Miami Sol Girls Lacrosse Club
High School, Middle School & Elementary "Fall 1" Team Sign Up
Fall 1 (Main Season) 2021
- The MS & HS season begins Sept. 8th
- Elementary begins Sept. 13th
Both end Nov. 3rd
PRACTICES
- Mon. and Wed. 5:30-7:30pm
- Coral Pine Park (Pinecrest)
- Some Saturdays 9am-11am, dates TBD
"Fall 2" will be a mini-season beginning Nov. 8 with practices 4pm - 6pm and one 7v7 tournament December 18/19.
More details and sign up for this announced at a later time.
GAMES
MS/HS Fall 1: 2 Local Tournaments
Gold Coast Shootout Oct. 23/24 - Stuart, FL
Monster Mash Oct. 30/31 - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
*Game film for high school players will be provided*
Rising Stars (K-5) Fall 1:
At least 1 local game day (likely Oct. 10), and special clinic day TBA
We'll possibly add 1 tournament - more info to come
Feel free to check out nearby hotels to stay over Sat. night for each tournament! Games are usually early Saturday & Sunday.
We will not stay as a team, you will stay with your families if you choose!
*Optional add-on for HS players: Florida Wish Nov. 13/14 - Apopka, FL - Details to come
IMPORTANT:
1) TEAM STORE: CLICK HERE
- 24/7 Ordering & Fast Delivery on all Miami Sol merch (unlike most teams stores which close and take weeks to get). We offer traditional & unique items from T-shirts & sweatshirts to hats, phone cases, water bottles, backpacks & more.
DO NOT ORDER without using promo code "Laxinthe305" for 10% OFF your purchase! It's free $$ back to your pocket!
**Personalized Uniforms (Choose Number) + a Dry-Fit Warm-Up Shirt:
$99.95 (less with the promo code above).
You must purchase a uniform to play in games/tournaments.
**Uniform order DEADLINE is Sept. 15, in order to not incur a $35 RUSH fee.**
Players will be able to choose their uniform number. Numbers are first come, first serve! Since uniforms are customized to YOU, they take a few weeks to arrive.
Rising Stars - no need to get just yet, we'll talk about this later!
"Shooting Shirts" are optional, but HIGHLY recommended. They are dry-fit material, and we will wear them during warmups before each game. They look sharp! Plus they will include our team slogan!
**PRACTICE PINNIES are provided at no cost for all new players**
The NEW practice pinnies you'll see in our Team Store are optional. However, we recommend you get one if the uniform number you choose is different from the number on your current practice pinnie, or if you don't have a number.
*We'll also offer custom team apparel/embroidery by Upskalethreads*
More info coming soon, but you can order your own custom apparel outside of SOL anytime you want!
2) TEAM COMMUNICATION:
All players AND at least 1 parent/guardian, MUST download the mobile app to stay updated with the team communication and schedule updates.
GETTING INTO YOUR ACCOUNT:
1) YOU MUST log-in to Team Snap (on desktop or the mobile app) using ONLY the email and password used to create the initial account. DO NOT create a new account, it will not be tied to our team. Multiple families members CAN be logged into the account, at the same time, and on different devices, so all members can see the schedule, chats, etc!
Download the mobile app for IOS or ANDRIOD if you haven't yet! If you login the correct way, your account will be tied to our Team. You'll see our full season schedule once we assign you to a team.
MORE OF WHAT'S INCLUDED:
We offer more resources than any other team in the area
1) High-Quality Coaching:
Miami Sol is lead by Jenna-Martino DiFede, former Division I lacrosse stand-out at St. Joseph's University. Martino-DiFede has not only played at the highest level of college lacrosse, but has coached it as well. Read more about her & her lacrosse career HERE. She will help out with all teams.
>> Each one of Miami Sol's coaches have been hand-selected based on their knowledge and experience around the game in order to lead the best teams possible. They each come with their own unique background and experiences adding value in a variety of ways. We love our coaches! See below for more.
