Operating as Team 91 Connecticut Cavalry, the Connecticut-based club recently entered an official partnership with Team 91 and focuses on developing elite players while molding adults of character and integrity. Its training philosophy highlights personal dedication alongside a Vince Lombardi quote emphasizing that perfect practice makes perfect. In competitive rankings, the program is ranked boys #117 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Academy training model
The club provides a curriculum-based, academy-focused training approach year-round to develop lacrosse acumen and off-season skills.
Experienced collegiate coaches
Families work with former Division I players and coaches who hold connections to programs like Yale, Johns Hopkins, Syracuse, Princeton, and Penn State.
Dedicated recruiting support
Directors of Collegiate Recruiting help players build target school lists, obtain game film, and navigate NCAA rules and recruitment planning.
Girls program environment
The Cavalry Girls team emphasizes strong fundamentals, smart decision-making, and supporting teammates in a positive, competitive environment.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The club runs an academy-based training program throughout the year for player development, featuring a Junior Cavalry grouptaught across all positions and a separately coordinated girls' roster. During the summer season, an elite summer travel lacrosse program has squadrons compete.
According to the club's published player guidelines, annual tuition covers a custom New Balance uniform and gear set alongside fall training sessions, winter indoor skills clinics, and summer team practices.Tuition includes tournament allotments of one fall and three summer events for grad years 2034 through 2037, and one fall and four summer events for grad years 2028 through 2033.High school tuition also covers recruiting services and the IMLCA SportsRecruits platform, while national and regional elite rosters require separate registration fees.
COACHING
Coaching
Diverse coaching backgrounds
The club states its staff features collegiate coordinators, and high school head coaches alongside former Division I and professional players with ties across college lacrosse programs.
Founder leadership
Cavalry Founder Graham Niemi serves as Fairfield Prep Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director, having spent 13 years as defensive and offensive coordinator for Yale University men's lacrosse and coached eight All-Americans.
College head coach
Junior Cavalry instruction is led by Tom Mariano, who completed his 10th season as Pace head lacrosse coach and serves as President of the USILA.
Youth coaching veteran
Dan Gmelin serves as Head Coach for the 2032 Team while entering his 14th year coaching youth lacrosse, also coaching for Ridgefield Youth Lacrosse and running a speed and agility program.
Girls program coordinator
Girls' Team Coordinator Greta Massey is a four-year St. Lawrence player and serves Canterbury School as Head Coach of Girls' Varsity Lacrosse and Assistant Director of Admission.
Graham Niemi
Cavalry Founder / Fairfield Prep Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director
Spent 13 years as defensive and offensive coordinator for Yale University men's lacrosse; coached eight All-Americans.
Tom Mariano
Pace University Head Coach / President of the USILA
Completed 10th season as Pace head lacrosse coach; focuses on Junior Cavalry and teaches academy classes across all positions.
Dan Gmelin
Head Coach | 2032 Team
Entering his 14th year coaching youth lacrosse; also coaches for Ridgefield Youth Lacrosse and runs a speed and agility program.
Greta Massey
Girls' Team Coordinator
Assistant Director of Admission and Head Coach of Girls' Varsity Lacrosse at Canterbury School; four-year St. Lawrence player.
PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
The club's site features the quote, "If you don't want to train, no one can help you, but if you are determined to train, no one can stop you," alongside a Vince Lombardi quote emphasizing that 'perfect practice makes perfect.'
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