What makes the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase stand out among recruiting events. How does the showcase provide unique opportunities for players and college coaches. Why is the Clemson venue considered one of the best in the South for lacrosse showcases.
Overview of the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase
The Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase stands as one of the premier boys’ lacrosse recruiting events in the South and beyond. Held annually at Clemson University in South Carolina, this elite showcase is entering its ninth year in 2019. The event offers a unique opportunity for talented high school lacrosse players to demonstrate their skills in front of top college coaches from across the country.
Key details of the 2019 Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase include:
- Dates: June 18-20, 2019
- Location: Clemson University, Clemson, SC
- Player cap: 200 participants
- Player-to-coach ratio: 4-to-1
- Cost: $595 total ($200 minimum deposit required)
The showcase prides itself on maintaining a selective and intimate environment, capping participation at 200 players to ensure maximum exposure and attention for each athlete. This carefully curated approach has made Southern Select one of the most sought-after lacrosse recruiting events in the region.
Founders and Directors: Bringing Pro Experience to Player Development
The Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase was founded by two prominent figures in the lacrosse world: Chris Schiller and Brodie Merrill. Their extensive experience as professional players has shaped the showcase’s philosophy and structure.
Chris Schiller: A Decorated Career in Lacrosse
Chris Schiller brings a wealth of experience to his role as co-director of the showcase. His impressive lacrosse resume includes:
- Assistant coach for the 2019 USA Men’s team at the World Indoor Lacrosse games
- Assistant Coach for the Charlotte Hounds professional team
- Multiple appearances on USA national teams (both indoor and outdoor)
- Professional player in both the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
- Inducted into the US Lacrosse Greater Rochester Chapter Hall of Fame in 2010
Schiller’s dedication to giving back to the sport that has given him so much is evident in his commitment to coaching and developing young talent through events like the Southern Select Showcase.
Peter Milliman: Respected Coach and Co-Director
Joining Schiller as co-director is Peter Milliman, the head coach at Cornell University. Milliman is highly regarded in the professional lacrosse community for his ability to consistently improve the teams he coaches. His involvement adds another layer of expertise and credibility to the showcase’s leadership.
The Southern Select Advantage: A Superior Recruiting Environment
What sets the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase apart from other recruiting events? The founders established two primary goals that continue to guide the showcase’s approach:
- Create an optimal recruiting environment where players can thrive and succeed
- Develop well-rounded individuals committed to giving back to the sport, their families, and communities
To achieve these goals, the showcase offers several unique advantages:
- Limited participation: By capping the event at 200 players, each athlete receives more individual attention and exposure
- High coach-to-player ratio: The 4-to-1 player-to-coach ratio ensures that every participant has ample opportunity to showcase their skills
- Diverse coaching representation: College coaches from all levels (Division I, II, and III) attend the event
- Character development: The showcase emphasizes not just lacrosse skills, but also personal growth and community involvement
College Coach Participation: A Who’s Who of Lacrosse Programs
The Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase attracts coaches from some of the most prestigious lacrosse programs in the country. The 2019 event is slated to include representatives from:
- Jacksonville University
- Penn State University
- Towson University
- University of North Carolina
- St. Joseph’s University
- Cornell University
- United States Military Academy (Army)
- United States Naval Academy (Navy)
- Lehigh University
- Numerous Division II and III institutions
This diverse array of programs ensures that players of all skill levels and aspirations have the opportunity to connect with coaches from schools that match their athletic and academic goals.
The Clemson Advantage: A Premier Lacrosse Venue
Why is Clemson University considered one of the best venues for a lacrosse showcase in the South? Several factors contribute to its appeal:
- State-of-the-art facilities: Clemson boasts modern athletic facilities that provide an ideal setting for both players and coaches
- Central location: Situated in upstate South Carolina, Clemson is easily accessible for participants from across the Southern region and beyond
- Campus atmosphere: The university environment adds a collegiate feel to the showcase, giving players a taste of what it’s like to compete at the next level
- Weather: June in South Carolina offers warm temperatures and long days, perfect for extended practice and game sessions
The combination of top-notch facilities and an inspiring campus setting makes Clemson an ideal host for this prestigious lacrosse event.
Player Demographics: A Growing National and International Draw
While the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase primarily attracts players from the Southern region of the United States, its reputation has begun to draw talent from a much wider geographical area. Recent years have seen participants from:
- Canada
- Mid-Atlantic states
- Texas
- Other regions across North America
This diverse player pool not only enhances the level of competition but also provides a unique opportunity for athletes to test their skills against peers from different lacrosse backgrounds and playing styles.
