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Perhaps the biggest influence for Pierce was Mike Acee, 212 Lacrosse founder.

October 20, 2012 by MJ

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Another player from Utah has joined the ranks of an NCAA D-I commit when Grant Pierce committed to Furman University in South Carolina earlier this week.

Perhaps the biggest influence for Pierce was Mike Acee, 212 Lacrosse founder.

“The very first person, the man who changed the course of my life, is Mike Acee,” said Pierce. “Coach Acee has been my private coach for the past three years and not only did he change every part of my game, but he really believed in me and never wavered. Coach Acee has made a huge difference in my life both on the field and off and not only is he my coach, he is my friend.” – Grant Pierce”

-Grant Pierce

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212 Player Grant Pierce Commits to Furman University

August 17, 2012 by MJ

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Grant 1 - Park Record

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Wall Ball

July 27, 2012 by MJ

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The $1,000,000.00 Wall

 

As this wonderful sport evolves, both from an equipment and training standpoint, we are all exposed to new ideas about how to become better coaches and players.  “WALL BALL” is the one aspect of training that can help a player develop and be the sure handed ball control player, regardless of position, that every team needs.   

Committing yourself to 20 minutes a day, yes only 20 minutes will improve your stick handling, hand eye coordination, passing, catching, shooting, fakes, and trickery. The beauty of “wall ball” is that you do not have to rely on anyone else to get better. Just you and the wall. There are six phases of “wall ball” below that I feel can benefit everyone regardless of position. Find a wall in your area (it could be the side of a school, gym, handball court, etc) that is at least 15 yards long and ten feet high.

Phase 1-Quick Stick/Rapid Fire: Line up around 3-5 yards from the wall. First, 50 right hand throw and catches without cradling. After completing 50 right hand throw and catches, do the same with your left. Did you notice I didn’t mention starting with your strong hand? With “wall ball” anything you do right, you follow- up left. This stage is great because it allows you to work on quick sticks, hand eye coordination, and one timing. You will become better about getting rid of the ball in a timely fashion without even noticing it by practicing this stage.

Phase 2-12 Yard Passing: Line up 12 yards from the wall. Start with 30 right hand throws, which will come back to you on one bounce. When you retrieve the ball from the one bounce, cradle once, then follow-up with the next throw. When you have completed 30 right handed throws, follow-up with 30 left.

Phase 3-Throwing & Catching On The Run: This may be my favorite and most helpful stage. First I start lined up 5-7 yards from the wall on the far left side of the wall. I begin this stage with the stick in my right hand and while I am running alongside the wall (towards the other end), I throw and catch the ball on the run. The important part is to throw the ball on the run and not always catching the ball stick side. I like to do this during every stage. Do you always get a pass stick side? No. Therefore, in your training you should throw the ball against the wall and catch it cross hand (or across your face). After I run one length of the wall, I run back to the other end throwing lefty (doing the same thing I did with my right). Keep repeating these steps. This stage should be done for about 5-7 minutes.

Phase 4-Shooting: Line-up around 12-15 yards from the wall. Get in proper shooting formation (hands loose, three quarter/overhand motion, snapping of the hips, and following through) mark a few places on the wall with tape to aim at. Shoot at about 80% velocity, having the ball come back to you with one bounce. Depending on where you aim, the ball may take bounces that aren’t the same, so you have to work a little bit. Start with 25 right, and follow up with about 25 left.

Phase 5-Pass and Switch: This stage really allows you to work on hand-eye coordination and stick transferring. I begin by setting up roughly 7 yards from the wall. I start with the stick in my right hand. With proper stick technique I pass with my right hand and instantly switch to my left hand and catch the ball with my left hand. I then pass with my left and catch with my right. I switch every time until I throw 25 times with both hands.

Phase 6-Trickery: This stage is fun. This is a great time to practice behind the backs (make sure you are not following through too much. Step in the direction you are aiming, and the behind the back motion is only about a foot, with the head of your stick ending up hitting the top part of your arm near your shoulder). Around the world, threw the legs, and any other creative stuff can be incorporated at this time. I would leave around 5 minutes for this stage. I am a firm believer that this stage is important. If you can pull this stage off (and only if you are mastering the other 5 stages should you try this stage), it is an indication that you have a strong comfort level with your stick and great hand eye coordination. It is also a stage that can help you in terms pulling something off in a game that is nice to watch and necessary. There are times in a game when a behind the back is the only option.

So there it is, six stages of ‘Wall Ball.” Get a radio with your favorite beats, a snow cap and duck boots if there is snow on the ground, and do what you have to do to get out at least five days a week for 20 minutes/per day. Don’t let the competition pass you by. No excuses!

Thank you to Paul Carcaterra for sharing this great wall ball routine!

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Satori

May 15, 2012 by MJ

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Satori is a Japanese Buddhist term for enlightenment, meaning “understanding”.

“People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.  For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”

— Mother Teresa

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

~Plato

“It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.”

-Muhammad Ali

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212 Coach – Kendra Francis

May 12, 2012 by MJ

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212 is excited to announce the addition of Kendra Francis to our coaching staff!

Kendra played midfield for division 3 Wells College and was one of two Freshman on the starting roster. She was named sophomore MVP and was one of the top scorers. Wells finished that season with a loss in the final four.  After one year at Wells, Kendra moved on to division 2 St. Andrews University and was the top recruit for lacrosse. She also started on the soccer team and participated on the St. Andrews cheerleading team. Kendra coached two years at Viewmont High where they were two year division champions and reserve state champions. She ran a summer competitive team in Massachusetts and had an undefeated season. Kendra now coaches at Brighton High and was recently selected to coach the U-15 national team in Denver at the 2014 national championships.

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Mike has been a consistently important and influential presence in our two daughters’ lives for over three years now.

March 23, 2012 by MJ

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We have been fortunate enough to have our girls work with Mike in numerous capacities: as their team coach, as their private coach, as their camp and clinic coach and, in our older daughter’s case, as her mentor, as Mike has allowed her to work with him as a volunteer assistant coach, teaching lacrosse to younger girls.Mike’s contributions to Park City lacrosse in general and to our two players in particular have been enormous.  He effectively utilizes positive coaching, and takes the time to discover and nurture the full potential in each player.  He has a unique ability to recognize each player’s individual strengths and to teach them how to capitalize on those strengths.  Mike has taught our girls to want to succeed, and to be willing to put in the work needed to do so.  His style is definitely not “one size fits all,” and he ably motivates and teaches each player in the ways that work best for them.

It’s one thing to be “good” or even “great” at lacrosse, and another to be able to share that skill constructively.  Mike is the embodiment of the lacrosse motto, “Honor the Game.”  He lives it, he truly believes it, and he has the unique gift of being able to share it, and to serve as both role model and coach to players of all ages and abilities.  He is an inspiration both on and off the field, and we value every moment spent with him.

– Lisa & Greg Berglund

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