For young athletes, building a strong foundation of the fundamental skills in lacrosse is imperative to grow into a college-caliber athlete. Where does this foundation begin? With quality coaches who understand the intricacies of lacrosse and also possess a passion and knowledge for teaching. The FLG Girls Lacrosse program has just that; its stellar coaching staff coupled with its top-notch college recruiting resources make FLG Girls Lacrosse the premier program on Long Island for young females looking to advance their lacrosse career.
The FLG Girls Lacrosse staff is comprised of 12 coaches who are dedicated to the betterment of their players, both on and off the field. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, these coaches are in-tune with the college recruitment process and stay on the pulse of the latest lacrosse training trends. The entire staff has played at the high school and college levels, giving current players the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by the cream of the crop. Current players can also tap into their coaches as recruiting resources, as most of them have relationships with college coaches. Moreover, 90% of the girls lacrosse coaches are educators; they understand the nuances of teaching which translate into their coaching styles. Participants are given the opportunity to learn from coaches who understand lacrosse and are trained teaching professionals.
Among the coaching staff is FLG 2018 Girls team coach and AmericanUniversity graduate Kerri McGinty. Majoring in Literacy and Education, Kerri has a passion for guiding students and athletes along the road to success. She dedicates her time and attention to each player, ensuring that they meet both their individual and team goals. In addition to being a teacher and a coach at FLG, Kerri is also the head coach of the Harborfields High School Girls Varsity lacrosse team. Hofstra graduate and FLG 2019 Girls team coach Casey McGrath brings exceptional knowledge of coaching and lacrosse to FLG’s well-rounded, elite coaching staff. Her personal achievements as an All-American Honorable Mention coupled with her experience in the UK as the head coach of the Mellor Club Team makes her a valuable resource, mentor and coach. Also a Literacy and Secondary Education major, Casey effectively transitions her classroom tactics on the field. To read more on FLG’s coaches, please visit http://flg.ebricks04.com/flg-coaches-bios/.
“While some parents believe the best youth lacrosse programs are led by college coaches, high school coaches offer a specific set of attributes,” said Corey Winkoff, FLG Lacrosse Program Director. “Most of our coaches are teachers by trade. Not only do they understand how to teach, but they have the ability and time to immerse themselves into our program and offer the attention and care that are needed by the players.”
In addition to a first-rate coaching staff, the FLG Girls Lacrosse program is dedicated to helping its players through the recruiting process. In some cases, parents are unfamiliar with this process and assume that college coaches will do most of the legwork. Contrary to this belief, high school girls who are looking to extend their lacrosse careers into college need to reach out to coaches, create highlight videos, and take the necessary steps to help achieve this goal. The entire FLG Lacrosse staff is committed to assisting its athletes through the recruitment process, making sure that each person finds the right fit. A former LIU Post Assistant Lacrosse Coach with a national championship on her resume, veteran coach Kristie Leggio possesses an extensive knowledge of the college recruitment process. Her vast coaching experience coupled with her relationships with college coaches makes her a valuable member of the FLG coaching staff.
“We are dedicated to guiding our players through the various stages of recruitment,” added Winkoff. “We hope that more and more girls take note of our program’s offerings. Our goal for the future is to double the number of participants, particularly those who are serious about playing lacrosse at the next level.”
If you are interested in joining the FLG Girls Lacrosse program or have any questions, please contact Corey or Joy Winkoff at 516-750-6500 or visit the FLG website.
