Premier Lacrosse League, STX, Announce New, National Combine for Top 50 High School Lacrosse Athletes
September 13, 2023 - Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) News Release
LOS ANGELES - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster today announced it will partner with STX to build and host the PLL Combine - High School Invitational for the top 50 high school lacrosse players (grades 10 and 11). Each player will be selected to have their lacrosse skills and athletic performance evaluated with instruction from current PLL pros and performance analysis by Spellman Performance. The inaugural event will be held December 8-10, 2023 at IMG Academy.
"Investing in the next generation is core to our mission. Lacrosse players across the country are bigger, faster, stronger and more skilled than ever, yet our game doesn't have a standardized means of evaluating talent," said Paul Rabil, co-founder and President of the PLL. "With our partners at STX, we have created the PLL Combine, where we will support these talented, young athletes on their journey to the next level."
The 50 PLL Combine - High School Invitational attendees will receive hands-on instruction, elite competition, all new equipment courtesy of STX, performance training, data collection, and speed programming. At the conclusion of the PLL Combine, players will receive an individual profile of their performance from Spellman Performance, complete with GPS data to track field presence and explosiveness, video analysis, and a personalized speed program to improve performance following the event. Additionally, the players will receive off-field training related to personal brand building, academic development, and athlete wellness.
"STX could not be prouder to partner with the Premier Lacrosse League through this initiative to identify and mentor the next generation of our sport's role models and elite players," said Ed Saunders, STX's VP of Sales, Marketing & Operations. "It is yet another example of the league's long-range vision for strengthening its foundation, in much the same way the other major professional leagues do. As two leaders in the game, it's important STX and PLL collaborate in bold ways to inspire new growth and exposure for lacrosse. We are excited to witness and chronicle what the future holds for this inaugural class alongside our partners in the league."
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