Maineiax Lacrosse Club

BOYS TRAVEL TEAMS

Lacrosse is much more than a sport. Maineiax uses lacrosse to build friendships, teach life long lessons, create gateways to college, and provide an experience you cannot find anywhere else. Our travel teams are for elite players looking for more than just pick-up leagues. We practice and train to build fundamentals and game knowledge to become the best players and teammates as possible.

Our mission at Maineiax is to:

  • Develop and improve individual players to help them reach their fullest potential.
  • Emphasize team play and camaraderie to become better all-around lacrosse team players.
  • Play at some of the best regional tournaments.
  • Superior organization with consistent and efficient communication.
  • High level instruction (college & elite HS coaches) under a model that meets the needs of all ages and ability levels.
  • Season dates: Summer (June -July), Fall (September-November) and Winter (January-March)

YOG: 2026-2033s (rising 3rd-10th graders)

Summer Travel Tryouts

@ the Maine Athletic Complex
1173 Riverside Street, Portland

Saturday, April 1st
1:45-3:15 pm: 2030-2033s
3:30-5:00 pm: 2027-2029s

Sunday, April 30th
1:30-3:00 pm: 2026-2027s
3:00-4:15 pm: 2028-2029s
4:15-5:30 pm: 2030-2033s
(subject to change)

Players must attend one tryout but are encouraged to attend both.

Fall Tryouts: August 2023

TRAVEL GOALS

  • Help grow the game of boys lacrosse in Maine 
  • Have players become more competitive, improve their stick work, be pushed to their full potential and grow their confidence
  • Become more competitive against regional and national club teams
  • Keep players from the same town together while also exposing them to new teammates from other towns
  • Meet the needs of every player in our program
  • Encourage school sport and multi sport participation
  • Play 100 days of lacrosse per year (includes school and rec programs)
  • Participate in league pick up games as opportunity to play with less coaching and structure
  • At the MS level, attend US Lacrosse sanctioned tournaments with the goal of qualifying for the US Lacrosse National Tournament. 

TRAVEL DETAILS (2026-2033s)

  • The number of teams is based on the number of players participating. For middle school teams, we typically group teams by grades and skill level. Maineiax reserves the right to alter grade levels for each team based on the players who make it. 
  • Players participate at 3 regional tournaments during the season. 
  • 2-hour practices that include individual and team feedback. Summer package includes 10 practices & 3 tournaments. Our fall package includes 8 Sunday practices plus 3 tournaments. Winter travel practices TBD.
  • Each player fills out a goals sheet during the season and coaches will provide each player with specific feedback at the end of the season.
  • All players receive a shooting shirt. New players and returning players will order game jerseys and shorts at additional cost. 
  • We are constantly evaluating if a player is getting challenged enough or is in over their head. If a player needs to be moved up or down, we will discuss with coaches and parents and move them to a more appropriate age group to ensure their development – even if it’s mid program.
  • All players must attend a tryout. Those not qualified to participate in tournaments, will be asked to be a practice player or participate in another Maineiax program as we have a place for every player and offer a variety of programs.
  • Each team has team parents who help organize tailgates and hotel blocks at tournaments, weeks and months in advance.
  • Maineiax assumes that all travel players will participate in most practices and most tournaments. Players receive even playing time at tournaments, however, a player will get no game minutes if they have not attended any practices.
  • We do not prorate costs for missed tournaments or practices.
To print out an overview of our boys travel program, click here: HERE
 

SUMMER TRYOUTS: April 1st & April 30th

  • All players must tryout. $40 tryout fee is included in travel package. 
  • All players must be registered to try out.
  • Summer travel players have a spot on our fall roster but should try to attend the fall tryout in September. 
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COACHES

We take pride in giving players the best coaching possible, while growing the game in Maine and having as much fun as possible. We take the time to communicate our goals and expectations to our staff while helping them develop into the best coaches and mentors they can be. Our coaching philosophy includes:

