Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Camp

Plan ahead for next summer!

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Enroll now for Summer 2012!

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The camp dates for Summer 2012 have been decided and you can sign up now. Join us next summer from July 19th through the 22nd. Remember the camp has a limited enrollment, so sign up early to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Final Games

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Camp wrapped up this morning with the campers playing in the final games. All of the games were exciting and close and we know that the parents enjoyed watching their sons work hard, have fun, be great teammates and show off all of their new skills. Thank you to all of the parents, players, coaches and support staff for helping to run a great camp!

Centennial Conference

ODAC Conference

Future Tigers

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Every year at camp we have incoming Woodberry students who attend. Here are five of this year's campers who will be either third or fourth formers at Woodberry in the fall. Welcome! We look forward to having you as part of our Woodberry Family.

Day 3 Third Session: Evening Games and Raffle

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The cooler evening temperatures made for some great games! The Centennial Conference continued with their Orange vs. White rivalry, with the Orange team emerging victorious. After repeated back and forth goals, the final count was six to four in favor of Orange.

White Team

Orange Team

The ODAC Conference continued their round robin tournament, once again giving the campers plenty of playing time while also giving them a chance to rest and recover. Their pleasure with the cooler temperatures was evident by all!

Team Photos-- be sure to appreciate their creative names.
Team Devry University

Team Gummibears

Team ITT Tech

Team UVA

The games were followed by the much talked about Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Camp Raffle. This year two pairs of Woodberry customized Nike Vapor Elite gloves, five STX Scandium Pro handles and five STX Superpower heads (two having gone to the winners of the Fastest Shot competition) were up for grabs. All of the campers names are entered into the "hat of chance" and they could barely contain their excitement as they waited for Coach Hemming!

Day 3 Second Session and Face-off Workshop

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The oppressive heat took the campers indoors once again during the afternoon. (A thunderstorm came through during the session and dropped the temperatures into the low 80's!) Divided by conferences, the older campers participated in short field situations with 5 vs. 5. The younger campers started with a wall ball session and then engaged in a fast paced 3 vs. 2 drill.

Following this drills, campers were invited to participated in a face-off workshop lead by JJ Miller. Others opted for shooting practice or time in the pool before dinner.

This evening will bring another round of games followed by a pizza party and the much anticipated Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Camp Raffle!

Fastest Shot Competition

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Following the morning sessions, the respective conferences took part in the much anticipated Fastest Shot Competition to see who would win the STX Superpower heads. Each camper had two chances against the radar gun, taking shots from approximately ten yards out. The winner from the ODAC Conference was Andrew Cooke with a 76MPH shot and the Centennial Conference winner was future Woodberry Tiger Billy Osterman with an 84MPH shot! Following the competition, the coaches took a shot against the radar gun. Pax Anthos broke 100MPH with the fastest shot of the day.

Day 3 First Session

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The cooler morning temperatures found the campers on the turf once again. They were divided by conference, using both Hanes Field at Johnson Stadium (Centennial Conference) and the Gillespie Family Field (ODAC Conference). The Centennial Conference began the morning with stretching and stick work, and were then further divided into the Orange and White teams from the previous day to practice certain skills together. The primary focus was numbers situations, and they saw everything from 1 vs. 1 or 2 to 5 vs. 6. Following their team practice, they engaged in another game. This time the White team emerged victorious, winning by one goal!

The ODAC Conference also began the morning with stretching and stick work. Following this, they worked on 1 vs. 1 and 2 vs. 2 situations. The coaches provided demonstrations on how to create open space, set picks and defend picks. After a water break, they played the final game of the round-robin tournament from last night which will determine the standings for this evening's games.

Day 2 Third Session: Evening Games

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With the cooler weather and cloud cover this evening, the campers took to the turf excited to play. The Centennial Conference played a full field game; divided into two equally matched teams. The game was competitive and consistently back and forth between the two teams. With a score of 5 to 5 at the end, they went into a sudden death overtime. The Orange Team emerged victorious tonight, but left the White Team hungry for revenge. We shall see what tomorrow's games bring!

The ODAC Conference was divided into four teams and played in a tournament style. With a shortened field, built in downtime and smaller teams, the campers did not become exhausted and saw plenty of playing time.

Following the games, the campers enjoyed another night in the Fir Tree. With our famous milkshakes and Gus Burgers in their bellies, they should sleep well tonight!

