Skills Training For Defensemen

 

Boys Defense Sessions

Our Defense Sessions are among our most popular programs. Each weekly, one-hour session focuses on individual defensive skills and specific concepts that players often receive limited coaching on during regular team practices.

Sessions are conducted in small groups of 10 players or fewer per coach, allowing for focused instruction and personalized feedback.

These sessions are open to all area players and operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Our Defensive Players have received the following awards (2014 / 2024):
• 10 Ohio Position Player Of The Year
• 59 All Ohio,
• 9 All Americans • 6 Academic All Americans
• 2 Regional Player of the Year
• 17 Regional Pos POY
• 114 All Region

Ty Sewell circle

Our Defense Skills Sessions are led by Coach Tyree Sewell, a former standout defenseman at Lake Erie College (’18).

For the past four years, Coach Sewell has directed our defensive and defensive midfield training programs while working closely with all defensemen and D-mids across our travel teams. His leadership and attention to detail have helped elevate our players’ performance and understanding of the game.

 

Parent Testimonials

  • "Just wanted to let you know that my son has been raving about the Skills session since he got home." Todd W. - Defense Clinic

 

Information On The Defense Sessions
(Registration Open / All Dates Confirmed)

How To Register: 

 

Registration Opens:

  • October 18, 2025 for all True Players and Families.
  • October 24, 2025 for everyone else.

 

Levels (Defense):

  • Level 1 - 4th to 8th grade.
    • Beginner to moderate knowledge. The focus improving footwork and positioning, effective ways to use your stick, on and off the ball techniques, and how to defend scoring areas, etc.
  • Level 2 - 8th to 10th grade. (Includes Special Sessions Focused on 2 Man game, Big / Little Match Ups, and Uneven Defense)
    • Medium to Higher level experience. The focus improving footwork and positioning, effective ways to use your stick, on and off the ball techniques, and how to defend scoring areas, etc.
  • Level 3 - HS Varsity level players. (Includes Special Sessions Focused on 2 Man game, Big / Little Match Ups, and Uneven Defense)
    • HS Varsity Players. The focus is on adv. checks, on & off the ball defense, effective GLE techniques, and adv. concepts (trailing, shoulder position, effective GLE techniques, forcing the ball out of scoring areas, etc)

 

Pricing (Defense Sessions): 

  • Single Sessions - $40 per session.
  • All Session Pass - $360 for all 10 sessions (10% off).
  • Contact Coach Calleri (gcalleri@truelacrosse.com or 216.373.5684) for group or bulk discounts.

 

Locations / Dates / Times

  • Mondays at CAPS Fieldhouse located at 6060 West Canal Road, Valley View, Oh 44125
    • Dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2025 and January 5, 12, 19, 2026 - January 26, 2026 - snow date
    • Times:
      • Level 1 training session - 5:00 PM
      • Level 2 training session - 6:00 PM
      • Level 3 training session - 7:00 PM

 

  • Tuesdays at N. Olmsted Rec Center located at 26,000 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070.

    • Dates: November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16, 2025 and January 6,  13, 20, 27, 2026
    • Times:
      • Level 1 training sessions - 5:30 PM
      • Level 2 training sessions - 6:30 PM
      • Level 3 training session - 7:30 PM

 

Sample Session Plan:

  • Defense - Attendance, Footwork, Proper Technique (stopping them with your hips/feet not your stick), stick checks (lifts, pokes), and 1 v 1 skills.

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