Long Island Lax-letes

Long Island Lax-letes

Long Island, NY – The Nike Elite Lacrosse Camp (NELC) came back to Long Island for the second year in a row.  With Long Island being well known for some of the Nation’s best High School Lacrosse, the staff was anxious to see the top players in the area.  Not only does the staff want to observe the young laxer’s stick skills they are also interested in observing their athleticism.  NELC allows for the laxers to showcase their athletic talents as well as their lax skills within the high paced 4 hour camp.  As Max Seibald, the current Tewaaraton Award winner says, “To be a high level Lacrosse player today, you can’t get away with just being a wizard with the stick, you need to be an athlete.  I credit the work I put forth in my training to having a huge impact on my career.”  NELC is able to include this into this unique camp because they bring with them Chris and Doug Gizzi from Zone Ready, a top shelf performance training company.

Here are the top 3 “Lax-letes” who caught the staff’s attention with their tremendous athletic skills: 

#1. #538 Jack Reilly receives the top athlete award.  Even with an impressive frame and build, Jack moves with the fluidity of a basketball player.  His feet are quick and efficient to place his body in a position to win.  As Doug Gizzi, from Zone Ready said, “His feet are constantly getting back to the ground, it makes a swoosh sound as he moves.”

#2. #515 Alonzo Holcombe is very twitchy and has great recovery speed.  It’s like he is reeling someone in when he gives chase.  Awesome shakes and the perseverance to match.  As Chris Gizzi, from Zone Ready said, “Alonzo is like a box of dynamite, when he goes off you swear you heard an explosion.” 

#3. #208 Craig Goodermote – YES!  Goalies can be athletes too.  This guy has freakish hand speed and lower extremity dexterity.  He gets his body in front of the ball more often than not because of his superb starting speed.  ESPN Riser’s Brett Hughes has been quoted, “I believe Craig may have an extra arm and/or leg.  But until officials rule extra appendages illegal, he can still play with the other kids.  Best goalie I’ve seen this year!”

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