Day 2 Second Session

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Following the visit by the STX Representative, the campers (located safely behind a net) had the opportunity to take advantage of a shooting demonstration by some of our coaches. Lead by Brandon Childs and featuring JJ Miller, David Darling and Dylan Hoff, the coaches demonstrated a variety of shooting styles by both left hand dominant and right hand dominant players, and explained how these styles developed and why they are so effective. While accuracy over speed was emphasized, the campers appeared most impressed with David Darling's incredibly fast shot. Hopefully they picked up some pointers for the "Fastest Shot" competition!

After the demonstration, they divided into groups and rotated through six different stations. The stations each focused on a different aspect of the game, emphasizing different skills based on position. The stations included:
1. Faceoffs
2. Defensive and Riding
3. Shooting
4. Dodging
5. Stick work
6. 3 vs. 2 Situations

STX Representative

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Before the afternoon session, the campers were paid a visit by Woodberry's STX representative. He brought the latest and greatest products from STX, some of which are not yet on the market. Needless to say, the campers enjoyed having the opportunity to heard about the gear and handle the different items. The flexible graphite shaft brought the loudest cries of amazement from the group, as the campers eagerly began compiling their wish lists!

While all of the campers received a lanyard and sticker, they will have the opportunity tomorrow to compete in the "Fastest Shot" competition for either a blue or white STX Superpower head. The coaches will have the radar gun ready.

Our Coaching Staff

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One of the many things the Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Camp prides itself on is the caliber of its coaching staff and the low coach to camper ratio it maintains every year. As the camp has grown, Coach Hemming has worked hard to continue to attract quality coaches and to have enough coaches present so each camper receives valuable individual instruction. Our camper to coach ratio this year is 7:1, and our coaching staff is composed of Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Coaches, college coaches and college players.

Day 2 First Session

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Taking advantage of the somewhat cooler temperatures, the coaches and campers took to the turf for a productive morning session. Once again, the campers were divided into conferences based on their age. The Centennial Conference engaged in 1 vs. 1, 2 vs. 2 and 4 vs. 4 drills and were provided with specific coaching based on their position; attackmen went against defensemen and midfielders went against each other. The goalies received their own instruction and, once they were adequately warmed up, were added to the drills to see shots from their fellow campers. Following a water break, the campers were divided into two teams and given time to prepare for the games that will start this evening after dinner.

The ODAC conference was busy down on the lower turf field. They started their morning with stick skills; focusing on throwing and catching, use of their off hand, and use of one hand in order to build wrist strength and develop better accuracy. The campers held a half field shoot-out competition and took a water break before starting a game of Hungry, Hungry Hippo. This, much like the board game, is a competitive ground ball pick up game where four teams compete to see which can gather the most balls. When the whistle blew, the campers did not hesitate to get after the balls and do what was necessary to prevent others from doing so!

The morning session was followed by some time in the Barbee Center. The campers were given the opportunity to get a snack and drinks before cooling off in the pool or playing a game of knockout. Some campers did a wall ball workout with coaches, others took shots on goal, while some just enjoyed being in the air conditioning!

This afternoon's session will be held in the Barbee Center due to the heat.

Day 1 Second Session

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The slightly cooler evening temperatures and setting sun found the campers and coaches outside for the evening session. The campers were divided up into two conferences based on their age. The younger campers were placed in the ODAC Conference, while the older campers were identified as the Centennial Conference.

The Centennial Conference was further divided into two groups based on position. Goalies and defensemen worked on clearing. The attack and midfield players focused on dodging and shooting. At the end of the session, all of the positions came together and worked on numbers situations (3 vs. 2 and 4 vs. 3).

The ODAC Conference spent more time on the fundamentals, such with pair man passing, and ground balls. They finished the session with 3 vs. 2 drills.

The time on the turf went well and was enjoyed by all! Following session, the campers cleaned themselves up and made their way to the Fir Tree for some delicious milkshakes and other refreshments before turning in for the evening.

Day 1 First Session: Beat the Heat

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Following an afternoon rest period during the hottest part of the day, the campers made their way to the Barbee Center for their first session. By staying inside, the heat was not a factor and the session was followed by some much anticipated time in the indoor pool.

