Lacrosse Lessons for Long Island Kids

3/9/16 - By Linda DiProperzio

Lacrosse is a popular sport on Long Island for both boys and girls. Whether your child has never picked up a stick before or is looking to take his or her game to the next level, there are a number of programs in both Nassau and Suffolk counties to fit any child's needs, offering specific clinics, ongoing classes and even summer camps. And for other enrichment programs in the area, be sure to check out our Classes Guide.

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Dynamic Lacrosse Training
Melville, NY
631-350-7770
DLT offers clinics, after-school programs and summer camps for boys and girls. There are also opportunities for the trainers to come to your house or school to work on stickwork, shooting off of a feed, one on ones, as well as situational game scenarios.

Winner’s Edge Sports Training (WEST)
156 Railroad St, Huntington Station
631-367-9378
WEST offers both private and small group instruction for all ages for all aspects of youth lacrosse.

Long Island Sports Hub
165 Eileen Way, Syosset
516-364-4000
The Hub offers classes for our younger athletes from grades K-3 to the advanced elite players looking to improve their skills. All abilities are welcome and have a program available to them at the Hub.

FLG Lacrosse
5788 Merrick Road, Massapequa
516-750-6500
FLG offers classes and clinics, as well as summer camp, for boys and girls. It also offers free clinics for kids in grades 2-8 at a variety of locations throughout Long Island. It’s a great way to see if it’s the right school for your little athlete. http://flglacrosse.com/flg-free-clinics/

Breakout Goldtending Group
877-GOAL-121
With various locations on LI. Breakout Goaltending Group provides top notch, affordable goaltending clinics to all ages, levels and genders of goaltenders. The clinics are designed to help each goaltender achieve the next level while gaining a love and respect for the game of lacrosse and the last line of defense.

Long Island Top Guns
West Babylon
631-539-9830
LI Top Guns provides a highly competitive level of lacrosse for female athletes in grades 2-12. Coaches give each student-athlete a competitive atmosphere of lacrosse in which each player will have the opportunity to learn all the knowledge the coaching staff has to offer, and hopefully thrive in the sport.

Shooting Stars Sports
Various Locations
631-651-5000
Shooting Stars offers classes and summer camp for kids 3-8. Beginner classes focus on the basic introductory skills of stick handling, cradling, shooting and scooping with a variety of fun games that are developmentally appropriate, while more advanced players will improve their skills while boosting self-esteem. All equipment is provided.

Lil’ Kids Lax
Various Locations
516-725-5509
Beginners will learn the rules, strategy and sportsmanship that will further enhance their enjoyment of the game. This program is developed and structured to suit the particulars of your child's age group and unique needs.  All equipment is provided.

LAX Tots
Various Locations
516-874-0345
The LAXTots program is designed to teach children ages 3-5 years lacrosse by breaking down the basics of the game in an exciting way. Each class mixes skill specific activities, teaching children how to scoop, cradle and shoot, as well as offensive and defensive strategies.

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