TEAMS: (Dallas/Plano)
SPRING 2010 ANNOUNCEMENT 
We are proud to announce that we are bringing our successful model of youth lacrosse programming to Texas. Our progressive system of Player Development has been successful in some of the top programs in the Northeast and New England. In the spring of 2010, we will debut teams at the Championship/Competitive level in Plano.
OUR SUCCESSFUL FORMULA:
GAMES-BASED APPROACH - Athletes of all ages get the highest level of enjoyment, motivation, and reward from "game-like" activities. Our practices will be focused on skills and situations that are most common in the sport of lacrosse. While we strongly believe that solid fundamentals are a must for all players, we feel it is imperative for players to know the WHY of WHAT they are doing, not just what to do. We achieve this through exciting practices that consistently use game-like situations and drills. Our practices are not "scripted" so that players aren't able to have a mind of their own. Claddagh Lacrosse players are constantly developing their Lacrosse I.Q. and given the tools necessary for them to make the right decisions at the right times on the field.
PROGRESSIVE SKILL CURRICULUM - Over the course of several years, we have designed and refined our program to identify and include an ideal progression of skills from novice to intermediate to advanced. Every step is foundational to the next, and terminology is simple and understandable. We don't teach "gimmick" tactics that will work for a player in youth lacrosse but not enable them to get by once they reach the high school level. Every skill in our practice plans is essential to a player's growth and success. We give players the base of knowledge and skills they can use to commit to the sport to any extent they choose down the road. The skills we teach are the same skills that coaches top national high school and college programs demand that their players execute properly 90-100% of the time.
POSITIVE COACHING ENVIRONMENT AND APPROACH - Our coaches have given nearly as much attention to their coaching and leadership tactics as lacrosse strategy. We know how to motivate players to enjoying the sport the most they can and progressing to the best student-athletes, teammates, and citizens they can be. Claddagh Lacrosse has had the benefit of a close relationship with resources like the Institute for Athletic Coach Education at Boston University, one of the preeminent institutions in coaching research and development. In our program, the focus is on the team and the players, not the coaches themselves. We stand shoulder to shoulder to be the best we can be, together as a team and not as individuals.
OUR EXPERIENCED COACHING STAFF:
DIRECTOR: Nolan Godfrey
Coach Godfrey has coached and played lacrosse all over North America and Europe. His playing career was highlighted by NCAA All-American honors, a First Round MLL draft selection, Senior-A level Canadian box lacrosse experience, and playing for Team USA Indoor at the Warrior Cup in Ontario. Godfrey is currently the head coach at Plano Senior High School and has researched and developed his coaching skills in the Master's program in Coaching and Sport Psychology at the prestigious Boston University. To learn more about Coach Godfrey's background, see his biography here.
Mark Roidopolous
Current assistant coach for Hillcrest High School. MCLA Tournament player for Lindenwood University after a standout career as midfielder and Team MVP for Hillcrest.
Steven Goold
Former NCAA assistant coach at Division III Trine University. Four-year defenseman and senior captain for St. Vincent's College following four years and captaincy at Dallas Jesuit. Also played in Australia for the prestigious Chadstone Lacrosse Club and coached the U12 and U14 teams in their junior system.
Peter Mullholland
Former All-State attackman for Hillcrest High School. Two-year captain and single season record holder for goals scored.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE/TIME COMMITMENT:
Practice for the spring season will begin on Saturday, February 6th. Practices will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons through the start of the game season in mid-March. At that point, adequate daylight will enable us to practice on weekday evenings. Players can expect a 3-4 day per week commitment to Claddagh Lacrosse from February through the end of the season depending on the levels mentioned above.
OUR FIELD:
Jasper High School
6800 Archgate Dr.
Plano, TX. 75024
MAP TO FIELD
GAME SCHEDULE
CLADDAGH LACROSSE IS A DIVISION OF ELITE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, LLC
We are proud to announce that we are bringing our successful model of youth lacrosse programming to Texas. Our progressive system of Player Development has been successful in some of the top programs in the Northeast and New England. In the spring of 2010, we will debut teams at the Championship/Competitive level in Plano.
