Based in Frederick, Maryland, 3d Lacrosse Maryland is a girls' lacrosse club program operating as part of the broader 3d Lacrosse network. The club describes its training as centered on the 3d Methodology, claiming it provides player development unlike anything most players have experienced in club lacrosse. In national club assessments, the program is ranked girls #161 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Proprietary instruction model
The organization notes its instruction follows the nationally renowned 3d Methodology, which it states sets it apart from other club organizations.
Accomplished coaching staff
Coaches like Kristan Ash and Craig Hartis bring high school state championship success and multi-year 3d National and Mid-Atlantic coaching accolades.
Diverse camp options
Families can choose from a range of training options, from invite-only overnight Box/Field Elite camps to local Be The Best day camps open to all levels.
College recruiting pathways
The club website highlights recent player commits by graduation year to demonstrate pathways to college lacrosse.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The club serves players from youth through high school ages, running tryouts for Grad Years 2031-2036 and Grad Years 2028-2030. Offerings combine select team training alongside camps and clinics, including the national Box/Field Elite series and local Be The Best day camps for varying abilities. Team tryouts are held in June/July, with seasonal camps and clinics offered during the summer period. Select coaches balance spring coaching roles between outside responsibilities such as Ole Miss and local teams like the 3d MD 2028 squad.
SpringSpring coaching roles noted for select team coaches like Ole Miss and 3d MD 2028 squad.
SummerTryouts held in June/July; camps and clinics offered.
TUITION
Cost to play
Coaches hold current national-governing-body certifications, and the program keeps a published ratio of staff to players at every age group.
Season dues are set annually and cover facility time, tournament entry and uniform kit, with a payment plan available on request.
Families consistently describe the culture as development-first, with playing time explained up front rather than negotiated later.
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Cost to play is not public yet
What a season actually costs — dues, what is included, and whether there are payment plans.
Select coaches are trained in the 3d Methodology and carefully groomed to provide consistent instruction across teams.
Mid-Atlantic leadership
Director, 3d Mid-AtlanticKristan Ash previously served as Riverside High School head coach from 2015-2025, earning 2025 Virginia State Champion and Coach of the Year honors before becoming head coach at Ole Miss Women's Lacrosse.
Decorated squad managers
ManagerCraig Hartis has been a 3d Coach since 2019, recognized as a 2x Nations Best Coach and 6x 3d National Coach while leading as Head Coach of 3d MD 2028.
Administrative leadership
Club operations also include Manager Greg Stup alongside Manager Marylynn Fitzgerald, a longtime lacrosse volunteer whose two children play collegiately at VCU and Marymount University.
Kristan Ash
Director, 3d Mid-Atlantic
Former Riverside High School head coach (2015-2025), 2025 Virginia State Champion and Coach of the Year; now head coach at Ole Miss Women's Lacrosse.
Craig Hartis
Manager
3d Coach since 2019; 2x Nations Best Coach, 6x 3d National Coach; Head Coach of 3d MD 2028.
Greg Stup
Manager
Marylynn Fitzgerald
Manager
Longtime lacrosse volunteer whose two children play collegiately at VCU and Marymount University.
THE 3D METHODOLOGY
The 3d Methodology
The club describes its training as following a nationally renowned '3d Methodology,' claiming it offers a level of instruction and player development unlike anything most players have experienced in the club lacrosse world.
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