Boys’ Lacrosse – fallstonreccouncil

The Fallston Boys Lacrosse Program fields Cougar teams at every age group and a variety of skill levels. From the future stars in our Little Laxers program (boys ages 3-4) to our Juniors age group for boys ages 13-15 (8th grade), our program offers the opportunity for boys of all ages within our community the chance to learn the game of lacrosse and develop his skills at every level.

Our Little Laxers and Clinic programs are run “in-house”, while we offer various levels of travel options at each age group, including graduation-year teams that serve as our most competitive option that offer a year-round schedule.

Our spring season will run from late February/early March through early June; however, a detailed program overview for the 2024-2025 season can be found below in our "Program Structure" section below.

HISTORY

For 40+ years, Fallston Rec has hosted one of the premier lacrosse programs in the state of Maryland. Serving residents of Harford County and northern Baltimore County, the Fallston Rec Boys Lacrosse Program has a long tradition of developing elite lacrosse talent. That tradition continues today as Fallston remains one of the most consistently competitive programs in the Maryland Youth Lacrosse Association and Harford County boys lacrosse leagues.

MISSION

The mission of The Fallston Boys’ Lacrosse program is to inspire youth regardless of race, creed or national origin in the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship, and physical fitness. We will promote the development of character, patriotism, health, safety, and good citizenship. We will teach lacrosse in a manner which balances team discipline with a child’s fullest enjoyment of the game.

PURPOSE

BY-LAWS

THE "FALLSTON WAY"

Our focus is to provide the best youth lacrosse experience for the players and families who play within our program and the coaches who lead our teams.

The "Fallston Way" consists of the following core values that have and will continue to serve as the foundation of our program:

COMMUNITY

INCLUSION

Inclusive of all skills and abilities and working to reduce ALL barriers to entry – talent, financial, and social.

OPPORTUNITY

Support our community by providing an opportunity for boys to learn the game, grow their game, and develop a lifelong passion for the game.

REDUCE BARRIERS TO ENTRY

Aggressive fundraising to help offset the cost to play, subsidize equipment needs, and provide opportunities to play that are affordable, cost-conscious, and available to all.

LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION

Creating a pathway for boys to continue to develop and play the game beyond Fallston Rec Council.

BALANCE

FAMILY & FINANCIAL OUTLAY

Recognition of the associated costs and financial impact on families for participation.
Opportunities to play throughout the year will be designed for all.
Affordable, but value based.

MULTI-SPORT & ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION

Awareness of who we’re coaching – children, not professionals.
Balance all the aspects of how we coach on the lacrosse field, while also encouraging multi-sport participation; however, we understand the importance of providing year-round opportunities for players. We will strive to have opportunities available for those who are interested, when they are interested.

REASONABLE TIME-COMMITMENT

We understand the importance of providing year-round opportunities for players to choose from if/when available, but more importantly interested.
Off-Season opportunities to play, including Summer League, Fall Sessions, Winter Indoor Player Development, and Summer Camps.

COMPETITION

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL TO COMPETE

Provide competitive opportunities appropriate for skills and abilities at each age group.
Provide the proper amount of stretch, while focusing on providing the best overall experience.

ALIGNMENT

Best align and best prepare boys to play at each stage of their development.
One size does not fit all.
Offer varying levels of teams and competitive options.

AGE-APPROPRIATE PROGRESSION

Competition will look different at every age group. The goal is to support multiple team formations, allowing for competition at varied levels within each age group.
Focus on scalability for each age group based on ability, cognition, and competitive level.

DEVELOPMENT

The goal of our program is to aid in the development of players who are well-rounded members of our community through the game of lacrosse. In addition, we will strive to educate our coaches and volunteers to assist in the areas we emphasize for growth and development:

CHARACTER

Teach and play to a standard, not a score.
Access for our coaches to learn best on-field practices, as well as opportunities to grow as coaches and leaders in guiding the players we coach.

LIFELONG PASSION FOR THE GAME

Provide ALL boys a strong foundation of not only skills to play, but an environment to grow and learn the game.
Focus not on winning NOW but developing players for the future.

INTENTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Age and skill appropriate; scaling at each stage for continued growth.
Individual player development combined with effective learning environments for skill acquisition.

Fallston Boys' Lacrosse Coaches

The Fallston Boys' Lacrosse Program was founded by volunteers passionate about teaching the game of lacrosse to boys in our community. It is that unwavering commitment to teach the game the right way, the "Fallston Way" that serves as the foundation of our program.

