Annapolis Hawks is a Maryland-based lacrosse club with a mailing address in Hanover, MD, whose rosters draw players from Annapolis, Severna Park, Arnold, the Eastern Shore, DC, and beyond. The organization fields teams as a competitive travel/tournament programranked boys #26. Operating under a philosophy called More Than Lacrosse, the club focuses on developing players on and off the field from 2nd grade through high school while instilling responsibility, accountability, and teamwork. Team training sessions are conducted at The Edge Arena in Stevensville, MD.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Proven championship results
The club notes its teams were the most successful program in HOCO, winning 4 of 7 championships along with 9 tournament championships over the 2023 summer.
College recruiting guidance
For high school athletes, the club provides maximum exposure to college coaches at recruiting events and assists families with the college search process.
High-level coaching pedigree
The coaching staff includes former college players and coaches from programs such as UPENN, Navy, Duke, UNC, and UMBC.
Regional player network
Athletes join from all over Maryland and nearby areas, allowing players to build friendships with players they normally only compete against.
Age-appropriate development
The club defines distinct missions for grade-school, middle-school, and high-school levels, progressively increasing commitment and preparation for the next level.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The Hawks field teams organized by graduation year from 2028 through 2037, including Green and Black squads, covering players from elementary through high school. Expectations escalate across each tier, focusing on fundamentals and fun in 2nd-4th grade, stepping up commitment in middle school, and shifting to a college-prep focus with recruiting exposure in high school. Winter training consists of once-weekly small group training sessions at an indoor facility. Teams participate in competitive league play during the spring, followed by tournament play across the summer circuit.
WinterOnce-weekly small group training sessions at an indoor facility.
SpringCompetitive league play, described as the most competitive spring league.
SummerTournament play; club states it won 9 championships in 2023 summer.
Primary training locations: The Edge Arena, Stevensville, MD
TUITION
Cost to play
Tryout registration for Annapolis Hawks club teams is $62.25 per player. Annual full membership fees range from $1,780 to $2,095 for younger elementary teams up to $3,920 for high school squads, covering coaching, skill clinics, practices, and tournament entries. A mandatory $283 gear fee covers an Under Armour uniform and apparel kit, with players and families responsible for their own travel and lodging costs.
COACHING
Coaching
Structured team staff
The Hawks employ dedicated team-specific head and assistant coaches, many with multi-year tenure with the club, alongside a Program Director and Executive Director.
Collegiate playing backgrounds
Many staff members played or coached at the college level, including Navy, UNC, Duke, Loyola, UMBC, Penn State, with several possessing professional or high-school coaching backgrounds.
Executive leadership
Executive DirectorMarc Van Arsdale is an 11-time national champion and former UPenn head coach who has served as an assistant coach at Virginia, Loyola, and Hobart.
Program leadership
Program Director and Annapolis Hawks Defense DirectorMatt Hogan is a former head coach at St. Mary's HS, UPenn, Clarkson, and a past MIAA & MSLCA Coach of the Year.
Matt Hogan
Program Director
Annapolis Hawks Defense Director; past head coach St. Mary's HS, UPenn, Clarkson; MIAA & MSLCA Coach of the Year.
Marc Van Arsdale
Executive Director
11-time national champion; UPenn head coach; assistant at Virginia, Loyola, and Hobart.
MORE THAN LACROSSE
More Than Lacrosse
The club states its mission is developing the player on and off the field, calling this philosophy "More Than Lacrosse."
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