Free Play Academy Newsletter #21
Topics that will be covered:
1. Open Run was a SUCCESS!
2. Application open for Free Play Academy Youth.
3. Unique recovery tool for athletes.
4. Choose your environment carefully.
Open Run was a SUCCESS!
New faces and a great way to start the morning!
Thank you to the players that come out to take part in the academy. We continue to grow.
Here’s a nice clip below of the players finding a neat flow on the offensive side of the ball (plus a mic’d up goalie)
Application open for Free Play Academy Youth.
We have opened applications for our new Youth Free Play Academy!
High School players have been the focus for the academy as of recent, but it is time we expand to a younger demographic.
If interested, or have others that may be interested, please fill out our application form for the player
(The Youth Free Play Sessions will take place Sunday mornings at Gainesville Middle School.)
Unique recovery tool for athletes.
Introducing OmFloat.
A sensory deprivation tank center located in Ashburn, Virginia.
A deprivation tank is a water filled, pitch-black, light-proof, soundproof environment heated to skin temperature and nearly saturated with Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), providing buoyancy so you float more easily. You are cut off from all outside stimulation, including sound, sight, and gravity when the tank’s lid or door is closed. As you float weightless in the silence and darkness, the brain enters into a deeply relaxed state.
For athletes, taking the weight off our senses nearly entirely is potent world-class recovery! (P.S. I love to couple a 3minute cold plunge right before getting in the tank, absolute 1-2 punch!).
Choose your environment carefully.
Surround Yourself Wisely.
Moods and behaviors are contagious. Apply this to lacrosse. Players, coaches & families with negative mindsets often cluster together, as they enjoy blaming others for their problems.
Avoid these individuals. Spending too much time around this toxic atmosphere will be detrimental. Strive to find individuals that are constantly supportive, have clear awareness & understanding, radiate positivity & goodness. Find and choose these right individuals, don’t settle for less.
At the Free Play Academy, we careful vet only individuals that will enhance the experience of the academy as a whole.
The Free Game
The part of lacrosse that is played with the mind.
What will be covered are the 8 Principles of Performance.
Any lacrosse player can own the 1st ever sport psychology methodology specific to the game of Lacrosse.
This purchase will include a FREE consultation with Coach McDonnell via in-person or Zoom.
Here is a preview.
The cost is $24.99
You can purchase The Free Game here.
Lean in, do the work, stay focused and become uncommon.
Have a great week.