WELCOME!

Welcome to Western Pennsylvania's premier girls' lacrosse team-Intrepid!Intrepid Lacrosse was created in 2005 by a group of dedicated, passionate volunteers whose entire focus was on furthering the development of girls' lacrosse in Western Pennsylvania.

The mission of the club is to promote the growth of girls’ lacrosse, to field competitive teams by developing advanced playing skills, game knowledge, confidence, responsible decision making, teamwork and good sportsmanship.

TEAM STRUCTURE

Teams are structured according to the player’s graduating year in high school and the middle school team is comprised of rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade players. Our coaches follow a well-designed curriculum to assure that players are achieving specified skill benchmarks as they move from level to level each year. We will field one competitive team for rising seniors and one for rising juniors. For rising sophomores and freshmen, we will select a competitive team as well as have open enrollment for Team Evolution and Team Challenger.

See below for more details of the emerging programs and changes to the MS program.

COACHING

Our accomplished staff is made up of ten college coaches, including Ms. Gina Oliver, Gold Medal Winner at the Women's World Cup, eight high school coaches and six college players. The colleges represented are Duquesne University, the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, Slippery Rock University and Washington & Jefferson; the high schools include Bethel Park, Chartiers Valley, the Ellis School, Mt. Lebanon, North Allegheny, North Hills and Shady Side Academy; the college player / coaches attend such schools as Duquesne, Ohio State, Pitt, RMU and Virginia.

Our experienced coaches provide position-specific instruction including the goal keeper. We maintain a 6:1 coach to player ratio which allows us to personally interact with every player. The team gets constructive feedback during practice and after each game. Each player receives a Player Evaluation at the end of the year which details her strengths and areas that can be improved.

TOURNAMENT SEASON

The Intrepid season for the HS Elite teams begins at the conclusion of the local interscholastic season around June 1st. Teams practice twice weekly in June and July to prepare for tournament play in lacrosse regions such as Baltimore, New Jersey, Downingtown, and Syracuse. Each season the high school Intrepid teams will be participating in a minimum of 6 tournaments. The fall season is not as intense as the summer with regard to practice and tournament participation.

Intrepid Team Evolution is open to players looking for summer competition with less travel. Team Evolution will attend two out of the region tournaments and a complete summer practice schedule. Click for details.

Intrepid Team Challenger is an emerging team open to players looking to advance their game through summer practices and local events. This is an open registration team that does not travel. Click for details.

Middle School - NEW for 2010: Price and travel reduction. This is an open registration team for girls graduating at or below 2015.This is the only local summer experience for girls at this level. Click here for more info.

RECRUITING

For those players interested in playing at the collegiate level, the comprehensive Intrepid Recruiting Handbook and information posted on our web site contain vital recruiting information that can be put to use as early as the freshman or sophomore year. To augment our recruiting handbook each player is given a copy of The Draw Yearbook which contains pertinent and timely information on every college program nationwide. As players become rising juniors, the coaches will be more interactive with feedback on college selection and assisting with contacting college coaches. Exposure to college coaches at tournaments is vital to pursuing a collegiate playing career.

FEES

Membership dues for the 2010 season for high school elite teams is $995. This includes 32 hours of practice instruction, four summer and two fall tournaments, complete uniform, recruiting instruction, special skill clinics, summer family picnic and year-end awards banquet. Dues must be paid in full by June 1st in order for the player to participate in practice and tournaments.

*$995 applies to competitive teams only and does not apply to MS, Team Evolution or Team Challenger. See the detailed information specific to each team.

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The combination of excellent coaching, a solid tournament schedule and excellent club administration have established Intrepid Lacrosse as the premier lacrosse opportunity for girls aspiring to raise their level of play.

INTREPID TEAM EVOLUTION

Eligibility: Open registration for girls graduating in 2013 or 2012

Coaching: Intrepid Team Evolution includes experienced coaches from local college, and high school varsity programs as well as current college players. Coaches provide elite instruction and follow the Intrepid curriculum including position specific instruction for offense, defense, midfield and the goalie! Each player will receive personal attention while at practice and during tournaments. Constructive feedback is given and specific goals are identified both individually and as a team. At the conclusion of the season, each player will receive a comprehensive evaluation identifying areas of strength, areas that can be improved and suggestions for skill development during the fall and winter months.

