BBL GIRLS CENTRAL
TEAM STRUCTURE
We strive to provide two playing experiences for each graduation year. For our players in Third through Seventh grade the teams are created to provide the most positive and successful environment for each of our players. Developing confidence, and leadership skills alongside the game is an important aspect of our youth program. We strive to place each player in the right environment so they thrive on the field.
In our High School Program we split the players into two levels, Black and Select. Again, we are focusing on creating the most competitive, yet positive and empowering environment for each of our players so they are able to achieve their personal goals on the field. We are very proud of the fact that every year we have players from BOTH our Black and Select teams commit to play collegiate lacrosse.
PHILOSOPHY
We Build Lacrosse Players. Every player grows differently, and our Elite Travel Teams create a competitive environment where players push each other while still developing individually. We believe you must compete against the best to become the best, so our players face top programs from across the country every year.
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Two things set us apart. First, our foundational training develops the whole player — position-specific work on both ends of the field, plus "outside the box" training like box lacrosse concepts, which has sharpened our players' stick skills and lacrosse IQ through fast-paced, quick-thinking play. Second, our coaching staff delivers individualized feedback, taking time to understand each player's learning style and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Coaches speak with players every time they're subbed out, encouraging risk-taking and learning from mistakes in real game situations, and each player receives two written evaluations a year to guide their development.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
SAMANTHA WARNER
BBL's Girls Central (Morris County) Program is run by Head of Girls Travel and Recruiting Director, Samantha Warner. Sam has led the girls program at Building Blocks Lacrosse for almost ten years from 2011-present. In her years playing lacrosse she attended Hopewell Valley Central High School and was named the Player of the Year, CVC HS All-American, and NJ School Girls 2 year captain. Sam went on to play Division I lacrosse at James Madison University where she was a member of the first team to reach the Final Four in 2000 and won CAA Championships in '00, '03 along with 4 NCAA Tournament Appearances. She has coached many teams to success including the U-19 National Team in Manchester England 03-05, Centenary College Assistant Coach 06-07, St. Thomas Aquinas Associate Head Coach 07-09, UA Head Coach New Jersey 2016, 2017, and 2018, Westfield High School Varsity Head Coach 2012-2016, Shore Regional High School Varsity Head Coach 2016- 2019, as well as multiple BBL High School level tournament champion teams. Along with various coaching accolades, Sam has led the successful college recruitment of over 200 female athletes.
RECRUITING
Our philosophies on recruiting are in line with the philosophy of the IWLCA and NCAA. We understand this process is different for every prospective student-athlete (PSA) and it is our goal to find the right fit for each individual player. As a club, we strive to encourage our families to do their research. We provide many resources to help our families navigate this process. Each one of our PSAs is given an individual recruiting plan, as well as access to our online college profile system that allows them to educate themselves on many different athletic programs, as well as helps them gain exposure by providing an online profile that includes the athlete’s personal information, highlight reel as well as the ability to communicate directly with prospective programs. Our promise to our families is that if you want to play at the collegiate level, we will never stop helping you achieve that goal. We do not believe in the window of opportunity passing at a certain time and we are proud to say every year we have players commit to the school of their dreams as late as their senior year