ACES Girls Lacrosse was founded in Fall 2016 in the Rochester/Upstate New York area, with a stated mission of developing student-athletes on the field, in the classroom, and in life. The program holds its training sessions in Fairport, NY.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Top national ranking
The program holds a girls #10 ranking on US Club Lax nationally.
Earned playing time
According to the program, playing time is earned through consistent effort, hustle, and team-first principles rather than guaranteed spots.
PROGRAMS
Programs
ACES fields teams across the 2028–2039 graduation-year age groups for the 2026–2027 season, expanding to two teams at younger age groups (2030 and below) where interest and talent support it. Youth offerings include a Mini Club youth development program for 2026–2027 alongside K–2 backyard clinics in Fairport, NY. Discover ACES practices and evaluations begin in early September, and summer tryouts are held for team placement.
FallDiscover ACES practices and evaluations begin in early September.
SummerSummer tryouts are held for team placement.
Primary training locations: Fairport NY
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.
ACES describes a leadership team where 75% are women, featuring former Division I and professional players with US Lacrosse instructor credentials.
Accomplished program director
Program Director Emily Hawryschuk is a former Syracuse All-American, current WLL pro, and U.S. Women's Box Lacrosse captain who guides team growth and coaching development.
Experienced recruiting leadership
Director of Recruiting Brent Rothfuss, a former NLL and MLL pro player who founded ACES in January 2017, oversees recruiting alongside Director Erica Capozzi, who has been with the club since 2019.
Dedicated youth leadership
Director of Youth Development Heidi Rasmussen is a former Penn State D1 player and 2016 Rochester US Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, working alongside Heidi Rothfuss, who leads youth levels program development.
Emily Hawryschuk
Program Director
Former Syracuse All-American, current WLL pro and U.S. Women's Box Lacrosse captain; leads team growth and coaching development.
Heidi Rothfuss
Leads Youth Levels Program Development
Brent Rothfuss
Director of Recruiting
Founded ACES in January 2017; former NLL and MLL pro player who now directs recruiting and coaching for the program.
Erica Capozzi
Director
Director with ACES since 2019 focusing on program-wide initiatives, organizational growth, and family support in recruiting.
Heidi Rasmussen
Director of Youth Development
Former Penn State D1 player, 13-year Pittsford varsity coach, 2016 Rochester US Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee.
PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
The club states: 'Playing time is earned through consistent effort, relentless hustle, a positive attitude, and commitment to team-first principles... we don't just develop better lacrosse players — we build confident, disciplined, and resilient young women.'
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