Skills Training - Winter Sessions

Our Skills Training Sessions are among our most popular and effective programs. These one-hour, small-group sessions are offered in the Winter (November to February) and Summer (June to early July) to help players sharpen key aspects of their game.

Each session focuses on specific skill areas that often receive limited attention during team practices — including faceoffs, shooting & dodging, defense, and goalie play.

Training is conducted in small groups to ensure personalized instruction and maximum improvement:

  • Faceoff, Shooting & Dodging, and Defense: 10 players or fewer per coach
  • Goalies: 3 players or fewer per coach

Sessions are open to all area players, regardless of club or team affiliation, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you’re serious about developing your game and entering the spring season with confidence and advanced skill, these sessions are a can’t-miss opportunity.

2025/26 Offerings (Registration Open)
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Parent Testimonials

  • "My daughter has played so well this year and just wanted to thank you for all the skills sessions this past winter ! I'm sure you will see her back next year." Tiffany C - Goalie Clinic
  • "Last nights clinic was awesome. I’ve tried many other of these shooting clinics before and I would say that this one was the best I have done yet. I loved the constant movement and how we were never standing around for that long. Thanks again and looking forward to next week already!" John R  - Shooting Clinic
  • "My son LOVED the session last night.  He appreciated the time each of the coaches took to help him one on one with the dodges and stick positioning.  He loved learning some stick tricks and working on foot skills too. He said he gained confidence in his abilities and is excited to try some of the dodge moves at a tournament this weekend.  He is looking forward to next week’s class!” Gwynne G - Shooting Clinic
  • My son loved the clinic because there was a actual plan for the goalies and not just sitting in the cage for shooting drills that we've experienced at other places." Steve K - Goalie Clinic
  • "I loved the individual attention, small group sizes, & lots & lots of touches. Super encouraging for my son, who lacked a little confidence. What a HUGE difference I have seen already just starting the spring season with his local team." C. Ploskuniak (FOGO & Shooting)

 

2025/26 Winter Skills Sessions Overview

Pricing: 

  • All Session Pricing (1 location, 1 skill set) - $360 for players, $400 for goalies, $400 for faceoff.
  • Single Sessions - $40 for players, $44 for goalies, $44 for faceoff.
  • Contact Coach Calleri (gcalleri@truelacrosse.com or 216.373.5684) for group or bulk discounts.

 

Who:

  • All players who can demonstrate basic passing and catching skills are welcome to participate. You do not need to be a member of our travel program to attend.

    Please note: Players who declined a True travel team offer in order to join another club are not eligible, as their current program is responsible for providing their skills training and development.

  • See "Levels" below for an explanation of our different offerings by age / experience

 

Offerings (Click Offering For Website & Registration)

  • Defense (Boys)
    • Mondays at CAPS - Level 1 (5 pm), Level 2 (6 pm), and Level 3 (7 pm)
    • Tuesdays at N. Olmsted - Level 1 (5:30 pm), Level 2 (6:30 pm), and Level 3 (7:30 pm)

 

  • Faceoffs (Boys)
    • Mondays at CAPS - Level 1 and Level 2 (6 pm) and Level 3 (7 pm)

 

  • Goalie (Boys)
    • Mon at CAPS - Level 1 (5 pm), Level 2 (6 pm), and Level 3 (7 pm)
    • Tues at Edge - Level 1 (6 pm), Level 2 (7 pm), and Level 3 (8 pm)
    • Tues at N. Olmsted - Level 1 (5:30 pm), Level 2 (6:30 pm), and Level 3 (7:30 pm)
    • Tues at HOF Fitness - Level 1 (7:00 pm), Level 2 (7:50 pm), and Level 3 (8:40 pm

 

  • Dodging / Finishing (Boys)
    • Mon at CAPS - Level 1 (5 pm), Level 2 (6 pm), and Level 3 (7 pm)
    • Tues at Edge - Level 1 (6 pm), Level 2 (7 pm), and Level 3 (8 pm)
    • Tues at N. Olmsted - Level 1 (5:30 pm), Level 2 (6:30 pm), and Level 3 (7:30 pm)
    • Tues at HOF Fitness - Level 1 (7:00 pm), Level 2 (7:50 pm), and Level 3 (8:40 pm)

 