This session focused on the basic skills of lacrosse and the campers rotated throughout stations. The stations included the following:
1. Wall ball workout emphasizing speed, accuracy and working both hands
2. Ground balls and footwork
3. Overhand shooting, working both hands
4. 2 vs. 1 and 3 vs. 2 situations
5. Dodging, both directions

Our Support Staff

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The morning and the remainder of the camp session would not be possible without our wonderful support staff. Janet Lewis, the Director of Summer Programs, and her assistant, Sarah Coleman, ensure that everything is in place for the start of camp and that it runs without a hitch. Tammy Firman, RN and Jeff Johnson, Athletic Trainer, keep a close eye on the campers so they stay healthy and continue to have fun. Greg Guldin keeps the pool open during camp, providing plenty of opportunities for the campers to take a break from the sun and stay cool. Tracey Nibblins makes sure all of the gear is in order, Mark May takes care of the fields and all that goes along with having the goals and nets in place and the Barbee Staff keeps the facility up and running so the campers can play lacrosse out of the sun. For all others behind the scenes, thank you so much for all of your hard work and everything you do to make this camp a positive experience for the campers. We could not do this camp without you all!

Welcome!

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The Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Camp for the Summer of 2011 has officially begun! We have over 100 campers here this year from across the United States and a strong coaching staff of 15 to ensure they have a great time. The morning began with the campers and their families checking in at the Barbee Center, after which they made their way up the hill to the Dowd-Finch Dormitory to move into their rooms. Once everyone was settled, Coach Hemming gathered the entire camp on the lawn to introduce himself and the coaches, review some of the basic rules of life at Woodberry and discuss their plan for the day. With the heat advisory in effect, the campers will be staying indoors for their skill session rather than hitting the field.

Camp begins today!

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Check the blog frequently during the camp session for photos and updates on our various activities. We here are all looking forward to another great camp!

Camp is right around the corner!

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The countdown to another great session of the Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Camp has begun. We look forward to seeing you all here very soon. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Coach Brian Hemming (540.672.6004) or Janet Lewis (540.672.6044).

Be prepared to have a great time, improve your lacrosse skills, be coached by great coaches from the high school and collegiate level, compete and have fun!

Summer 2011

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Save the dates for the Summer 2011 Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Camp! For a great summer experience, sign up to attend the camp and reserve your spot. Enrollment is limited to keep the camper to coach ratio low and focus on individual instruction.

Interested in the photos you see here?

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All of the photos are available for you to download, print, share, order prints and more. Just visit http://picasaweb.google.com/wfsblogs and click on the album of your choice!

The link to these web albums appears as a permanent feature on the left hand side of this blog.

Day 4 Final Games

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Camp ended with exciting games played by both ODAC and Centennial Conference members. Parents watched from shady spots on the sidelines, observing the new skills and techniques learned by their sons.

Centennial Conference game photos:

ODAC Conference game photos:

After the games wrapped up, Coach Hemming called everyone in for some closing remarks. He thanked all of the campers for a great four days together, encouraging them to "work hard, study hard, play hard and be great guys".

Sunday Schedule

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Camp wraps up today after the boys have the opportunity to play in a few more games. After breakfast they will pack up their rooms, heading down to the field around 9:30. All of the games should be over by 11:30, at which point the campers can all say "good bye" until next summer!

Pizza and the "Hat of Chance"

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On the final night of camp every year, Coach Hemming brings out the "hat of chance". This hat holds the names of all the campers and is their ticket to a variety of prizes. After enjoying some pizza and down time together, the campers gathered round for the raffle. If their name was drawn, they were able to choose their prize. Needless to say, the custom gloves were the first to go!

Day 3 Third Session

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The evening session was filled with both games and shooting competitions. The boys were excited to play after their relaxing afternoon and happy that the temperature had dropped a bit!

Day 3 Second Session

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To change up the routine and accommodate for the hotter than normal temperatures, the campers headed to the outdoor pool this afternoon! They swam, floated, played volleyball and relaxed in the shade. The relaxing afternoon left them all eager for this evening's games.

Day 3 First Session

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The Centennial Conference was busy this morning! I found them first engaging in a drill that began with a ground ball pick up, which the offensive player then took into offensive 4 on 3 situation. The coaches kept score between the offense and the defense, and the defensive players were victorious in the end. Push ups were on the line, and even the coaches joined in! Following the morning break, the campers worked on a break out drill to find open space and push transition. After that, it was time to scrimmage!

I found the ODAC Conference playing half field games and engaging in shooting drills this morning. The campers were divided into three teams for the games, which were 10 minutes in length. Two teams played at a time, giving the third a break in the shade to hydrate and rest until it was their turn to play again. Look for their team pictures at the end of the slide show!

One more Fir Tree visit

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After quick post game showers, the boys headed to the Fir Tree. While burgers, fries and bagel sandwiches were on the menu this evening, the blue slushies were the clear favorite-- those and chocolate milkshakes, of course!

