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The Approach

Join us for an FCL Defensive event
in July 2026!

 

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The Approach

July 14-16th, 2026

Held at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, DE, The Approach is a two-day immersive training experience built for high-level middle school and high school boys and girls defenders. This college-level defensive environment focuses on how elite defenders think, move, communicate, and compete, emphasizing the nuances of the position rather than running drills for the sake of drills.

Our commitment is to raise the standard of defensive coaching by creating an environment where players connect directly with experienced coaches, receive intentional feedback, and develop a deeper understanding of the defensive role. Every session is designed to challenge, educate, and elevate defenders who want to play the game at the highest level.

Men's Event Details

Dates

July 15-16th, 2026

Attending Coaches

  • Kevin Warne - Head Coach, Georgetown

  • Jesse Bernhardt - Defensive Coordinator, Maryland 

  • Jack Rowlett - Defensive Coordinator, Boston University

  • Ajax Zappitello - Assistant Coach, Dartmouth 

  • Matt Dunn - Defensive Director, FCL Defense

Age Groups

  • High School 

  • Middle School

  • Clinic for Defensive Coaches

Location

Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Delaware

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Women's Event Details

Dates

July 14-15th, 2026

Attending Coaches

  • Phil Barnes - Former Defensive Coordinator & Recruiting Director, North Carolina

  • Kristen Carr - Head Coach, Towson*

  • Emily Garrity Parros - Head Coach, WLL Maryland Charm*

  • Ana Heneberry - Defensive Coordinator, Michigan

  • Tianna Wallapher - Defensive Coordinator, Ohio State*

  • Abby Bosco - Pro Defender, WLL Maryland Charm

  • Matt Dunn - Defensive Director, FCL Defense*

Age Groups

  • High School 

  • Middle School

  • Clinic for Defensive Coaches

Location

Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, Delaware

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Get direct exposure to coaching staff's at the D1 level. Learn more about them & they get to see you in action. Our FCL staff will be providing recaps and thoughts to all D1 coaches on prospects that could be good fits. 

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