Minnesota Elite Girls: September 2013

Devon Wills and Hilary Bowen were in Minnesota this weekend for Minnesota Elite Academy's Fall Guest Coach Series. They provided goalie and field clinics and small group sessions for all area players in grades 2 - 12. In addition, they gave instruction to a free coaches clinic for area youth and high school coaches.

Not only are Devon and Hilary amongst the world's best lacrosse players, they are generous with their lacrosse knowledge, passionate about growing the game, and are very nice and fun. We look forward to more from these two amazing women!

Devon Wills is a two-time World Cup gold medalist as Team USA's goalie - the world's best goalie! She is currently defensive coordinator for University of Southern California women's lacrosse team. Prior to USC, Devon was assistant at University of Denver and her alma mater Dartmouth. As a player at Dartmouth, Devon was a four-time All-Ivy League performer.

Hilary Bowen is currently University of Southern California's offensive coordinator. Prior to USC Hilary was an assistant at Mount St. Mary's in Maryland. As an attack player at Northwestern, Hilary was an offensive force in helping her team win the NCAA championship title each year, receiving MVP in the last 2 championship games. Hilary was a US All-American player in her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. This is Hilary's second time to Minnesota to run clinics for MN Elite Academy. She is that good!

Our littlest laxers - grades 2-4 with devon and Hilary. Amazing work by these young ladies - learning to switch hands and dodge the defender! The future of lacrosse looks pretty amazing!

Devon and Hilary put on a free clinic for area youth and high school coaches. The response was tremendous and the feedback was very positive. We appreciate the experts coming to Minnesota to help grow the game!