Nike Top of the Class Lacrosse Camp Byfield, Massachusetts
US Sports Camps, Inc. has partnered with the coaches from Harvard University, Stanford University and the University of North Carolina in offering the Nike "Top of the Class" Lacrosse Camps. The program is hosted at The Governor's Academy, located 30 miles north of Boston in Byfield, MA.
TOP OF THE CLASS SHOWCASE (July 24-27)
- 3rd Annual showcase for the premier high school player (Restricted to: uncommitted 2013, 2014 and 2015s).
- The staff at Top of the Class is made up of terrific coaches from great academic institutions.
- Top of the Class is a great opportunity to work with top lacrosse programs from some of the finest universities and colleges in the country.
This showcase camp differs from most in that each camper will receive individual instruction from each college coach in small station groups during camp. The showcase program focuses on advanced skills, position play, team concepts and an overall intense level of competition. Night games will be coached by the college coaches where you will get the opportunity to work with them in a competitive team atmosphere.
Highlights Include
- Showcase Camp for premier high school players (Restricted to uncommitted 2013, 2014 and 2015s)
- Superior instruction from NCAA College Coaches and Former Players
- 10:1 camper to instructor on field ratio and 24 hour supervision
- Special goalie instruction
- Every camper receives a reversible Nike practice jersey
- Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement
Goalies will be given training involving development of their individual technique as well as instruction in game like situations. In addition to focusing on individual instruction, each goalie will participate in shooting drills as well as drills designed to include the goalies as an integral part of a team defense.
Meet your coaching staff
Camp Director
Phil Barnes
Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach, University of North Carolina. Full Bio>>
The following coaches attended last summer.
- Boston College - Jen Kent
- Boston University - Amanda Barnes
- Brown - Jill DePetris
- Colby - Kimberly Williams
- Colgate - Melissa Pearsall
- Cornell - Jenny Graap
- Harvard - Carla Gigon
- Harvard - Bridget Looney
- Holy Cross - Patricia Sutton
- Navy - Kristen Waagbo
- Stanford - Brooke McKenzie
- University of Vermont - Nicole Moore
- UPenn - Melissa Lehman
- Vanderbilt - Amber Falcone
- Villanova - Julie Shaner or Asst
- William & Mary - Sarah Dalton
A new list of coaches for the 2012 camp will be updated by June 1st
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. All health and release forms will be collected on the first day of camp.
Nike Top of the Class Showcase July 24-27
- Check-in takes place between 11:00-1:00pm on Tuesday, July 24th. (2 sessions) 1:30-4pm, 6-8pm (dinner only)
- Wednesday and Thursday (3 sessions) 9-11:30am, 1:30-4pm, 6-8pm (all meals provided to overnighters, extended day campers receive lunch and dinner)
- Check-out takes place at 12:00pm on Friday, July 27th. (breakfast only for overnight campers, no other meals provided on last day)
Last summer, coaches from the following schools were in attendance: Harvard, Stanford, UNC, Penn, Holy Cross, Navy, Boston College, Villanova, William & Mary, Vermont, Vanderbilt, Boston University, Brown, Cornell, Colby, and Colgate. A new list of coaches for the 2012 camp will be updated by June 1st
CAMPERS FLYING TO CAMP: TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED BY THE CAMP TO OR FROM ANY AIRPORTS. If your camper is flying to or from the Boston Logan Airport we recommend Walkey’s Livery 978-388-7755 or toll free 888-844-0384. The camp has no affiliation with this transportation company. The closest train station is in Newburyport. The Governor’s Academy is 5 minutes away and taxis are typically available.
Read camper reviewsThis camp is fun!
"This camp is fun and great! I made many friends, amazing college players, great coaches, and good food."
The instruction is excellent!
"You get a lot out of it. You meet so many new people with the same passion for lacrosse as you. The instruction you get is excellent. You really get to interact with all the coaches, and overall it's just a lot of fun!"
Top of the Class Overnight Camper
Learn new skills.
"Nike Top of the Class is a great way to get seen by collegiate coaches and get instruction from them including each coaches view on different concepts of the game."