Are You Ready To Join . . .
THE BEST IN THE MIDWEST
SUMMER TEAM TRYOUT INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, February 26, 2023
Location: All-American Indoor OP (9063 Bond St, Overland Park, KS 66214)
2:30pm - 3:30pm: 2030 (5th), 2031 (4th), 2032/33 (2nd/3rd)
3:30pm - 4:30pm: 2027 (8th), 2028 (7th), 2029 (6th)
New Player Cost: $25
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our tryouts are used to help evaluate which players will be a part of our Top Gun Midwest program and which specific team they will be placed on. This Summer we anticipate having the following teams:
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Top Gun Midwest - 2027
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Top Gun Midwest - 2028
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Top Gun Midwest - 2029
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Top Gun Midwest - 2030
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Top Gun Midwest - 2031
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Top Gun Midwest - 2032/33
We evaluate players based on four main categories:
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Technical - Stick skills with dominant & non-dominant hand, dodging, defensive skills & offensive skills
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Tactical - Vision & awareness, position specific knowledge, lacrosse IQ
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Physical - Speed, strength, quickness & agility, explosiveness, endurance, toughness
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Mental - Coachability, mental fortitude, competitiveness, leadership, attitude, communication
At tryouts, players will be put through various drills, stations and scrimmages to help coaches evaluate based on the criteria listed above. Players can expect to go through the following at tryouts:
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Speed & Agility
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Stickwork
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Position Specific Stations
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Competitive Drills
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Full Field Scrimmage
If you have any questions regarding tryouts, email midwestyoungguns@gmail.com or call Brandon Horschig (314) 956-7784 .