Registration Process: Securing Your Spot at Southern Select
How can aspiring participants register for the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase? The process is straightforward but competitive, given the limited number of spots available. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official website at www.southernselectlacrosse.com
- Click on the “REGISTER” tab
- Complete all mandatory fields in the registration form
- Submit the form
- Proceed to payment via PayPal
- Pay the minimum $200 deposit to secure your spot (full cost is $595)
Important notes about registration:
- Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis
- Players not initially selected will be placed on a waitlist
- Recommendations are not required, but participants should be serious college lacrosse candidates
- If declining an invitation, email with “Decline Invitation” in the subject line to allow waitlisted players a chance to participate
Participant Testimonials: The Southern Select Experience
What do past participants and their families say about the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase? Testimonials highlight several key aspects of the event:
- Quality of competition: “It is in my opinion, one of the best, and I will continue to recommend it. Your showcase teaches our southern boys that there are excellent college opportunities out there for them if they want to strive for another level.”
- Standout among many options: “There are so many showcases to choose from and it is hard as a parent to know which is the right one. Our son will return next year and he will be telling his friends and high school team about it.”
- Excellent organization: “We appreciate the excellence with which you ran this showcase experience! From communication beforehand to the logistics and execution of the showcase days, y’all did an awesome job!”
- Character development: “I was impressed with the tone and message that you and your staff were conveying; that it is not always all about lacrosse per se, but the character with which you present yourself and being a good teammate.”
These testimonials underscore the showcase’s commitment to not only providing a top-tier recruiting environment but also fostering personal growth and character development among participants.
Beyond the Showcase: Southern Select’s Broader Impact
How does the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase contribute to the growth of lacrosse in the Southern United States? The event’s influence extends beyond the three days of competition:
- Elevating regional talent: By bringing top college coaches to the South, the showcase helps highlight the growing pool of lacrosse talent in the region
- Inspiring younger players: Success stories from the showcase motivate younger athletes to pursue lacrosse more seriously
- Building a lacrosse community: The event brings together players, coaches, and families, fostering connections that strengthen the sport’s presence in the South
- Promoting college opportunities: By exposing players to a wide range of college programs, the showcase helps athletes understand the diverse opportunities available to them
Through these broader impacts, Southern Select plays a crucial role in the continued growth and development of lacrosse culture in the Southern United States.
Preparing for Success: Maximizing Your Southern Select Experience
For players considering participating in the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase, proper preparation is key to making the most of this opportunity. Here are some tips for success:
- Physical conditioning: Arrive in top shape to perform your best throughout the intense three-day event
- Skill refinement: Focus on honing your fundamental skills as well as developing any standout abilities that set you apart
- Mental preparation: Be ready to showcase not just your lacrosse skills, but also your character, sportsmanship, and leadership qualities
- Research: Familiarize yourself with the attending college programs to target schools that align with your goals
- Academic readiness: Remember that college coaches are looking for well-rounded student-athletes, so maintain strong academic performance
By approaching the showcase with a well-rounded preparation strategy, players can maximize their chances of catching the eye of college coaches and taking a significant step toward their lacrosse aspirations.
The Future of Southern Select: Continuing a Tradition of Excellence
As the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase enters its ninth year, what does the future hold for this prestigious event? While specific plans may evolve, several key aspects are likely to remain constant:
- Commitment to quality: The showcase will continue to prioritize a selective, high-quality experience for players and coaches
- Adapting to trends: As the lacrosse landscape evolves, Southern Select will likely incorporate new training methods and showcase formats to stay at the forefront of the recruiting scene
- Expanding reach: While maintaining its Southern roots, the showcase may continue to draw talent from a wider geographical area, further enhancing its reputation
- Emphasis on character: The focus on developing well-rounded individuals will remain a core aspect of the Southern Select philosophy
As lacrosse continues to grow in popularity across the United States, events like the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of the sport and connecting talented players with collegiate opportunities.
Limited spots remain for Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase (@sthernselectlax) June 18-20 at Clemson
TopLaxrecruits.com, Posted 6/12/19
From Press Release
There are limited spots open for one of the elite boys’ lacrosse showcases in the South and beyond, the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase on June 18-20 at Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.
The event, in its ninth year, will feature a 4-to-1 ratio of participants to college coaches. Directors hold the cap of players to 200 for the 3-day event, which will draw in coaches from some of the top lacrosse programs in the country, at all levels.
