Ridley Youth Lacrosse

Matt Flynn of Ridley Youth Lacrosse was named the National Boy's Youth Lacrosse Coach of the Year by U.S. Lacrosse. Matt was given this award at the U.S. Lacrosse National Convention in January 2005. For more than 20 years, Matt has been a coach with the Folsom Boys’ Club, which sponsors the Ridley Youth Lacrosse program, and since 1987 has served as the director of the lacrosse program for grades 2 through 8. His coaching has instilled the character traits that have allowed numerous players to go on to achieve success at the high school and collegiate levels, and has helped foster Ridley High School's rise to regional and national prominance, by winning 6 Pennsylvania State Championships in 94', 97', 98', 01', 02', and 03'.  Including a ranking of 4th in the country in 2002. Since 1996 he has served as the Southeastern Pennsylvania Youth Lacrosse Board of Directors and he has been involved with youth lacrosse in various other capacities. Matt was involved in running the fall and winter lacrosse programs at Tri-State Sports in Aston through 2006, and was formerly a member of the board of the Philadelphia Lacrosse Association. He is also a member of the HEADstrong Foundation with its various Tournaments and Awareness efforts, helping those suffering from Cancer. Congratulations to Matt on this significant and well deserved recognition at the national level. He was selected as Youth Coach of the Year from among hundreds of youth coaches who had been nominated from around the country.

Directions to Ashbee

Lower Merion HS Turf & Grass Fields

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          8.7 mi
3. Take the PA-3 exit, EXIT 9, toward BROOMALL/UPPER DARBY.     0.3 mi
4. Turn RIGHT onto WEST CHESTER PIKE/PA-3 E.      1.1 mi
5. Turn LEFT onto N EAGLE RD.            2.0 mi
6. N EAGLE RD becomes WYNNEWOOD RD.  0.8 mi
7. Turn LEFT onto ARGYLE RD. 0.2 mi
8. Turn RIGHT onto CHURCH RD.          0.3 mi
9. Turn LEFT onto LLANFAIR RD.         0.2 mi
10. Turn RIGHT onto E MONTGOMERY AVE.     0.1 mi
11. End at 245 E Montgomery Ave Ardmore, PA 19003-3339          

B: 245 E Montgomery Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003-3339

Total Time: 30 minutes          Total Distance: 15.25 miles 

Directions to Aston

Sun Valley HS Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        4.8 mi
2. Merge onto CONCHESTER RD/US-322 W via EXIT 3A toward WEST CHESTER.   1.2 mi
3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CONCHESTER RD.           0.1 mi
4. Turn RIGHT onto MARKET ST/PA-452.          0.7 mi
5. RIGHT onto W DUTTONS MILL RD. 0.5 mi
6. Turn RIGHT onto PANCOAST AVE.   0.0 mi
7. End at 2881 Pancoast Ave Aston, PA 19014-2800         

B: 2881 Pancoast Ave, Aston, PA 19014-2800

Total Time: 17 minutes          Total Distance: 7.97 miles 

Directions to Drexel Hill

Drexel Hill Middle School Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          5.0 mi
3. Merge onto S STATE RD/US-1 N via EXIT 5 toward SPRINGFIELD.   2.4 mi
4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto STATE RD.            1.8 mi
5. End at 3001 State Rd Drexel Hill, PA 19026-1729          

B: 3001 State Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026-1729

Total Time: 20 minutes          Total Distance: 10.72 miles

Directions to Strath Haven

Rutgers Ave. Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Turn onto N SWARTHMORE AVE.     0.6 mi
2. N SWARTHMORE AVE becomes MORTON AVE.    0.2 mi
3. Turn LEFT onto W MACDADE BLVD.           0.9 mi
4. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRVIEW RD.       1.0 mi
5. Turn RIGHT onto CORNELL AVE.      0.2 mi
6. Turn RIGHT onto STRATH HAVEN AVE.      0.1 mi
7. End at Strath Haven Ave & Rutgers Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081           

B: Strath Haven Ave & Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Total Time: 10 minutes          Total Distance: 2.95 miles 

Directions to Haverford

Lynnewood Elementary School Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          8.7 mi
3. Take the PA-3 exit, EXIT 9, toward BROOMALL/UPPER DARBY.     0.3 mi
4. Turn RIGHT onto WEST CHESTER PIKE/PA-3 E.      0.3 mi
5. Turn LEFT onto LAWRENCE RD.       1.0 mi
6. End at 1400 Lawrence Rd Havertown, PA 19083-1827  

