What is the Lake Placid Summit Classic. How can players join Powell USA teams for the tournament. What does the lacrosse camp experience include. What is World Lacrosse Sixes and how is it different from traditional lacrosse.
Overview of the Lake Placid Summit Classic
The Lake Placid Summit Classic is a renowned lacrosse tournament held annually in Lake Placid, New York. This prestigious event attracts top talent from across the country, offering players a unique opportunity to showcase their skills and compete at a high level. The tournament typically takes place in early August and features various age divisions for both boys and girls teams.
Powell USA, led by lacrosse legend Ryan Powell, organizes elite teams to participate in this tournament. These teams provide talented players with exceptional coaching, recruiting guidance, and a chance to play alongside some of the best young lacrosse players in the nation.
Powell USA Teams and Selection Process
Powell USA fields four teams for the Lake Placid Summit Classic:
- 2023-2024 Red
- 2023-2024 Blue
- 2025-2026 Red
- 2025-2026 Blue
Each team consists of 20-22 players selected through an invitation-only process. To be considered for a spot on one of these elite squads, players must complete a Player Application. The Powell USA staff carefully reviews these applications to identify the most promising talent.
How can players increase their chances of selection?
To improve their odds of being selected for a Powell USA team, players should:
- Highlight their lacrosse achievements and accolades
- Showcase their versatility and ability to play multiple positions
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to improvement
- Provide references from respected coaches or lacrosse programs
- Submit a well-crafted application that clearly communicates their passion for the sport
Lake Placid Lacrosse Camp Experience
The Powell USA program offers a comprehensive lacrosse camp experience leading up to and during the Lake Placid Summit Classic. This experience includes:
Training Camp
A one-day training camp is held on July 31st, the day before the tournament begins. This intensive session focuses on:
- Building team chemistry
- Developing on-field strategies and tactics
- Preparing players to showcase their skills for college recruiters
Tournament Play
The Lake Placid Summit Classic runs from August 1st to 3rd. During this time, players compete against top-tier competition from across the country, gaining valuable experience and exposure to college coaches and recruiters.
Player Package
Participants in the Powell USA program receive a comprehensive player package that includes:
- Powell USA team uniform
- Gear bag
- Shooting shirt
- Powell Lacrosse socks
- Powell USA team T-shirt
- Helmet decals
Elite Coaching Staff
One of the primary draws of the Powell USA program is the opportunity to learn from some of the best minds in lacrosse. The coaching staff for the Lake Placid Summit Classic typically includes:
- Ryan Powell – Founder & CEO
- Blaze Riorden
- Mike Holdridge
- Liam Banks
- Andrew Bracy
- Brett Bucktooth
- Brad Carr
- Matt Harris
- Jon Hess
- Mike MacDonald
- Adam Pascal
- Justin Patterson
- Pete Ruggiero
- Mike Witek
This all-star lineup of coaches brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience, providing invaluable insights and guidance to the young athletes participating in the program.
Recruiting Assistance and Exposure
For many players, the Lake Placid Summit Classic represents a crucial opportunity to catch the eye of college recruiters. The Powell USA program is designed to maximize this exposure and provide players with the tools they need to succeed at the next level.
How does the program support players’ recruiting efforts?
The Powell USA staff offers several forms of recruiting assistance:
- Guidance on creating effective recruiting profiles
- Advice on communicating with college coaches
- Feedback on players’ strengths and areas for improvement
- Introductions to college coaches attending the tournament
- Post-tournament follow-up and support
By participating in this high-profile event with the backing of the Powell USA program, players significantly increase their visibility to college recruiters and improve their chances of playing at the collegiate level.
World Lacrosse Sixes: A New Format at Lake Placid
In recent years, the Lake Placid Summit Classic has also become a testing ground for an exciting new lacrosse format: World Lacrosse Sixes. This fast-paced version of the sport is gaining traction globally and was featured in evaluation camps during the 2021 tournament.
What are the key differences between Sixes and traditional lacrosse?
World Lacrosse Sixes introduces several modifications to the traditional game:
- Smaller field size (70 x 36 meters)
- Fewer players (6 vs. 6)
- Shorter game length (four 8-minute quarters)
- 30-second shot clock
These changes result in a more fast-paced, high-scoring game that is designed to be more accessible to new players and spectators.
Why is Sixes being introduced at Lake Placid?
The inclusion of Sixes evaluation camps at the Lake Placid Summit Classic serves multiple purposes:
- To familiarize players and coaches with the new format
- To identify talented players who excel in this style of play
- To prepare USA Lacrosse for upcoming international competitions using the Sixes format
- To showcase the exciting potential of this new discipline to a wider audience
As Sixes gains prominence on the international stage, events like the Lake Placid Summit Classic play a crucial role in developing talent and strategies for this emerging format.
Benefits of Participating in the Lake Placid Summit Classic
The Lake Placid Summit Classic offers numerous advantages for young lacrosse players looking to elevate their game and advance their careers. Some key benefits include:
1. High-Level Competition
Players face off against some of the best talent from across the country, pushing themselves to perform at their highest level.