OUR SUCCESSFUL FORMULA:
GAMES-BASED APPROACH - Athletes of all ages get the highest level of enjoyment, motivation, and reward from "game-like" activities. Our practices will be focused on skills and situations that are most common in the sport of lacrosse. While we strongly believe that solid fundamentals are a must for all players, we feel it is imperative for players to know the WHY of WHAT they are doing, not just what to do. We achieve this through exciting practices that consistently use game-like situations and drills. Our practices are not "scripted" so that players aren't able to have a mind of their own. Claddagh Lacrosse players are constantly developing their Lacrosse I.Q. and given the tools necessary for them to make the right decisions at the right times on the field.
PROGRESSIVE SKILL CURRICULUM - Over the course of several years, we have designed and refined our program to identify and include an ideal progression of skills from novice to intermediate to advanced. Every step is foundational to the next, and terminology is simple and understandable. We don't teach "gimmick" tactics that will work for a player in youth lacrosse but not enable them to get by once they reach the high school level. Every skill in our practice plans is essential to a player's growth and success. We give players the base of knowledge and skills they can use to commit to the sport to any extent they choose down the road. The skills we teach are the same skills that coaches top national high school and college programs demand that their players execute properly 90-100% of the time.
POSITIVE COACHING ENVIRONMENT AND APPROACH - Our coaches have given nearly as much attention to their coaching and leadership tactics as lacrosse strategy. We know how to motivate players to enjoying the sport the most they can and progressing to the best student-athletes, teammates, and citizens they can be. Claddagh Lacrosse has had the benefit of a close relationship with resources like the Institute for Athletic Coach Education at Boston University, one of the preeminent institutions in coaching research and development. In our program, the focus is on the team and the players, not the coaches themselves. We stand shoulder to shoulder to be the best we can be, together as a team and not as individuals.
OUR EXPERIENCED COACHING STAFF:
DIRECTOR: Nolan Godfrey
Coach Godfrey has coached and played lacrosse all over North America and Europe. His playing career was highlighted by NCAA All-American honors, a First Round MLL draft selection, Senior-A level Canadian box lacrosse experience, and playing for Team USA Indoor at the Warrior Cup in Ontario. Godfrey is currently the head coach at Plano Senior High School and has researched and developed his coaching skills in the Master's program in Coaching and Sport Psychology at the prestigious Boston University. To learn more about Coach Godfrey's background, see his biography here.
Mark Roidopolous
Current assistant coach for Hillcrest High School. MCLA Tournament player for Lindenwood University after a standout career as midfielder and Team MVP for Hillcrest.
Steven Goold
Former NCAA assistant coach at Division III Trine University. Four-year defenseman and senior captain for St. Vincent's College following four years and captaincy at Dallas Jesuit. Also played in Australia for the prestigious Chadstone Lacrosse Club and coached the U12 and U14 teams in their junior system.
Peter Mullholland
Former All-State attackman for Hillcrest High School. Two-year captain and single season record holder for goals scored.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE/TIME COMMITMENT:
Practice for the spring season will begin on Saturday, February 6th. Practices will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons through the start of the game season in mid-March. At that point, adequate daylight will enable us to practice on weekday evenings. Players can expect a 3-4 day per week commitment to Claddagh Lacrosse from February through the end of the season depending on the levels mentioned above.
OUR FIELD:
Jasper High School
6800 Archgate Dr.
Plano, TX. 75024
MAP TO FIELD
GAME SCHEDULE
2010 Claddagh 7/8 Game Schedule (some game times subject to change)
Feb 20th. Home 5:00 Dueces Champ.
Feb. 27th Home 11:00 Lovejoy Comp.
March 6th Away 12:30 Coppell Comp.
March 9th Home 5:30 HP Champ.
March 11th Home 5:30 St. Marks Champ.
March 14th Home 4:00 Keller Comp.
March 21st Home 4:00 Allen Comp.
March 23rd Away 6:30 ESD Champ.
March 27th Away 12:30 Parish Comp.
March 30th Home 6:30 Wrangler Champ.
April 11th Away 4:00 Southlake Comp.
April 13th Home 5:30 Greenhill Comp.
April 15th Away 6:30 St marks Champ.
April 15th Away 6:30 St marks Champ.
April 18th Away 2:00 Dueces Champ.
April 21st Away 5:00 HP Champ.
CLADDAGH LACROSSE IS A DIVISION OF ELITE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT, LLC
