TRP Lacrosse Academy

an athlete's unique strengths – size, speed, quickness, agility, or a combination thereof – we tailor deceptive strategies to dramatically enhance offensive capabilities. In an era where predictability reigns, we empower players to break the mold. Our training dismantles reliance on standard maneuvers, empowering athletes with a diverse and unpredictable offensive arsenal. The TRP Framework: A Comprehensive Approach to Skill Development
We employ a four-stage framework to maximize skill acquisition and game-time application:
1.What: Precise definition and explanation of the skill (shot, dodge, fake, etc.).
2. Why: In-depth exploration of the underlying principles and strategic value of the skill, promoting a deeper understanding.
3. How: Transition from theory to practice with meticulous demonstrations, ensuring correct technique.
4. When: Situational coaching on the most advantageous moments to execute each skill during practices and games. The TRP Difference:
Mastery of Fundamentals: We build a rock-solid foundation in passing, catching, shooting, and dodging. Strategic Deception: We help players outsmart opponents with unpredictable, highly effective techniques. Structured Learning: Our proven framework guides athletes from understanding why a skill works to mastering the how and when to use it in games. Who we are:
Curtis Smith; Coach/Director of Curriculum
All-American attackman and 2003 graduate of THE Ohio State University. Coach Smith still sits at #9 on OSU's all time leading scorers list. His offensive flair comes from his box lacrosse roots playing in the Canadian Junior and Senior A's for the Victoria Shamrocks of the WLA. Upon graduation for OSU, Coach Smith was selected as Colorado Mammoth’s top pick in the 2003 NLL Draft! Coach Smith now coaches with The Westtown School, Fusion LC, Penn Lax All-Stars, and the FDR Park Rangers of the Collegiate Box Lacrosse League (CBLL). Brent Beale; Coach/Director of Operations
Coach Brent was a midfielder and proud graduate of Virginia Wesley University. Initially recruited as a SSDM, Coach Brent amassed back to back 15 goal seasons while leading WVU to their first two NCAA tournament berths in program history. After graduation Coach Brent spent over a decade coaching high school and has over 100 wins to his record. Coach Brent now coaches with Fusion, Penn Lax All-Stars, and the FDR Park Rangers of the Collegiate Box Lacrosse League (CBLL). At TRP Lacrosse Academy, we currently focus our programming on competitive and elite boy's lacrosse players from 5th grade through high school. Most of our training sessions occur in West Chester, PA and we work with players from all over the greater Philadelphia and tri-state region. Follow us on Instagram and keep an eye out for updates, events, and giveaways! @TRP_LACROSSE