B: 1400 Lawrence Rd, Havertown, PA 19083-1827

Total Time: 20 minutes          Total Distance: 11.79 miles 

Directions to Interboro

Hillcrest Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Turn RIGHT onto MACDADE BLVD. 1.6 mi
2. Turn RIGHT onto W SOUTH AVE.      0.2 mi
3. Turn LEFT onto HILLCREST AVE.     0.2 mi
4. End at 400 Hillcrest Ave Glenolden, PA 19036-2012       

B: 400 Hillcrest Ave, Glenolden, PA 19036-2012

Total Time: 10 minutes          Total Distance: 2.05 miles 

Directions to Malvern Prep

Malvern Prep School Fields

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          5.0 mi
3. Take the US-1 exit, EXIT 5, toward LIMA/SPRINGFIELD.       0.3 mi
4. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.        0.1 mi
5. Merge onto US-1 S/MEDIA BYP via the ramp on the LEFT.      1.3 mi
6. Take the PA-252 N exit.            0.3 mi
7. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N PROVIDENCE RD/PA-252. Continue to follow PA-252.  0.5 mi
8. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto N PROVIDENCE RD.          6.5 mi
9. Turn RIGHT onto S WARREN AVE.    2.6 mi
10. End at 418 S Warren Ave Malvern, PA 19355-2707       

B: 418 S Warren Ave, Malvern, PA 19355-2707

Total Time: 35 minutes          Total Distance: 18.05 miles 

Directions to Marple

Gauntlet Center

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          8.7 mi
3. Take the PA-3 exit, EXIT 9, toward BROOMALL/UPPER DARBY.     0.3 mi
4. Turn LEFT onto WEST CHESTER PIKE/PA-3 W.        2.1 mi
5. Turn LEFT onto MEDIA LINE RD.      0.1 mi
6. End at 20 Media Line Rd Newtown Square, PA 19073-4601       

B: 20 Media Line Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073-4601

Total Time: 22 minutes          Total Distance: 12.78 miles 

Directions to Moorestown, NJ

Wesley Bishop Upper Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 N via the ramp on the LEFT toward PHILADELPHIA. 17.5 mi
2. Merge onto BETSY ROSS BRIDGE E via EXIT 26 toward RT-90 (Crossing into NEW   JERSEY).        3.7 mi
3. Merge onto US-130 N toward J TIPTON BLVD/SUCKLE HWY/HYLTON RD.          2.1 mi
4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CHURCH RD/CR-607. Continue to follow CR-607.  1.7 mi
5. End at 1253 N Church St Moorestown, NJ 08057-1136   

B: 1253 N Church St, Moorestown, NJ 08057-1136

Total Time: 40 minutes          Total Distance: 25.77 miles 

Directions to Perkiomen Valley

Old Trappe Middle School Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          16.4 mi
3. Take the I-76 W exit, EXIT 16B, toward VALLEY FORGE.      0.4 mi
4. Merge onto I-76 W.       3.7 mi
5. Take the US-202/US-422 W exit, EXIT 328B-A, toward KING OF PRUSSIA/WEST CHESTER/POTTSTOWN.            0.5 mi
6. Merge onto US-422 W via EXIT 328A toward POTTSTOWN/SWEDESFORD RD.       9.3 mi
7. Merge onto PA-29 N toward COLLEGEVILLE.            2.6 mi
8. Turn LEFT onto E MAIN ST.    1.1 mi
9. Turn RIGHT onto E 1ST AVE.  0.2 mi
10. Turn LEFT onto COLLEGE AVE.         0.2 mi
11. End at 215 College Ave Collegeville, PA 19426-2016      

B: 215 College Ave, Collegeville, PA 19426-2016

Total Time: 48 minutes          Total Distance: 35.78 miles 

Directions to Radnor

Dittmar Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          5.0 mi
3. Take the US-1 exit, EXIT 5, toward LIMA/SPRINGFIELD.       0.3 mi
4. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.        0.1 mi
5. Merge onto US-1 S/MEDIA BYP via the ramp on the LEFT.      1.3 mi
6. Take the PA-252 N exit.            0.3 mi
7. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N PROVIDENCE RD/PA-252. Continue to follow PA-252 N.          5.3 mi
8. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N NEWTOWN STREET RD.         0.2 mi
9. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto ST DAVIDS RD.    1.5 mi
10. Turn LEFT onto CHURCH RD/DARBY PAOLI RD. Continue to follow CHURCH RD.  0.3 mi
11. Turn RIGHT onto S VALLEY FORGE RD.      0.5 mi
12. End at 899 Maplewood Rd Wayne, PA 19087-4722        

