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Hey everyone 👋

As club season conversations start picking up, I want to share an important perspective that I think every player and parent should consider before committing to a club program.

Not all clubs are created equal — and the difference isn’t always obvious on the surface.

🏆 Choosing a Club: What Are You Really Paying For?

When families compare clubs, the first thing they usually look at is price. But the more important question is:

👉 What kind of daily environment is your athlete stepping into?

Here’s a simple comparison I often walk families through:

CLUB A 🏆 (Development-Driven Program)

1️⃣ Price: $4,000 (3 months)
2️⃣ Practice: 5 days/week (1–2x per day)
3️⃣ Strength: 3 days/week of lifting 💪
4️⃣ Nutrition: Education + recovery guidance 🍎😴
5️⃣ Film: Weekly film sessions to grow lacrosse IQ 🎥🧠
6️⃣ Tournaments: 3–5 tournaments 🗓️
7️⃣ Scrimmages: Weekly scrimmages vs teams + practice players 🔥
8️⃣ Skill Development: Separate sessions for skills and tactics 🎯
9️⃣ Mentorship: Clear mission, standards, and accountability 🧭
🔟 Recruitment Guidance: In-depth support for players & parents 📩🎓
1️⃣1️⃣ Team Nights: Intentional events to build culture & trust 🤝

This model treats development as a daily process, not something squeezed in between weekends.

CLUB B (Tournament-Focused Program)

1️⃣ Price: $3,000 (2.5 months)
2️⃣ Practice: 1–2 days/week 🥍
3️⃣ Strength: No lifting ❌💪
4️⃣ Nutrition: No education or guidance ❌🍎
5️⃣ Film: No film sessions ❌🎥
6️⃣ Tournaments: 3–5 tournaments 🗓️
7️⃣ Scrimmages: No scrimmaging opportunities ❌🔥
8️⃣ Skill Development: Skills + tactics squeezed into one practice ⏳
9️⃣ Mentorship: No clear mission or development vision ❌🧭
🔟 Recruitment Guidance: Minimal to none ❌📩
1️⃣1️⃣ Team Nights: Occasional team events 🤷‍♂️

This model relies heavily on games to do the developing — which is risky if players aren’t getting enough reps during the week.

🧠 The Bigger Picture

Both clubs may attend the same tournaments, but the daily habits, support system, and growth trajectory of the athletes are very different.

When players struggle with:
• Confidence
• Conditioning
• Decision-making
• Consistency

It’s usually not a talent issue — it’s an environment issue.

🔥 Prime Club — Interest Form Closing Soon

If you’re looking for a development-first club environment, Prime Club is built around the Club A model.

We are currently collecting interest for Prime Club, and the interest form closes January 31st.

👉 Fill out the Prime Club Interest Form here:
https://primelacrosse.leagueapps.com/clubteams/4877646-prime-club-summer-2026

Spots are limited, and filling out the form helps us plan rosters, positions, and training structure.

🗓️ This Week’s Training Schedule (Jan 19–25)

If you’d like to experience the environment before committing, you’re welcome to join one of our group training sessions this week.

TUESDAY – IRVINE
• Group Training / Prime Academy — 6:00–7:30 PM (OPEN)

WEDNESDAY – IRVINE
• Group Training / Prime Academy — 6:00–7:30 PM (OPEN)

THURSDAY – IRVINE
• Group Training / Prime Academy — 6:00–7:30 PM (OPEN)

SATURDAY
• Group Training — 3:00–4:30 PM (OPEN)

SUNDAY – LOMA ALTA
• Group Training — 3:00–4:30 PM (OPEN)

📩 If you’d like to join a group session, just reply to this email and I’ll get you set up.

If you have questions about club selection, Prime Club, or what environment is best for your player, I’m always happy to talk it through.

Development isn’t accidental — it’s intentional 🥍💪

— Coach Gabe