Bringing our development-focused approach to the North Shore, the 2026 Fall Season is built around developing individual, positional, and stick skills. 12.5 hours over 5 Sundays (September 13, 20, and 27; October 4, and 18) players will be placed in situations that push them outside their comfort zone, requiring them to read what is in front of them, make a decision, and execute it. The emphasis is not on completing drills, but on how those actions carry into actual play when pressure and speed increase.

Each session is built around development, targeting sharper stick work, stronger positional understanding, and faster decision-making under pressure. Training is built around small-sided game situations that increase touches, sharpen reads, and transfer directly to competition.

For players who want to test their skills and apply what they've learned in a tournament families can opt-in (additional cost) to the 2026 NXT Fall Grand Prix one of the midwest's premier fall tournaments. Competing outside Minnesota exposes players to different styles of play, pace, and systems than they are accustomed to. All players see the field, with playing time structured to remain as balanced as possible.

Players receive constant feedback throughout practices, along with written feedback shared with players and their families during the season. Players also have access to virtual speed and strength training through Untamed Sports, with programming created by our Speed and Strength Director, Antawan Walker. Recruiting assistance is available for players interested in playing collegiately.

The environment stays focused on development not game play. Players train through high-rep situations designed to build confidence, adaptability, and composure. Development is guaranteed for players who consistently show up, put in the work, and trust the process.

The program is open to players in grad years 2027–2032

Sundays: September 13, 20, and 27; October 4, and 18.

Time: Late afternoon/early evening.

Location: TBD

Tournament Dates: Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25.

Location: Grand Prix Sports Campus in Westfield, Ind.

Costs: $300

Additional Requirements: This is a stay-to-play event, meaning families are required to stay at tournament approved hotel through Lakers block of rooms for the event. If families do not stay at a required hotel, both the player and Lakers can removed from the tournament.

To provide the best possible support for all tournaments (outside of Twin Cities events) for our North Shore families, reduce costs for those families that are traveling to tournaments out of the Midwest and their athlete is traveling and staying with them as well as ensuring no athlete misses out on key competitive opportunities, all tournaments for North Shore families outside of the Twin Cities are offering two flexible travel options:

1. Travel with Parents / Guardians: Your athlete travels, stays at the tournament team hotel, and manages off-field time with your family, meeting the team at the field for warmups, games, and team events.
2. Chaperoned by Lakers Staff: Your athlete travels, stays, and is fully supervised by Lakers coaches and designated chaperones. This ensures that work conflicts or family commitments at home never stand in the way of her playing time and growth. Families that select this option will split the cost of the chaperone’s hotel room and rental car, as well as the player's hotel room. A minimum of 3 players being chaperoned by Lakers Staff is required. Families opting into the chaperoned option will be invoiced one week prior to the event for the final cost. Chaperoned events are the following optional tournaments:
3. 2026 NXT Fall Grand Prix (Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25)
4. 2026 Top Draw Midwest Showcase (Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8)
5. 2026 IWLCA Presidents Cup (Friday, November 20, through Sunday, November 22)
6. 2027 Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival (Thursday, January 14, 2027, through Monday, January 18, 2027)
7. 2027 APEX Grind/ADRLN Western Shootout (Thursday, July 8, 2027, through Sunday, July 11, 2027)
8. 2027 NXT Summer Grand Prix (Saturday, July 17, 2027, and Sunday, July 18, 2027)

Whether you choose Travel with Parents/Guardians or Chaperoned by Lakers Staff, your athlete receives the exact same high-level coaching, field time, and team experience.

The cost for the 2026 Fall Trainings is $375. This covers all practices and required tournaments, including field space, coaching, and tournament registration.

Players and families can choose to add optional opportunities based on what fits their needs.

Payment plans are available. Please contact us with any questions or to set up a custom plan.