Local Premier Teams
As with many other sports, more reps and stick time will improve your lax IQ and skills. Joining a premier club for the summer-winter seasons is a great way to get a boost on your game: different teammates; different coaching; great summer tournaments, camps and clinics.... its all good.
Northern Ohio offer several premier lacrosse clubs for boys and girls. In addition to teams, each offers various camps, clinics, training and other activities throughout the year. The following list and links (in no particular order) are for some of these clubs...we have had kids at all of these and know the program directors well. Ask your head coach if you have any questions or want suggestions.
Burning River runs lacrosse leagues, camps, clinics, and teams throughout the year. Check out the website for details, as well as a ton of lax news and information.
Woody Calleri runs Burning River, and he is a former head coach at St. Ignatius. He is a big supporter of community lacrosse programs, and is a friend and supporter of Bay Lacrosse.
"Burning River Lacrosse was founded in 2005 to provide developmental lacrosse opportunities at all levels (introduction to the game, improvement of skills, national competition and college exposure) to Northern Ohio's lacrosse community. The company also hosts charity events such as the Fisher House Showcase (home away from homes for military families) and Shorting Cancer (Breast Cancer Research) to raise money and awareness for those in need and to teach participants about their responsibility to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others.
Xcelerate offers camps, clinics and teams throughout the year. In addition, Xcelerate has 4 day overnight, summer camps--one for boys an done for girls--at Baldwin Wallace (and elsewhere). Click here for the Xcelerate website.
Xcelerate is run by Brian Lalley, the head coach at St Edwards. Quite a few Bay kids play, and have played, for Xcelerate, and Brian is a friend and supporter of Bay Lacrosse.
"At Xcelerate Lacrosse Club Teams our goal as an organization is to target lacrosse players who are not only committed to improving their skills, but who also show a selfless dedication to teamwork, a willingness to be coached, and an appreciation for the importance of good citizenship and strong character.
- Our focus is player development and lacrosse education.
- Gain self-confidence through Lacrosse success
- Players in our program will participate in nationally competitive tournaments
- Create lasting friendships
- Have fun!"
"Force Lacrosse offers a complete lacrosse training program for all boys travel players U11-HS. Our coaching staff proactively teaches lacrosse fundamentals, situational awareness, and team concepts, in an environment committed to developing the whole boy as both a player and as a young man. Our aim is for the boys to work together as a unit, and to push each other to the next level, in preparation for their school and community teams in the spring, as well as high level competition in tournament play. First, and foremost, we are a teaching club. Our staff is 100% committed to working with each player to take them as far along their individual potential as a player, and as a teammate, as possible.
"Ohio Premier Lacrosse is a club lacrosse program based out of Northeast, Ohio. Our mission is to improve the level of girl's lacrosse from the youth through high school level. Ohio Premier program will require your biggest commitment, athletically and personally. We guarantee it will bring out your absolute best as a player—and maximize your exposure to college recruiters. Players are coached by a combination of select college & high school coaches, goalie specialists & former & current college players. Ohio Premier teams practice during the summer, fall & winter and travel to regional & national tournaments. Ohio Premier athletes are encouraged to play other sports and be involved in other activities within their schools & communities. We are committed to helping each player improve her lacrosse skills while at the same time maintaining balance in her life."
"Midwestern Force Lacrosse Club and its sister club, the Southern Storm Lacrosse Club are competitive, out-of-season club teams. MFL is composed of players primarily from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Kentucky.... We offer clinics, leagues, stick-work sessions, agility training as well as tournament play with a club team based on the players graduation year.
Our mission for our lacrosse club teams is to provide a competitive atmosphere for players to look to expand their lacrosse knowledge, skills and develop new relationships with our coaching staff and other student-athletes. The club also looks to compete against the best players in the country at premier, national tournaments.
- We look to provide the athletes with the best possible coaching, training and tools to move on to the next level of lacrosse.
- Allowing the athletes the opportunity to work with some of the top coaches in the NCAA to help prepare the individual for the next grade level or college.
- Our club program will also look to provide an equal opportunity for each student-athlete in the college recruiting process.
The Northern Ohio branch of the well-known Columbus lacrosse club is new starting in Fall 2017, but is loaded with area college, high school and youth coaches.
Our mission is to provide players with the best physical, mental, and lacrosse specific training available anywhere. We take pride in developing athletes by pushing them to their limits. We strive not only to maximize talent on the field, but off the field as well by teaching life lessons throughout our program. Resolute guarantees quality coaching in a conducive setting, excellent for both group and individual instruction. The foundation of Resolute Lacrosse is constructed of coaches whose mission is to advance the ability and character of today’s player.
Never Stop. Never Quit. Be Resolute.