Boys' Lacrosse Training in Montclair, NJ: Power, Speed and Contact-Ready Strength
Boys' lacrosse players need to sprint, cut, shoot hard and take a hit, often in the same possession. At Char Sports Performance, we train youth to college athletes to be stronger, faster and more durable on the field.
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What we train
- Strength for contact: legs, hips, upper back, shoulders and neck, built with good technique, not rushed.
- First-step speed and change of direction: for dodges, ground balls and clears.
- Rotational power: core and rotational strength that turns leg drive into shot speed.
- Game-like conditioning: interval work that matches the sprints and short rests of a game.
- By position: grip, forearm and hip power for faceoff specialists, and upper-body strength and lateral footwork for long poles.
Why it helps
- Stronger players hold their ground, deliver legal checks and take hits with less risk.
- In season, smarter lower-volume work keeps players fresh; the off-season is for bigger gains in strength, size and speed.
- For multi-sport athletes, we plan the whole year so one sport doesn't wear them down for the next.
How it works
Every high school and college athlete starts with an evaluation of their individual strengths and weaknesses. Group sessions run 80 minutes: 40 minutes of strength work and 40 minutes of speed and conditioning on our 6,000 sq ft indoor turf at 180 Bloomfield Ave, Floor 3, in Montclair. We recommend two to four sessions a week, depending on whether an athlete is in or out of season. Younger boys' lacrosse players build the base in our Youth and Junior High programs, and older players train in High School + College. Want one-on-one coaching or a session for a whole team? See Personal & Team Training. Char athletes have gone on to play men's lacrosse at college programs, and lacrosse teams train with us for speed work and recovery sessions.
Parent FAQs
Does lifting make lacrosse players slower?
Not when it's coached well. Strength training paired with speed work helps players produce more force with each step.
My son plays long pole. What's different?
Long poles need upper-body and grip strength plus lateral footwork. Long-stick middies also need midfield-level conditioning.
How do I know if he's ready for college lacrosse?
Ask whether he's strong, fast, durable and mentally ready. Our College Pathway page explains more.
Tell us about your athlete, their position and their goals, and we'll build a plan.
