Over the past two nights, I’ve had the pleasure of running clinics for Hauppauge’s youth lacrosse program. One of the things I love about coaching youth is being able to build that passion for the game. Creating a positive, fun, and energetic atmosphere gives studletes a chance to be themselves, and love the sport.
Working along side Coach Bob and Diana Schmidt over the past two nights, we not only coached up the boys and girls, we learned from them as well. What a highly energetic, fun, and talented group of young studletes. We laughed as much as we competed, creating a great place to play, learn, and develop. Below are some take-always I got from some classic boys and girls…
“I’m not sure if you know this, but the most athletic player on the field is the goalie.” -The Only Goalie at Clinic
“While my name is Reese, and my T-shirt says Reese’s, I actually don’t like to eat Reese’s” -Reese
“The best hour is the 8pm hour.” -Lax Enthusiast right before start of 8pm session
“My goggles are leaving lines on my forehead, I’m gonna go right ahead and take them off.” -Kindergartner
“I’m wearing pajamas, because today was pajama day, mahhhhh.” -Kindergartner
“Doesn’t this thing end at 7:15?” -3rd grader 15 minutes prior to the clinic ending
“I like dogs.” -5th grader
“I like frogs.” -6th grade girl
“I love lax” -Girl who picked up a stick for the first time tonight
