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COACHESELEV8 Youth ACADEMY
ELEV8 Lacrosse has been developing box lacrosse athletes in Western Canada since 2007, and our Indoor Box Program is the next step in that tradition. Designed for motivated youth players, this fully indoor program delivers a fast-paced, high-energy environment where athletes sharpen stick skills, spacing, and decision-making specific to box lacrosse. With professional coaches, a clear developmental progression, and ELEV8’s core pillars of Character, Culture, and Compete, players gain the confidence and compete level needed to succeed in the box, in the classroom, and beyond.
benefits
Professional Coaching Staff – Every ELEV8 Lacrosse coach is an NCAA graduate, NLL professional, or retired player, providing athletes with elite-level instruction and game knowledge.
Player Development – ELEV8 Lacrosse focuses on fundamentals, game concepts, teamwork, and sportsmanship to support the holistic development of every player.
Positive Coaching – ELEV8 Lacrosse coaches deliver consistent, positive, and constructive feedback to accelerate skill development and build player confidence.
details
AGE GROUPS:
BOYS
U9
U11
U13
GIRLS
U11
U13
U15
Training Dates
Tuesdays and Thursdays
September 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29.
October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Cost
$599.99 + GST and Service Fees
REGISTRATION OpENS:
ACADEMY includes
- Professional Coaching
- Weekly Practices - 12 Sessions
what to bring
- Full Equipment
- Water Bottle
Program Director
Geoff Snider, a Calgary native and University of Denver alumnus, was drafted 4th overall in the 2006 NLL Draft. A legendary transition player, he was inducted into the Canada Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2024, recognizing his extraordinary career. Highlights include two-time NLL All-Star MVP (2008, 2012), NLL all-time faceoff wins record (2,468), two FIL World Championships with Team Canada (2006, 2014), and founding ELEV8 Lacrosse. His legacy spans professional leagues including NLL, MLL, and international competitions, where he was a pivotal player and leader.
PAST instructors include
Bob Snider, a Bellarmine University alumnus, was drafted 16th overall in the 2009 NLL Draft by the Philadelphia Wings. An 11-year NLL veteran, he won the 2019 NLL Championship with the Calgary Roughnecks and was a three-time NLL Face-off Leader (2011–2013). Snider also holds the 2012 single-season record for face-off wins and is ELEV8 Lacrosse’s Director of Player Development.
Dan Taylor, a Calgary native and ELEV8 Lacrosse alumnus, starred at Lehigh University, leading the Patriot League with 77 points in 2015. Drafted 12th overall in the 2015 NLL Draft, he won the 2016 NLL Championship with the Saskatchewan Rush and was named their Rookie of the Year. Taylor continues to make an impact in the Calgary lacrosse community.
Tyler Sceviour, an ELEV8 Lacrosse alumnus, played at RIT, winning the 2021 NCAA Division III Championship and earning the Elite 90 Award. Drafted 33rd overall in 2020 by Colorado Mammoth, he also played for the Langley Thunder and San Diego Seals.
Justin is an ELEV8 lacrosse alumnus, a standout at Maryville University with 61 collegiate points, a 2023 NLL draft pick by Panther City, and a player now with the NLL Calgary Roughnecks.
Toron Eccleston, an ELEV8 Alumni, played lacrosse at Lenoir-Rhyne University, leading them to the 2023 NCAA Division II Championship. He was drafted 6th overall by the Georgia Swarm in the 2023 NLL Entry Draft and later played for Saint Joseph’s University in 2024.
location information
On-Field Training
MaxWell Soccer Centre
7000 – 48th Street SE
Indoors
Calgary, Alberta