OUR CLUB LACROSSE TEAMS
We are a premier lacrosse academy and club dedicated to fostering not just exceptional athletes, but outstanding individuals driven by a growth mindset, sportsmanship, and unwavering dedication. We are committed to creating an environment where growth flourishes & provide top-tier coaching, cutting-edge training methodologies, and a supportive community that encourages each player to reach their fullest potential while embracing the joy of the sport.
What makes Garber Gorilla Lacrosse Club Different?
Player Development is paramount which is why we are Academy Driven. Our curriculum provides the guidance and teaching points to help players develop the skills and IQ necessary to reach each level efficiently. Generally what separates players from one another is not simply just their skillset, but rather their game and tactical IQ, and their ability to be decision makers on the field. We believe a skilled players is someone that can adapt and perform in any situation/environment successfully. Our DYNAMIC & DIVERSIFIED Training approach, allows players to improve their individual skillset while becoming a more tactical and game IQ savvy player.
Our travel teams use systems in a way that helps with spacing on the field. Gameplay, we use a Principles Based Approach giving players the freedom to play with their own style, speed, and ability. Playing and learning this way, allows an individual to adapt to any team system you may encounter whether it is at the youth, high school or collegiate level.
We believe in cultivating more than athletic prowess. We're committed to instilling values that transcend the field—values of perseverance, respect, and a relentless work ethic. Our focus extends beyond the game; we aim to nurture resilient, well-rounded young athletes equipped for success both on and off the lacrosse field.
Garber Gorilla provides premier coaching and training for youth and high school players that is accessible + affordable, without sacrificing the quality. Our staff is made up of former Professional (MLL/PLL) players and coaches, current college + high school coaches, and occasionally we will have special guest coaches in attendance.
OUR ATHLETES
We are looking for players who have a growth mindset, strong work ethic, show outstanding sportsmanship & character, and are respectful to their teammates, coaches, opponents, and referees. You can learn more about all our programs and curriculum below. Please contact our academy director Brett Garber if you have any questions - brett@garbergorillalacrosse.com
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COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM
Boys Grades 9-11
Our Curriculum for College Prep will focus on advancing your technical skillsets while playing in a fast paced environment, enhancing your tactical and gameplay IQ. The team plays within a principles based framework on both the offense and defense sides, allowing for more free-flowing and freedom of play. Combining the curriculum and this style of play, individuals will become more adaptable on the playing field giving them a higher overall skillset and help prepare them to play at the next level.
“My son has worked with coaches across multiple sports, and you are by far the best. You break down the smallest parts of the game and it translates perfectly into positional and team concepts. My son has improved rapidly on his footwork, speed, and shooting since we started a few months ago as he seeks to play highly competitive collegiate lacrosse"
CURRICULUM INCLUDES
ADVANCED TECHNICAL SKILLSETS
ADVANCED TACTICAL (IQ) SKILLSETS
UNMATCHED RECRUITING SERVICES
PARTICIPATION AT RECRUITING TOURNAMENTS
SUPPORT & GUIDANCE WITH PROSPECT DAYS + SHOWCASES
PREP PROGRAM
BOYS U14 & U12
Our Curriculum for PREP focuses on expanding your Foundational & Positional skillset with some more advanced training and decision making. Drills will start to challenge the players more with small sided and full field games that require quicker decision making. All our practices & training are design to get every player high rep counts with hands-on coaching allowing them to develop into a skilled lacrosse player.
Coach Brett and Garber Gorilla are terrific. My son immediately asked for more progams as soon as he was finished. Brett pushed my son to strengthen and build his lacrosse skills as he gets ready for the season, and had fun too!
CURRICULUM INCLUDES
ADVANCING FOUNDATIONAL AND POSITIONAL SKILLSETS
INTRO AND BUILDING TACTICAL (IQ) SKILLSETS
PRINCIPLES BASED PLAY
REGIONAL & LOCAL TOURNAMENTS
FUTURES PROGRAM
BOYS U10
Our Futures program focuses on helping players lay a solid foundation of core skillsets growing confidence, while experiencing the joy & fun this game can offer. Our model provides a positive and engaging learning environment giving players the opportunity develop their skillset at their individual pace. Getting high touch/rep counts and with active games-based drills, the young players are engaged and wanting to learn & play more! Its vital that players can feel confident with the ball, which is why we focus heavily on getting the players comfortable making/catching passes, handling the ball, and shooting, all the tools necessary to help your teammates on the field
My 8 year old son participated with Coach Brett & Garber Gorilla. Coach did an excellent job providing skill instructions which allowed the kids to work on their fundamentals. My son learned continuously throughout.. and was excited to go home and practice what he learned. Coach Brett made it fun all while the kids were working hard. It was impressive how he was able to move the group around so effectively from drill to drill and keep their attention. Drills were fast moving and efficient so there wasn’t a lot of downtime and the kids got a number of reps in. Each week the kids were challenged with new drills. Coach Brett was committed to teaching the basics of lacrosse, focusing on stick work and building confidence. I highly recommend and I am looking forward to having my son participate in more programs with Gorilla Lacrosse.”
CURRICULUM INCLUDES
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLSETS
GAMES BASED APPROACH
EARLY DECISION MAKING - BEATING YOUR OPPONENT
WEEKLY GAMES + SCRIMMAGES
PARTICIPATION IN SUMMER TOURNAMENTS (CLUB TEAM)
