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!
Offseason Lacrosse Opportunities
Check out our Camps, Clinics & Select page for the upcoming Girls and Boys lacrosse opportunities.
Also visit Mass Youth Lacrosse to see more opportunities to play some winter lacrosse.
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)
Monster Mash
3d New England is excited to announce the fifth year of Monster Mash! This spooky one-day event is a 6v6 Halloween-themed dress-up tournament. Teams are encouraged to wear matching or themed costumes to compete against other teams of ghouls and goblins. The Monster Mash will be a frightfully fun day full of Halloween spirit and high-level lacrosse play. Partnering with the Swampscott Youth Lacrosse program, you can expect a memorable day of lacrosse, costume contests, vendors, charity drives, and other Halloween fun!!
Location: Phillips Park -585 Humphrey Street Swampscott, MA 01907
Date: October 11th
Time: 11am-8pm
Ages: Boys/Girls, u9, u11, u13, u15
Format:
-6v6 including Goalies *full pads required along with costumes
-Matching costumes required per team. Think of this like a team uniform. For example, skeletons vs. pirates
-8-12 players per team
-4 brackets broken up by age
-3 guaranteed games, 1 championship in each age bracket
-Self-assigned team names and team managers *3d will not be providing coaches
Additional Promotions:
-Costume Contest
-Team Name Contest
-Different Vendors (face paint, photobooth, food, etc.)
Registration:
-Individual or Team!
-Create PlayerFirst Account
-Click Registration Button
-Go to the PlayerFirst Login
-Select Create Account option below the login
-Must have a team name and team manager(coach) to register, no free agents