2. Exposure to College Recruiters
The tournament attracts coaches and scouts from top collegiate programs, providing unparalleled exposure for aspiring college athletes.
3. Elite Coaching
Participants receive instruction and guidance from experienced coaches with extensive playing and coaching backgrounds.
4. Skill Development
Intensive training camps and competitive games help players refine their techniques and tactical understanding of the game.
5. Team Building
The program emphasizes building chemistry among teammates, fostering valuable social and leadership skills.
6. Memorable Experience
Playing in the picturesque setting of Lake Placid and being part of a prestigious tournament creates lasting memories for participants.
Preparing for Success at the Lake Placid Summit Classic
To make the most of the Lake Placid Summit Classic experience, players should focus on thorough preparation. Here are some key areas to consider:
Physical Conditioning
The tournament’s intense schedule demands peak physical fitness. Players should engage in a comprehensive conditioning program leading up to the event, focusing on:
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Strength training
- Agility and speed drills
- Flexibility and injury prevention exercises
Skill Refinement
Players should dedicate time to honing their fundamental skills and developing advanced techniques. This may include:
- Wall ball routines for stick skills
- Shooting practice from various angles and distances
- Defensive footwork and positioning drills
- Face-off techniques (for specialists)
Mental Preparation
The psychological aspect of performance is crucial in high-pressure tournaments. Players can prepare mentally by:
- Practicing visualization techniques
- Developing pre-game routines
- Learning stress management strategies
- Setting realistic goals for the tournament
Equipment Check
Ensuring all necessary equipment is in good condition and compliant with tournament regulations is essential. Players should:
- Inspect and maintain their sticks
- Check protective gear for wear and tear
- Break in new cleats before the tournament
- Pack extra essentials like mouth guards and strings
By focusing on these areas of preparation, players can position themselves for success at the Lake Placid Summit Classic and make the most of this valuable opportunity.
Powell USA – Upstate Lacrosse
We are proud to offer four Powell USA teams for 2022. Each team will compete in the world-famous Lake Placid Summit Classic.
Director Ryan Powell and his talented staff at Powell USA are eager to compete this Summer at the 2022 Lake Placid Summit Lacrosse Tournament with our Powell USA National Teams. With the competition to succeed at the next level becoming more competitive, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and continue to improve your game while having fun.
We will be holding a one-day only training camp on July 31st in preparation for the Lake Placid Lacrosse Tournament. All players will receive outstanding coaching, the opportunity to receive guidance with recruiting while having an overall fun and rewarding experience on and off the field. The objective of the Training Camp will be to build team chemistry and on-field success together, making sure all team members show recruiters their best.
Our goal is to build a very competitive team with some of the best talents in the country. If you are driven and think you have what it takes, we encourage you to complete the Player Application as soon as possible to be considered for a spot on one of our 2022 Powell USA National Teams. The Powell USA teams are an “invite only”, players must complete the Player Application to be considered for an invitation to the team.
TEAMS
- 2023-2024 Red
- 2023-2024 Blue
- 2025-2026 Red
- 2025-2026 Blue
20-22 players per team
Apply today to be considered for one of the 2022 Powell USA teams!
2022 Player Application
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Player Pack
- Tournament Fees
- Insurance coverage
- Elite Coaching
- Recruiting assistance
- Team building Activities
- Training Camp- including field rentals & meals
- Once in a lifetime experience!
Cost: $675
PLAYER PACK:
- Powell USA Team Uniform
- Gear bag
- Shooting shirt
- Powell Lacrosse socks
- Powell USA Team T-shirt
- Helmet Decals
TRAINING CAMP
Training Camp: July 31st, 2022
Details below, subject to change
LAKE PLACID TOURNAMENT
Tournament Dates: August 1st-3rd, 2022
Tournament Schedule will be released the week leading up to the event!
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Check-in at 9:00am
Training Session 9:30-11:30
Lunch 11:30-1:00
Training & Team Bonding 1:00-5:00
What to bring:
- Equipment (helmet, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads)
- Mouth guard (multiple incase you lose one)
- Lacrosse stick(s)
- Cleats
- Sneakers
- Athletic cup
- Athletic clothes (shorts, t-shirts, socks, etc.
) - Water bottles
- Sunscreen
- Off-field clothes
)2021 Rhino USA Coaching Staff
Stay tuned for our 2022 Powell USA Staff coming this spring!
RYAN POWELL
Founder & CEO
BLAZE RIORDEN
Powell USA National Coach
MIKE HOLDRIDGE
Powell USA National Coach
LIAM BANKS
Powell USA National Coach
ANDREW BRACY
Powell USA National Coach
BRETT BUCKTOOTH
Powell USA National Coach
BRAD CARR
Powell USA National Coach
MATT HARRIS
Powell USA National Coach
JON HESS
Powell USA National Coach
MIKE MACDONALD
Powell USA National Coach
ADAM PASCAL
Powell USA National Coach
JUSTIN PATTERSON
Powell USA National Coach
PETE RUGGIERO
Powell USA National Coach
MIKE WITEK
Powell USA National Coach
MEG CROWE
Powell USA National Athletic Trainer
Rosters Named for USA Sixes Evaluation Camp at Lake Placid
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Rosters Named for USA Sixes Evaluation Camp at Lake Placid
Thu Jul 29 2021 | Brian Logue | USA Insider
National Teams
SPARKS, Md.
