Welcome to Danvers Youth Lacrosse
Danvers Youth Lacrosse
Danvers Youth Lacrosse (DYL) is the lacrosse program for the town of Danvers, MA. We are a community-based organization serving boys and girls in grades K through 8. DYL boys and girls teams are members of the Mass Youth Lax (MYL) League.
DYL is dedicated to fostering a positive lacrosse experience, for the players and parents of Danvers. We believe that regardless of initial skill level, all players should have the opportunity to learn and play the game of lacrosse. We strive to create a highly supportive environment where all players feel valuable to the team and individually confident as a result of their teamwork, camaraderie, and effort.
Go Falcons!
Off Season Work
Make sure every player is taking the time to hit the wall and work on their stick skills. It is critical that each player develops their stick skills every off season.
FOR BEST RESULTS
1. Find a flat brick or concrete wall at least 10 feet high, the longer the better
2. Every drill that you do- do it with both hands
3. Always wear gloves when you are performing your routine- you play with gloves so why not practice with gloves
4. Stand 5-7 yards away from the wall
5. Perform this routine at least 4-5 times per week
6. Each routine should be at least 20 minutes in length- if you finish all drills in less than 20 minutes, repeat drills starting with the drill that challenged you the most.
7. Listening to music always helps me work harder, so crank up the tunes
8. Have fun!
LACROSSE WALL BALL DRILLS
1. Quick stick – 50 right, then 50 left (no cradle)
2. One hand quick stick- 50 right, then 50 left (no cradle)
3. Quick stick- change hands each time you throw the ball while the ball is in the air- 50 right, then 50 left ( no cradle)
4. Both hand catch and cradle- 50 right, then 50 left (one quick cradle)
5. One hand catch and cradle – 50 right, then 50 left (one quick cradle)
6. Face dodge- catch-face dodge-throw- 50 right, then 50 left
7. Split dodge- throw right, catch right, split dodge to left hand, throw left, catch left, split back to right hand- 50 right, then 50 left
8. Cross handed- 50 right, then 50 left- “cross handed” means stick in right hand on the left side of body, or stick in left hand on right side of body (one quick cradle each time)
9. Behind the back- 50 right, then 50 left
10.Develop your own drill (Be creative and make sure you use both hands)
2025 Season
Our first practice is Sunday March 23rd at the indoor facility at the Topsfield Fair Grounds.
Boys 1/2 and 3/4 will practice from 10-11 AM
Boys 5/6 and 7/8 will practice from 11- 12 PM
Girls 1/2 and 3/4 will practice from 12-1 PM
Girls 5/6 and 7/8 will practice from 1-2 PM
Coaches will be sending out additional practice schedules.
First games will be on Sunday March 30th. Log into site or download the app and the full game schedule will be uploaded before our first practice.
LITTLE LAXERS
This program starts the last weekend of April. As we get closer we will send out the practice day/time to everyone who registered this year. Little Laxer sticks will be provided for each player.
