WHO WE ARE
Philly Blast Lacrosse is a competitive club girls lacrosse program with youth, middle and high school tournament level teams (grades 3 – 12). We typically have one or two teams in each age group. Teams primarily practice at outdoors at Episcopal Academy, Agnes Irwin and Rosemont College and indoors at YSC and The Phelps School.
TIME COMMITMENT PROGRESSION
In Blast, as players get older, the time commitment for both training and tournaments increases. Over the summer, youth teams play 3-4 tournaments and attend approximately 12-14 practices. Youth team schedules are concentrated in the beginning of the summer (mid-May through end of the June) to allow for young players and families to continue vacation and/or sleep away camp traditions. In the offseason, tournaments are optional for our youngest players. Youth & early middle school players have mandatory offseason practices in the fall, winter and spring. The number of practices per season varies by age group.
As players near high school, commitment to the club increases. 7th – 11th grade teams have mandatory fall tournaments (3-5), more summer tournaments (4-5) and train more frequently in the fall and winter months. In the spring, high school players’ training schedules lighten to allow for greater focus on their varsity season.
SELECTION PROCESS & CRITERIA
Tryouts are held in July & August each year. Specific dates are typically announced in early June and posted on the homepage of our website. All players are reevaluated annually. Philly Blast’s club membership invitations extend for one year of participation only. Read more about our tryout process here.
DIRECTORS & COACHES
Philly Blast Lacrosse is owned and directed by Julie Young and Josie Tomaino (read more here). Julie and Josie are supported by a highly experienced and knowledgeable group of coaches. Blast’s coaching staff includes current and former Division I, II, and III coaches and players. Read our complete list of coaches here.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES
Schedules vary by grad year & team. Specific breakdown of commitment and fees are included in each team’s official invitation following tryouts.
YOUTH & MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS
Club & Training Fee – Non-refundable first deposit made during initial registration
- 6-10 fall practices, varies by grad year (September-November)
- 12 winter & early spring lacrosse training sessions (January-March)
- Team placement session
- Weekly spring practices, varies by grad year (April-May)
- 10-14 summer practice sessions (May/June/July), varies by grad year
- TeamSnap Account
- Field & Space Rentals at pristine facilities
- Access to offseason clinics, positional training and tournaments (Fall & Winter)
- Website Fees
- Insurance
- Administrative Costs
- Team Equipment
Summer Tournament Fee – Dependent on number and type of events, announced each fall
- 3-4 summer youth tournaments (June/July)
- Coaches salary, travel & stipends
The Youth & Middle School teams attend 3-4 Summer Tournaments usually in the MD, PA, and NJ area. Examples of summer tournaments: Lax by the Sea (NJ), Live Love Lax (NJ), Lax for the Cure (NJ), Summer Genesis Origins (PA). Additional costs: travel and official UA team uniform. Fall tournaments are optional for our youngest grad years and are mandatory for middle school players.
HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS
Club & Training Fee – Non-refundable first deposit made during initial registration
- 10-14 fall team practices, varies by grad year (September-November)
- 12 winter & early spring lacrosse training sessions (January-March)
- 3-5 spring practices (current 8th grade/rising 9th team only)
- 10-12 summer practice sessions (May/June/July)
- TeamSnap Account (team communication)
- SportsRecruits Account (recruiting & film share platform)
- Field & Space Rentals at Pristine Facilities
- Recruiting Advice & Guidance (read more here)
- College Recruiting Seminars
- Website Fees
- Insurance
- Administrative Costs
- Team Equipment
Tournament Fee – Dependent on number and type of events each player attends, announced each fall
High school teams attend 3-5 Summer Tournaments and 3-5 November Tournaments. Fall tournament examples: Chesapeake Invitational, Continental Cup, NorthEast Showcase, Lax for the Cure, Fall Face Off, and President’s Cup. Summer tournament examples: Summer Genesis, Lax for the Cure, Live Love Lax, Top Threat, Maryland Cup, and Mid-Atlantic Summer Club Championships. Additional costs: travel, official UA team uniform, additional positional training.