B: 899 Maplewood Rd, Wayne, PA 19087-4722

Total Time: 29 minutes          Total Distance: 16.14 miles 

Directions to Rose Tree

Springton Lake Fields

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          5.0 mi
3. Take the US-1 exit, EXIT 5, toward LIMA/SPRINGFIELD.       0.3 mi
4. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.        0.1 mi
5. Merge onto US-1 S/MEDIA BYP via the ramp on the LEFT.      1.3 mi
6. Take the PA-252 N exit.            0.3 mi
7. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto N PROVIDENCE RD/PA-252. Continue to follow PA-252.  0.5 mi
8. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto N PROVIDENCE RD.          0.2 mi
9. End at 1900 N Providence Rd Media, PA 19063-1951    

B: 1900 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063-1951

Total Time: 18 minutes          Total Distance: 9.17 miles 

Directions to Springfield

Church Road Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Start out going on N SWARTHMORE AVE.     0.8 mi
2. N SWARTHMORE AVE becomes MORTON AVE.    1.8 mi
3. Turn SHARP LEFT (almost U-Turn) onto YALE AVE. (Morton News on right) 0.1 mi
4. Turn RIGHT onto CHURCH RD.          0.2 mi
5. End at 1206 Church Rd Springfield, PA 19064    

B: 1206 Church Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

Total Time: 9 minutes            Total Distance: 2.77 miles 

Sabold Elementary School Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Start out going on N SWARTHMORE AVE.     0.8 mi
2. N SWARTHMORE AVE becomes MORTON AVE.    1.8 mi
3. Turn LEFT onto KEDRON AVE/PA-420. Continue to follow PA-420.    0.7 mi
4. Turn LEFT onto BALTIMORE PIKE.   0.2 mi
5. Turn RIGHT onto E THOMPSON AVE.           0.1 mi
6. End at 460 E Thomson Ave Springfield, PA 19064-2834

B: 460 E Thomson Ave, Springfield, PA 19064-2834

Total Time: 11 minutes          Total Distance: 3.46 miles 

Directions to St. Joseph’s (CYO-Downingtown)

Downingtown Middle School Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        4.8 mi
2. Merge onto US-322 W via EXIT 3A toward WEST CHESTER.  7.4 mi
3. Turn LEFT onto US-1/BALTIMORE PIKE/US-322.      1.0 mi
4. Turn RIGHT onto WILMINGTON PIKE/US-202 N/US-322 W. Continue to follow US-202 N/US-322 W.           4.6 mi
5. Merge onto US-202 N toward PAOLI/DOWNINGTOWN.        3.5 mi
6. Merge onto PA-100 N toward US-30 W/EXTON.          3.3 mi
7. Merge onto US-30 W toward DOWNINGTOWN/LANCASTER.          5.8 mi
8. Take the US-322 E exit.            0.2 mi
9. Turn LEFT onto HORSESHOE PIKE/US-322. Continue to follow US-322.         0.5 mi
10. End at 445 Manor Ave Downingtown, PA 19335-2544   

B: 445 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335-2544

Total Time: 43 minutes          Total Distance: 31.82 miles 

Directions to Upper Merion

Heuser Park Sports Complex

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S.        0.9 mi
2. Merge onto I-476 N via EXIT 7 toward PLYMOUTH MEETING.          16.4 mi
3. Take the I-76 W exit, EXIT 16B, toward VALLEY FORGE.      0.4 mi
4. Merge onto I-76 W.       3.7 mi
5. Take the US-202/US-422 W exit, EXIT 328B-A, toward KING OF PRUSSIA/WEST CHESTER/POTTSTOWN.            0.5 mi
6. Merge onto COUNTY LINE EXPY/US-422 W via EXIT 328A toward POTTSTOWN/SWEDESFORD RD.      2.4 mi
7. Merge onto W VALLEY FORGE RD/PA-23 E toward BRIDGEPORT. 0.9 mi
8. Turn LEFT onto W BEIDLER RD.        0.5 mi
9. End at 600 W Beidler Rd King of Prussia, PA 19406-1422          

B: 600 W Beidler Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406-1422

Total Time: 37 minutes          Total Distance: 26.32 miles 

Directions to Wilmington, DE

Tower Hill School Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S (Crossing into DELAWARE).            15.4 mi
2. Take EXIT 7B toward SR-52 N/DELAWARE AVE.     0.1 mi
3. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N JACKSON ST.   0.1 mi
4. Turn RIGHT onto DELAWARE AVE/DE-52 N. Continue to follow DE-52 N.    1.4 mi
5. Turn RIGHT onto TOWER RD.            0.2 mi
6. Turn LEFT onto W 17TH ST.    0.0 mi
7. End at 2813 W 17th St Wilmington, DE 19806-1112        