Day 2 Third Session

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The evening sessions were filled with games! I managed to catch a few moments of the Centennial Conference game and the post game chat of the ODAC Conference. The campers played hard and you could see them implementing the different skills they had practiced during the day.

Day 2 Second Session

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The afternoon was a hot one, but the campers kept working hard! I snapped some pictures of the Centennial Conference practicing their shooting. The campers acted both as feeders and shooters, spending equal time on their dominant and non dominant hands. (The black nets do a great job showing off their shots!) The goalies were working Coach Dutton who plays as a goalie for Ohio State.

When I made it to the Gillespie Family Field, the ODAC conference was working on a two man drill. While four players were out at a time (a two on two set up), the goal was for two members of one team to work to get the ball away from the one opponent while preventing the other opponent from receiving it. They practiced this coming both from behind and in front of the goal.

The afternoon session was once again followed by some down time inside. Most of the campers chose to go to the pool to cool off. As one camper commented, "this pool feels amazing!"

Our Coaches

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We are very proud of the coaching staff we have here at camp. As it states on the right hand side of the blog, all of the coaches are either Woodberry Forest, other high school or college level coaches, all of whom played at the college level. We have representatives from both the D1 and D3 college level, many of whom are All Americans. Some of them are relatively new to coaching and others have been playing and coaching for over twenty years. Not only does this camp offer quality instruction, but boasting a coaching staff of twelve, is able to maintain an outstanding camper to coach ratio. We are confident your sons will learn from their expertise and have a great time doing it!

Day 2 First Session

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The first session of the day was a full one! The campers hit the turf at 8:45AM and took full advantage of the cooler morning temperatures. The Centennial Conference focused on dodging drills prior to the morning break. The low camper to coach ratio ensured that the players received constant instruction and immediate feedback on their skill demonstrations. After the morning break, the players took part in a one on one drill from different points on the field. They put what they learned about dodging into practice in an attempt to score. Following that, they worked on shooting and competed to see who had the fastest shot (with the assistance of a radar gun).

I found the ODAC Conference starting their day with shooting drills, followed by a competition for the fastest shot. After the morning break, they put their dodging and shooting practice into a game like situation with a two on one drill.

Despite the hot weather, we take every precaution to ensure that the players get a break from the sun, stay hydrated and continue to enjoy camp to the fullest. While the morning session is by far the longest (lasting from 8:45 through noon), the campers and coaches take a break from 10:00 to 10:30 to hydrate, eat a light snack and spend some time out of the sun and in the air conditioning. The wonderful bookstore staff makes the morning "canteen" possible by handing out the snacks and cold drinks.

Milkshake Madness!

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One of the things Woodberry is known for is the Fir Tree, our on campus snack bar/diner that serves hamburgers, curly fries, fountain drinks and other items along with their famous milkshakes. The campers ended their day with a milkshake stop at the Fir Tree. Tomorrow night they will be able to order from the entire menu, but we limited them to milkshakes this evening-- not that any of them seemed to mind! Chocolate was by far the most popular flavor of the night.

Day 1 Third Session

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The cooler evening temperatures made for dynamic evening sessions! The Centennial Conference worked on shooting and then participated in a full field scrimmage.

After learning about different dodges, the ODAC Conference engaged in competitive one on one drills.

Reprieve from the heat

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Following the afternoon session, the campers headed inside for some much needed air conditioning. They had the option of either heading to the pool or playing basketball. The majority of the campers chose the pool and I delegated photo taking to someone else so that I could lifeguard. The diving board was extremely popular!

Day 1 Second Session

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After a relaxing rest time, the campers made their way back to the fields for their second session. I found the Centennial Conference engaged in a throwback passing drill. After a water break, they spent time practicing a three on two drill with a goalie. The score was kept and the white team emerged victorious!

The ODAC Conference continued working on passing, however this time they were passing on the run. They practiced both their dominant and non-dominant hands and then worked on ground ball pickups in a one on one situation. Tallies were recorded between the different lines and the line with the best score escaped push-ups. Talk about motivation! They ended their session with a shooting competition from various distances on the field.

Day 1 First Session

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After setting up their lockers down at the Barbee Center, the campers hit the fields! Divided between age groups, they focused on basic drills to start. The 13-16 year old campers (also referred to as the Centennial Conference) will be in Johnson Stadium at Hanes Field for the duration of camp, while the 9-12 year olds (or ODAC Conference) will play on the Gillespie Family Field. The campers engaged in dominant and off hand passing, one arm passing and competitions to see which pair could complete the most number of consecutive passes. After their first taste of the heat, the campers were ready for lunch and rest time!

Checking in!

