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University of Delaware to Host US Lacrosse Level 1 Coaching Clinic Jan. 30

DATE: January 24, 2005

NEWARK, DE -- The University of Delaware will host a Level 1 Coaching Clinic sponsored by United States Lacrosse this Sunday, January 30 at the Delaware Field House.

The six-hour clinic, which begins at 10 a.m., is being coordinated by University of Delaware men's lacrosse head coach and US Lacrosse Men's Training Education chairperson Bob Shillinglaw and US Lacrosse Women's Training Education chairperson and former William & Mary head coach Feffie Barnhill. Top coaches from throughout the country will be on hand to lecture on coaching and playing skills.

The cost is $25 per person with discounts for Delaware coaches. Registration can be done on-line at www.lacrosse.org or at 9 a.m. the day of the event. Call Shillinglaw at 302-831-8661 for additional information.

The US Lacrosse Coaches Education Program is targeted at men and women coaches who have limited or no experience coaching lacrosse or experienced coaches who have an interest in strengthening their coaching foundation and knowledge base. Level 1 provides the tools needed to teach rules, basic individual skills, and basic team concepts to a group of beginning players, regardless of age.

Those attending will receive a comprehensive Level 1 workbook, US Lacrosse goodie bag including coaching accessories and other items. Upon completion of the full clinic, a certificate of completion will be give to attendees. Coaches should wear sneakers and athletic clothing and should bring a stick if they own one.

Clinicians from throughout the country will be on hand to speak on topics such as Coaches' Development (i.e., philosophy, safety, communication, teaching techniques, and practice planning), Player Development (i.e., throwing, catching, shooting, faceoffs, and goalie play), and Team Development (i.e., transitional offense and defense, extra man offense and defense, draws, and free position shots).

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