We are the ONLY lacrosse training and development program managed and resourced by USA Lacrosse and its' state-wide Chapter. We do not exclude youth athletes regardless of preliminary skills, goals, or resources. Unlike "elite" programs, we believe every child should have an opportunity to participate in sport at their own determined level.

Research suggests that the Elite/Pro Model just might be failing parents and their children. And there are reasonable concerns that force fitting youth athletes into professional-type training may be the least effective approach to developing youth for a lifetime of successful sport involvement. Of course, on its face, it sounds like a grand idea -  treat kids like they're pros and watch them build the same skill set as their professional idols. But, closer examination reveals a deeper understanding of the real impact and dynamics of such an approach.

• The program is athlete-centric and is structured to address physical, technical, mental, and emotional maturation and development;
• Every component of the program (training, competition, and recovery) is evidence-based, extracting and applying best practices based on current research in design and delivery;
• Training concepts adhere to sequential and progressive stages of development and implementation;
• Education and communication in all aspects of athletic development is a fundamental precept of the program for coaches, parents, and athletes;

All FLYLax programs and activities are offered at convenient, local sites around the State of Florida. Presently, events will be held regularly in the following geographic locations:

• Jacksonville;
• Orlando/Pensacola;
• Gulf Coast (Tampa, Sarasota/Bradenton, Naples);

FLYLAX delivers camps, clinics, leagues, tournaments, and festivals that are convenient, low-cost, technically superior, individualized and fun. Kids and their families should experience lacrosse in a manner that minimizes stress and anxiety and maximizes the hopes, dreams and aspirations of each child and FLYLAX delivers these activities.

For the most part, "elite" programs overpromise and underdeliver. The reasons are many and include: a) obsession with early-stage developers/high performers at the exclusion of all other youth athletes; b) ripping these athletes from LTAD-based recreation programs designed to build youth skill, competency, and enjoyment; c) unyielding pressure to specialize in one sport by pushing questionable and unproven elite-level "advantages"; and d) coaches lacking the knowledge to develop youth athletes properly and contextually. Collectively, the "elite" system overpromises and underdelivers, and at great expense financially and opportunistically. 

1. Representative design - we use structures and constraints in practice that look, feel, simulate and represent the game;
2. Differential learning - we expose athletes to a variety of movement solutions in random manner to facilitate the development of movement patterns adaptable to novel situations. We consider movement variations as the basis of learning rather than movement repetitions. By constantly (and randomly) changing the technique used to execute a skill, the athlete will: a) discover what works best for themselves, and b) learn to perform the skill in a multitude of ways;
3. Self-organized movement - we control the amount and frequency of explicit feedback to allow the athlete to learn from their effort;
4. Manipulate constraints - we encourage new functional movement solutions;
5. Infused movement disruptions - we introduce simulated “noise” as interference to develop game level solutions and capabilities. 

FLYLAX is player-centric, which means program design and delivery is focused on the athlete. Of course, we make sure that parents and coaches understand long-term athlete development so they can fully support their child's interests, ambitions and aspirations.

As a part of USA Lacrosse, the national governing body of the sport of lacrosse, you can easily find us online, in your community, and the local fields in your neighborhood. No other lacrosse organization has the reach that we do, and we're always looking for you. You can be assured that when we meet, your child will "take flight".

FLYLAX has its benefits!  All of our programs, events, and activities are open to all youth athletes interested in developing their skills and capabilities. There are, however added benefits by becoming a FLYLAX Squadron member. When you join FLYLAX ($20/year), each athlete is entitled to:

• Discounts off each FLYLAX event fees (leagues, camps/clinics, tournaments, etc)
• Full access to the online Athlete Management System - an extensive platform to track and manage the athlete's progress and metrics
• Discounts off equipment and apparel purchases
• Click HERE to go to membership registration and join the Squadron! 

When we plant a rose seed in the earth, we notice that it is small, but we do not criticize it as "rootless and stemless." We treat it as a seed, giving it the water and nourishment required of a seed. When it first shoots up out of the earth, we don't condemn it as immature and underdeveloped; nor do we criticize the buds for not being open when they appear. We stand in wonder at the process taking place and give the plant the care it needs at each stage of its development.

The rose is a rose from the time it is a seed to the time it dies. Within it, at all times, it contains its whole potential. It seems to be constantly in the process of change; yet at each state, at each moment, it is perfectly all right as it is.