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Camp began this morning with registration at 9AM. With over 70 campers this year, the staff was busy checking everyone in and making sure they were situated both down at the Barbee Center and up the hill in their dorm rooms. Campers and their parents toted in their necessities for the week. The day promised to be a hot one and many of the campers were excited to find out that the dorm is air conditioned! Families said "good bye" for a few days and the campers settled down on the lawn for some introductory remarks from Coach Brian Hemming.

Coach Hemming welcomed the campers to Woodberry Forest School, stating how excited he and all the other coaches were for the camp to begin. He laid out some of the basic expectations and rules of the camp and those of the school. His remarks were followed by the athletic trainer, Jeff Johnson, who explained the importance of sunscreen, hydration and Gold Bond to the campers. The forecast for next few days is showing high temperatures and many precautions are being taken to ensure that the campers have a great and safe experience.

Lacrosse Camp 2010

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Lacrosse Camp for the summer of 2010 has begun! Check this blog throughout the day for pictures of the campers and a description of their activities.

Summer 2010 Camp

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Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Click on the link below to see the application. You can print it out and mail it in to secure your spot!
2010 CAMP APPLICATION

Individual Instruction

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One of the many great things about this camp is the excellent coaching and low camper to coach ratio. There are very few camps that have the same quality of instruction. Campers are constantly learning with and receiving feedback from current and former All Americans, current and former All Conference players, former professional players and excellent high school and college coaches.

Future Tigers!

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We were very excited to have some incoming Woodberry students at camp with us this summer. We are looking forward to having them here as full time students in the fall. Welcome!

Day 4 Final Games

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Camp wrapped up with both the ODAC and Centennial Conferences playing final games. Parents watched as the campers had the opportunity to show off all that they practiced during the first three days of camp. Both games were very exciting and fun to watch! Here are some photos from the Centennial Conference and ODAC Conference respectively.

Following the games, Coach Hemming drew the camp to a close by thanking all of the campers and coaches for their hard work. He thanked the parents for making the effort to send their boys, and encouraged the boys to do the same! Coach Hemming also made a point to recognize all of those who work behind the scenes to make this camp run smoothly.

Pizza and the "Bag of Chance"

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The evening session was followed by pizza and Gatorade in the Barbee Center.

Coach Hemming compiled a group of lacrosse items to give away for the camp, and he and Coach Childs introduced the campers to the "Bag of Chance". Recognizing all of the campers for their outstanding effort at camp, they chose to give everyone an opportunity to go home with a prize. Pulling names out of a bag, campers won shooting targets, handle weights, unstrung heads, and two pairs of Woodberry custom team gloves (Brine King IIs embroidered with the Woodberry Paw and W logo).

Day 3 Third Session

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As always with coaching, you have to have a Plan B. This evening when thunderstorms rolled through, we were unable to conduct the evening session outside. Instead, the coaches conducted a wall ball drill session inside. They guided the campers through a workout that they can do on their own-- provided they find a wall without windows!

The wall ball session was followed by the "Ultimate Knockout Challenge". The entire camp played in a game of Knockout, until one sole camper remained.

Pool Time!

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Since it has been such a hot day and the campers have been working hard, they had the opportunity to cool off in the pool this afternoon. The diving board was definitely a hit! Coach Hemming snapped a few photos as I was on lifeguard duty.

Day 3 Second Session

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I only manged to snap a few photos of the afternoon session. Here is what I did manage to capture- a shooting competition with the ODAC Conference and a half field controlled scrimmage followed by a full field scrimmage for the Centennial Conference.

Two of Woodberry's Class of 2009 Alumni stopped by the field to see what their former coaches were up to-- always a pleasure to see them!

Day 3 First Session

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It has been a busy day here at camp! The morning session was spent focusing on drills and basic stick skills. Here are some pictures of the Centennial Conference working on one on one situations.

I found the ODAC Conference working on ground ball pick ups with a competitive game similar to "Hungry Hippo". The campers were divided into teams and the goal was to see which team could come out with the most ground balls in a certain period of time. They could not leave the circle until they picked one up, at which point their teammate would take over. The boys had fun and the top group came out with 43 ground balls!

Following that drill and a water break, the ODAC conference then engaged in some one on one practice following a demonstration by Coach Gay and Coach Fletcher.

Back at the Fir Tree!

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The campers had the opportunity to enjoy the Fir Tree again tonight-- and this time they were not limited to only milkshakes. Slushies, fries, bagel sandwiches and Gus Burgers (bacon and a fried egg on a hamburger) were ordered in abundance! Coach Hemming took the camera for a change, as I was busy assisting the cashier.

