July 6th-10th, 2009 for Boys, ages 8-17, grades 3-12 9:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m. $350 ($325 for US Lacrosse members)
2008 Camp Staff- front row- Ryan Villareal- Portsmouth Abbey '09, Rob Walsh- Connecticut College '11, JJ Gilbane- Cornell '12, Jamie Mac Donald- University of Denver '11; middle row- Rob Andreozzi- Roger Williams '11, Jim Turenne- Roger Williams '11, Jeff Popham- Camp Director, Andrew Whipple- Attack Coach (Coach, Pittsford HS), Max Whipple- Florida Southern-'09, Dennis Dobbyn- Goalie Coach (Ast. Coach, RWU); back row- Chuck Gordon- Midfield Coach (Coach, St. Andrews), Rory Whipple- Field Director (Coach, Florida Southern College), Mark Chafee- Defense Coach (Coach, Narragansett HS), Andrew Fink- Defense Coach (Coach, Mount Ida College), Tim Ryan- Attack Coach (Asst. Coach, Prout School)
"I have known Jeff Popham and Rory Whipple for a long time. They are truly dedicated and knowledgeable. I am confident that Ocean State Lacrosse Camp will be a valuable experience for all young players.” Dom Starsia, Head Coach, University of Virginia, NCAA Division I Champions '99, '03, '06 Camp Directors Jeff Popham, Rory Whipple, Andrew Whipple, and experienced staff invite you to play in our fourth annual camp. Like last year’s highly successful camp, the 2009 OSL Camp will be a great experience for accomplished as well as beginning players. With the great game of lacrosse evolving at a fast rate, we feel our camp will give you the tools to be successful on and off the field. Our goal is to develop each camper into a faster, stronger, more confident and complete team player.
Our emphasis will be on:
- motivating you to master the fundamentals- cradling, passing, catching, cutting, scooping, and shooting with both the strong and weak hand.
- teaching you the advanced team play skills at each position- attack, midfield, defense, goalie- to give you the confidence to excel!!
- practicing special situations to prepare you for success in those critical points in a game.
- improving your strength, speed, and agility.
- bringing out the best in you in the skills competitions and daily games.
- instilling confidence, encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship, and having fun!!
Campers will receivea lacrosse jersey, water bottle, free buffet lunch daily, and special gift.
If you want a camp that is conveniently located at a great facility, run by a knowledgeable and experienced staff, and is a great value, then the OSL Camp is for you!!
Space is limited, so please sign up early!! US Lacrosse members receive a $25 discount. Each additional family member receives a $25 discount. Need-based aid is also available. Call Jeff Popham at (401) 247-1003 or e-mail jeff@oceanlax.com to preregister today!!
Here are comments from parents of players who played in past OSL Camps:
- ‘Your camp got top ranks from our family. It was fun for Christopher, he leaned alot and it was all around a great experience, thank you for helping him develop as a player and as a person.’
- 'My 3 sons have attended a half dozen lacrosse camps. The OceanState Lacrosse Camp did the best job of combining fun and instruction – especially for grade school age.' - ‘I had a great time; I thought that the camp was well organized and that all of the coaches really knew what they were doing.’
