Nor'easter Lacrosse

What Nor'easter Lacrosse does

Nor'easter Lacrosse is a Connecticut-based girls' lacrosse club founded in 2005 by former Yale coaches Clarissa Clarke and Laura Field, headquartered at 101 Alston Avenue, New Haven. It operates three program tracks — South Elite (grades 3-11, travel/competitive), North Elite (grades 3-6, youth travel), and Shoreline (grades K-7, regional practice-based) — plus a Recruiting Support service module and a Camps & Clinics module. The club runs Fall, optional Winter, and Summer seasons with tryouts typically held in June/July at facilities spanning nine Connecticut communities. Coaching staff includes full-time coaches drawn from at least seven Division I and III college programs (Yale, UConn, Fairfield, Wesleyan, Trinity, SCSU, CCSU), supplemented by a dedicated Recruiting Coordinator and a Director of Goalie Development.

Name

Nor'easter Lacrosse

Legal name

Nor'easter Lacrosse

Website

https://noreasterlacrosse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nor'easter Lacrosse is a Connecticut-based girls' lacrosse club, founded in 2005, offering Elite and House membership tiers across three regional programs plus college recruiting support, camps, and clinics, coached by staff drawn from multiple Division I and III programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Youth Sports Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Sport Skill Academies (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, etc.) (MPAKAJAB), Intramural & Recreational Sports Programs (EDAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Girls lacrosse club
• Youth sports training
• College recruiting support
• Lacrosse camps and clinics
• Elite travel lacrosse

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees: Annual membership fees cover uniforms, all practices during the season, and administration expenses. Membership includes Fall and Summer season practices, with Winter sessions optional and additional. The club offers both Elite (travel) and House (practice-focused) membership tiers.
2. Tournament Fees: Additional tournament fees ranging from $175-$250 per mandatory event and less for optional one-day tournaments. These cover administrative fees, coaching fees, and entry fees for tournaments. Families are responsible for travel and hotel expenses.
3. Camps and Clinics: Revenue from various camps including Hamden Hall Summer Lacrosse Camp ($225-$375), Shoreline College Coach Camp ($235-$280), FSA Summer Camp ($235-$280), D3 Spotlight Exposure Camp ($315-$350), New England Spotlight ($325-$400), and specialty clinics at various price points ($25-$225 per session).
4. Uniform Sales: Custom uniforms are ordered directly by families. Contact for uniform ordering goes through Director of Operations Joe Klauder. Additional merchandise available through external partner AllUSportswear.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nor'easter Lacrosse is a Connecticut girls' lacrosse club providing year-round team training (Fall, Winter, Summer) for grades K-12 across three program divisions (South Elite, North Elite, Shoreline). The club sells Elite and House annual memberships, tournament participation, and ancillary camps/clinics, with dedicated recruiting coordinators supporting athletes' transition to college lacrosse.