Practices: Practice begins June 1st and runs through the end of July. Practice will be held twice per week for two hours totaling 24 hours of instruction.

Tournaments: Two out of the region summer tournaments will be selected including *Gatorfest and the **Shamrock Invitational. Both tournaments require travel and overnight accommodations provided by each individual. All tournaments selected by Intrepid are nationally recognized as “recruiting” tournaments meaning college coaches will be on site. Team Evolution will be entered into the most competitive tournaments appropriate for this emerging team.

Recruiting: Due to the vast knowledge of our entire coaching staff, recruiting advice is always available. Please ask!

Fees: $595.00 – Does not include travel, meals and accommodations

The Perks! There is more... Each member of Team Evolution will receive a uniform, and an invitation to two “showcase events” that will highlight local DI, DII and DIII college coaches in a clinic style, instructional environment. Dates/Time TBD.

*Gatorfest is located in Brooklnadville, MD and is a 2-day tournament. ** Shamrock Invitational is located in Dublin Ohio and is a 1-day tournament

INTREPID TEAM CHALLENGER

Eligibility: Open registration for girls currently enrolled in 8th-11th grades.

Coaching: Intrepid Team Evolution includes experienced coaches from local college, and high school varsity programs as well as current college players. Coaches provide elite instruction and follow the Intrepid curriculum including position specific instruction for offense, defense, midfield and the goalie! Each player will receive personal attention while at practice and during tournaments. Constructive feedback is given and specific goals are identified both individually and as a team. At the conclusion of the season, each player will receive a comprehensive evaluation identifying areas of strength, areas that can be improved and suggestions for skill development during the fall and winter months.

Practices: Practice begins June 1st and runs through the end of July. Practice will be held twice per week for two hours totaling 24 hours of instruction.

Tournaments: No tournaments included. Inter-squad scrimmages will take place in a competitive yet fun and pleasant atmosphere. Emphasis is on skill development, growth and development of lacrosse and athletic skills.

Recruiting: Due to the vast knowledge of our entire coaching staff, recruiting advice is always available. Please ask!

Fees: $395.00

The Perks! There is more... Each member of Team Brave will receive a uniform, and an invitation to two “showcase events” that will highlight local DI, DII and DIII college coaches in a clinic style, instructional environment. Dates/Time TBD.

INTREPID MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM

Eligibility: Open registration for girls graduating in 2015 or below.

Coaching:Intrepid Team Evolution includes experienced coaches from local college, and high school varsity programs as well as current college players. Coaches provide elite instruction and follow the Intrepid curriculum including position specific instruction for offense, defense, midfield and the goalie! Each player will receive personal attention while at practice and during tournaments. Constructive feedback is given and specific goals are identified both individually and as a team. At the conclusion of the season, each player will receive a comprehensive evaluation identifying areas of strength, areas that can be improved and suggestions for skill development during the fall and winter months.

Practices: Practice begins June 1st and runs through the end of July. Practice will be held twice per week for two hours totaling 24 hours of instruction.

Tournaments: The MS team will travel to Gatorfest, and two MS Jamborees... Gatorfest is held at St. Pauls School for Girls in Brooklandville, MD and included local and national teams from MS through HS. The MS team will compete at the appropriate level that encourages sportsmanship, skill development and friendly competition.

The MS Jamborees are hosted by Midwestern Force and are established as “play day” events for MS girls only. The Jamborees are one afternoon events held within 1.5 – 3 hours away from Pittsburgh in the central Ohio region. The MS Jamborees are a great way for girls at this level to experience lacrosse beyond the Pittsburgh area and provide a competitive, yet fun atmosphere.

Fees: $595.00 – Does not include travel, meals and accommodations

The Perks! There is more... Each member of the MS team will receive a uniform, and an invitation to two “showcase events” that will highlight local DI, DII and DIII college coaches in a clinic style, instructional environment. Dates/Time TBD.

Raise your level of play today!