Day 2 Third Session

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As always, the campers are scrimmaging during the evening session. It is a full field scrimmage for the Centennial Conference and approximately two thirds of the field for the ODAC Conference. The vibration reduction mechanism on my lens was switched to the off position by mistake, and as a result, the majority of my pictures did not turn out. Here are a few photos of this evening's games.

The ODAC Conference's black team pulled off an overtime victory!

Day 2 Second Session

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The goal of the afternoon session is to continue working on individual stick skills while adding a competitive edge. I managed to get some pictures of the Centennial Conference this afternoon working on a half field 4 on 3 situation. The attack and defensive players maintained their position, while the midfielders cycled through the drill following a ground ball pick up. This drill found the campers in a game like situation, using the skills they had practiced that morning.

I went down to the lower field and found the ODAC Conference involved in a half field controlled scrimmage. Having just wrapped up positional drills, they were eager to play! Under the close guidance of their coaches, they practiced their skills in a game like situation as well.

The competition from the morning carried through to the afternoon session, finding the white team the victors of the scrimmage. No push-ups this time, thank goodness!

Quick note about pictures

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All of the pictures you see here on the blog are available for you to download and print, upload to a site for purchase or email out to share with family and friends. All you need to do is visit http://picasaweb.google.com/wfsblogs. The pictures are all organized and labeled as they appear on the blog. I will put the web address for the pictures as a permanent link on the bottom of this page. Enjoy!

Day 2 Morning Session

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As per the schedule, the Morning Sessions are spent focusing on position specific individual skills. I caught up with the Centennial conference early, engaging in a passing drill.

I snapped a few pictures of them in their positional drills later on in the session.

I found the ODAC conference working on passing. They warmed up and then were challenged with a passing competition. They divided into their teams from the previous evening session and the competition began! The first team to complete 30 consecutive passes would be declared the winner. The team that lost had to do 10 push ups. Needless to say, the campers were motivated to win!

Fir Tree...yum!

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The campers visited the Fir Tree after the evening session. The Fir Tree is Woodberry's snack bar, serving the famous Gus Burger and Milkshakes, among other goodies. Tonight the menu was limited to milkshakes, but no one seemed to mind!

Day 1 Evening Session

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For this evening's session, both conferences focused on "game like" situations. The coaches for the OCAC Conference ran structured scrimmages, providing the players with constant feedback on how to improve their play and field awareness.

The Centennial Conference ran a full field scrimmage in Johnson Stadium. The players were divided into two teams and did not hesitate to become competitive with each other! The teams' coaches and game referees instructed the campers throughout the game.

Day 1 Afternoon Session

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Following a well timed rain storm during Rest Hour, the campers took to the fields! Once again, they were divided by age into the ODAC and Centennial Conferences. They spent the session working on ground ball pick ups, passing and put those skills to use during 2 to 3 man scrimmages. All of these drills were completed with the campers using both their dominant and off hands.

Here are some pictures of the Centennial Conference:

ODAC Conference photos:

Day 1 Morning Session

2009-07-23T14:20:00.000-04:00

Today's morning session focused on the fundamentals of catching and throwing and the campers and coaches getting to know each other. The campers are divided by age, with the ten to twelve year-olds comprising the camp's ODAC conference and the thirteen to sixteen year-olds composing the Centennial conference.
The session was shorter than normal as it followed Registration this morning, but there will be plenty of lacrosse this afternoon!

Camp Begins!

2009-07-23T10:53:00.000-04:00

Camp started this morning with Registration beginning at 9AM. The campers and their families arrived at Woodberry excited for the start of camp and thankful for the cool weather! We have over 60 campers this year, with a fairly even split between the ten to twelve year old age group and the thirteen to sixteen year old age group. The campers this year come from 11 different states, all eager to improve their lacrosse skills.

Thanks to Janet Lewis, Woodberry's Director of Summer Programs, Sara Coleman, Office Assistant, and Tammy Firman, our school nurse, check in went very smoothly. Tracey and Vince handed out camp shirts and reversibles, and everyone found their way to their rooms. After they were checked in, they wasted no time throwing around in front of the dorm waiting for Camp to start. Brian Hemming, Camp Director, spoke to the campers briefly before introducing the coaching staff and leading the boys down the hill for the first session of the day.

