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Top Notch Training New Ownership and Management Team

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On July 1, 2009, Todd MacFarlane sold his 45% ownership in TNT to two local High School Lacrosse Coach's, Chris Sheriff and Graham Elsdon. Chris and Graham have become the Director of Coaching for the Middle School and High School Programs and will take on the responsibilities for on field coaching for our boys lacrosse programs. Todd has returned to the East Coast to coach High School and is no longer involved with TNT Lacrosse. Chris and Graham join Paul and Loni Monahan as Owners and Managers of TNT Lacrosse.

We are excited that our programs continue to grow and serve the year-round lacrosse enthusiast with Leagues and Camps in the Summer, Fall and Winter for Middle School and High School boys. TNT also offers programs for Elementary youth and beginners year-round including a league in the spring.

TNT Lacrosse operates Leagues, Camps and Clinics in the North County for all age groups and skill levels.

TNT Coaches off to College Lacrosse in the Fall

TNT's coach and former player Taylor Graves who played at Carlsbad High School will be attending Robert Morris University this fall. Taylor will be the first D 1 lacrosse player to come out of Carlsbad high school. You can see Taylor playing for the Colonials next spring when they match up against some of the toughest D 1 schools in the northeast region.

Check out the schools website for schedules and game times at www.rmucolonials.com.

TNT's coach and former player Cameron Rivere will be attending Steven's tech in Hoboken NJ this fall. Cameron who graduated from La Costa Canyon this year was ranked in the top 25 lacrosse players in San Diego. He will be joining one of TNT's other coaches JR Oreskovich at this top Division lll lacrosse school.

Check out all of their teams info at www.stevensducks.com/sports/mlacrosse/.

TEAM SWERVE Win
1st Annual Palm Desert Lacrosse Classic

"San Diego Swerve", a boys high school club team won the 1st Annual Palm Desert Lacrosse Classic at Hovley Soccer Park November 28-29. Swerve is team compiled of players from different high schools around San Diego county such as Serra, San Dieguito Academy, La Costa Canyon, Carlsbad, La Jolla Country Day and La Jolla.

The success of Swerves' weekend was lead on the field by TC Whaley (LCC), Bobby Heyer (LCC), Jake Herald (LCC), Taylor Graves (Carlsbad), Taylor Bourgeois (La Jolla) and Mike Soumek (La Jolla). Staff members from Top Notch Training Lacrosse volunteered their time to coach the team and worked with parent volunteers to set up the hotel, food and transportation for the boys. It was nice to see coaches and parents from all parts of San Diego County coming together to help support a great cause.

Lastly, the dues for the tournament were only $155 which included team jersey, shorts, socks, practice time, field rental, hat, tournament t-shirt, hotel room for the night and a year subscripting to "Inside Lacrosse". Pretty amazing now a days since other travel teams charge much more for much less.

The Swerve beat Orange County's "OC Crush" 9-2 in the final game to win the 1st Annual, Palm Desert Lacrosse Classic. Swerve's first place prize was a pair of "Official game Lacrosse Goals" by STX . The TNT Staff, Swerve players and parents decided to donate the goals to two growing lacrosse teams, Carlsbad and Scripps Ranch.

The Palm Desert Lacrosse Classic benefited the San Diego State University Men's Lacrosse Program. The SDSU Team is self-supportive and is in the process of competing on the national stage of the Men's College Lacrosse Association. The team works with its alumni to raise money for each player which helps to cover the operating costs much like a "traditional NCAA Division I, II, or III Team.

Top Notch Training Volunteer their time for the First Annual La Jolla Lacrosse Foundation Boy's Beginner Clinic

Where: La Jolla High School
When: January 3rd, 2009
Time: 9-11am
Who: Open to all Elementary and Middle School players who have never played before.
What to bring: Water, Running Shoes, Stick, and a Parent to sign the LJLF waiver.
What you will learn: You will be taught the basic fundamentals of the game. Cradling, Catching, Throwing, Scooping up ground balls and much more.
Why: Because we have prizes (provided by STX) to give away, Lacrosse is fun and it’s “FREE”.
All instruction will provided by Top Notch Training Lacrosse, La Jolla Foundation, La Jolla High School Varsity players, Coaches and Alumni.
To reserve your spot or if you have any questions contact
Todd MacFarlane
todd@tntlax.com
Top Notch Training Lacrosse
www.tntlax.com
La Jolla Lacrosse Foundation Website
www.lajollalacrosse.org

HUBBARD MAKES MLL HISTORY

BOSTON, Mass. - With his second goal in the Los Angeles Riptide's 13-9 victory over Philadelphia on Saturday night, Los Angeles Riptide attackman Jesse Hubbard became the all-time goals leader in Major League Lacrosse history. Following a four-goal effort in the victory, the former Princeton University graduate passed Mark Millon and has 242 career goals.