— USA Lacrosse has named the men’s and women’s players that will participate in evaluation camps for the new World Lacrosse Sixes discipline during the Lake Placid (N.Y.) Summit Classic from Aug. 2-4.
Sixes is a fast-paced version of the sport played on a smaller field (70 x 36 meters), with fewer players (6 v 6), a condensed game length (four 8-minute quarters) and a 30-second shot clock.
World Lacrosse will continue to use the traditional field game for its world championships, including the 2022 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship, which will be hosted by USA Lacrosse at Towson University next summer. However, Sixes will be the format used for some designated events, including The World Games, a multi-sport Olympic-style event, in Birmingham, Ala., next summer.
The World Games were first held in 1981 and feature more than 30 sports and 3,000 athletes competing from around the world in sports not included in the Olympics. The U.S. women won the inaugural lacrosse competition in Poland in 2017 when the event was played under a modified version of the traditional field game.
This will be the first time that men’s lacrosse will be included in The World Games and both men’s and women’s lacrosse will use the Sixes discipline.
The Sixes evaluation camp at Lake Placid is the second of three events for USA Lacrosse this year. The first camp was held earlier this month at USA Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md., with an exhibition game at the USA Lacrosse Youth Nationals in Frederica, Del. A third event, featuring international competition, is planned for October at USA Lacrosse headquarters.
“These camps are a great way to learn about how the game is played, strategies we can develop and how players and coaches fit this version of the sport,” said Skip Lichtfuss, director of high performance and national teams for USA Lacrosse. “Next week’s camp has a great mix of players that competed in our first camp along with players who will be getting their first prolonged exposure to the Sixes discipline.”
Serving as coaches for next week’s camp, which will be highlighted by a public exhibition on Tuesday, Aug.
3 at 5 p.m. in Lake Placid, N.Y., will be Bobby Benson (University of Maryland men’s assistant coach), Tony Resch (2018 U.S. men’s assistant coach/2015 U.S. box head coach), Andy Shay (Yale men’s head coach) and Regy Thorpe (University of Florida women’s assistant coach/2019 U.S. box head coach). Past U.S. women’s team players Erica LaGrow Bamford (Yale women’s head coach) and Devon Wills (Harvard women’s head coach) have also been involved in the Sixes development process.
Here are players that will participate in the Sixes evaluation camp at Lake Placid:
Men’s Players
| Name | College |
|---|---|
| Justin Anderson | North Carolina ’21 |
| Matt Brandau | Yale ’22 |
| Dan Bucaro | Georgetown ’19 |
| Ryan Conrad | Virginia ’19 |
| Romar Dennis | Loyola ’17 |
| Ryder Garnsey | Notre Dame ’19 |
| Adam Ghitelman | Virginia ’11 |
| Mark Glicini | Yale ’16 |
| Justin Guterding | Duke ’18 |
| Jack Kelly | Brown ’16 |
| Connor Kirst | Villanova ’20/Rutgers (grad) |
| Cody Radziewicz | Johns Hopkins ’17 |
| Patrick Resch | Dartmouth ’15 |
| Jacob Richard | Marquette ’16 |
| Kevin Rogers | Lynchburg ’20/High Point (grad) |
| Sergio Salcido | Syracuse ’17 |
| Mike Schlosser | Michigan ’17 |
| Connor Shellenberger | Virginia ’24 |
| Brad Smith | Duke ’19 |
| Michael Sowers | Princeton ’20/Duke (grad) |
| Brian Tevlin | Yale ’21 |
| Ryan Tierney | Hofstra ’21 |
| Cole Williams | Johns Hopkins ’20 |
Women’s Players
| Name | College |
|---|---|
| Madison Ahern | Notre Dame ’23 |
| Andie Aldave | Notre Dame ’21 |
| Mackenzie Burns | Stony Brook ’19 |
| Kasey Choma | Notre Dame ’23 |
| Katie Detwiler | Loyola ’22 |
| Olivia Dirks | North Carolina ’23 |
| Marge Donovan | Princeton ’22 |
| Madison Doucette | Northwestern ’22 |
| Bri Gross | Vanderbilt ’22 |
| Rachel Hall | Boston College ’22 |
| Kelsey Huff | USC ’21 |
| Ellie Masera | Stony Brook ’24 |
| Trinity McPherson | Johns Hopkins ’21 |
| Amy Moreau | Massachusetts ’22 |
| Danielle Pavinelli | Florida ’24 |
| Paige Petty | Virginia Tech ’21/Pitt (grad) |
| Izzy Scane | Northwestern ’22 |
| Kyla Sears | Princeton ’22 |
| Belle Smith | Boston College ’24 |
| Sam Swart | Syracuse ’21 |
| Emma Tyrrell | Syracuse ’23 |
| Meaghan Tyrell | Syracuse ’22 |
| Emma Ward | Syracuse ’24 |
| Caitlyn Wurzburger | North Carolina ’24 |
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