Coaches interested in joining our program are required to complete registration through the link HERE. A background check will be completed prior to be approved to coach within our program.

Our annual coach's clinic will be announced in the coming weeks.

Thank you for choosing to be a part of our lacrosse family.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Below is a list of the various age groups for the upcoming 2025 spring season, including our graduation year-based teams. Click on each for more information and detail regarding the in-season overview.

Rec-Level Age Groups & Description

Each age group will be tailored to the specific group with options and levels dependent upon total registration in addition to the and skills and ability within the group; however, it is our commitment to provide options for all to enjoy playing the game at the appropriate level with consideration of proper alignment for each team.

Click on the various age group listed below for more information regarding the in-season offering.

LITTLE LAXERS (5U)

Our LITTLE LAXERS age group (5U) is an introductory program for boys in a fun, non-contact setting.

This is an "in-house" program where our youngest players are introduced to basic skills through a series of stations and small-sided games.

*Open to boys born on or after September 1, 2019.

Length of Season: End of March/early April through end of May

Sessions/Week: Once a week (Saturdays)

Location: Fallston Rec Council

Cost: $100/player (includes beginner Powell Camper stick and Little Laxers t-shirt)

CLINIC (7U)

Our Clinic age group (7U) has been modified to include two groups: "Clinic" and "Pee Wee/Pocket", both of which will play "in-house".

Length of Season: Early/mid March through end of May

Sessions/Week: Practice once a week with games on Saturday mornings.

Location: Fallston Rec Council

Cost: $150/player (includes sublimated jersey and shorts)

Equipment: Required. Available through our equipment program.

TYKER (9U)

Our TYKER age group will consist primarily of 2nd and 3rd graders; however, is based on the following:

Born on or after 9/1/2015 and on or before 8/31/2017.

This group will have multiple teams for which evaluations will be held in January/February. Team roster and competitive level will be set at coaches' discretion.

Length of Season: Early March through early June
Sessions/Week: Practice twice a week with games on Saturday or Sunday
Cost: $225/player (includes sublimated jersey and shorts)
Equipment: Required. Available through our equipment program.
League Participation: MYLA rec travel league on Saturday or HARCO Travel league based on overall team skill level and ability.
Summer: Tournament participation will be determined by team and by coaches.

SPRING 2024 EVALUATIONS

TBD

LIGHTNING (11U)

Our LIGHTNING age group will consist primarily of 4th and 5th graders; however, is based on the following:

*Open to boys born on or after 9/1/2013 and on or before 8/31/2015.

Length of Season: Early March through early June

Sessions/Week: Practice twice a week with games on Saturday or Sunday

Cost: $225/player (includes sublimated jersey and shorts)

Equipment: Required. Available through our equipment program.

League Participation: MYLA rec travel league OR HARCO Travel league. League alignment will be based on overall team skill level and ability and at the discretion of the team's coaches.

Summer: Tournament participation will be determined by team and by coaches.

*Participation in at least one (1) evaluation will be required to qualify to be selected for the "Advanced" team in this age group.

MIDDIES (13U)

Our MIDDIES age group will consist primarily of 6th and 7th graders; however, is based on the following:

Born on or after 9/1/2011 and on or before 8/31/2013.

Evaluations will only be necessary if multiple teams are fielded. Team roster and competitive level will be set at coaches' discretion.

Length of Season: Early March through early June
Sessions/Week: Practice twice a week with games on Saturday or Sunday
Cost: $225/player (includes sublimated jersey and shorts)
Equipment: Required. Available through our equipment program.
League Participation: MYLA rec travel league on Saturday or HARCO league based on overall team skill level and ability.
Summer: Tournament participation will be determined by team and by coaches.

*Evaluations will be held in January/February if necessary – Participation at least one (1) evaluation will be required to qualify to be selected for the more competitive team in this age group.

JUNIORS (14U)

Our JUNIORS age group will consist primarily of 8th graders.

Evaluations will only be necessary if multiple teams are fielded. Team roster and competitive level will be set at coaches' discretion.

Length of Season: Early March through early June
Sessions/Week: Practice twice a week with games on Saturday or Sunday
Cost: $225/player (includes sublimated jersey and shorts)
Equipment: Required. Available through our equipment program.
League Participation: MYLA rec travel league on Saturday or HARCO league based on overall team skill level and ability.
Summer: Tournament participation will be determined by team and by coaches.

