this Sunday afternoon's session will be posted by this Friday. Any interested players are welcome to try out. Call (401) 247-1003 for more details.
9/17/09 update-This fall, OSLC will again offer a high school boys fall ball program that will meet on Sunday afternoons (5:00-7:00) starting September 20th at the Bristol Sports Complex (next to Colt State Park) in Bristol. Other practice dates are September 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th. Workouts & game play will be geared to prepare two teams for the following college recruiting tournaments: Harvard Crimson Classic (11/1), the Indoor Action Showcase (11/14), Bryant Pumpkin Shootout (11/15- just moved from 11/8), and Brown Turkey Shoot (11/22). Click on OSL HS Boys Fall Ball Info. for more details.
9/7/09 update- Registration for Ocean State's Fall programs has begun!! While the weather is still comfortable, we will run our popular Dodge & Shoot skills program for 5 weeks on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings starting on September 19th at Guiteras School in Bristol. Dodge & Shoot is open to boys and girls from grade school on thru to high school. The coaching staff will include Roger Williams University Coach Marty Kelly and former Boston Cannons great & Brown Assistant Coach David Evans. Starting on Sunday afternoon September 20th, we will begin our 8 week Fall Ball program for high school boys which will include 6 practice sessions followed by competitive tournaments at Harvard (11/1), Bryant (11/8), & Brown (11/22) as well as the IAS College Recruiting Showcase (11/14). Call Coach Popham at (401) 247-1003 for more details.
6/26/09 update- Registration for the 4th Annual Ocean State Lacrosse Camp is still on. Call 401-247-1003 to pre-register & click on OSL Summer Camp info. for more details. Best wishes to all for a safe & enjoyable 4th of July Holiday!!
5/18/09 update- Group tryouts for the Ocean State Summer Travel teams have concluded. For anyone who could not attend a tryout but is interested in playing this summer, please e-mail jeff@oceanlax.com for possible placement on a team.
5/14/09 update- A third tryout for the Warrior Summer Travel teams will be on Sunday May 17th Guiteras School in Bristol from 4:00-6:00. Guiteras Field is behind the school on 35 Washington St. Washington St. intersects Hope St. (Rte. 114) across from Sip 'n Dip Donuts by Bristol Harbor. Go to the OSL Warriors Team Info. page for program details.
Warrior class of 2007 Warrior alumni Mike Augustus (Salve Regina) and Jim Turenne (Roger Williams) have been key contributors to their respective teams. RWU edged Salve in a 9-8 overtime thriller in April, 2009.
Congratulations to Ocean State's solid class of 2009 graduates and best wishes for continued to success in college:
Parker Barry (defense, Portsmouth Abbey) Roanoke College
Jake Bradeen (defense, Portsmouth HS) Plymouth State College
Drew Chaplin (goalie, Portsmouth HS) PLymouth State College
Trey Dandreta (midfield, Wheeler School) University of Vermont
Jake Donohue (attack, Barrington HS) Skidmore College
AJ Jaffer (goalie, Middletown HS) Florida Southern College
Alex Monteiro (midfield, Portsmouth HS) Norwich University
Nick Popovici (attack, Portsmouth HS) Southern New Hampshire University
Jon Sweriduk (goalie, Wheeler School) Union College
Ryan Villareal (midfield, Portsmouth Abbey) US Merchant Marine Academy
Alex Zwetchkenbaum (defense, Wheeler School) Muehlenberg College
4/13/09 update #2- Registration for the 4th annual Ocean State Lacrosse Camp (July 6-10) at St. Andrews School in Barrington has begun. This Camp (for boys ages 8-17) emphasizes the mastery of individual fundamental stick skills, the coaching of essential team strategies on offense, defense, and unsettled siuations, and the development of each camp a confident athlete and team player.
Registration fee is $350/player ($325 for US Lacrosse members); financial aid is available. To pre-register or for more information, call Jeff Popham at (401) 247-1003.
3/16/09 update- The Ocean State coaching staff wants to thank all players who worked hard & competed in our indoor programs this winter. We urge you to keep working on your stick skills with your teammates, friends, family, and the nearest wall!! We wish you the best of success with your respective teams and look forward to seeing you around this spring!!
1/28/09 update- Registration for two new Ocean State programs is in progress:
- a 6 Week High School Girls Program on Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 starting Feb. 4th- $120
- a 6 Week Dodge & Shoot Skills Program on Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 starting Feb. 4th - $120
For more information, please call Jeff Popham @ (401) 247-1003.
1/11/09 update- Happy New Year to all!! Registration for the 5th annual Ocean State Winter League at Sherwood UltraSport in Seekonk is winding down; a few roster spaces remain available. League play will start on the newly installed turf fields on Tuesday, Jan. 13th for grade & middle school players.
Space will be limited!! For more information, call (401) 247-1003 or e-mail jeff@oceanlax.com.
