All World Lacrosse Defense Academy
ALL WORLD DEFENSE ACADEMY
The All World Lacrosse Academy offers a rare opportunity for players to train with Brodie Merrill, unquestionably the best defenseman in the game. Over the last decade, Merrill has revolutioned the way defense is played. With a freakish combination of size, speed and game awareness, Merrill terrorizes his opponents. In the last twelve months alone, Merrill has earned the following accolades: 2010 World Games Best Defenseman and selection to the All World team, MLL Defenseman of the Year and NLL Transitional Player of the Year.
ACADEMY PHILOSOPHY
The Defense Academy will focus on individual skill development to help campers become more complete defenders. Through our unique drills, campers will improve their positioning, check technique, agility, strength and their overall ability to neutralize any dodger. Our approach enables our campers to learn each skill in a controlled environment and then apply them to game situations.
The Defense Academy does not stop there. A complete defender must have a full understanding of their role in team defense. We will use video sessions and on-field demonstrations to explain the roles of the defensemen in every aspect of the game: 6 v. 6, man down, clearing, riding, transition defense, reverse transition, and wing play on face-offs.
Registration is limited to 50 players to ensure that each defenseman gets the attention necessary to take their game to the next level.
Toronto Nationals
Edmonton Rush
2 x NCAA Defenseman of the Year
2 x Tewaaraton Trophy Finalist
Techniques
Body Position
Hand Position
Footwork
Standard Checks – poke, slap & wrap
Takeaway Checks – over the head, ding dong, kayak, butt dig, buggy whip, pencil, ice pick, etc.
Pursuit Angles
Body Checking
Lifts – hands and elbows
1 v. 1 Strategy – behind the goal, wing dodges, goal line and from the top
Ground Balls
Communication and Vocabulary
Positioning in 2-2-2, 1-3-2 and 1-4-1 defense
Zone Responsibilities
Man Down – identifying formations and spacing
Defending Breaks – regular and flat
Sliding – adjacent and from the crease
Transition Defense
Pick and Roll – stay, switch and playing sides
Wing Play on Face-offs
Crease Strategy
Clearing and Riding
Physical & Mental Dimension
Injury Prevention
Flexibility & Coordination
Strength & Agility
Footwork Mobility
Year Round Conditioning
Power Development
Leadership
Self Confidence & Awareness
Handling Pressure
Managing Frustration
Program Highlights
• Use scouting video with player isolations to learn how to defend different dodges
In-Game Strategy
• Learn to recognize sets during the game and the most effective way to defend them
Reverse Transition
• Master picking up ground balls, joining the rush, and making good decisions in transition
Speed, Agility and Strength
• Train with one of the nation’s top coaches to improve strength, quickness and footwork
Video Analysis
• Nightly evaluation of performance using video highlights from the day's sessions
1 to 4 instructor to defenseman ratio
All World Defense Academy t-shirt and reversible
Daily swimming
Stick stringing and maintenance work shop
24-hour security and help desk
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
