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THE FACEOFF ACADEMY NATIONAL SHOWCASE

FOANS24 will be the 12th year of the world's greatest FaceOff Specific event and this year it’s now a 2-day event! The highest level of training and competition. 250 of the best Faceoff men from grades 7-12 competing and training together with the best FO staff ever assembled. The Original “Super Bowl” of Faceoffs. For FaceOff men BY FaceOff men And this year’s event has some added electricity to it.

FOANS24 SAVE THE DATE
JUNE 1: FOANS24 National Invite night

SPEAKER SERIES:

  • Nov 20th: Mental Performance philosophy with Zack Ornstein

  • Dec 4th: FOAdvantage Recruiting zoom with Recruiting Coordinator Corey Bulken

  • Dec 5th: FOANS24 Details and Q&A with Greg Gurenlian

  • Dec 6th: FOANS24

    • ​​Session 1 - Kick Off/ Media Day​​

  • Dec 7th: FOANS24

    • Session 2 - Combine

    • Session 3 - National ​​Championship

Friday December 6, 2024 - FOANS24 Session 1 - Kick Off/Media Day
This year we are making the Friday night evening session a grand event. The perfect way to kick off an electric weekend by setting the competitive tone. Session 1 will include: 

  • Player Pack hand outs and check-in​

  • Media: Players will be interviewed and take head and action shots upon arrival

  • Technique work and partner work
  • Live Reps and hands-on coaching from the FOA staff
  • Tournament Mode and prizes

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Date: Saturday December 7, 2024 - FOANS24

Time: 8am - 5pm

Location: Sportika Sports in Manalapan, NJ

Format

  • Guest Speaker - 8-8:30am: St Johns Head Coach and Former MLL star Justin Turri.

  • Session 1 - 8:30-10:30am: Advaanced combine training.

    • Faceoffs, groundballs, counters, and live reps.

  • Session 2 - 11am: FOANS24 National Championship.​

    • This year we will have a staggered start to group play. Each class will be given start times and will be placed in randomized groups to compete in a round robin. The winner of each group will then go on to the single elimination round.

  • Elimination Round: Each group winner will compete in a single elimination bracket to earn class national champion.

  • Champions Round: Based on win/loss rankings all 6 class champions compete for the overall national title.

SPEAKER SERIES

This year we are adding 2 special speaker zoom sessions for registered athletes. â€‹

  • Nov 20th: Zack Ornstein - Mindfulness and mental game expert

  • Dec 4th: Corey Bulken - FOAdvantage Recruiting Coordinator.​​​​

GEAR

  • Player Packs presented by Pro Athletics:

  • Custom FOA Backpack

  • 2 Full uniforms (Shooters and Shorts)

  • Short Sleeve FOANS hoodie

  • There will also be limited edition Hoodies, beanies, t-shirts, and hats available at the event for purchase.

WINNERS

  • Each Class National Champion will be awarded our famous FOANS24 Trophy Helmet presented by Cascade and Pro Athletics.

  • Winners also receive a brand new (Yet to be released) ECD FO Head and Custom Championship Hats.

  • The overall national champion will be awarded a $1,000 Cash prize as well as the Academy Cup and have their name added to the list of Legends who've come before them.

EXPOSURE

  • As always over 20 NCAA D1 programs will be represented amongst the staff

  • Each athlete's Recruiting profile will be added to our email list to schools

  • Each FaceOff of the tournament will be recorded and added to a Dropbox folder and shared at no additional cost.

  • Photographer and Videographer on staff all weekend to provide photos and reels for athletes to share on social media at no additional cost.

INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION ($750)

  • FOANS24 Speaker Series ($300 Value)

  • National Showcase participation

  • Full Pro Athletics Pro Athletics Player Pack ($300 Value)

  • Tournament film from every FaceOff

  • Photos and Social media content

SCHOOLS REPRESENTED
MORE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AS THEY ARE ADDED

  • Penn State

  • RIT

  • Denver

  • Duke

  • Ohio State

  • Marist

  • Colgate

  • Brown

  • Harvard

  • Princeton

  • Villanova

  • Chestnut Hill

  • Maryland

  • Lehigh

  • UNC

  • Syracuse

  • Boston University

  • Vermont

  • Southwestern

  • Johns Hopkins

  • Ohio Northern

  • Navy

  • Notre Dame

There is a strict limit per class this year and once the spots are gone there will be an automatic waitlist generated. A reminder, due to customization of the uniforms and strict head counts per group there are NO REFUNDS for this event. so please make sure your calendar is clear.

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For additional inquiries please email: FaceOffAcademyinfo@Gmail.com

EVENT INFO

Location:

Sportika Sports 

150 Woodward Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

(Wawa directly next door)

Recommended Hotel:

Residence Inn Cranbury/South Brunswick

2662 Route 130,

Cranbury, New Jersey, USA, 008512

Trainer: Mike Stella

Speaker: Justin Turri - Head Coach of St John's University

Videographer/ Photographer: Blatant Events

REAL FOANS PARENTS TESTIMONIALS

"The event was amazing, start to finish. All of what you mentioned below was true from the perspective of a parent as well - really well organized, purposeful and positive. My son had a great experience - thanks for what you do, it is the template for the best of what youth athletics can be."

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"I'd like to start with a glowing experience from our first FOA experience. That was the best organized, and most fun, event we've been to. Kudos to you and the team that put it together! My son is looking forward to future events."

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"As always, a great event and well organized. Facility fantastic both from a player and parent perspective with tons of places to view, relax, prepare, eat, rest etc. Parking and logistics great. Also, in run up to the event superior organization as everything from the FOA was well communicated and clear. Impossible for someone to be confused. Great group of college coaches in attendance and the staff aka young guns were organized and did a good job. It's hard to herd a bunch of 20 something's and the FOA did. Super great uniforms from Pro Athletics. Great event and well done."

- JH

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"As a parent just a quick note about FOANS...what an amazing event on every level, fun, learning, competition.

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"You made a very large group seem small everyone got attention things moved so efficiently I am an operations Manager, so I know that something of that magnitude takes."

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"Kudos and Congratulations on 11 years...here's to many, many more for you and your team!"

- MS

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"The teams' commitment to putting together a quality event came through in every way."

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"Not only were both events (Friday Eve/Saturday) well organized, efficiently run and well attended by talented players from around the country, but the coaching and support staff were attentive, engaged, clear in their communications, and held the boys to a high standard of sportsmanship."

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"Kudos to Greg Gurenlian and Jerry Ragonese for coordinating an event that seemed equal parts competitive, leadership-developing and fun! That doesn't just happen by coincidence. You have my respect for raising the bar and leading by example! Brilliantly done."

-MM

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"What an incredible experience! Thank you for all the hard work, energy, and effort you put into this event. It was well run, efficient, and managed (by a bunch of dudes too). I was so impressed and glad I provided my son with this experience. It was eye opening as to the level of athletes but more importantly, I met some of the nicest parents from across the country. I learned so much from their experiences."

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"Congratulations on 11 years! I feel blessed to be a part of this community. Thanks for being a coach, mentor, and friend to my son. Thank you"

-NG

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