2) Speed/Agility/Conditioning/Performance training
We'll work on this each week, but we'll also have special guests such as John DiFede, a trainer who has worked with all types of people and teams; from the UM Football team, to the Miami Heat, to high school and college athletes, to elders, to those with disabilities, to those looking for training of any kind. Specialties include performance training, injury recovery/physical therapy, and more. You can even reach out to him on your own at 305-323-0816 or on Instagram @physicaldifede.
3) Mental Performance & Health Coaching
With Game Changers & The Hidden Opponent. This is something we are SUPER excited to offer this year. We can guarantee you'll get more out of this training than you even knew you needed/wanted. Dates and more info TBA.
4) College Recruiting Assistance
We'll help high school players with the college recruiting process if they are intersted in this. How to narrow your search, contacting coaches, compliance rules, highlihght film help, and more.
5) College & Professional Guest Coaches
We believe in adding value to each practice in any way we can. Bringing in expert guest coaches is just one way we do this. People like Bryce Wasserman, current Premier Lacrosse League player, and current and former college coaches/players. Their perspective and experiences are something we can't wait for!
6) Player Evaluations, Goal-Setting/Time-Management Assistance, At-home stickwork ideas & More
Each player will get a mid and/or end-season evaluation from their coaches. We will make sure each player knows how they are progressing and what they can work on. We also have players fill out sheets to help them identify goals, create timelines, stay on track, and more. PLUS, ideas on how to work on their game at home, with or without backyard equipment!
7) Team Bonding Initiatives, Prizes, Giveaways, Awards
We believe creating a positive, inclusive, hard-working, fun team atmosphere and maintaining this culture is of the utmost importance. We will be incorporating these initiatives into practices & games, as well as look into outside-of-practice activities each team can do. More to come!
8) Financing options available
We really want kids to be able to play, and understand many are going through tough times right now. If cost is truly the only thing holding you back, please reach out and we can discuss. The "305 Lacrosse Fund" was created to help subsidize costs of the game and reduce the barrier to entry for players that truly need assistance for season play, clinics, equipment and more. Thank you to all those who have donated thus far, and whom will donate in the future. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Also, please note that upon registration you will have the option to pay in 4 installments if you like. You can also choose "pay off-line" to save on the transaction fees. Sometimes every little bit helps!
Follow along on Instagram if you haven't yet! We'll post all throughout the season!! @miamisollacrosse
OUR COACHES
(We'll add each coaches background soon!)
White Team: Coach Hailey Kovinsky, Coach Emily Curtin and Coach Jorge Fernandez
Orange Team: Coach Gaby Pena and Coach Dan Pena
Red Team: Coach Garet Weinstein and Coach Amanda Andreucci
Black Team: Coach Julian Mendez and Coach Ashley Cusak
RISING STARS: Coach Brad Sturges and Coach Sky Bentlin/Vero Salgueiro
GOALIE COACH: Emily Polo
TEAM MANAGER: Vero Salgueiro
We are looking for more, email if interested!
OTHER SUPPORTING COACHES:
Sam Upton, Cam DiFede, Katie DiFede, Lucas, Rocco
*Coach Jenna will be helping out ALL teams*
Jenna is also certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/AED
All players and at least 1 parent/guardian must sign the team contract here.
Cost for the season (Fall1 - Main Season):
Middle and High School: $575
Elementary: $455
CONTACT:
Jenna Martino-DiFede
908-675-6269
WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY:
- WEAR THE MIAMI SOL REVERSIBLE PINNIE PROVIDED, so we can easily run drills/switch teams during practice
- Also need stick, goggles, mouth guard (cannot participate without this required equipment), and water. Cleats are optional but highly recommended on grass.
COVID-19:
DO NOT come if you have been in contact with anyone that you know to have contracted COVID-19 or if you are feeling under the weather in any way, shape, or form. If you contract Covid-19, please let me know right away. Contact tracing will be in effect to be sure we stop the spread and so we can handle it with the team appropriately. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me!
THANK YOU EVERYONE AND CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED!
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