Players Open

"I was at the Players Open yesterday and I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to participate. It was a great experience and I learned so much about my skills and how I can improve my game. I really enjoyed the small group drills because it was a great way to practice moving off ball and working with my teammates. I enjoyed working with the pros and the college coaches. I also liked the 6’s tournament. You were my coach for our first game and it was fun to play a fast paced game with great opportunities to work on individual and team skills. I had such a great time and learned so much about positioning on the field and moving off ball. Thank you for this experience."

"I wanted to express my gratitude for the exceptional experience at the Players Open Showcase. I couldn’t have asked for a better setup. The coaching was fantastic, the drills were packed with high-intensity reps, and I appreciated how the coaches took extra time to provide feedback after each rep. My son had a great time and mentioned he genuinely feels like he got better from the experience. The coaches' Q&A was also a highlight, with messaging that truly resonated. It reinforced for my son and the other players how they can maximize their potential. Thank you again for such a well-organized and impactful day focused on development. Thank you once more for a memorable day!  Please let your coaches & support staff know they did an awesome job!!"

"Great job yesterday at the Players Open. My son had a great time."

"I attended the Players Open this past weekend as a 2028 and had a very positive experience! I loved working with the numerous skilled coaches and players, and it was amazing to play with the high skill level. I also really appreciated the attention to the whole player, with the college coach seminar and the mental health talk, both of which I found extremely helpful and will carry on to my lacrosse game moving forward. I hope to participate in more Open Series events in the future!"

"I want to thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Players Open this weekend. It was a perfect mix of goalie specific drills, small sided games, and full field competition. As a freshman, I had the opportunity to learn from older goalies and see shots from more experienced players. I value all the feedback I was provided during the goalie sessions and will incorporate it into my game. Listening to current college coaches and pro players, provided me with the perspectives of coaches that I will come in contact with throughout my high school career. Thank you again for the chance to learn from experienced coaches and compete with high quality players. I look forward to future training opportunities."

"I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful experience last Saturday.  This was my 7th graders first showcase and although I realize she is young, seeing the look on her face when she realized she was being coached by Cathy Reese in small groups during the 6's tournament was an important reminder of what youth sports is all about.  As a working mom with four daughters who all play sports (and this topic was also discussed during the college coaches panel) sometimes juggling the hectic schedule of practices and games and tournaments across multiple kids and states feels impossible. This fall has been challenging, but the mentorship, the sportsmanship, the friendships, the hardships - sports represents all the life qualities and lessons we want to teach our kids.  When you feel like you can't do it alone, you find your village in car pools and coaches who really care about the kids. So with a little luck and a lot of coffee, I hope that this will be the first of many Open Series events for all of the Smith Sisters."

"Great event! Thanks so much – it was our first Player’s Open experience and it did not disappoint. Appreciate all the hard work and planning that went into it. Seamless execution!"

"Just wanted to say thank you so much for the opportunity to learn and get some great work in at the Players Open this weekend! I loved learning more about the recruiting process. I loved getting to meet new friends and catching up with old ones too. My favorite part was definitely the goalie tips I got from Emily Sterling on positioning! Your event really help to get me focused for my Fall season."

"I wanted to thank you for giving my son an opportunity to participate in the Players Open on Sunday.  To say that it was an incredible experience would be an understatement.  The drills that they taught him along with the personal instruction that was provided was second to none, and he said it is stuff that he will use all the time.  We look forward to an opportunity to participate again in 2025."