Playing for Lakers

At Minnesota Lakers, we believe in hard work, inclusivity, leadership, and long-term development—not just immediate results. Player development should be fun, challenging, and inspiring. It should build a passion for the sport, a never-stop-learning mindset, and a strong work ethic where nothing is given—everything is earned.

We prepare players for their next level, whether that’s making varsity, standing out in high school, or competing in college. Development goes beyond lacrosse skills—it’s about training the complete athlete. Our program prioritizes:

• Speed & conditioning as a core part of development, not an add-on
• Mental training for stress management, team dynamics, and overcoming challenges
• General mental health & recovery to ensure players are at their best, on and off the field

Lakers players and parents can trust that we’re fully committed to every aspect of development—physical, mental, and strategic.

Missed season evaluations? Can’t make the supplemental round? Ready to take your development to the next level? Here’s how to get started:

• Register for Season Evaluations or Supplemental Evaluations to determine team placement and for players/families to evaluate the coaching staff/program.
• Submit an "Application to Play for Lakers" if you missed evaluations or want to get started.
• Have a High School or Association Coach Submit a Recommendation Form.



Don’t wait—take the next step today and be part of a program that develops complete athletes.



Season. These evaluations give players the opportunity to showcase their skills, athleticism, and mindset in a competitive yet development-focused environment.

Our process isn’t about cutting players—it’s about identifying where each athlete fits best within our structured training model. Evaluations allow us to assess player development, team placement, and areas for growth to ensure every athlete is positioned for success.

Players who miss season evaluations can still be evaluated at Supplemental Evaluations, apply through our Application to Play for Lakers or submit a Coach’s Recommendation for consideration.



Our supplemental evaluations provide an opportunity for players to showcase their skills and be considered for our competitive teams. Due to limited spots available for all our teams following our primary evaluations in July, we are holding supplemental evaluations instead of traditional tryouts. This evaluation is designed to assess player abilities beyond our regular evaluation process.

Missed season evaluations (end of July) or supplemental evaluations (throughout the season if needed)? This application provides an opportunity for players to be considered for the 2024 Fall – 2025 Summer Season. Our process allows athletes to experience a practice, meet our staff, and see firsthand how we develop players before making a commitment.

This is not a tryout—it’s a chance to ensure the right fit for both the player and our program, keeping the focus on growth, development, and finding the best path forward.

High school and association coaches play a crucial role in identifying athletes who are ready for the next step in their development. If you have a player who missed season evaluations or supplemental evaluations but would be a strong fit for the current season, this recommendation allows them to be considered.

Our process ensures that every player has the opportunity to experience a practice, meet our staff, and see firsthand how we develop athletes before making a commitment. This is not a tryout—it’s about finding the right fit for the player and our program, keeping the focus on long-term growth and development.