Product overview

Nor'easter Lacrosse is Connecticut's premier girls' lacrosse club offering a multi-tiered membership program centered around its South Elite, North Elite, and Shoreline team programs. The organization provides elite competitive travel lacrosse for grades 3-11, recruiting support services with dedicated coordinators, and seasonal camps and clinics. Membership operates on Elite and House tiers, with Elite members receiving full tournament schedules, college recruiting support via IWLCA Sports Recruits integration, and access to guest coaches from Division I/III programs. The program runs fall, winter, and summer seasons with practices at multiple Connecticut facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• South Elite Club Program Nor'easter's primary elite girls' lacrosse club team program serving grades 3-11 (ages approximately 8-17), offering competitive travel lacrosse with year-round practices, tournaments, and college recruiting support.
• North Elite Club Program Nor'easter's youth-focused elite lacrosse program for grades 3-6 (ages approximately 8-11), providing age-appropriate training and local tournament competition in the Farmington/North region of Connecticut.
• Shoreline Club Program Nor'easter's Shoreline region program serving grades K-7, offering practice-based skill development with fall, winter, and summer seasons and competitive teams for grades 3-7 across the Connecticut shoreline.
• Recruiting Support Services Comprehensive college recruiting guidance including academic profiling, athletic evaluation, cultural/geographic fit assessment, digital branding, highlight film assistance, and coach networking through dedicated recruiting coordinators (Recruiting Coordinator Maureen Spellman and Assistant Recruiting Coordinator Avery Giorgio).
• Camps and Clinics Seasonal camps and clinics including summer lacrosse camps, college prospect camps, positional skills clinics, goalie training, youth development programs, and winter training sessions held at various Connecticut facilities open to members and non-members.
• Northeast Elite Recruiting Showcase Annual recruiting showcase event featuring D1 and D3 college coaches, marketing to recruiting families and providing direct exposure for athletes. Limited to 85 field players and 8 goalies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ college commitments per graduating class across NCAA Division I, II, and III programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Snipers Elite LaxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on NEW Fall Youth tournament GHOST GAMES (October 22). Joint event for grades 3rd-8th (2033-2028) with multiple brackets for all skill levels.
• Hamden Hall Country Day SchoolcoreOthersHost venue for Hamden Hall Summer Lacrosse Camp. Beckerman Athletic Center, 225 Skiff St, Hamden, CT. Camp runs July 27-30, 2026 for grades 3-9.
• Farmington Sports Arena (FSA)coreOthersPrimary venue for North Elite practices and many winter/summer clinics. Address: 11 Executive Drive, Farmington, CT. Used for FSA Summer Camp, winter clinic series, and goalie training.
• CT SportsplexcoreOthersIndoor facility for Shoreline and winter youth clinics. Address: 216 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT. Used for winter Shoreline youth clinic and Shoreline High School clinic.
• Guilford High SchoolcoreOthersShoreline program practice location. Upper turf field used for Shoreline College Coach Camp and fall clinic series. Address: 605 New England Rd, Guilford, CT.
• Steelpointe AthleticsminorOthersIndoor facility in Bridgeport, CT used for individual skill clinics. Address: 348 Waterview Avenue, Bridgeport, CT. 5-session clinics focusing on stickwork, footwork, shooting, dodging, 1v1.
• Endicott CollegecoreOthersHost venue for D3 Spotlight Exposure Camp (July 8, 2026). College campus in Beverly, MA. Boutique-style camp featuring goalie training, skill development, and scrimmages with video.
• US LacrossecoreOthersRequired membership organization for all participants. Nor'easter requires valid US Lacrosse membership for tryouts, tournaments, and many events. Partnership for member access.
• IWLCA Sports RecruitscoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium player profile platform provided to sophomores and juniors. Ensures college coaches have seamless 24/7 access to rosters, schedules, grades, and film.
• AllUSportswearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal merchandise partner for custom Nor'easter apparel. Online store accessible at allusportswear.com for parents and players to purchase club gear.
• Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor venue for practices (especially summer) and K-2 Learn To Lax sessions. Home of multiple Nor'easter coaches (Kevin Siedlecki Head Coach, Jill Temple Assistant Coach). College connections central to recruiting support.
• UConn Women's LacrossecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured college coach at Shoreline College Coach Camp. Multiple Nor'easter coaches are UConn alumni (Megan Cersosimo, Emily White). Strong pipeline connection.
• Yale University Women's LacrossecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured college coach at Shoreline College Coach Camp. Founders Clarissa Clarke and Laura Field were Yale coaches. Historic connection central to club identity.
• Fairfield University Women's LacrossecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured college coach at Shoreline College Coach Camp. Laura Field is Head Coach at Fairfield. Featured coach Kelly Horning from Fairfield at skill clinics.
• Wesleyan University Women's LacrossecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured college coach at Shoreline College Coach Camp. Nor'easter coaches include Clara Bissell (Associate Head Coach) and Samantha Vitka (Assistant Coach).
• Columbia University Women's LacrosseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured college coach at Shoreline College Coach Camp. Northwestern Grad Assistant Maddie Epke also featured.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sky's the Limit Lacrosse: Northeast-based girls' lacrosse club offering training, travel teams, and showcase opportunities. Comparable to Nor'easter in its multi-tier club structure and college recruiting emphasis.
• Express Lacrosse: Mid-Atlantic-based elite lacrosse club running teams across multiple age groups and competitive tournaments. Comparable to Nor'easter in its membership-driven model and recruiting-focused programming.
• Prime Time Lacrosse: New Jersey-based elite lacrosse club with multiple travel teams and showcase events for college recruiting. Comparable to Nor'easter in its emphasis on national tournaments and college placement outcomes.
• M&D Black Lacrosse Club: Top-tier lacrosse club based in the Baltimore/DC corridor with elite travel teams for both genders and strong college pipelines. Comparable to Nor'easter in its year-round training model, college recruiting emphasis, and tournament-driven national exposure.
• Coastal Rays Lacrosse: Maryland-based elite girls' lacrosse program with multiple age divisions and showcase events. Comparable to Nor'easter in structure, age-group tiers, and emphasis on college recruiting outcomes.
• Coppermine Lacrosse Club: Maryland-based premier lacrosse club with boys' and girls' travel teams, training programs, and events. Comparable to Nor'easter in its multi-age tier structure, college recruiting support, and tournament-driven competitive model.
• Eagle Stix Lacrosse: Northeast-based girls' lacrosse club with travel teams and recruiting support. Comparable to Nor'easter in its elite club programming and tryout-based membership structure.
• Team 91 Lacrosse: Long Island-based elite lacrosse club offering year-round training, recruiting support, and tournament participation across multiple divisions. Closely comparable to Nor'easter's club membership architecture and recruiting-focused value proposition.
• Long Island Yellow Jackets: Premier girls' and boys' lacrosse club on Long Island with multiple age-group teams and a national recruiting showcase circuit. Closely comparable to Nor'easter in club membership model, tournament participation, and college recruiting focus, but at a larger Long Island scale.
• Mesa Lacrosse: National-caliber girls' lacrosse club offering team-based training, showcases, and recruiting support. Comparable to Nor'easter in its premium club membership model and recruiting-driven service offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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