PASSION, PROGRESS, PERFORMANCE

East Ave Lacrosse develops elite boys travel players through a culture of Passion, Progress, and Performance—fueling a love for the game, building confident teammates, and competing at the highest levels.

With AA and A-level teams at every grade from U8 through senior year, and programs across fall, winter, and summer, we create a clear path for athletes to improve year after year.

Our teams are among the most competitive in the Midwest—often ranked among the top in the country—and East Ave graduates regularly advance to NCAA Division I, II, and III programs, with alumni earning captain and All-American honors—all while proving that high standards and #WeHaveMoreFun go hand in hand.

U8 - U14 TRAVEL

East Ave Elite U8–U14 builds the foundation of strong fundamentals, great habits, and a genuine love for the game.

We offer AA and A-level teams at every grade (1st–8th) with a true year-round pathway across fall, winter, and summer with high-paced trainings and the best slate of events in the Midwest and beyond.

East Ave also goes above and beyond by including:

🟠Beast Ave Boxla box lacrosse training;
🟠kick-off training camps each season;
🟠weekly positional training (FOGO, Goalie, offense, defense);

🟠weekly elite scrimmages at the Naperville Lacrosse Arena; and
🟠weekly speed, strength, and agility work.

Our AA teams are consistently ranked in the USCLUBLAX Top 100 and regularly contend to win Midwest-wide events, while our A teams provide a clear pipeline for players to develop into AA.

Tryouts are held each year in August for the full (fall-summer) season. Supplemental tryouts are held throughout the season based on availability.  

Contact Coach Dan Applebaum (Dan@EastAveLacrosse.com) to learn more or schedule an evaluation.

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    HIGH SCHOOL TRAVEL

    East Ave boys HS travel teams are among the most competitive in the Midwest, and are often ranked in the top 100 teams in the country. Each year, East Ave graduates go on to play at the NCAA D1, 2 and 3 levels, with several alumni earning college captain and/or All-American honors.  Simply put, colleges throughout the Midwest and across the country recognize that the East Ave brand represents players of the highest skill, creativity, and character.  
    East Ave also goes above and beyond by including:

      🟠  Beast Ave Boxla box lacrosse training;
      🟠  kick-off training camps each season;
      🟠  weekly positional training (FOGO, Goalie, offense, defense);
      🟠  weekly elite scrimmages at the Naperville Lacrosse Arena; and
      🟠  weekly speed, strength, and agility work.

    Tryouts for the East Ave HS program are rare as players rarely leave and we are loyal to our players throughout their college recruiting process. However, if you're looking for next level development and college exposure, please click at the link below and one of our coaches will get back to you.

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    BEAST AVE BOXLA

    Beast Ave Boxla accelerates player development through the best of box lacrosse—faster decisions, sharper stick skills, tougher finishes, and higher lacrosse IQ in a fun, high-compete environment. We’re one of the most competitive box programs in the Midwest, and one of the only programs in the U.S. with our own dedicated box home: the Naperville Lacrosse Arena, giving our athletes a true box experience and a year-round edge.

    A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE

    East Ave boys travel teams are among the most competitive in the Midwest, and are often ranked in the top 100 teams in the country. Each year, East Ave graduates go on to play at the NCAA D1, 2 and 3 levels, with several alumni earning college captain and/or All-American honors.

    High Honors

    School-First College Commitments

    Spring Community Lacrosse

    March - May

    Winter Lacrosse

    November - February