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Shooting Clinic - Coach Houston

$50

Core Training Elements

Mechanics & Velocity: Emphasizes hand placement, arm extension, core and shoulder rotation, and proper weight transfer into the shot.
Shot Variety: Covers time-and-room outside shots, high-speed shooting on the run, and quick-stick inside finishing.
Goalie Deception: Teaches stick fakes, changing planes, and altering release angles to beat the keeper.

What to Expect

High Repetition: Hundreds of targeted reps focused strictly on accuracy, placement, and footwork rather than full team scrimmages.
Equipment Needs: Helmet, gloves, and a stick

1Hr Session - Small Group - High School and Middle School

D-Bats Valley Ranch - 21922 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr, Porter, TX 77365, USA

Coach Connor Houston is a former collegiate lacrosse player who played as an attacker for the Lynn University Fighting Knights.

Career Overview

High School: He grew up in Round Rock, Texas, and earned four varsity letters in lacrosse at Round Rock High School. He actually earned Three-time All-District honors during his prep career.
College Recruitment: He committed to Lynn University in 2021 as a product of the Iron Horse Austin club program.
Lynn University Career (2022–2025): Across his four seasons playing NCAA Division II lacrosse in Boca Raton, Florida, he was a main offensive catalyst.
Senior Season (2025): Houston started 14 of 15 games, tied for the team lead with 19 goals, and added 11 assists for 30 total points. His standout performance earned him a spot on the Second Team All-Sunshine State Conference (SSC).

Career Statistics Table

Round Rock High School (Soph/Jr Seasons) 52G 31A 83P 3x All-District

Lynn University (Career Overall) 64G 23A 87P 2025 Second-Team All-SSC

Core Training Elements

Mechanics & Velocity: Emphasizes hand placement, arm extension, core and shoulder rotation, and proper weight transfer into the shot.
Shot Variety: Covers time-and-room outside shots, high-speed shooting on the run, and quick-stick inside finishing.
Goalie Deception: Teaches stick fakes, changing planes, and altering release angles to beat the keeper.

What to Expect

High Repetition: Hundreds of targeted reps focused strictly on accuracy, placement, and footwork rather than full team scrimmages.
Equipment Needs: Helmet, gloves, and a stick

1Hr Session - Small Group - High School and Middle School

D-Bats Valley Ranch - 21922 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr, Porter, TX 77365, USA

Coach Connor Houston is a former collegiate lacrosse player who played as an attacker for the Lynn University Fighting Knights.

Career Overview

High School: He grew up in Round Rock, Texas, and earned four varsity letters in lacrosse at Round Rock High School. He actually earned Three-time All-District honors during his prep career.
College Recruitment: He committed to Lynn University in 2021 as a product of the Iron Horse Austin club program.
Lynn University Career (2022–2025): Across his four seasons playing NCAA Division II lacrosse in Boca Raton, Florida, he was a main offensive catalyst.
Senior Season (2025): Houston started 14 of 15 games, tied for the team lead with 19 goals, and added 11 assists for 30 total points. His standout performance earned him a spot on the Second Team All-Sunshine State Conference (SSC).

Career Statistics Table

Round Rock High School (Soph/Jr Seasons) 52G 31A 83P 3x All-District

Lynn University (Career Overall) 64G 23A 87P 2025 Second-Team All-SSC

Face-off Clinic - Coach Leonard

$50

Core Training Elements

Stance and Setup Drills
Body alignment: Players practice squaring their hips, shoulders, and feet relative to the center line and the ball.
Hand placement: Coaches correct how players grip the shaft, ensuring light, tension-ready hands and correct finger placement just below the throat of the stick.
Knee and foot positioning: Instruction covers whether to use a motorcycle (standing) or knee-down stance depending on current rules and personal style.

Whistle and Speed Training

Reaction drills: Athletes train to explode at the sound of the whistle, cutting down reaction time.
Clamps and dater moves: Coaches break down the mechanics of the fast clamp, raking, and counter-moves using the plastic throat of the stick.
Exit strategies: Players practice popping or pushing the ball to open space or directly to their wings instead of just winning the initial clamp.

Live Reps and Competition

High-intensity battles: Face-off specialists go head-to-head against various opponents to test techniques under fatigue and pressure.
Ground ball recovery: Drills emphasize winning the possession, boxing out opponents, and transitioning quickly into a fast break.
Mental conditioning: Coaches address focus, pre-draw routines, and emotional control during high-stakes game moments.

1Hr Session - Small Group - High School & Middle School

D-Bats Valley Ranch - 21922 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr, Porter, TX 77365, USA

Coach Cooper Leonard is a former collegiate lacrosse player who played as an Face-off Specialist for the Florida Tech Panthers.

