Pro Shooting Academy Pennsylvania

Open to Boys 2028 through 2035

The PSA is designed for all players who are hungry, dedicated, and willing to work hard to transform themselves into elite-level shooters and elevate their game. Offensive players as well as defensemen or LSMs interested in dialing in their skills to be a threat in transition are also welcome!

Our curriculum is designed by PLL Hall of famer Mark Millon who boasts over 30 years in the world of lacrosse player development. We will use advanced teaching methods with an enormous focus on technique and fundamentals. We will use video analysis to study and improve release patterns, catching, body mechanics, and technique. We will cover all the shots including inside, outside, and on the run shots and show the importance of movement off ball. In addition to mechanics, the coaches will share their favorite drills and cover in detail the mental aspects of shooting.

Pennsylvania July 14-15, 2026

Westtown School

The Pro Shooting Academy makes its way back to West Chester in 2026. Virginia attackman Brendan Millon, known for his high-level scoring ability, will serve as the lead instructor, with PLL Hall of Famer Mark Millon directing the site. Brendan brings a unique energy and perspective, eager to help players sharpen their offensive skills and develop confidence as finishers. The Pennsylvania camp takes place at the Westtown School on July 14th–15th, with sessions from 9 am–2 pm on Tuesday and 9 am–1 pm on Wednesday (9 total hours), plus a lunch break between sessions.

Here are some of the coaches who will be in attendance

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Austin Stewart

Lynchburg graduate ‘16
2x All-American
ODAC Player of the year
All-State Player of the year
NCAA Record: Goals scored in single season (109)
300 career points (School Record)

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Mark Millon

UMASS graduate ‘93
3x All-American
MLL Player of the year
Team USA
All-World Attackman
National Lacrosse HOF

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Brendan Millon

Virginia Attackman (#7)
#1 player in the class of 2025
2x HS All-American
3x All-MIAA Selection and 3x MIAA Champion
Team USA u20 Selection

Curriculum to Include:

  • Step Down
  • In Close
  • On the Run
  • Release from Multiple Planes
  • Mental Aspects of Shooting
  • Visualization
  • Hand Speed
  • Importance of the Correct Release
  • Location and Accuracy Release Pattern
  • Pre-shot Action
  • Using Hands to Create Angle
  • The Catch and Footwork
  • NCAA Style Drills w/ Huge Number of Reps
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Sample Session: Step Down Shooting

Overhand Release Pattern and Hand Speed

Athletes shoot watch film on field

Drill: the importance of the bottom lower hand rotation drill

  • Relevance of hand speed as shooter/demo

Drill: wrist flip drill

  • Leg drive and upper body mechanics/stepdown

Drill: QB drill

  • Form 50% speed step downs @ 3 yards
  • Working from different release points
  • Full speed step downs from multiple locations

Importance of the Catch

The development of soft hands

Drill: one hand vertical catch

  • Hand action to the offside

Drill: Off side flip drill

Elite Footwork

Concept of loading/using basketball pass and release

Drill: catch and step no shot

  • Fade to step down
  • Curl and pop to step down

Drill: technique with strong hand (Step down pass)

MM demo: Off hand

  • Drill T&R with off hand (step down pass)

MM demo: Getting open and quick release

  • Drill (move around cone, set shoot)

MM demo: Where to shoot, sidearm

Location

Westtown School:

The Westtown School is a small prep school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with a reputation for combining academic excellence and top-tier athletic facilities. Its two brand-new turf fields provide an ideal setting for high-level lacrosse training, offering players the perfect stage to focus on skill development. After a successful debut in 2025, we are thrilled to bring the Pro Shooting Academy back to Westtown for its second year in 2026!