  • Goalie (GIRLS)
    • Mondays at CAPS - Level 1 (5 pm), Level 2 (6 pm), and Level 3 (7 pm)
    • Tuesdays at Edge - Level 1 (5 pm), Level 2 (6 pm), and Level 3 (7 pm)
    • Tues at N. Olmsted - Level 1 (5:30 pm), Level 2 (6:30 pm), and Level 3 (7:30 pm)
    • Tues at HOF Fitness - Level 1 (7:00 pm), Level 2 (7:50 pm), and Level 3 (8:40 pm)

 

  • Dodging / Finishing (GIRLS)
    • Mondays at CAPS - Level 1 (5 pm), Level 2 (6 pm), and Level 3 (7 pm)
    • Tuesdays at Edge - Level 1 (5 pm), Level 2 (6 pm), and Level 3 (7 pm)
    • Tues at N. Olmsted - Level 1 (5:30 pm), Level 2 (6:30 pm), and Level 3 (7:30 pm)
    • Tues at HOF Fitness - Level 1 (7:00 pm), Level 2 (7:50 pm), and Level 3 (8:40 pm)

 

Levels:

  • Level 1 - 4th to 8th grade. Beginner to moderate knowledge.
  • Level 2 - 8th to 10th grade - Medium experience.
  • Level 3 - HS Varsity level players.

 

Locations:

  • Monday (5:00 to 8:00 PM) at CAPS Fieldhouse - 6060 West Canal Road, Valley View, Oh 44125 (near 480 & 77)

    • Dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2025 and January 5, 12, 19, 2026 - January 26, 2026 - snow date
    • Offerings:
      • Boys Dodging and Finishing - Level 1 (5 PM), Level 2 (6 PM), Level 3 (7 PM)
      • Boys Faceoff - Level 1 and Level 2 (6 PM), Level 3 (7 PM)
      • Boys Defense - Level 1 (5 PM), Level 2 (6 PM), Level 3 (7 PM)
      • Goalie (Boys and Girls) - Level 1 (5 PM), Level 2 (6 PM), Level 3 (7 PM)
      • Girls Dodging and Finishing - Level 1 (5 PM), Level 2 (6 PM), Level 3 (7 PM)

 

  • Tuesdays (5:00 to 9:00 PM) at The Edge Fieldhouse - located at 9550 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
    • Dates: November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16, 2025 and January 6,  13, 20, 27, 2026
    • Offerings:
      • Boys Dodging and Finishing - Level 1 (6 PM), Level 2 (7 PM), Level 3 (8 PM)
      • Goalie (Boys and Girls) - Level 1 (5 and 6 PM), Level 2 (6 and 7 PM), Level 3 (7 and 8 PM)
      • Girls Dodging and Finishing - Level 1 (5 PM), Level 2 (6 PM), Level 3 (7 PM)

 

  • Tuesdays (5:30 to 9:30 PM) 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
    • Offerings: 
      • Boys Dodging and Finishing - Level 1 (5:30 PM), Level 2 (6:30 PM), Level 3 (7:30 PM)
      • Boys Defense - Level 1 (5:30 PM), Level 2 (6:30 PM), Level 3 (7:30 PM)
      • Goalie (Boys and Girls) - Level 1 (5:30 PM), Level 2 (6:30 PM), Level 3 (7:30 PM))
      • Girls Dodging and Finishing - Level 1 (5:30 PM), Level 2 (6:30 PM), Level 3 (7:30 PM)

 

  • Tuesdays (7:00 to 9:30 PM) at Hall of Fame Fitness Center - located at 2700 Roberts Ave, Canton, OH 44709.
    • Dates: November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16, 2025 and January 6,  13, 20, 27, 2026
    • Offerings:
      • Boys Dodging and Finishing - Level 1 (7 PM), Level 2 (7:50 PM), Level 3 (8:40 PM)
      • Goalie (Boys and Girls) - Level 1 (7 PM), Level 2 (7:50 PM), Level 3 (8:40 PM)
      • Girls Dodging and Finishing - Level 1 (7 PM), Level 2 (7:50 PM), Level 3 (8:40 PM)

 

Sample Session Plan:

  • Goalies - Attendance, Footwork, Hand Speed, Warm ups, Focus 1 (e.g. bounce shots), Focus 2 (e.g. off stick), goalie wars
  • FOGO - Attendance, Footwork Drills, Hand Speed Drills, 7 drills of standard to start, Focus 1 (e.g. def exits), live.
  • Shooting / Dodging - Attendance, Footwork, Stick Trick, Dodge 1 from X (walk then run through), Dodge 2 from X, Dodge 3 from X
  • 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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