Dominant Defenseman [Travel Team Only] (Fall 2026)

Dominant Defenseman *Must Be A Member Of Any Local Travel Team*

Gr 3-5 Mondays at WES (9/14, 21, 28, 10/5, 12, 19, 26) 4:45-6:00pm $325

*This clinic is conveniently run side-by-side with the Crafty Attackman clinic so that players are able to get live, game-like repetitions against offensive players after receiving positional instruction.Defense is played from the bottom up, starting with proper footwork, then with active hands, and lastly with the stick. This clinic is designed to help defensive middies, long-stick middies, and close defenders to improve on quickness, breaking down on ball, positioning off ball, driving on a ball-carrier’s hip, sliding technique, and throwing the right stick checks.  With dozens of high-repetition drills and instruction, players will become confident on and off-ball defenders.

*Prerequisites: All players must currently be on a travel team roster.  To be considered for the clinic please email Boh Mitchell at boh@nextlevelspartans.com.*

Inclement Weather Policy
*If inclement weather forces us to cancel a clinic session, we will send an email  at least 60 minutes prior to the clinic start time
*If 5 or more sessions are held, we will not issue a credit (we will offer makeup options when possible)
*If less than 5 of the sessions are held, we will offer a prorated credit to all participants.
  • For: Close Defenders, Long-Stick Midfielders, and Short-Stick Defensive Midfielders
  • 7-Class Session
  • Class size: 10 players
  • Location: Washington Episcopal School (56oo Little Falls Parkway, Bethesda, MD 20816)