Mercer Island High School Girls Lacrosse
Preseason Conditioning & Skills Training

Starts: Monday, December 1
Ends: Wednesday, February 11
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays (16 sessions)
Time: 4:45–6:45 PM
Location: MIHS Stadium (turf/track)
Players: Grades 9–12

Schedule:

• 4:45–5:45 PM: Speed work & conditioning with Yamar Washington, Speed Coach

•  5:45–6:45 PM: Skills & scrimmages led by MIHS Girls Varsity Team captains and Coach

Session Dates:
December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
January 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28
February 2, 4, 9, 11

These sessions are essential in preparing for the upcoming season—building chemistry, sharpening skills, improving fitness, and reducing injury risk.
Coach Lyndsey Gillis encourages full participation. Players who wish to be considered for varsity must attend unless they are playing a conflicting winter sport at MIHS.

Preseason conditioning and skills practices will culminate with MIHS Girls Lacrosse 2026 Team Tryouts.

What to Bring Daily

• Stick, goggles, and mouthguard

• Water bottle (no sharing)

• Reversible pinnie

• Cleats and sneakers

• Weather-appropriate layers

Sports Eligibility Requirements

To participate in Preseason Conditioning and Captains’ Practices, your Sports Eligibility Packet must be completed in FinalForms with an “Eligible” status.

• If you played a fall or winter sport at MIHS, your paperwork is already complete.

• You do not need to pay a winter sports fee unless playing another winter sport.

• The lacrosse fee will be collected in the spring season.

For questions about registration or physical exam expiration, contact:
Becky LeMaster – Athletic Office
📞 (206) 230-6345
📧 [email protected]