  • Each travel team has two coaches (mix of college & elite HS coaches) who offer high level instruction under a model that meets the needs of all ages and ability levels.
  • Coaches are supportive to players & families while fostering teamwork and player development.
  • Coaches are energetic, positive, engaged and present.
  • At tournaments, coaches meet their team 1 hour before the first game to set goals and warmup. In between games, coaches meet with their teams to discuss goals met and areas for improvement.
  • Coaches send pre tournament emails about goals and also send a short tournament recap about the team’s experience within 48 hours of the weekend.
  • Cell phones are only used during practice to keep time for stations, to take video analysis of players or to take photos for the the website and social media.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Maineiax is committed to keeping the price of travel affordable to every Maine family. A study conducted in 2017 by TD Ameritrade found that the cost of competitive or elite teams was on average up to $500 per month, per child with over 20 percent of teams costing $1,000 per month. The cost for club soccer teams ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 per year.* We are below the national average for girls lacrosse clubs. The cost for girls lacrosse clubs in New England range from $975-$10,000. Examples of certain clubs in the following states include: NH clubs ($975-$1750), MA clubs ($1300-$10,000) and CT clubs ($1200-$1475) plus tournament fees up to $200 per tournament. *Source: USA Today

The cost of Maineiax travel covers the following: coaches salary, facility fees, tournament fees, training camp, travel gear, and administrative fees. We want all Maine players to have access to our travel teams so if you’d like to apply for a scholarship, please email maineiaxclub@gmail.com. 

Summer Travel Cost (2026-2033s):
2026s – $950 (10 practices + 3 tournaments)
2027-2029s – $850 (10 practices + 3 tournaments)
2030-2031s – $699 (10 practices + 3 tournaments)
2032-2033s – $599 (8 practices + 2 tournaments)
* All packages include a $40 non-refundable tryout fee.

Fall Travel Cost (2026-2031s):
2026-2029s – TBD
2030-2032s – TBD

PAYMENT DETAILS

  • All players must tryout. $40 tryout fee including in travel package. 
  • A $250 deposit is due at registration and is refunded if the player doesn’t make the team (minus the $40 tryout fee). Full payment is due by June 30th for summer players and October 15 for fall players. 
  • We offer payment plans, sibling discount and scholarships. Email us at maineiaxclub@gmail.com to inquire.
  • Deposits and partial payments can be paid here. Checks should be mailed to Maineiax Lacrosse Club, 36 Bruce Hill Rd, Cumberland, ME 04021. 
  • To check your balance and to pay in full click the registration button below. 
2023 SUMMER TRAVEL TEAM REGISTRATION (register here for tryouts)

2023 SUMMER PRACTICES

Practice Schedule (subject to change):

Tuesday, June 20 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm
Wednesday, June 21 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm (2026-2031s only)
Thursday, June 22 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm
Tuesday, June 27 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm
Wednesday, June 28 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm (2026-2031s only)
Thursday, June 29 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm
Wednesday, July 5 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm
Thursday, July 6 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm
Tuesday, July 11 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm
Thursday, July 13 @ Falmouth Community Park, 5-7pm

2023 SUMMER TOURNAMENTS

  • Teams attend 3 regional tournaments during each season. The 2032 and 2033 teams will attend 2 out of 3. 
  • Travel expenses (transportation, meals, hotels, etc.) are NOT included in travel fee and players are responsible for arranging them and getting to tournaments on their own.

2023 FALL PRACTICES

Coming soon! 

2023 FALL TOURNAMENTS

  • Teams attend 3 regional tournaments during the season. 
  • Travel expenses (transportation, meals, hotels, etc.) are NOT included in travel fee and players are responsible for arranging them and getting to tournaments on their own.
2023 Tournaments are TBD; our 2022 tournament schedule is below. 

PROGRAM NOTES

  • Maineiax travel teams are recommended for experienced players.
  • We do not offer discounts for missed practices or tournaments.
  • US Lacrosse membership is required for all players for insurance and liability purposes, no exceptions.
  • Summer Training Camp is recommended for summer players.
  • Absences must be communicated beforehand so we can plan accordingly.
  • Maineiax reserves the right to change a program at any point or move players to a different program during the session.

The above program is played at the below locations.

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