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2009-01-29T19:24:00.001-05:00

Varsity Lacrosse Schedule

2009-01-27T12:57:00.000-05:00

Mark your calendars! The Woodberry Varsity Lacrosse schedule has been posted and we would love to see you at the games. The team has a tough schedule ahead of them this year, so you are guaranteed to see some competitive, well played lacrosse. Come out and support the Tigers and do not forget to follow their season on the team blog, www.wooodberrylacrosse.blogspot.com.
(There is a permanent link to their blog on the right hand side of this page.)

GO TIGERS!

WFS VARSITY LACROSSE 2009 SCHEDULE
3/21 Bishop Ireton, Away, 2:00PM
3/24 Covenant, Home, 4:30PM
3/27 Flint Hill, Home, 4:00PM
3/28 Fork Union Military Academy, Away, 4:00PM
3/31 Trinity Episcopal School, Away, 2:00PM
4/4 Christchurch, Home, 2:00PM
4/9 Norfolk Academy, Away, 4:00PM
4/14 Bishop O’Connell, Away, 4:00PM
4/17 Collegiate, Home, 4:00PM
4/21 Episcopal High School, Home, 4:00PM
4/24 Western Albermarle, Home, 4:00PM
4/28 St. Stephens & St. Agnes, Home, 4:00PM
5/1 St. Anne’s Belfield, Home, 4:00PM
5/8 St. Christopher’s, Home, 4:00PM
5/12 State Playoffs (First Round), TBA
5/15 State Semi Finals, Richmond, TBA
5/16 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Richmond, TBA

Lacrosse Camp Application

2008-11-11T20:11:00.001-05:00

Click on the link below to access the Summer 2009 Woodberry Lacrosse Camp Application. Enrollment is limited, so be sure to complete the application and return it as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you next summer!

http://www.woodberry.org/ftpimages/51/download/download_group12657_id358354.pdf

Summer 2009 Camp Dates

2008-09-14T11:44:00.000-04:00

The calendar has been made and the dates for the 2009 Woodberry Forest Lacrosse Camp will be July 23rd through July 26th. Mark your calendars and spread the word to your teammates and friends! Keeping checking the blog (or the school website) for an updated camp brochure. We are putting together a brochure that you can download, print out, complete and mail back so that you are registered in the camp. Camp enrollment will be limited to ensure that we continue to maintain an excellent camper to coach ratio.

Please email or call either Janet Lewis, Head of Summer Programs, or Brian Hemming, Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach, if you have any questions.

Janet Lewis
janet.lewis@woodberry.org
540.672.6044

Brian Hemming
brian.hemming@woodberry.org
540.672.6004

Waiting for next summer?

2008-07-27T15:19:00.000-04:00

We are too! Keep checking the blog for updates regarding the Summer 2009 Woodberry Lacrosse Camp.

Blog and Camp Feedback

2008-07-27T15:12:00.000-04:00

If you have any comments and/or feedback regarding either the camp or the blog, please send an email to wfs_camp@woodberry.org. They will be read by Janet Lewis, the Director of Summer Programs, so please feel free to share any thoughts.

Special Thanks

2008-07-27T15:04:00.001-04:00

We would like to say thank you to all of the individuals behind the scenes that made this camp run so smoothly and efficiently: Janet Lewis, Director of Summer Programs, Kellie Coleman, her assistant and Tracey Nibblins, Equipment Manager.

Also, we would like to thank Kurt Heister for serving as the Athletic Trainer during camp. He was with us during every session, ensuring that every camper remained hydrated and healthy!

Thank you to the Housekeeping and Food Services staff members for preparing the dorm and keeping us well fed during the camp. Finally, we would like to thank Mark May for taking care of our fields and setting everything up for us.

Day 4 Final Games

2008-07-27T14:06:00.000-04:00

The final morning of camp began with a demonstration of a wall ball workout lead by Coach Pearce, with the assistance of two of the current college players on staff.

The Centennial Conference and the ODAC Conference played their final games this morning, with many family members in attendance! The games were exciting and the competition equally matched. The campers improvement over the last four days was notable. Playing in front of a large crowd definitely increased the intensity of the games.

At the end of the games, Coach Hemming spoke to the campers, coaches and parents. He thanked everyone for their hard work and involvement in making the camp a success. The camp ran smoothly thanks to the support of the parents, the effort made by the campers, and excellent leadership and coaching by the staff members.

Day 3 Evening Session

2008-07-26T23:39:00.000-04:00

The evening session was packed with exciting games for both divisions. The players used the skills they have learned during camp on the game field tonight.