The founders, former college and pro standout Chris Schiller and legendary Canadian player Brodie Merrill, had two major goals when they launched the showcase:
“Provide a superior recruiting environment in which our players could thrive and succeed; they would be able to showcase their skills among a small group of talented players, in front of a maximum number of college coaches. More importantly, help the players become individuals who are committed to giving back, not just to the game itself, but also to their families and communities.”
Schiller, a co-director now with Cornell coach Peter Milliman, said the Showcase players will receive the specialized attention and exposure that is rare in lacrosse showcases. Also, the Clemson venue is considered one of the best in the South, and beyond.
Currently there are limited spots open for midfielders.
Schiller said although the majority of players are from the Southern region, the event has drawn players from Canada, the Mid-Atlantic and Texas, among other areas.
On staff for the 2019 showcase will be coaches from Jacksonville, Penn St, Towson, UNC, St. Joseph’s, Cornell, Army, Navy, Lehigh as well as many Division II and III schools.
Registration:
The 2019 showcases is expected to sell out. Any applicants who do not make the initial showcase list will be placed on a wait list.
To register:
Click on the REGISTER tab on this invite (or visit our website at www.southernselectlacrosse.com and then click on the REGISTER tab)
Fill out all mandatory fields on the registration form
Click on the Submit button
Proceed to payment via PayPal.
The total cost of the showcase is $595
(Recommendations are not required, but participants should be serious college lacrosse candidates)
A minimum $200 deposit is required at the time of registration. Any registrations made without this deposit will NOT have a spot secured at showcase. This deposit:
Can be paid by either using either Paypal or credit card
Reserves your spot in the showcase
If you decide to decline the invitation, please send an email back saying “Decline Invitation” in the subject line of the email. It would be appreciated so the next player on the list can be invited.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email here: [email protected].
For more info, see the Southern Select Lacrosse Showcase on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The website can be accessed here.
Below are testimonials:
“It is in my opinion, one of the best, and I will continue to recommend it. Your showcase teaches our southern boys that there are excellent college opportunities out there for them if they want to strive for another level.”
“There are so many showcases to choose from and it is hard as a parent to know which is the right one. Our son will return next year and he will be telling his friends and high school team about it.”
“We appreciate the excellence with which you ran this showcase experience! From communication beforehand to the logistics and execution of the showcase days, y’all did an awesome job!”
“I was impressed with the tone and message that you and your staff were conveying; that it is not always all about lacrosse per se, but the character with which you present yourself and being a good teammate.
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Event Directors:
Chris Schiller: I am happy to say that I have had a long and successful professional career in both indoor and outdoor lacrosse. This sport has always been very good to me, and my main goal of giving back to the sport that has given me so much has motivated me to turn my passion for the game into coaching both current and future pro-lacrosse players.
*Current career with lacrosse:
Assistant coach for the 2019 USA Men’s team World Indoor Lacrosse games, Langley, BC Canada
Charlotte Hounds: Assistant Coach
*Past highlights:
2015 USA Indoor games, Syracuse: Assistant Coach
2011 USA Indoor games, Prague: Captain, Bronze
2010 USA Outdoor games, England: Gold
2007 USA Indoor games, Halifax: Assistant Captain, Bronze
2001-2012: NLL – Rochester Knighthawks
2001-2008: MLL – Rochester Rattlers
Inducted into the US Lacrosse Greater Rochester Chapter Hall of Fame, 2010
Peter Milliman: Peter is very well respected in the professional lacrosse world.
Under his leadership, teams he has coached have consistently improved their performance year after year.
* Current career with lacrosse:
Assistant coach for the 2019 USA Men’s team World Indoor Lacrosse games, Langley, BC Canada
Cornell University – Head Coach of Men’s Lacrosse
* Past highlights:
2012-2013 Assistant coach (defensive coordinator) – Princeton University
2008-2012 Pfeiffer University – Head Coach.
Twice named the Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year
2006-2008 R.I.T. – Assistant coach
2005-2008 MLL – Rochester Rattlers – Attack/midfielder
Helped the team to the 2008 MLL championship
3D New England South – 3D Lacrosse
Helping You Get To The Next Level
Beginning with 14 committed players in 2009 (3d Lacrosse’s first year of operation), we have been dedicated to matching motivated players with appropriate college experiences from both an academic and athletic perspective. Player advocacy continues to be a primary company goal and most players will find a lacrosse home during their search, resulting in a placement that combines their athletic abilities with their academic interests and achievements.
