Deemed by many in the sport as the ultimate experience for lacrosse players, FLG and 3d Lacrosse have teamed up, once again, for one of the leading recruiting showcases in the nation – the FLG in 3d Summer Shootout. The event has grown exponentially from its first year of 40 recruit-able boys’ teams in 2012 to 100 recruit-able teams in 2014. 
The number of high school and college student athletes working the event has grown as well. FLG has employed nearly one hundred young athletes in the local area within a three-year span. In addition, the tournament has attracted up to 200 college coaches to attend. The widespread popularity and ongoing success of the event makes each year bigger and better.
This year’s competition will take place on July 18-20th and will feature between 60 and 80 college coaches, representing division I, II and III schools, and 100 recruit-able teams. Thousands of athletes from 20 different states will again compete to prove they are worthy of playing at the collegiate level.
“The FLG in 3d Summer Shootout has been the genesis of the recruiting process for many athletes. In recent years, recruiting showcases have been a primary source of talent selection for college coaches,” said Mike Winkoff, CEO of FLG Lacrosse. “It has provided them with the opportunity to introduce themselves to college coaches through their play on the fields. The unique scheduling of the teams provides maximum exposure for the athletes.”
The FLG in 3d Summer Shootout is a multi-faceted tournament. Not only are teams competing against one another, but players are being ranked on an individual level as well. Player ranking, done by college coaches and a computer-generated analysis, determines which athletes are invited to play in the coveted All-Star games. Meant to showcase the best athletes, a position in one of the two All-Star games, scheduled for the evening of July 19th, grants players an additional opportunity to play and be viewed by college coaches. All-Star participants are awarded a custom sublimated jersey and short. The MVP of each All-Star game will be awarded a custom-designed cascade helmet with an FLG in 3D head-wrap, Maverick head and shaft, and custom MVP t-shirt.
To add even more excitement and opportunity, FLG Lacrosse and the FOGOLAX Face-off Academy, a leading instructional facility in teaching and cultivating top-notch face-off players, will bring the FLG Face-off Combine to the tournament weekend. On Friday, July 18th, a Face-off Combine will be held to train, develop and crown a Face-off X-traordinaire in 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grades, increasing the number of players to be seen by college coaches. This competition will challenge players in grades 6th through 11th from all over America to find our nation’s top players in the face-off position.
And, the college coaches will even get the chance for some playing time. On Saturday evening, they will participate in a Hoop It Up tournament – a highly-competitive competition that is truly fun to watch.
“The FLG in 3d Summer Shootout gives lacrosse players a unique opportunity. They are able to play against teams from across the nation, rather than playing against local clubs they face on a regular basis,” said Jamie Munroe, CEO of 3d Lacrosse. “With an abundance of college coaches, highly competitive teams and talented athletes, this tournament provides an atmosphere conducive to success.”
To find out more about the FLG in 3d Summer Shootout or for the full tournament schedule, please contact Mike Winkoff at 516-750-6500 or visit FLG Lacrosse.
