Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at Adrian College Adrian, Michigan
Adrian College, a private Division III school located about 45 minutes outside Ann Arbor and only 90 minutes from Detroit, is hosting the Nike Girl's Varsity Elite Camp again in 2012.
This camp is offered August 3-5 and is geared for current high school players (ages 14-18) and focuses on advanced skills, position play, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition. Campers will also have the opportunity to compete daily in games against each other.
Highlights Include
- High School Camp for Girls Ages 14-18
- Special Goalie School offered prior to High School Camp
- Superior instruction from College Coaches
- 8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
- Reversible mesh Nike practice jersey
- Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement
New in 2012: We are offering a special goalie school prior to the camp. For an addtional $100, goalies can check in on Thursday, August 2nd for an additional 3 sessions of goalie training and a total of 3 nights on campus.
- focus on goalkeeper mechanics including hands, reach, steps and anticipation
- specialized footwork just for goalies
- nutrition and health for goalies
- current and former collegiate goalkeepers as your coaches
- drill packet to take home with you!
Camp Director
Rachel Cibulas
Directing the camp is the Head Womens Lacrosse Coach at Adrian College, Rachel Cibulas.
Rachel Cibulas is in her first year as a head coach for the Bulldogs, but is no stranger to Adrian College as she served as assistant coach during the first year of the program's existence in 2008. The Bulldogs compiled a 6-7 record during that season and Cibulas was largely responsible for recruiting one of the largest and most talented classes in NCAA Division III along with former head coach John Sung.
Read Full BioCibulas gained valuable experience during the 2011 season as the head coach at NCAA Division II Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C. Lenoir-Rhyne compiled a 6-10 record in their first year as a program under Cibulas. She was in charge of all facets of the program.
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native coached a pair of teams in her hometown as assistant coach at Bethel Park High School in 2010 and as head coach of the Intrepid Girls Lacrosse Club from May 2009 to August 2010. While at Bethel Park, Cibulas helped the team to a four-win improvement going 10-6 in 2010. The squad also made its first-ever WPIAL playoff appearance and Cibulas coached three all-section players.
Cibulas joined Slippery Rock University in June 2008 after leaving the Bulldog program. She was in charge of goalkeeping and defensive units for The Rock and coached two all-league student athletes.
Cibulas played collegiately at Robert Morris University (Pa.) and was a letter winner for the Colonials for three years. She was named team captain for both the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons and was the first female player to sign a National Letter of Intent for the Colonial lacrosse program. Her grandfather Joseph, played professional football for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
She graduated from Robert Morris University in May 2007 with a bachelor of science in business administration. She completed her master of science in sport management from Slippery Rock University in May 2010.
This camp is offered August 3-5 and is geared for current high school players (ages 14-18) and focuses on advanced skills, position play, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition. Campers will also have the opportunity to compete daily in games against each other.
New in 2012: We are offering a special goalie school prior to the camp. For an addtional $100, goalies can check in on Thursday, August 2nd for an additional 3 sessions of goalie training and a total of 3 nights on campus.
A detailed camper registration packet containing check-in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers prior to camp. Our health and release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:
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Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, as a group by mail or fax, each camper will receive a $25 discount. Click “Get Brochure” above and print the application. All applications must be received at the same time via mail or fax. If all members of your group pay with a Visa or MasterCard, feel free to fax your applications to 415-479-6061 to expedite processing. Late or individual registrations are not eligible to receive the group discount.
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Goalie Discount: To ensure each session has enough goalies for drills and scrimmages, all goalies automatically qualify for a special $50 discount. You can call 1-800-645-3226 to receive the goalie discount over the phone or you can indicate that you are eligible for the goalie discount in the “comments” field when registering via our secure website. Goalie discount cannot be combined with any other discount. Goalie discount is not applicable to the Goalie School being offered.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 am Breakfast (Overnighters)
- 9:00 am Stretching and Conditioning
- 9:30 am Line Drills and Stations
- 10:30 am Position Work
- Noon Lunch and rest
- 1:30 pm 1v1, 2v2, and fastbreaks
- 3:00 pm Drill stations and scrimmaging
- 5:00 pm Dinner and supervised free time
- 6:30 pm Back to field for games
- 9:00 pm Extended Day Campers depart
- 10:00 pm Overnight Campers to rooms; Lights out!
Excellent camp!
“My daughter had an excellent experience at the NIKE Lacrosse Camp at Adrian College. It was her first sleep over camp and she enjoyed it immensely. Rachel Cibulas and her staff was excellent.”
Alex
The best!
"This camp is great, i have a better experience every year, the coaches are awesome and experienced, i've met a bunch of new friends and it is awesome to spend a weekend in dorms, it feels like college!"
Rachel W.
Learn new skills.
"I would recommend this camp to anyone and everyone. Whether your a beginner or have been playing your whole life, this camp offers something for everybody. Coaches, staff, and players are all helpful, nice and truly caring. "
Adrian College Overnight Camper
Step up your game.
“The camp truly helped me become a better lacrosse player. The coaches spent a lot of time getting us to understand the techniques and strategies of the game. Sharpening these skills against other quality players makes this camp one of the best.”