The games were followed up with a surprise treat of pizza for everyone, as well as a raffle for some Woodberry items. Every camper's name was put in Coach Hemming's signature Boonie Cover and Woodberry's Head Basketball Coach, Joel Justus, served as the neutral party and pulled out the names of the seven winners. If you did not win this year, you can always return and next year and try again!

Day 3 Afternoon Session

2008-07-26T23:09:00.000-04:00

After a quiet rest hour, the campers took the field full of energy. The camp was again divided into the Centennial and ODAC Conferences. The Centennial Conference worked on 3 vs. 2 and 2 vs. 1 transition drills. The ODAC Conference focused on all aspects of the riding and clearing game. The score was kept during all of the drills and kept the excitement levels high!

We all headed to the Barbee Center again today for more water polo, cannon balls and basketball games.

Day 3 Morning Session

2008-07-26T19:28:00.000-04:00

The morning started off strong with the campers participating in drills specific to their position. Here are some photos of them participating in a 3 on 3 drill. Each group of 6 campers had their own goal and coach. The coach would feed the play and instruct the campers in offensive and defensive strategies.

Picture information

2008-07-26T10:53:00.000-04:00

All of the pictures you see here on the blog are available for you to download and print, upload to a site for purchase or email out to share with family and friends. All you need to do is visit http://picasaweb.google.com/ebughemm. The pictures are all organized and labeled as they appear on the blog. I will put the web address for the pictures as a permanent link on the bottom of this page. Enjoy!

Fir Tree

2008-07-26T10:47:00.000-04:00

The Fir Tree is Woodberry's snack bar, serving up delicious milkshakes, fountain drinks, burgers and more. Coach Hemming managed to convince the Director of Food Services that if he opened it up for the Lacrosse Campers and Coaches that everyone would come. He agreed to open it for us and serve their famous milkshakes. It made for a nice treat at the end of a full day!

Day 2 Evening Session

2008-07-26T10:44:00.000-04:00

The cool evening weather found the campers engaged in full field games. The coaches divided them into two conferences; the Centennial Conference (10-12 year olds) and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference or ODAC (13 and up). The Centennial Conference shot on open goals while the ODAC Conference played with the camps two goalies. The setting sun made for some great photos!

Pool Time!

2008-07-25T21:53:00.000-04:00

Just before dinner, the campers headed to the pool to practice their moves off of the diving board and play water polo. A few campers wanted to play basketball instead. Coach Justus, Woodberry's Varsity Basketball Coach, opened up the Barbee Center courts and they all played basketball. Of course, the coaches could not resist engaging in a game of Knockout. The jury is still out on who really won...

Day 2 Afternoon Session

2008-07-25T14:50:00.000-04:00

After a filling lunch and relaxing rest time, the campers were eager to hit the field. The session began with a demonstration of a 3 on 2 drill by the coaches. (Who were eager to demonstrate!) The campers then divided into their age groups to execute the drill. The nice weather held, but frequent water breaks were still needed to keep the campers hydrated-- and giving the coaches a chance to stage a half field goal scoring competition!

Day 2 Morning Session

2008-07-25T14:33:00.000-04:00

We are having another beautiful day here at Woodberry and the camp is in full swing! The morning started off with some positional work. After a mid morning break for some snacks, drinks and air conditioning, the campers were back on the fields for some short games.

Day 1 Evening Session

2008-07-24T22:50:00.001-04:00

This evening the campers had the opportunity to meet with the coaches individually and focus on specific skills. The campers chose to work on passing, shooting, defensive work and face offs. They then divided into groups with those coaches who specialize in the aforementioned areas. This was a great way to wrap up the first intensive day!

Day 1 Afternoon Session

2008-07-24T21:53:00.001-04:00

This afternoon the campers took the field with much enthusiasim and prepared to learn! The coaches divided the campers by their positions and then focused on the fundamental skills specific to those positions. This included shooting, dodging, passing, defensive approach angles, stick protection, ground ball pickups and more. The campers and coaches enjoyed getting to know each other, and both groups were exhausted and ready for dinner.

Camp Begins!

2008-07-24T15:37:00.001-04:00

Day 1 began with everyone checking in and meeting the staff on Taylor Dorm. The weather was beautiful and everyone seemed very excited to be there.

After everyone settled in, Coach Hemming gathered the campers and coaches on the lawn. He had the coaches introduce themselves and encouraged the campers to take advantage of this staff while they were here. The coaching staff is made up of Woodberry Coaches, college coaches and college players, many of whom are All Americans. Coach Hemming explained to the campers what a typical day at camp would be like and what they could expect to learn during the camp. Everyone then headed off to the Barbee Center to put on their gear and hit the fields!