Youth Teams

Our Youth Program is designed for those players who want to grow their skill set in a more challenging environment by training alongside players from across the Twin Cities Metro area. Coaches will challenge players through age-appropriate drills and skill development. We know our players desire to play with friends on their local MSLax/GNLL association team and have created our practice schedule to minimize potential conflicts.

Players are introduced to leadership and how to be leaders on their association teams by lifting up and bringing out the best in those around them and challenging teammates to be their best. Tournaments for youth are kept to local and regional locations to reduce costs to our families and the potential for conflicts with association play.

Families have the flexibility of committing to just Fall Season, Spring Season, or both. For families looking for additional training and development we have our Winter Skills Session on Sundays from November 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027.

• Select 12U is for players in grad years 2033 and 2034.
• Team consists of 14-16 field players and 1-2 goalies.
• Tournament play is 11v11.
• Select 10U is for players in grad years 2035 and 2036.
• Team consists of 11-13 field players and 1-2 goalies.
• Tournament play is 8v8

Both groups train under the same development-first philosophy as our older teams, with a focus on building fundamentals, confidence, and game awareness at an early stage.

Sunday sessions (2 hrs) emphasize individual, position, and stick skill along with team concepts and small sided games. Last week is the Shadowlands Shootout.

Sunday Practices:

September 2026: 13, 20, and 27

October 2026: 4, 11, and 18

Tournament: Shadowlands Shootout in Blaine, Minn. Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25.

Sunday sessions (2 hrs) emphasize individual, position, and stick skill along with team concepts and small sided games. Last week is the Blue Ox Invitational

Sunday Practices:

May 2027: 2, 9, 16, and 23

June 2027: 6 and 13

Thursday Practice:

June 2027: 17

Tournament: Blue Ox Invitational in Blaine, Minn. Saturday, June 19, 2027, and Sunday, June 20, 2027

Fall 2026: Shadowlands Shootout in Blaine, Minn. in Blaine, Minn. Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25.

Spring 2027: Blue Ox Invitational in Blaine, Minn. Saturday, June 19, 2027, and Sunday, June 20, 2027

Cost for the 2026 Fall Season and the 2027 Spring Season cover program fees the athlete's corresponding season, those cost are:

• Fall Season: $450
• Spring Season: $450

Our winter off-season youth practices are focusd on increasing and further developing strong fundamental skills, increasing lacrosse IQ, developing athleticism, and creating love and passion for the game. Emphasis will also be placed on confidence, decision-making, and learning to contribute within a team.

Practices are designed for high reps, high-quality touches, and high energy, combining lacrosse and athletic development in every session.

Practices are on Sundays:

November 2026: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

December 2026: 6, 13, and 20

January 2027: 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31

February 2027: 7, 14, 21, and 28

Cost is: $575 and covers

• Rental space
• Coaches pay
• Shooter Shirt