Frequently Asked Questions

Where are practices held?

Practices for our teams are held at Suffield High School and/or Sullivan Field in Suffield, Connecticut.

How many practices does each team have?
  • SUMMER – Each team participates in 8-10 practices. Please visit each Team Page to find more concise information about that particular programs practice dates, times, and tournament schedule.
  • FALL – Each team participates in 4-5 practices.
What is included in the overall cost?
  • SUMMER – Costs vary according to team; however all programs all collectively receive the following: 
    • Custom Cascade XRS Helmet (w/ helmet decals) [NEW PLAYERS ONLY]
    • Custom Team Reversible & Shorts
    • Custom Team Shooting Shirt
    • Custom Team Bag [NEW PLAYERS ONLY]
    • 3-4 Tournaments (vary according to team)
    • Practices
       
  • FALL – Each team receives the following:
    • Custom Team Reversible & Shorts
    • 2 Tournaments 
    • 3-4 Practices
What type of recruiting assistance is provided?
  • Rising Juniors & Rising Seniors will receive a IMLCA.SportsRecruits.com membership/profile with their Summer Player Package!
  • Recruiting assistance is provided for each of our players regardless of age; in addition to assisting High School athletes with college recruiting we provide Youth and High School players with any introduction/assistance with Prep School programs as well.
  • Players are walked through the entire process, receive entry into our recruiting guidebook (sent to every college coach and prep coaches by request), and are placed in the best position to be recruited by the carefully selected tournaments we attend.
  • For further, more in depth inquiries regarding Recruiting Assistance please e-mail us at ConnecticutValley@gmail.com.
How are teams divided and selected?
  • Teams are divided based upon graduation year then skill level and players are selected following an evaluation process at one of our tryout sessions. 
     
  • Any player who competes at the tryout is welcome to inquire on personal feedback noted by the Coaching Staff at the event. Our Coaches will be honest, up front, and provide valuable feedback to help the player better understand their decision, what areas they can work on for improvement, and what the player’s current strengths may be.
When are tryouts held?

Tryouts will be held in Late July. We typically will also hold a second tryout in Early Fall or Early Winter on an as needed basis.