Coach update
Seattle Starz Summer 2026 tryouts
Seattle Starz Training + Recruiting Club (2nd-11th grade)
Seattle Starz is Washington's Premier Training and Collegiate Lacrosse Recruitment Club. With practices held on the Eastside, Starz draws top Youth and HS players from 2nd-11th grade and has helped over 200 student-athletes in the last 10 years reach their goal of playing NCAA Lacrosse in college.
Youth and Middle School (2nd-8th)
Saturday, Jan 24 (Sammamish) and Sunday, Jan 25 (Issaquah for 2030)
Sat: Inglewood Middle School
24120 NE 8th St, Sammamish, WA 98074
Sun (2030 only): Issaquah Central Park, Field 1
1907 NE Park Dr, Issaquah, WA 98029
Tryout Fee: $50
Tryout times (2025/26 school year)
- 2034: Sat 9:00 - 10:30 AM
- 2035/36: Sat 9:00 - 10:30 AM
- 2031: Sat 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- 2032: Sat 1:30 - 3:00 PM
- 2033: Sat 3:30 - 5:00 PM
- 2030 (8th grade): Sun 9:00 - 10:30 AM
HS Boys (Summer 2026)
Sunday, Jan 25 (Issaquah Central Park, Field 1)
Issaquah Central Park, Field 1
1907 NE Park Dr, Issaquah, WA 98029
Tryout Fee: $50
Tryout times (2025/26 school year)
- 2029: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- 2028: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
- 2027: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
HS Boys objectives
HS teams are for players and families seeking high-level competition, coaching, and recruiting support with college-level team concepts and 1:1 recruiting resources.
- Instilling life lessons through sport
- Developing elite lacrosse athletes
- Showcasing and advising potential college recruits
Youth program mission
The Youth program focuses on player development, joy for the game, great teammate habits, and opportunities to compete against top talent, with success measured on and off the field.
- Maximize potential and enjoyment
- Teach players how to be great teammates
- Help players reach goals through a strong process
- Support life lessons learned through lacrosse
Recommended program
CitySideLax Summer Travel Teams
CitySideLax Summer Travel Teams (Youth and High School)
CitySideLax is a premier lacrosse program based in Seattle, WA. With experienced coaches and professional players on staff, they provide a competitive, supportive environment for youth and high school athletes to develop and reach their full potential, including preparation for college play and the recruiting process.
Make-up tryout day
Tue, Jan 6, 2026 · 5:00-6:30 PM
Location
Washington Park Playfield
Fee
$35.00 + 4.2% processing fee
Season
Summer 2026 (Boys)
The CitySide difference
- College-level playbooks and curriculum designed for each age level.
- Access to password-protected developmental resources (workouts, film, drills, wall-ball routines, leadership materials, and more).
- Access to top national teams in the country.
- Recruiting guidance for HS players with a family-friendly timeline of what to do and when.
- Opportunity to learn from professional players and coaches.
- Custom wall-ball routines.
- Positional practices tailored to midfielders, defenders, goalies, and more.
- Team concepts and drills curated to age group and skill level (10v10, 6v6, even/uneven).
Development Camps
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GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp – University of Washington
Overnight and Extended Day options
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GameBreaker Lacrosse Camp – University of Puget Sound
Overnight and Extended Day options
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Seattle Starz Peak Camp (Grades 3–8)
Held in July at Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
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CitySide Lax Summer Camps
Youth (K–5) and Middle School (6–9)
Held in July at Genesee Playfield – Lower, Seattle
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WALAX Summer Camp Listings
Statewide options for all levels
Travel Teams
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Seattle Starz (Youth and High School)
Summer 2026 tryouts: Jan 24 (Sammamish) + Jan 25 (Issaquah)
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CitySideLax Travel Teams (Youth and High School)
Make-up Tryout Day: Jan 6, 2026 · 5:00-6:30 PM (Washington Park Playfield)
Summer and fall seasons with tournaments and practices
Goalie Training
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Northwest Goalie Academy (Grades 4–12)
Weekly summer clinics starting June 1 (Thursdays)
Youth: 7:00–8:00 PM or 12:00–1:00 PM
High School: 8:00–9:00 PM or 1:00–2:00 PM
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Goaliesmith Training Camps
Elite national goalie training events (locations vary)
Note: These programs are not affiliated with ILC, but are recommended by families and coaches as excellent supplemental opportunities.