Youth Training with Rachael DeCecco
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Youth Training
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Rachael is currently coaching her daughter's youth team as well as working as the Head of the PLL Academy. Previously, Rachael was SVP of the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL). As a player, DeCecco was one of the most decorated athletes in women’s lacrosse. She was a two-time National Champion as a player at Princeton University, leading the team to back-to-back titles in 2002 and 2003. Following her sensational final season in 2003, DeCecco received the prestigious Tewaaraton Trophy - handed out to the nation’s top player. DeCecco was named a three-time First Team All-American, a two-time National Defender of the year, an MVP following the 2003 NCAA Tournament, and the 2003 Ivy League Player of the Year. She was additionally named to the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2019 for her contributions to the game as a player and an executive.
What Coaches Will Learn in This Youth Training:
Teach age-appropriate skills and teamwork through simple, fun practice plans.
Build a weekly rhythm that balances learning, play, and recovery.
Track growth with basic goals and positive feedback.
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