Winter Plans

After a busy fall, we are taking a couple of weeks off from formal practices and clinics. Look for preseason practice for Spring ‘24 to begin in Jan/Feb. We are exploring holding some skills clinics (goalie development, face-offs for the boys & draws for the girls, defense).

But, where we really need your help – exposing new players and their families to the game. You do a great job of bringing friends to practice (and many have joined!). We want to take practice to them and you can help – If you are a coach for another sport, know a coach or a PE teacher, or are part of some other kind of children’s activity, we want to bring a “learn to play” clinic to those groups to reach kids where they are, with their friends and teammates. Doing so takes the “fear” out of coming to our field, allows them to experience a no-contact introduction, and helps us to grow our network of connections with other organizations.

We have used this approach with several other teams to good success. So, if you have a coach who is open to a “fun” practice every now and again and who embraces the importance of multi-sport athletes, we want to work with them.

KC Trip a Success!

Kingfisher took a big step in our development this fall – sending three teams on our first travel trip! 

Our 12U boys sent two 8 year olds, several 9 year olds, a kid who just started lacrosse last week (literally), and a bunch exploring new roles. And like 2 subs. They worked hard, they did not give up, and their future is bright!

Our High School Girls played under their own colors for the first time this weekend! Our 4 players have been through a lot helping to build this program and this is another huge block in the foundation of the Kingfisher girls program. Just 8 players total for the weekend, down to just 7 by the end - these girls (and our friends from Ankeny who lent a hand) are warriors!

And the 14U boys - Venere, videre, vicere. Simply - they came, they saw and they conquered! Lots to work on and much to do to improve but just an outstanding two days.

Gear Up in the Kingfisher Store

Visit the all NEW Kingfisher Store to get all your spirit wear and other gear!

Two Titles Won in Spring '23!!

Kingfisher had quite a championship season in June! The High School boys secured the Eastern Iowa Lacrosse Conference championship with a win over arch rival Quad Cities. The 11-12 boys won the ILAX State Championship to complete an undefeated season! And the 10U boys outplayed their seed and took 3^rd!

Recruiting Information

Are you thinking that college lacrosse could be for you? 

A key first step is understanding the timeline – find some details on that here for the boys and here for the girls.

A second step is to get some film of yourself playing. Your parent or another spectator can usually help out to get the raw footage and then you use a video editor to splice together some highlights. You also can hire a recruiting service to do that for you, but it is not essential. 

Third, do your research. We will do our best to find play opportunities next summer where college coaches can take a look at us, but you are your own best advocate. As you identify a school you like (because you like the school, its academics, where it is, etc), then reach out to the coach to let them know you have an interest in their program.

Four, we will begin sharing information about prospect days and other camp opportunities in the region, attending those when possible is a good way to meet coaches in person, ask them questions about their programs or recruiting generally, and have them see you in competition with other athletes in a closed environment.

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