U19
The Edmonton Razorbacks offer U19 programming in both men's and women's field lacrosse.
U19 Women’s Field Lacrosse
The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model for Under-19 (U19) women's field lacrosse outlines training, competition, and recovery stages for players typically aged 17 to 19, focusing on the "Train to Train" and "Train to Compete" phases defined by Lacrosse Canada.
Development Focus
- Physical Training: Building optimal aerobic capacity, strength, and high-intensity agility specific to field lacrosse.
- Tactical Acumen: Advancing position-specific decision-making, complex team systems, and transition play.
- Mental Preparation: Enhancing coping strategies for competitive stress, leadership, and self-regulation.
Competition Pathways
- Provincial Tier: Participating in regional club structures and the Alberta Field Lacrosse Association events.
- National Stage: Competing for provincial selection teams at events like the annual Jenny Kyle Cup
U19 Men's Field Lacrosse
The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework for U19 men's field lacrosse focuses on the Train to Compete stage, optimizing physical conditioning, advanced tactical skills, and position-specific specialization. At this stage, athletes refine high-performance capabilities to transition smoothly to collegiate, senior, or national levels.
Training and Development Focus
- Physical Conditioning: Maximizing aerobic power, speed, agility, and sport-specific strength endurance.
- Tactical Acumen: Deepening execution of complex team strategies, transition play, and advanced decision-making under pressure.
- Specialization: Mastering specific field positions (attack, defense, midfield, faceoff, or goaltending) with refined technical execution.
- Competitive Ratios: Balancing high-intensity competition with structured training blocks to peak for major championships like the First Nations Cup.
Competition Pathways
- Provincial Teams: Elite U19 athletes can try out for programs like Team Alberta Field Lacrosse to compete at national events.
