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Lacrosse Boarding Camp

Lacrosse Boarding Camp covers all aspects of team play, with emphasis on fundamental development and the mechanics of individual offense and defense. This camp is designed to help players take their game to the next level, whatever that may be. For beginning players, it is helping them develop their skills and learn the basic team concepts that will prepare them to be a strong player in their elementary or middle school programs. For intermediate players, it is helping them gain confidence in their abilities and learn to play more instinctually so they can become leaders on their teams. And for the advanced players, it is evaluating their game and helping them learn to maximize their strengths so they can be the most effective players that they can be. Throughout camp, we drill the fundamentals and challenge the guys to take the next step in their development, we play small-sided games to teach strategic.

director: eamon thornton, varsity lacrosse coach

 

2025 Lacrosse Camp Dates 

Session: June 1-6 (Sunday-Friday)

 

Camp Information 

Grades: Rising 6th-9th; Boys

  • Cost: $695 per session ($250 deposit included - deposit required at time of registration)
    • Early Bird Price $645 - Sign up before March 1st
    • $50 Discount for McCallie School Alumni: call for code (423) 493-5886
  • Levels: All Levels (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced 
    • See level information below

Additional Camp Information

two boys at lacrosse camp

Refund/Cancellation Policy

On March 1st fees must be paid in full. Your card will auto-charge on March 1st for your balance or you can make ongoing payments in your online account at any time before March 1st.

Cancellations: Before Jan. 1st: Refund of your deposit minus a $50 processing fee.  Jan. 1st - March 1st full refund minus the $250 non-refundable deposit.  After March 1st, NO REFUNDS except for documented medical reasons. 

two boys playing lacrosse at lacrosse camp

About the Director: Eamon Thornton, Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Coach Thornton is starting his fourth year as the head coach at McCallie after leading the team to a TN DII-AAA State Championship in 2022. Thornton graduated from McCallie in 2002, having played both football and lacrosse, and went on to play lacrosse at Hampden-Sydney College where he earned DIII Academic All-American and graduated in 2006 with a double major in English and Philosophy. Thornton coached in England, Baltimore, and Atlanta before returning to the Ridge in 2011. In that time, he has coached lacrosse, football, and even wrestling for a season at all three levels, middle school, JV, and varsity. In addition, he teaches English in the high school and serves as a dorm faculty member in North Hutch. Thornton lives on campus with his wife and three children, Luke, Adelyn, and Noah, and their Aussie Shepard Joey. For fun, Thornton and his family love to travel, hike, play sports, and play on campus with the big boys.

Email: ethornton@mccallie.org

Phone: (404) 693-7375