My name is Graig McElroy and I am the head coach of the Warwick Valley Boys Varsity lacrosse team. I just wanted to take the time and let you know, that after observing your field demonstration during the 2010 US lacrosse demonstration you have unlocked for me the difference between good shooters and great shooters with what is a seemingly inconspicuous coaching point.

Emphasizing the high elbow finish has completely changed my players ability to shoot in one practice. I put on a shooting clinic implementing your no ball shooting and triangle shooting drills and the difference is remarkable.

I feel that with this I can accelerate the learning curve of all the athletes I deal with, especially since we're a young program that is only in our fifth year. We made it to the state tournament last year in NY and I think that this will allow me to keep continuity for years to come.

In short, thank you. Such a simple point makes a tremendous difference.

This camp was the best learning camp that I have ever been to.

I've been coming to All Pro Lacrosse Camps for six years and now I'm the leading scorer on my high school team.

I learned more instruction for defense than from any coach or team I played for before.

Tom Marechek and his staff are the funniest and best coaches I've ever seen.

When I start something I have to finish it. I always need to play at an advanced level to sharpen my skills. I love sports and I want to play them as long as I can.

I want to know that I am good at what I do. I enjoy spending time with my friends and one way I do that is through sports. My favorite sport is lacrosse and it's even more fun with my friends. I started playing lacrosse in 1999 and in 2002 I decide to try out for the COBRA travel team. Unfortunately for me, I did not make the team, but all my friends that tried out made it. I played in the recreational league instead and I practiced and practiced.

Then the next year came and I headed off to COBRA tryouts. This time I got cut again, but it went better. I made it to the final round and I wasn't cut at the field. I was one of the last people called to get cut, but that didn't really help boost my confidence. So yet again, I was playing "rec" lacrosse. This particular season did however boost my confidence and I felt I was a better player. Being one of the most experienced players on my team, I helped my team go to the championship after we had lost all of our regular season games.

That summer, I went to a camp called "Tom Marechek's All-Pro Lacrosse Camp". This camp really sharpened my skills. My faceoffs, stickwork, shooting, and overall level of gameplay was bettered, and it gave me a chance to learn from great college and professional players. I knew then that I could accomplish my goal.

The tryouts for 2004 were the toughest, but I knew I could do it. I did everything the coaches wanted and I gave my all. The coach even remembered me and told me how I had improved and how he liked how I kept on coming out for the team. I scooped up balls, threw good passes with my right and left hand, and I even scored a few times. A couple of days later, the coach called to congratulate me on making the team. I knew that year was going to be a challenge, but that was perfect for me. I was right where I wanted to be.

Tom Marechek is one of the most experienced and passionate minds in the game of lacrosse. A former championship player at all levels of the game, he is now passing on his skill set from his glory days through coaching the stars of tomorrow.