Vail Shootout 2008

Vail, Colorado - #14 Jake Meyers – Goalie – Team 21 was named the Defensive MVP of the tournament. Meyers (Torrey Pines Alum) now at Cornell not only won the D-MVP but also helped his team become the 2008 Elite Division Champions at Vail This Year.

'STX Play-Day, August 24th'

You are invited to the 1st Annual Top Notch Training/La Jolla Lacrosse Foundation STX Lacrosse Middle School “Play-Day”.

August 24th, 2008
2-4pm
La Jolla High School

The “Play-Day” will consist of the following:

Clinic (2-3pm)
Full Field Game (3-4pm)
STX prizes

Staff will include:

Todd MacFarlane

4x San Diego Lacrosse Foundation “Coach of the Year”
2x United States Lacrosse Association “Coach of the Year”
United States Lacrosse Association “Man of the Year”
2005 University of San Diego “National Championship Team”, Head Coach
Anaheim Storm Professional Player, NLL
La Jolla High School Lacrosse Coach

Graham Elsdon

Sonoma State University “Hall of fame”, Member
Western Collegiate Lacrosse League, All- Star
College All-American
Mustang Lacrosse Club, Head Coach

*Don’t miss out on other “Special Guests”.

*Space is limited.

*Please RSVP and for more information contact Todd at todd@tntlax.com

*Free to all 2008 Top Notch Training Middle School Summer League participants. If you are not a 2008 TNT Summer League participant you can join us be making a $15 (check only) donation to the “La Jolla Lacrosse Foundation”.

Jeff Krstich
(Oct. 18, 1947 – Jan. 20, 2008)

Jeff Krstich, family man, community leader and businessman passed away suddenly January 20, 2008 of a heart attack after playing lacrosse earlier in the day. He had been a senior executive in the healthcare industry for over 30 years and was most currently CEO on International Stem Cell Corp. A former Navy test pilot and veteran on Vietnam and Desert Storm, he earned a B.S. degree in engineering from the U.S.
Naval Academy.

Jeff’s passion for sports as a participant and coach, including lacrosse was a positive influence on many young people spanning from Texas to his current residence in Carlsbad. He was a devoted husband and father, a man of rich integrity and honor and will be deeply missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his wife Gwyn, father Walter, two sisters Nancy & Lauri, children Brian, Greg, Courtney, Jeffrey, & Garrett.

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Five years ago there probably wasn’t three San Diego athletes playing Div. 1 lacrosse. What makes that such an interesting fact is how quickly times have changed for graduated west coast lacrosse players striving to play at the highest amateur level the sport has to offer.

Consider two highly unpredictable situations in college D1 lacrosse today. Cornell University, a final four semi-finalist last season will have three San Diego players this year all hailing from Torrey Pines H.S. Nick Gradinger, a junior defenseman, begins his 3rd season for The Big Red, his second as a starter.

Goalie Jake Myers embarks on his second season after transferring from Syracuse. Jake is pencilled into start after sitting last year behind 1st team All American Matt Mconagle. Attackman Jon Luoto rounds out the trio beginning his first season on the active roster having transferred from the Naval Academy. All three young men excelled on the Torrey Pines state championship teams of 2003 & 04.

Another San Diego HS Lax story is unfolding as an unprecedented three high school all americans accepted scholarships to play for the Catamounts and coach Ryan Curtis. Attackman Geoff Worley, middie Parker Bunnell and defenseman Max Gradinger begin preperation for their freshman season in the cold, icy climate of Burlington,VT. All three hope to earn significant playing time after successful Fall workouts. Games against Duke and Virginia right out of the gate should get the immediate attention of these three Californians.

An impressive list of San Diego players sprinkled around the country is solid confirmation that West Coast lacrosse must be taken seriously now by college recruiters. Our count shows there will be at least 24 former San Diego HS players on D1 rosters for the 2008 season. The staff at TNT hopes they all have a great year!