*Evaluations will be held in January/February if necessary – Participation at least one (1) evaluation will be required to qualify to be selected for the more competitive team in this age group.

Graduation Year-Based Teams

Our graduation year-based teams offer a highly competitive opportunity for players within the program and community of the specified graduation year to develop skills and play throughout the year with additional league play and tournaments above and beyond the current recreation offering during the traditional spring season.

Currently, we have the following graduation-year based teams. More information can be found by clicking on the individual team link below.

2030

Our 2030 team competes at the "club" level and plays a year-round schedule that include the following:

FALL (September through October)

Weekly practices on Sundays
Two (2) tournaments

WINTER (December through February)

Weekly indoor practices and training

SPRING (February through June)

Practices at FRC 2-3 times a week
Participation in GHCLC league games on Saturdays with possibility of additional out-of-league games
Three (3) tournaments concluding in June

COACHES

Steve Mull
Nate McCreary
Josh Phillips
Mike Varipatis

2031

2032

2033

2034

Fallston Boys' Lacrosse Equipment Program

The Fallston Boys' Lacrosse program offers all players the opportunity to borrow equipment throughout the year. Simply click on the link below to register and pay the deposit, which is refundable at the time equipment is returned, assuming there is no damage or wear and tear beyond the typical scope of play.

Equipment includes either Cascade S (Clinic) or Cascade XRS Youth or XRS Adult, NOCSAE-approved shoulder pads, arm pads, and gloves.

Our annual fundraising efforts assist in continuing to maintain equipment that is both up-to-date and safe for the boys in our program.

EQUIPMENT PROGRAM

OFFSEASON PROGRAMS

Our program encourages multi-sport participation. We will also offer the following opportunities for boys interested in continuing to play lacrosse outside of the spring season; however, these programs are not requirements for participation in our spring season and are scheduled so as not to conflict with in-season sports.

The goal for each? Allow each participant the chance to

Work hard. play more. have fun.

FALL LACROSSE

During the fall we are proud to offer SUNDAY SPEED LACROSSE!

OVERVIEW:

Each week will include a short skill development session with topics to include shooting, defensive positioning, dodging, and more led by the Fallston High School coaching staff.
Following each instructional session, participants will have a chance to play in a pick-up, free-play environment. Groups will be divided evenly based on age and ability for small-sided games.
Helmets and gloves required. No contact. Just bring your stick and have fun playing lacrosse with your friends this fall!

WHO:

Sessions are open to boys’ grades 1st through 8th.

WHEN:

Sundays in the fall. Fall 2025 dates to be set this summer.

WHERE:

Sessions will be held on the Fallston Rec turf field.

WHY?

Our program wants to provide your son with a place to play the game, learn the game, and continue to develop his skills this fall.
While there will be skill development incorporated into each session, the goal is to create a FUN environment for boys in our community to work hard, play more, and have fun - TOGETHER!

WINTER SKILLS & DRILLS

SUMMER SIXES

We are excited to offer SUMMER SIXES through the Fallston Boys' Lacrosse Program!

Registration for Summer 2025 will open this spring.

Games will begin late June and conclude late July.

The format will model the “World Sixes” format with five field players plus a goalie, allowing players to develop their skills on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, as there are no offsides and games are played on a shortened field.

This fun, fast-paced style provides a greater number of touches for all players, as well as the opportunity.

Age groups will be determined based on registration with the consideration of USA Lacrosse age bracketing for the 2024-2025 season.

SUMMER DAY CAMP

Information regarding our 2025 Summer Day Camp available this spring!

Dates: TBD
Time: 9-3 PM
Location: Fallston Rec. Council

Hosted by our Team 152 coaching staff, the summer day camp provides boys from kindergarten through eighth grade the opportunity to spend a week with our coaches, current FHS players, and alumni, learning and building on both the individual and team-focused fundamentals of the game in a fun environment on the FRC fields.

Camp runs from 9 AM through 3 PM Monday through Thursday.

HIGH SCHOOL PREP CAMP (5-8th Grade)

Our High School Prep Camp is targeted for middle school-aged players interested in playing lacrosse at the high school level.

Advanced concepts, individual position and skill development, as well as drills and games will allow those participants the opportunity to see what is required to play at the next level.

More information regarding the 2025 High School Prep Camp will be available in early spring 2025!