This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by the Katy Independent School District
Cannons Camp 2011
BOYS and GIRLS TykeSession (stick only):
BOYS Grades 1-3rd
GIRLS Grades 1-3rd
9-10:30am on separate fields
Young Guns Session (full pads and stick):
BOYS Grades 4-6thonly
GIRLS Grades 4-8th
US Lax # needed
10:45am-12:15pm on separate fields
Wednesday, 6/08/2011, 9AM-12:15PM
Thursday, 6/09/2011, 9AM-12:15PM
Friday, 6/10/2011, 9AM-12:15PM
Firethorne Subdivision Lacrosse Fields
North Firethorne Road
Katy, Tx 77494
Session Fee: $115 before 5/30/2010
After 5/30/2011: $125
Each Camper will receive
a camp reversible! Sticks will be available to loan.
or call Coach Garza at 281-815-3537
LIMITED SPACES SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY. To receive a US Lacrosse number go to and register online for a youth membership($25). This is needed to play in the 4-6th grade scrimmages.
Our Teams
The West Houston Cannons have had success at the young gun and junior high level. Our teams made it to the GHYLA finals in 2009 and 2010. Our junior high squad has produced 6 Team Houston and Houston select team players. All of our players come from the Katy area.
Our Tykes and Girls Camp
The tykes and girl’s camp will consist of fun drills and games that focus on fundamentals. Campers will learn the basics from holding the stick, passing, catching and shooting. Also we will reinforce these skills with exciting games and team-building activities.
Tyke campers only need a stick to participate in the camp. They can wear gloves if they wish.
EMPHASIS ON FUN!!!
Our Young Guns Camp
The Young Guns camp will also use fun games and drills to emphasize important team concepts. Cutting, off-ball movement, face-offs, shooting, footwork, goaltending and other skills will be covered. Scrimmages will end the session.
All Boy Young Gun Campers must have a stick, elbow pads, shoulder pads, cup and helmet. Goalies must have a chest pad, gloves, cupand helmet with throat protector.Girls Young Guns MUST wear goggles. All Young Guns will need a US lacrosse number to participate in scrimmages.
EMPHASIS ON TEAM!!
Our Coaches
Dean Garza is the head coach of the Cannons 8th grade team and at Nottingham Country Elementary School in Katy, Texas. He has taught and coached the game to students (K-5) there for over 5 years. Dean attended Lamar High School and was all-district and an all-state selection goalie. Dean played club lacrosse in Houston, Roanoke College and at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Rashad Lee is the assistant PE coach at Nottingham Country Elementary. Rashad played football at Oklahoma University (1998 and 1999 season) where he was a wide receiver. He is a certified trainer and assists the Cannons with athletic training.
Maria Cruz is also an assistant PE coach at NCE. She coaches the Lady Cannons youth girls team.
Also many Taylor, Cinco Ranch high school and Katy Valkyries stand-outs will assist in camp activities.
This organization and its activities are not related to or sponsored by the Katy Independent School District
Tykes Schedule
9- 9:10am: Stretches break out into teams/groups
9:15: Explain schedule and expectations/water break
9:20-10:00am: Skill Station rotation (water break between rotations)
10-10:15: Skills and Games/water break
10:20-10:30: Snack and review of day/Sticker and prizes Q & A review
Young Guns Schedule
10:45: Stretches/Explanation of benefits
11:00-11:40am: Skills Stations
11:5012:10pm: Scrimmage/water break
12:10-12:15pm: water/snacks/Q & A review with prizes