YOUR GAME
COACHES YOUR GAMEELEV8 Youth ACADEMY
You can continue your lacrosse journey with the perfect introduction to a more structured, player-focused environment.
The ELEV8 Youth Academy provides a path and structure to elite competition at the youth level for Western Canada’s most ambitious youth players. Focusing on the three ELEV8 pillars—Character, Culture, and Compete—the ELEV8 Academy professional staff works with your student-athlete to focus on skill development and fundamentals and provide the basis for the rest of their playing future. The pillars and principles support success in lacrosse, the classroom, and all life endeavours.
ELEV8 Lacrosse prides itself on professionalism, passion, and dedication to providing a unique youth lacrosse experience. We create a fun, enjoyable, yet challenging environment where student-athletes learn fundamental skills, game concepts, teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence.
The ELEV8 Youth Academy coaches provide positive and constructive feedback to the student-athletes through a carefully designed curriculum with leading-edge training in an up-tempo and fun environment. The constant feedback coaches and staff provide will expedite the skill development process.
benefits
Professional Coaching Staff—Every member of the ELEV8 coaching staff is an NCAA Graduate, NLL Pro, or retired Player. Our coaching staff is unparalleled in their passion, dedication, and game knowledge.
Player Development—The goal of ELEV8 Lacrosse is to develop each player. ELEV8 Lacrosse provides an experience focusing on fundamental skills, game concepts, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Positive Coaching – ELEV8 coaches are trained to provide positive and constructive feedback to the players in skills training. The constant feedback coaches and staff provide will expedite the skill development process.
details
AGE GROUPS:
BOYS
U9
U11
U13
GIRLS
U11
U13
U15
Training Dates
Sept 3 to Oct 10, 2024
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Cost
$599.99 + GST and 4.5% Processing Fee
REGISTRATION
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
Calgary Soccer Centre
7000 – 48th Street SE
Outdoor Turf Fields
Calgary, Alberta