BETHESDA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION INC

What BETHESDA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION INC does

Bethesda Lacrosse Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth lacrosse organization headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, operating continuously since 1989 (incorporated as a formal non-profit in 2006). The organization delivers a three-pillar programming structure to youth in Montgomery County, Maryland (Bethesda/Potomac/Rockville): (1) introductory and Scoopers Clinics for beginners; (2) seasonal Recreational (Rec) Teams for K through 8th grade with no tryout requirement; and (3) the year-round Bethesda Lacrosse Club (BLC) competitive program with tiered placement (Blue, Orange, White) determined via summer tryouts. The organization serves approximately 1,800 players per year across boys and girls divisions, pre-K through 8th grade.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively from per-player registration fees (ranging from $295 for kindergarten Little Lady League to $375 for upper Rec grades, with separate club-tier pricing), augmented by volunteer-coach fee waivers that substitute labor for revenue. Distribution and registration are handled through LeagueApps, and the website is operated on SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software. There is no government or external funding; no app, API, or proprietary technology stack is disclosed. Programmable go-to-market is community-led, with marketing conducted through the organizational website, email newsletters, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Program continuity is reinforced through two feeder partnerships: Capital Lacrosse Club (girls high-school pipeline, announced 2022) and DC Express (boys high-school pipeline). Both serve as transition pathways for graduating BLC players, anchoring the organization's retention economics across the K–8 youth lacrosse market in Montgomery County. Operating headcount is approximately 13 (per firmographic data), and the organization maintains an EIN (56-2506650) registered in Maryland.

Name

BETHESDA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION INC

Legal name

Bethesda Lacrosse Association

Website

https://bethesdalacrosse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bethesda Lacrosse Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth lacrosse organization in Montgomery County, Maryland, serving over 1,800 players annually (pre-K through 8th grade) via Clinics, Recreational, and competitive Club programs since 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Lacrosse Leagues (MPAKAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• Youth lacrosse programs
• Recreational sports leagues
• Lacrosse skills clinics
• Club lacrosse teams
• Youth athletic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Registration Fees: Registration fees for clinics, recreational teams, and club teams form the primary revenue source. No government or external funding received. Volunteer coaches receive registration fee waivers as an incentive.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bethesda Lacrosse Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers youth lacrosse programming for boys and girls from Pre-K through 8th grade through three tiers: introductory and Scoopers skills clinics, seasonal recreational (Rec) teams played on Sundays, and tryout-based Bethesda Lacrosse Club (BLC) travel/club teams with Blue, Orange, and White designations. Programs are organized seasonally (fall, winter, spring) with year-round club training from September through June/July.

Product overview

Bethesda Lacrosse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth lacrosse organization offering a three-pillar program structure: (1) Clinics Program providing introductory and scoopers clinics for beginners through advanced players; (2) Recreation (Rec) Teams providing seasonal recreational league play for boys and girls from Pre-K through 8th grade; and (3) Bethesda Lacrosse Club (BLC) Teams providing year-round competitive club lacrosse with tiered levels (Blue, Orange, White). Programs serve over 1,800 players annually, with separate boys and girls divisions across all three pillars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinics Program Introductory and Scoopers skills clinics for boys and girls designed to teach lacrosse fundamentals through station work, coaching, and repetitive skill practice. Includes programs for the youngest players (Pre-K through 1st grade) and introductory programs for 2nd-8th graders new to or returning to the sport. An advanced clinic tier serves club/travel players.
• Recreation (Rec) Teams Seasonal recreational lacrosse teams for boys and girls offering practices and games in fall and spring seasons. Includes divisions from Kindergarten through 8th grade with no tryout requirements, allowing children to play with friends, classmates, and neighborhood teammates.
• Bethesda Lacrosse Club (BLC) Teams Year-round competitive club lacrosse program running September through June/early July with team training and competition. Offers Blue (most competitive), Orange (developmental), and White (Club Light) teams at each grade level for 2nd-8th graders seeking highest-level competition, with tryout-based placement.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Capital Lacrosse ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership provides BLC girls players exposure to Capital's teaching methodologies, vision and mission while promoting Capital within Montgomery County. Capital coaches provide training sessions, coach development trainings and seminars. BLC players receive early registration opportunities to Capital Lacrosse Club Clinics and familiarity with Capital coaches for high school club transition.
• DC ExpresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC Express is the high school partner for BLC boys teams from 8th grade up. DC Express has nationally ranked club high school teams. BLC players graduating from the program are prepared to compete for DC Express teams.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• True Lacrosse: Multi-region youth lacrosse club with strong Mid-Atlantic presence. Operates tiered travel teams, training academies, and tournaments that compete against Bethesda's Club program for elite players.
• DC Express: Official high-school club partner for Bethesda's boys teams. Operates nationally ranked high school club lacrosse in the DC/Maryland area, directly comparable in age progression and competitive tiering.
• Capital Lacrosse Club: Official high-school club partner for Bethesda's girls teams. Provides coaching development and direct talent pathway for BLC girls, making it the most structurally comparable peer operationally.
• McLean Lacrosse: Direct geographic competitor in the DC suburbs (Northern Virginia). Operates a similar multi-tier youth lacrosse program (clinics, rec, travel/club) for comparable age groups.
• HoCo Lacrosse (Howard County): Maryland-based youth lacrosse organization serving the Howard County corridor. Comparable scale, structure, and suburban demographic profile to Bethesda's Montgomery County base.

Emerging players

• Next Level Lacrosse: Mid-Atlantic youth lacrosse club focused on travel and tournament-level play. Competes for the same elite-tier players in the regional tournament circuit as Bethesda's Club program.

Regional players

• Main Line Lacrosse Club: Long-established youth lacrosse organization in suburban Philadelphia. Comparable multi-tier structure and community-based model, serving an analogous affluent suburban demographic.
• Long Island Lacrosse Club: One of the largest and most established youth lacrosse clubs in the country, based on Long Island. Comparable in multi-tier programming, competitive travel teams, and long-standing community presence.

Others

• Maryland Lacrosse: State-level governing body for amateur lacrosse in Maryland. Not a direct competitor but operates the competitive framework and leagues in which Bethesda's Club teams participate.
• Youth Sports Global / LeagueApps: Platform provider that powers Bethesda's registration and program management. Representative of the broader youth sports infrastructure ecosystem and platform-enabled peer organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bethesda-lacrosse-association-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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