Group training Coach Jake Cranford, NJ

Small groups. More reps.

Small group lacrosse training with Coach Jake. Every session starts with a warmup that builds fast, efficient runners, then a focused block of stick skills paired with a mix of shooting, dodging, cutting, feeding or defense. Then we close out with conditioning: sprints, plyometrics or footwork drills that connect the tertiary movements we practice to how they run on the field.

Claim Your Free Session Fall program
REC Group training · on the field
The program

Boys and girls.
2nd through 8th grade.

THE PROGRAM COVERS ALL OF IT. Each session focuses on a different piece, with a progression track for every athlete.
Part 01 · Warmup

The X9.

Every session opens with The X9, our warmup. It gets players ready to train and teaches running mechanics: how to stride, how to propel forward, how to strike the ground. Efficient runners, built rep by rep.

Part 02 · The focus

The work.

Each session runs a focused plan. Stick skills: catching, throwing, cradling, shooting. Movement: dodging, feeding, cutting, off-ball movement. Defense: footwork, positioning, sliding.

Part 03 · The finish

Close it out.

Every session ends with conditioning: sprints, plyometrics or footwork drills that connect the tertiary movements we practice to how they run on the field.

Session plan · sample
01WarmupThe X9.
02SkillsStick skills.
03FocusSplit dodge → shot.
04FocusSplit dodge → feed.
05FinishFootwork & sprints.
One hour · Up to 12 athletes · Leave better than you started
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Show up.
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Fall program · enrolling now
Sep 9 to Oct 28

The fall program.

WhenSep 9 to Oct 28
DaysMon & Wed
TimesSession 1: 4:30Session 2: 5:30
WhereA local field in CranfordAwaiting Field Allocation
The session

Group training

  • Boys and girls, 2nd through 8th grade
  • Up to 12 athletes per session
  • One hour
  • Two one-hour sessions on Monday and Wednesday nights, 4:30 and 5:30
  • Join as many as you want each week
Welcome

First session

Free

Every athlete gets 1 free session after you create an account and add them.

Claim Your Free Session
Drop-in

One session

$18/session

Use it for any athlete on your account.

Purchase
Best value

10-pack

$150/10 sessions

$15 a session. Use them across any of your athletes.

Purchase

Create an account in the portal to claim 1 free session per athlete, then buy more if you want extra sessions.

01

Create your account.

Sign up once in the portal. Everything happens there.

02

Claim your free sessions.

Add your athletes and you get 1 free session credit per athlete. Extra sessions are $18, or $150 for a 10-pack ($15 a session). Credits work for every athlete.

03

Sign up for the week.

Pick your sessions each week: Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 and 5:30. Join one, a few, or all of them.

Up to 12 athletes per session. Spots are limited so every player gets reps. Join in the portal before it fills.

Leaders

The coaches.

Coach Jake Sheppard, founder of From X Lacrosse, coaching in Cranford, NJ
Leaders · Coach Jake

Coach Jake

Founder, From X

Coach Jake grew up in the Moreland Lacrosse Club, which his family started. He was coaching by 15 and represented Victoria and Australia before being recruited to play at Pace University. He is the founder of From X, coaches girls and boys lacrosse in Cranford, and started the Sixers Lacrosse League.

FAQ

Straight answers.

Who is this for? ✕
Boys and girls, 2nd through 8th grade. Small group training with Coach Jake at a local field in Cranford.Awaiting Field Allocation
When and where are sessions? ✕
A local field in Cranford. September 9 through October 28. Two one-hour sessions on Monday and Wednesday nights, 4:30 and 5:30.Awaiting Field Allocation
What does it cost? ✕
Each athlete gets 1 free session when you create an account and add them. After that, drop-in is $18 a session. A 10-pack is $150, $15 a session. Credits live on the parent account, so they work for every athlete.
Can we use one pack for more than one athlete? ✕
Yes. Sessions are family credits, not per-player. Buy one drop-in or 10-pack and book any of your athletes into a session.
How do I sign up? ✕
Create an account in the portal, add your athletes, and claim 1 free session per athlete. After that, buy extra sessions from there if you want more. That’s the only payment step.
Can we join more than one session a week? ✕
Yes. Join as many as you want each week. Monday and Wednesday, 4:30 and 5:30.
How many athletes are in a session? ✕
Up to 12 athletes per session. Spots are limited so every player gets reps. Join in the portal before it fills.
What happens in a session? ✕
One hour, three parts. The X9 warmup teaches running mechanics: stride, propulsion, ground strike. A focused block of stick skills paired with a mix of shooting, dodging, cutting, feeding or defense. We close out with conditioning: sprints, plyometrics or footwork drills that connect the tertiary movements we practice to how they run on the field. Each session runs a different plan, with a progression track for every athlete.
Do we have to buy a 10-pack? ✕
No. Each athlete’s first session is free. After that, drop in for $18, or buy a 10-pack for $150 if you want the $15 rate. Either way, the credits work for every athlete on your account.
Who coaches? ✕
Coach Jake. Founder of From X. He coaches girls and boys lacrosse in Cranford.
Are these lacrosse lessons or a travel team? ✕
Lessons. Small-group lacrosse coaching with Coach Jake in Cranford, not a travel team. First session is free.
Can I get a refund? ✕
Yes. Request it in the portal through the support chat bubble. Refunds come minus a processing fee.
Join

Claim your free sessions.

Create an account in the portal, add your athletes, and claim 1 free session per athlete. Then join as many extra sessions as you want each week. Two sessions on Monday and Wednesday nights at a local field in Cranford.Awaiting Field Allocation

Claim Your Free Session

September 9 to October 28 · Two one-hour sessions on Monday & Wednesday nights · 4:30 and 5:30 · a local field in CranfordAwaiting Field Allocation