Career Overview

High School: He grew up in North Carolina, and attended boarding school at Choate Rosemary Hall Prep
College Recruitment: He committed to Mount St. Mary's before transferring to Florida Tech.

Career Statistics Table

Florida Tech 6th All-Time in FO Wins (231) & 5th All-Time in FO Percentage

Core Training Elements

Stance and Setup Drills
Body alignment: Players practice squaring their hips, shoulders, and feet relative to the center line and the ball.
Hand placement: Coaches correct how players grip the shaft, ensuring light, tension-ready hands and correct finger placement just below the throat of the stick.
Knee and foot positioning: Instruction covers whether to use a motorcycle (standing) or knee-down stance depending on current rules and personal style.

Whistle and Speed Training

Reaction drills: Athletes train to explode at the sound of the whistle, cutting down reaction time.
Clamps and dater moves: Coaches break down the mechanics of the fast clamp, raking, and counter-moves using the plastic throat of the stick.
Exit strategies: Players practice popping or pushing the ball to open space or directly to their wings instead of just winning the initial clamp.

Live Reps and Competition

High-intensity battles: Face-off specialists go head-to-head against various opponents to test techniques under fatigue and pressure.
Ground ball recovery: Drills emphasize winning the possession, boxing out opponents, and transitioning quickly into a fast break.
Mental conditioning: Coaches address focus, pre-draw routines, and emotional control during high-stakes game moments.

1Hr Session - Small Group - High School & Middle School

D-Bats Valley Ranch - 21922 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr, Porter, TX 77365, USA

Coach Cooper Leonard is a former collegiate lacrosse player who played as an Face-off Specialist for the Florida Tech Panthers.

Career Overview

High School: He grew up in North Carolina, and attended boarding school at Choate Rosemary Hall Prep
College Recruitment: He committed to Mount St. Mary's before transferring to Florida Tech.

Career Statistics Table

Florida Tech 6th All-Time in FO Wins (231) & 5th All-Time in FO Percentage

Goalie Clinic - Coach Rowan

$75

Core Training Elements

Hand placement: Keep hands spaced correctly on the shaft for control.
Arm extension: Reach out to meet the ball early.
Core rotation: Twist the torso hard to power the movement.
Shoulder rotation: Turn shoulders to guide the stick.
Weight transfer: Shift body weight smoothly into the shot.

Shot Variety Covered

Time-and-room: Set shots from outside.
Shooting on the run: Fast shots while moving.
Inside finishing: Quick-stick shots close to the goal.

Goalie Deception Tactics

Stick fakes: Fake a move to trick the keeper.
Changing planes: Shoot high then low (or low then high).
Release angles: Change the arm slot to hide the ball.

What to Expect

High repetition: Hundreds of focused reps.
Skill focus: Accuracy, placement, and footwork.
No full scrimmages: The time goes to personal skill work.

1Hr Session - Small Group - High School & Middle School

D-Bats Valley Ranch - 21922 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr, Porter, TX 77365, USA

Coach JJ Rowan is a former collegiate lacrosse player who played as a goalkeeper for the Belmont Abbey Crusaders.

Career Overview

High School: He grew up in Houston, Texas, and started four years for Klein High School, winning the Texas State Championship in 2026, earning all-state, defensive MVP, and all-conference honors for the remainder of high school.
College Recruitment: He played for four years at Belmont Abbey College, making the conference tournament three out of four years.

Core Training Elements

Hand placement: Keep hands spaced correctly on the shaft for control.
Arm extension: Reach out to meet the ball early.
Core rotation: Twist the torso hard to power the movement.
Shoulder rotation: Turn shoulders to guide the stick.
Weight transfer: Shift body weight smoothly into the shot.

Shot Variety Covered

Time-and-room: Set shots from outside.
Shooting on the run: Fast shots while moving.
Inside finishing: Quick-stick shots close to the goal.

Goalie Deception Tactics

Stick fakes: Fake a move to trick the keeper.
Changing planes: Shoot high then low (or low then high).
Release angles: Change the arm slot to hide the ball.

What to Expect

High repetition: Hundreds of focused reps.
Skill focus: Accuracy, placement, and footwork.
No full scrimmages: The time goes to personal skill work.

1Hr Session - Small Group - High School & Middle School

D-Bats Valley Ranch - 21922 Valley Ranch Crossing Dr, Porter, TX 77365, USA

Coach JJ Rowan is a former collegiate lacrosse player who played as a goalkeeper for the Belmont Abbey Crusaders.

Career Overview

High School: He grew up in Houston, Texas, and started four years for Klein High School, winning the Texas State Championship in 2026, earning all-state, defensive MVP, and all-conference honors for the remainder of high school.
College Recruitment: He played for four years at Belmont Abbey College, making the conference tournament three out of four years.

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