TECHNICAL SEsSIONS

 
At ELEV8 Lacrosse, we believe that fundamentals are the foundation of the game. Our mission is to provide players with focused, individualized instruction in a positive and supportive environment.

ELEV8 Technical Sessions are specifically designed for lacrosse players seeking to develop face-off skills with guidance from the most accomplished Canadian face-off specialists. These experts bring extensive experience from the National Lacrosse League (NLL), former Major Lacrosse League (MLL), NCAA, and World Lacrosse (WL) competitions.
 

Program Highlights

Expert Instruction: Learn from Canada’s top face-off specialists who have excelled at the highest levels of lacrosse, including professional leagues and international championships.
 
Inclusive Training: Sessions are tailored for players of all ages, skill levels, and disciplines—whether box or field lacrosse.
 
Skill Development: Focus on mastering face-off techniques through targeted drills and progressive training methods.
 
These sessions offer the highest level of face-off-specific instruction available in Canada, ensuring players gain the tools they need to excel in this critical aspect of the game. Whether you’re new to face-offs or looking to refine advanced techniques, ELEV8 Technical Sessions provide a unique opportunity to elevate your performance.

COACHES

GEOFF SNIDER

Geoff Snider’s dominance in face-offs across multiple leagues and international competitions solidifies his legacy as one of lacrosse’s greatest specialists. Geoff Snider’s dominance in face-offs across multiple leagues and international competitions solidifies his legacy as one of lacrosse’s greatest specialists.

National Lacrosse League (NLL):
Drafted 4th overall in the 2006 NLL Entry Draft.
 
Played for the Philadelphia Wings and Calgary Roughnecks.
 
Set the NLL Face-off Record, becoming the all-time leader in regular season faceoff wins (2,468) and playoff wins (208).
 
Scored the fastest goal in NLL history, finding the net 5 seconds into a game against the Buffalo Bandits on January 26, 2008.
 
Consistently won over 70% of faceoffs during his career, providing a significant possession advantage for his teams.
 
Named NLL All-Star MVP twice (2008, 2012) and selected to five NLL All-Star Games (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012).
 
Major League Lacrosse (MLL):
Drafted 17th overall in the 2006 MLL Entry Draft.
 
Played for the Denver Outlaws and contributed to the Toronto Nationals’ MLL Championship win in 2009.
 
NCAA:
Played for the University of Denver as a Division I athlete.
 
Named a Third-Team All-American.
 
Holds the NCAA record for single-season ground balls.
 
World Lacrosse:
 
Represented Team Canada in six World Lacrosse Championships—four times as a player and twice as an assistant coach.
 
Won gold medals in 2006 and 2014, earning MVP honors in the 2006 championship.
 
Secured silver medals in 2010 and 2018.
 
Coached Canada’s U19 team to silver medals in 2012 and 2016.
 
 
 
 

BOB SNIDER

Bob Snider’s career reflects consistent excellence in face-offs across professional leagues, leadership at the collegiate level, and dedication to growing lacrosse globally through coaching and development roles.

 
 
National Lacrosse League (NLL):
Drafted 16th overall in the 2009 NLL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Wings.
 
Played for multiple teams, including the Philadelphia Wings, Washington Stealth, Colorado Mammoth, Calgary Roughnecks, and Vancouver Warriors.
 
NLL Face-off Leader for three consecutive seasons: 2011, 2012, and 2013.
 
Set the Single Season Record for Face-off Wins in 2012.
 
Contributor to the Calgary Roughnecks’ 2019 NLL Championship victory.
 
Played in the NLL Champions Cup Final with Washington Stealth in 2011 and 2013.
 
Major League Lacrosse (MLL):
Briefly played for the Hamilton Nationals in 2012.
 
NCAA:
Competed at Bellarmine University, an NCAA Division I school.
 
Served as Team Captain in 2008 and 2009.
 
World Lacrosse:
 
Currently serves as Head Coach of the Hong Kong Men’s Representative National Team, contributing to international lacrosse development.
 

SESsION FOCUS AND BENEFITS

To provide western Canada’s up and coming lacrosse players with the highest level of position-specific instruction in Canada.

Ball tracking, hand speed, and hand-eye coordination drills. 

Agility and quickness that translate to a quicker ball reaction.

Cutting the angles off the shooter to allow a higher percentage saves.

What to Bring

FACE-OFF Equipment

  • Helmet
  • Stick
  • Gloves
  • Shorts
  • Indoor Athletic Shoes
  • Water Bottle

FACE-OFF TECH SESSION

 

AGES : 

 

Under 13 | Turning 11 to 12 yrs by Dec 31

Under 15 | Turning 13 to 14 yrs by Dec 31

Under 17 | Turning 15 to 16 yrs by Dec 31

Under 21 | Turning 17 to 20 yrs by Dec 31

 

TIME:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

 

DATE:

JUNE 27, 2025

 

COST:

$69.99 + GST

 

CAPPED REGISTRATION: 

MAXIMUM 40 SPOTS ACROSS ALL DIVISIONS

 

REGISTRATION OPENS: 

APRIL 2, 2025

Register

location information

 

Calgary Soccer Centre

7000 – 48th Avenue SE

Calgary, Alberta