| Start Date: | 07/08/19 |
| End Date: | 07/10/19 |
| Registration Opens: | 01/09/19 |
| Registration Closes: | 07/06/19 |
| Camp Fee: | $250 |
| Early Bird Fee: | $225 (through 05/08/19) |
2019 RIT Women's Lacrosse
Dodge, Shoot & Defend (DSD) Youth Camp
Girls in grades 4-10, ages 8-16
July 8-10th 8:45AM - 3:15PM 
The RIT Women’s Lacrosse DSD Youth Camp is designed to teach, motivate, and cultivate a passion for the game of lacrosse for girls in 4th through 10th grade. At RIT, our focus is on improving, discovering, and enjoying the game of lacrosse. You will be taught the concepts you need to be more confident. We will offer individual instruction on dodging, shooting and defending conducted by the RIT coaching staff and players. Goalies will receive instruction in positioning, clearing, and leadership.
This year we are looking for the most passionate lacrosse players willing to learn, compete and have some fun. This year we are featuring a surprise competition on the final day. You don’t want to miss it!
Cost: $250 (includes instruction, pinny, and lunches for all days of the camp). Early bird rate of $225 if registered before May 8th.
If you will have 2 or more children attending, please email Coach McGuigan at jfmped@rit.edu with their names to receive a total of $25 off as a sibling discount.
Tentative Schedule:
Monday, July 8th:
8:45AM-9:10 AM Check in at Turf field
9:10AM – 9:30AM Icebreaker
9:30AM – 11:15AM Instruction – dodge and ball work, stick work, shooting
11:30AM – 12:15PM Lunch
12:30PM – 2:00PM Scrimmage games
2:00PM – 3:15PM Skill work in small groups – clearing, ground balls, draws
3:15PM – 3:30PM Departure - Pick-up at Turf field
Tuesday, July 9th and Wednesday, July 10th:
8:45AM-9:10 AM Check in at Turf field
9:15AM – 11:15AM Instruction – dodge and ball work, stick work, shooting
11:30AM – 12:15PM Lunch
12:30PM – 2:00PM Scrimmage games
2:00PM – 3:15PM Skill work in small groups – clearing, ground balls, draws
3:15PM – 3:30PM Departure - Pick-up at Turf field
What to bring: Stick, goggles, mouth guard, cleats, sneakers, goalie chest protector, optional – water bottle, sunscreen
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given only to those who request them before June 8th. Any refunds requested after June 8th will require a doctor's note and is at the discretion of the camp director. (Please allow up to 3 weeks after the conclusion of camp for processing.)
Contact Information: For further information or questions please contact Joseph McGuigan, Head Coach/Camp Director, at jfmped@rit.edu or 585-475-6961.
Jeff McGuigan begins his 13th season as the head coach of the women's lacrosse program at RIT in 2018-19. He is the all-time leader in coaching wins at RIT with 100, after leading the Tigers to eight victories in 2018. He led RIT to three Empire 8 playoff berths in five seasons, and two trips to the Liberty League Tournament (2012 and 2018.)
RIT is 100-97 in McGuigan's 12 seasons as head coach, including eight wins in each of the last three seasons. The Tigers have won 10 or more games in a season four times under McGuigan. He has coached nearly 60 all-conference selections, including Emily Livecchi, Alanna Fallone, Maegan Schmauder, Colette Rigas and Maddi Dillabough, who were All-Liberty League selections in 2018.
In 2009, McGuigan led the Tigers to a program-record 13 wins and a second place finish in the Empire 8. In addition, McGuigan’s squads excel in the classroom, earning Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Team Academic Honor from 2009-2018. Nine members were named to the Liberty League All-Academic squad in 2018, while six were selected to the IWLCA/Zag Sports Division III Academic Honor Roll.
McGuigan arrived at RIT after a very successful stint as the head varsity coach at Penfield High School. In 2006, he was named the Monroe County Class AA Coach of the Year. He has coached 44 Academic All-Americans and two National All-Americans. From 2002 to 2006, he led Penfield to a 52-21 record. He coached the U.S. Lacrosse U15 New York Team to a third place finish in 2009. In addition, McGuigan coached girls modified soccer, basketball and cross-country, and was a modified and varsity football coach.
Nicole Nelson begins her first season as an assistant coach at RIT in 2018-19. She will work primarily with the defense, and will assist head coach Jeff McGuigan on all aspects of the program from practice and game planning, to recruiting and the day-to-day operations of the program.
Nelson is a 2018 graduate of Canisius College where she started all four years on defense for the Golden Griffins. A three-year captain, Nelson finished her career with 127 ground balls, 68 caused turnovers and won 39 draw controls.