TOP LACROSSE Academy Teams
Program Information
For the 2023 season, TOP Lacrosse will be offering Academy teams for players born between 2009-2015. The TOP Lacrosse Academy Teams offer players a unique approach to competitive lacrosse by offering local practice, manageable schedules, and quality coaching, all while improving players' individual skills and providing a great experience.
We believe in focusing on the process, not the outcome, with all of our practices and games, and believe strongly that age-appropriate development is the best way to keep kids in sport longer. We structure our practices so that players are placed into small groups rotating through stations focusing on individual skills, technical instruction, and game-based learning. We believe our small group format is essential for kids to get individual feedback, quality coaching, and high-level engagement. All practices take place in Midtown Toronto, while some games and/or tournaments may require travel.
Academy Commitment
Spring season: Mid-April to Late June
Fall Season: Early September to Mid-November
Summer season (optional commitment): July & August
2023 Teams Offered
- U14 Boys - 2009/2010/2011
- U14 Girls - 2009/2010/2011
- U11 Boys - 2012/2013
- U11 Girls - 2012/2013/2014
- U9 Boys - 2014/2015
Academy Teams
- 2009 to 2015 birthyears
- Spring Commitment: 3x week practices, generally on Tuesday PM, Thursday PM, Friday PM, and/or Sunday AM/PM
- Fall Commitment: 2x week practices, generally on Wednesday PM, Thursday PM, Friday PM, and/or Sunday AM/PM
- Generally, all practices are 1.25hr
- Festivals: 2-3x festivals throughout year, including 1-2x USA Tournaments
- Included: TOP Lacrosse uniform (reversible jersey, shorts)
- Estimated Cost: $750-$1,100 per season
**All schedules, times, locations, and cost should be considered tentative. Field locations may vary between age groups. Midtown Toronto should be considered within 10kms of Yonge and Eglinton. See club geography page for more details on field location.
Registration Process
If you are interested in joining one of the TOP Lacrosse Academy Teams please click the link below to submit an Academy team application.
Applications for the 2023 season are now open. The outdoor season runs from mid-April to Mid-November, with an optional commitment in July and August.
MEET program manager MATT CULBERT
Many of you have likely seen Matt's smiling face around the lacrosse field over the past three years! Matt joined TOP Sports in 2019 and quickly took over as the U10 Head Coach in 2020. After a few successful seasons as Head Coach, Matt is excited to take over the TOP Lacrosse program as Program Manager starting with the Fall 2022 season.
Originally from Toronto, Matt was a successful multi-sport athlete in high school, playing lacrosse, hockey, and golf at competitive levels throughout his teenage years. Upon graduation from high-school Matt joined the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Men's Lacrosse team where he played three seasons, graduating with a BSC in Kinesiology in 2022.
Matt is currently enrolled in coaching certification programs from the National Coaching Certification Program and Canada Lacrosse. In addition to his role as the Program Manager of TOP Lacrosse, Matt also oversees our Lacrosse Summer Camps at De La Salle College each summer.
If you'd like to reach out and chat about our lacrosse programs, Matt can be reached via email at matt@topsports.ca.