OUr Team
The 3d Lacrosse network of Select coaches is dedicated to training players and coaches in the nationally renowned 3d Methodology, and that clearly sets 3d Lacrosse apart from other organizations in the industry. Our combination of exceptional coaches who are carefully groomed, superior training for players with consistent instruction, and thoughtfully planned tournament competition is unique and unlike anything most players have ever experienced in the club world.
Bryan Reinert
Director, New England South
Bryan Reinert
Director, New England South
In October, 2017 Bryan was hired as a Manager in our Tri-State Market.
Bryan comes to us from fresh off a three year assistant coaching stint at the College of Wooster where he was the defensive coordinator. During his tenure the program had its best start in program history (7-1, 2014) and conference play (5-0, 2017). Under his direction, the Fighting Scots defense led the NCAC in caused turnovers, and earned a national ranking of 5th in 2017.
Bryan mentored one USILA All-West Region pick and nine all-conference players.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Bryan also facilitated Wooster’s community service initiatives, which included distributing food for a local church and working with the Salvation Army.
Prior to his time in Ohio, Bryan spent five years coaching youth, high school, and college level players that included stops at New England College and Gettysburg College. At Gettysburg, he worked extensively with the defense, face-offs, and goalies; coached one conference championship, one USILA Scholar All-American, two USILA All-Americans, two USILA North/South game participants, nine all conference selections and one professional draft pick.
Bryan played collegiately at Stony Brook University, helping anchor a defense for three seasons. Bryan played in three straight America East Conference Championships, winning the championship in 2010. That year the team reached the quarterfinals in the NCAA tournament and finished with a ranking of No.
6 in the nation (highest ranking for any sport in school history).
Professionally, Bryan played for Team STX in the LXM Pro tour from 2013-2015.
A native of Allentown, PA, Bryan completed his degree in Health Science from Stony Brook University in 2011.
Lyndsie Pratt
Coordinator, New England South
Lyndsie Pratt
Coordinator, New England South
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I come to the Ural Dawns camp every year. For the 3rd time I got to change “Next Level” (January 2021). I really like to dance, but I’m not good at it and I’m embarrassed to go to dance clubs in the city.
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I really liked the new program “Accelerator of Leaders” at the Uralskiye Dawns (January 2-8, 2021). It was interesting, I learned a lot and in general I was very comfortable in the classroom. It was not like standard lessons, there were no lessons familiar to us. We talked with teachers from Chelyabinsk State University and thanks to an informal approach, we learned much more than if it were in a standard form. I really liked the prizes. It was unexpected to win a gaming computer mouse. and happy for all the winners! Excellent living conditions – comfortable, warm and very convenient! I will definitely come to the Ural Dawns for a specialized leadership program.
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Legendary camp “Yuzhny” celebrates its 60th anniversary!
This summer, for the 60th time, the Polytechnic Educational and Recreational Base – or the Yuzhny Camp, as it is often called by students and university staff, hospitably welcomes them to rest. The Tuapse district of the Krasnodar Territory, where our camp is located, is the very heart of the coast, the edge of clean mountain air, the gentle Black Sea and the eye-pleasing curly-terry greenery of forests.
This is a favorite vacation spot for polytechnics of all time, a place where brilliant ideas were born and continue to be born and the most daring undertakings are brought to life. Everyone who has ever been there, certainly wants to come here again.
Only two days by train from St. Petersburg, and you find yourself in a completely different world – the world of resort romance. The territory of the camp is a tidbit of land at the foot of a wooded slope, on the shore of one of the cleanest and most beautiful bays of the Black Sea coast of the North Caucasus. What is really impressive is the territory of the camp, on which there are two dormitory buildings, an administrative building, summer houses, a canteen, as well as open sports grounds with artificial turf.
Polytechnics come here to improve their health, swim in the sea and bask in the rays of the southern sun, enjoy walks along untrodden mountain paths, eat fruits and stock up on vitamins. On its own equipped beach, where shady canopies are installed, there are sun loungers, a toilet and a shower, everyone can find entertainment to their liking: ride a “banana” or a catamaran, go out to the open sea on a yacht, try various attractions and much more.
The sea and the beach are just some 50 meters from the buildings. But those for whom even this distance is large can swim in the outdoor pool located on the territory of the camp. There is also an opportunity to play billiards and tennis, mini-football, volleyball or basketball, borrow books from the library, go to a cinema and concert hall or a disco. All conditions for the most comfortable, pleasant, interesting and memorable vacation have been created in Yuzhny.
