Join You. First
There is always roomfor a great player.
Tryouts are the front door, not the only door. Wherever you are starting from, here is how to find your place with us.
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Straight answers, instantly.
Type a question and get a straight answer, instantly. Our assistant knows the program, the levels, the season, and the details.
Our assistant is being connected. In the meantime, the FAQ on the home page answers the most common questions — or email kathleen@youfirstlacrosse.com.
Come Try Out
Our main tryouts are in the summer, but here is what most clubs will not tell you: we add players through the fall and the spring too. Missing a summer date does not mean missing your chance.
Tryouts are completely free. Free evaluations every morning, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM through August 7 — or our one set tryout date, Saturday, July 25, 5:00–6:30 PM. All at the Cincinnati Lacrosse Academy.
Register for Tryouts
Missed Tryouts? Send Film
We always have room for a great player. If you have missed tryouts and want a spot on the team, send your film straight to Harrison and we will take it from there.
From Indiana or Kentucky? Send film.
Text Harrison(513) 575-6174
This line is for player placement and film only. For questions, use the chat or email below.
Questions & Fees
For questions about the program, ask our chat below or read the FAQ.
For fees, know this: the cost should never be the reason a great player and family miss out on this experience. We can work with any family. For an arrangement that fits yours, reach out to Kathleen.
Common Questions
The quick reads.
What does it cost, and what is included?
Development is $700, all-in — gear, private small-group sessions with our college coaches and players, training that starts this September, and three tournaments next June are all included. Elite pricing depends on her team's tournament and travel schedule — we'll walk you through the full cost before you commit, no surprises. Roster confirmation is free, and you can pay in full or in installments. See the Teams page for details.
Are there cuts?
No. At the youth level we are not looking to cut players. Tryouts and evaluations are about placement, getting each girl on the right team and developing and playing.
Does my daughter have to train at the Cincinnati Lacrosse Academy?
Her team practices are held at the Cincinnati Lacrosse Academy, so that is her home base. The Academy's additional intensive training, the strength and extended skill work our older players do, is not expected at the youth age. That becomes more of an expectation once players get older, around 8th grade, when college goals start to solidify. Right now we want her competing, getting as many reps as she can, and enjoying the game. The training ramps up naturally as they grow into it.
Can she play other sports?
Yes, and we encourage it. Practice blocks are opportunities, not mandates, and the schedule is built to work around other sports. Send us the conflicts and we get ahead of them.
Is it too late to start, or is she good enough?
It is not too late, and she belongs here. The youth stages are built for players growing into the game, beginners and experienced players alike. Our job is to take her from wherever she is today toward wherever she wants to go.
What equipment does she need?
For a field player: a girls' lacrosse stick, ASTM-rated goggles, a mouthguard (colored, not clear or white), cleats, and no jewelry at practice or games. Goalies need additional gear, and we will walk you through exactly what to get. Not sure what to buy? Ask us first.
What happens after her tryout or evaluation?
Evaluations hear the same day — whether she's in or whether we'd like to see her one more time. July 25 tryout families are notified within 2 to 3 days. Roster confirmation follows.