
Nike Boys Lacrosse Camp at Sacred Heart University
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Located in the charming Town of Fairfield, CT between Stamford and Bridgeport, this camp location is ideal for lacrosse players and teams from Fairfield County and beyond. Come join SHU Assistant Coach Chris Doctor for 4 days of focused, intensive training sessions and scrimmages!
Campers will train each day at Campus Field. The multi-purpose Campus Field, which opened in 1997, sits adjacent to the William H. Pitt Center and serves as the home for five of Sacred Heart's division I athletic programs.
Highlights Include
- Complete Skills Camp for Boys Ages 8-13
- Superior instruction
- 8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
- Every camper receives a reversible Nike practice jersey
- Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director/Assistant Coach Chris Doctor
A noted coach within the Div. I ranks, Chris Doctor was hired as an assistant coach at Sacred Heart, specifically tasked with duties as an offensive coordinator, prior to the start of the 2020 season.
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Assistant Coach Will Fox
Will Fox, a Major League Lacrosse Draft Pick and University of North Carolina coach, has joined the Sacred Heart men's lacrosse team as an assistant coach.
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Guest Speaker/Head Coach Jon Basti
Jon Basti is entering his 10th season as Sacred Heart's head coach in 2023. Basti came to Sacred Heart after serving as the associate head coach at the University of Hartford from 2009-13.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, Sacred Heart is offering one session of day camp (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM). At Nike Lacrosse Camps we are committed to helping each camper become a better lacrosse player, and we hope all our participants leave camp having established new friendships and more passion for the game. Over the course of camp, your enthusiasm and self-confidence will grow along with your skills.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 17-20
- Age Group: 8-13
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Thursday
- Check-In: 8:30am
- Lunch: Lunch will be provided each day and campers/staff will eat in the campus dining hall.
- Program: The Skills program is designed for players starting or currently playing youth lacrosse. The focus of camp is having fun and improving fundamental skills in a ultra-positive atmosphere. All facets of the game are covered including stick work, shooting, and defensive/goalie drills in the morning with scrimmaging and team concepts covered in the afternoon. This camp exposes players to all field positions including attack, midfield, defense and goalie where campers can explore and learn more about position specifics.
CAMP ADDRESS
Sacred Heart University
Campus Field
Fairfield, CT 06825
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Monday, July 17th to Thursday, July 20th
- Check in: 8:30am
- Check out: 3:00pm
MEALS
Lunch will be provided each day and campers/staff will eat in the campus dining hall.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers will receive a Nike Lacrosse Reversible Jersey and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your cleats, helmet, mouthpiece, lacrosse stick(s), gloves and pads.
- Facility: Campus Field
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Items:
- Cleats
- Helmet & Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s), Gloves, Pads
- Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
- Healthy Lunch and Snacks Each Day
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE LACROSSE CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our lacrosse camps please see our FAQ page.
Show Less See More Camp DetailsDAY CAMP AMENITIES
• 4 days of instruction
• 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
TEAM DISCOUNT: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. Please have a team contact reach out directly to the USSC office at 1-800-645-3226 to receive a discount code to identify your group. Campers may then register through the website at their convenience and apply the coupon code during check-out.
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.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00 am Stretching and Conditioning
- 9:30 am Line Drills and Stations
- 10:30 am Position Work
- Noon Lunch and rest
- 1:00 pm 1v1, 2v2, and fastbreaks
- 2:00 pm Drill stations and scrimmaging
- 3:00 pm Campers depart
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University’s main campus is located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The University is located less than 60 miles from Manhattan and approximately 150 miles from Boston. Campers will train each day at Campus Field. The multi-purpose Campus Field, which opened in 1997, sits adjacent to the William H. Pitt Center and serves as the home for five of Sacred Heart's division I athletic programs.
Camp Reviews
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Loved it!
July 31, 2017: The Lacrosse Camp at Sacred Heart is a very good camp and you can tell that the coaching staff loves to teach the game and make you a better player.
— Tim G. Camper
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Improve your game.
July 28, 2017: My son's defensive skills greatly improved after attending the Nike lax camp at Sacred Heart!
— Jeff D. Parent
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Highlight of the summer.
July 27, 2017: The coaching staff was excellent. They made the camp a fun, positive experience.
— Tyler K. Camper
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Best camp!
July 26, 2017: This is the best camp. We have been to several and this is my son's favorite. He has a great time and always makes new friends. I never have to worry when he is there. I know he is safe and having a great time.
— Beth R. Parent
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I hope to go back.
July 26, 2017: It was a lot of fun and I am looking forward to doing it again soon. I enjoyed all the games and skill based activities. The competition in camp was great!
— Chad G. Camper
SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.