During its history, which is already 60 years old, the Yuzhny camp has gone through several stages of development, and continues to develop to this day. It is hard to imagine that the first vacationers got here by sea – because there was simply no road to the village at that time! In the summer of 1958, the order of the Minister of Higher Education of the USSR on the organization of the southern health camp of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute was executed.
The first place of the “Polytechnic” was the Golden Bay of the village of Novomikhailovsky – the territory that today is occupied by the All-Russian Children’s Center “Eaglet”. But when at 19In 1959, the newly vacated border outpost in the village of Novomikhailovsky was transferred to the Polytechnic Institute, the summer tents of the Polytechnic moved to the territory where the camp is still located. In the summer of 1959, more than 500 students and 90 employees of the institute rested on trade union vouchers. And although the base was then completely self-service, and the usual breakfast was a glass of sour cream, a piece of bread and tea, Yuzhny immediately became a native and favorite vacation spot for polytechnics. Every year more than 700 students and teachers of the university have a rest here.
The age of the camp, to be sure, is solid. How did Yuzhny approach its 60th anniversary? “Three years ago, when I arrived for the first time, the conditions here were completely different, ,” Dmitry BOBROV, a student of the Institute of Science and Technology, admits.
– Although we didn’t have very big requests, it was still cool for us here, but we lived in those wooden houses, and even electricity was not in everyone, and showers and toilets were shared on the territory. There is no comparison with what is now: double and triple rooms with all amenities, a bathroom in each room, it is also important that there is not only cold, but hot water, and all the time. Refrigerator, air conditioner, TV, although it is hardly necessary here with such a busy life.0248 .
Indeed, Yuzhny has always been distinguished by a high level of leisure organization – every day there are concerts, KVN, student holidays and parties, sports quests and discos, creative master classes and much more. Dmitry works as an administrator on the 2nd and 3rd shifts, so he knows firsthand about the bustling life of vacationers in his beloved Yuzhny and talks about it fully, poetically, with a great deal of humor. “We have wonderful cultists who make up the program, organize additional trips so that students do not get bored, – he continues.
– Every evening we have some kind of fun, a sports game or something else – you get such pleasure from these two weeks! Although I am at work here, in the evenings, if I have time, I definitely go to their events” .
The current leadership of the university, as well as the trade union organization and the trade union bureau of the institutes that distribute vouchers to the camp, are striving to increase and improve the opportunities for comfortable rest for students and university staff. Oleg Viktorovich NEZNAEV, the new director of the camp, used to work in the security agencies, and he came to this position only a year ago. He admits that the staff at Yuzhny is small, so he has to figure out many issues and solve them on his own. “Of course, the university in the person of Daria Polovyan, Vice-Rector for Economic Affairs Mikhail Alexandrovich Grekov and others provide a lot of help, but we also work a lot on the spot” , – says the director. During this short time, under his control, a lot of work was done to equip and repair the camp: for the summer season, the facade of the 1st building was painted, new beds, bedside tables and refrigerators were installed there, 30 split-systems were installed in the 3rd building, the repair of summer houses continues , the surrounding area is being developed.
It is impossible not to say about security: the territory of the camp is fenced and guarded around the clock, illuminated at night. Access control to the territory of the base is organized, it is all under video surveillance.
“Students from other universities who visited us said that there is no better base than ours,” Oleg Viktorovich rejoices. – The management of the Polytechnic University approached this date seriously and allocated the necessary amount of funds. But we do not work for ourselves – we work as a team for a single result, so that they come to us and return with pleasure again, so that they come to the camp as if they were at home or, at least, as visiting good friends. We try to maintain an atmosphere of hospitality and home comfort. I would like more and faster, but I know that slowly the base will become even more beautiful and better. I would like it to never be empty.”
Today, the children and grandchildren of those who were once among the pioneers from those very first shifts in the 50s and 60s are already coming to have a rest in Yuzhny.
It is wonderful that the continuity of generations is preserved, and the traditions of the “Southern” live on. For thousands of students and employees of the Polytechnic University, the camp has become a symbol of happy youth, devoted friendship and bright creativity. 60 years is only part of a long journey, and we still have many bright events, bold plans and new friends ahead of us. The management of the university is not going to stop there, on the contrary, it intends to seriously develop the base and increase its capabilities in order to organize a decent vacation for polytechnics, their families and not only. The plans include the construction of another building for students for 200 places, the development of infrastructure and housing stock of the camp. “If there are people who do not yet know about Yuzhny, I would advise them to find out, ,” Dmitry BOBROV continues. – Because for students who come here on tours, this is a very good vacation in terms of price-quality ratio.