B: 2813 W 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19806-1112

Total Time: 28 minutes          Total Distance: 17.82 miles 

Wilmington Friends School Field

A: Ridley Park, PA 19078

1. Merge onto I-95 S (Crossing into DELAWARE).            13.9 mi
2. Take the US-202 S/CONCORD PIKE exit, EXIT 8A, toward WILMINGTON.  0.5 mi
3. Merge onto CONCORD PIKE becomes Concord Ave.     0.1 mi
4. Turn RIGHT onto N. Broom St.            0.5 mi
5. Turn RIGHT onto W. 18th Street.    0.2 mi
6. Turn SHARP RIGHT onto AUGUSTINE CUT OFF.          0.4 mi
7. Turn LEFT onto ALAPOCAS DR.   0.2 mi
8. Turn LEFT onto GRANITE RD.          0.1 mi
9. Bear SLIGHT RIGHT on Road and Parking Lot and Field are down on the left.
10. End at 101 School Rd Wilmington, DE 19803-4522         

B: 101 School Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803-4522

Total Time: 25 minutes          Total Distance: 15.56 miles

Ridley Youth Lacrosse Contacts

General & most information questions can be emailed to:

RidleyYouthLax@gmail.com

 

Contact                          Position                                        Email

Matt Flynn                      Director                                        matt.j.flynn@gsk.com

Brian Bair                       Asst. Director / Website Admin.    brianbair11@hotmail.com

If you spend enough time and energy making sure your stick is throwing, catching, and shooting correctly, you will discover a world a difference in how you play lacrosse. Making sure your stick is Strung Correctly and learning how to make adjustments yourself once your stick is strung is the one of the best things to know. Sticks change the way they throw and catch all the time with weather and other conditions (Streching, knots come undone or strings break) which makes you always have to re-adjust your stick to make sure it is throwing/shooting and catching the way you like it. Ask friends and other players what works for them and how to make adjustments to your stick.

Player's will never reach their full potential in lacrosse if they do not put time into understanding the physics and maintenance of a lacrosse stick. Understanding the personal connection between the individual's throwing motion, the material in the stick, along with the ball are so important. It can make all the difference. Playing lacrosse with a bad stick is like trying to dribble a flat basketball or like trying to play baseball with a tree branch instead of a bat. Not even a good player can overcome the limits of an uncared for stick. Time and care must be shown to your stick to make all the difference in your game. Your stick is your weapon in lacrosse, making sure your weapon is accurate and ready-to-go is what makes a good player, along with a lot of practice on the wall.

IS YOUR STICK STRUNG CORRECTLY??

If you need your Stick STRUNG or RE-STRUNG please check with local Lacrosse store like, Premier in Aston.  Also, ask around some High School and Youth Players know how to string sticks. 

HAVE YOU CUT YOUR STICK YET??

Most youth players do not know to cut the shaft of their sticks. Most purchased Sticks when put together measure about 41" to 42", from the top/scoop end of the head to the butt-end of the shaft.  Cutting the shaft close to the minimum length is the best thing for short stick player at young a age, due to their size. It makes learning and using stick skills so much easier.  Defensive players can cut their shafts a little if it allows them to control their stick better, until they get bigger, minimum would be 52". As each player grows in size a longer stick will be needed. Older players use a Defensive length of around 70" to 72".

For Short Stick Offensive players, here is the current rules on stick length sizes:

In our SEPYLA League 1st to 6th Grade Players may use a Minimum stick length of 37" inches. 7th to 8th Grade Players may only use a Minimum length of 40" inches.  40" inches will be the minimum length in High School and in College.

To cut the Shaft of the Stick, Remove the plastic or rubber butt-end off the end of the shaft. Then Measure with a measure tape, from the top/scoop end of the head to the end of the shaft (butt-end) See the Diagram Below. Make a Mark at your desired length and make your cut using a Metal Hack Saw, Be sure to have a Parent Cut or assist you with cutting your stick. Once your stick is cut, use sand paper to clean up any rough metal on the end of your shaft. Now place your butt-end on the bottom of your shaft, Use Tape to secure the butt-end, if it is loose. ** The butt-end will add another 1/4 to 1/2 Inch. So if you want your stick at around 40" Make your Mark at exacly 40", Cut, then place your butt-end on and you will be at a safe legal length of 40 and 1/4 Inches. ** 

FOR THE RIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE SCHEDULE, PLEASE VISIT THE HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE WEBSITE.

Ridley High School Lacrosse Website: 

                                                       www.RidleyLacrosse.com

                                                                      or

                                                 www.eteamz.com/RidleyLacrosse