Crabs Lacrosse Club, operated by Baltimore Lacrosse Club, Inc., is a Maryland 501(c)(3) non-profit boys' club lacrosse program based in the Baltimore metro region, drawing players from schools across the state. The organization states it has a 26-year history and focuses on coaching athletes who aspire to play at the highest level, including Division I lacrosse. Founded by Ryan McClernan, the program is recognized as a longstanding regional power in club lacrosse. Nationally, the program is ranked boys #27 and is one of six clubs nationally with access to elite showcases.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Proven college placement
The club states it has over 500 college commitments, including over 400 Division I players from the class of 2018 alone.
NLF founding member
As a founding member of the NLF, Crabs is one of only six clubs nationally with access to its elite showcases and tournaments.
Single team focus
The club fields only one team per graduation year rather than multiple teams at each age level.
Lacrosse IQ focus
Athletes maintain lacrosse journals and receive access to a dedicated application for film review and study at home.
Nike brand partnership
Crabs has been sponsored by Nike since 2017 for all uniforms and apparel, which the club says helps keep fees lower.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Crabs fields boys' club teams by graduation year, with teams spanning grad years 2035–2026 during the 2024/2025 club year. The club emphasizes practice over games to build individual skills and team concepts, while supporting multi-sport athletes with the in-season sport taking priority. The fall season includes team practices and tournaments such as Terp Classic, Fall Brawl, and NAL events. In the summer, open tryouts held annually in July mark the start of the cycle, as player evaluations start in summer. Practices and competitions take place across regional sites including Boys Latin Upper Field, BL Lower, Liberty Sports Plex, MD, DE Turf, Maplezone, PA, the Annapolis Area, and The Boys' Latin School of Maryland.
FallTeam practices and tournaments such as Terp Classic, Fall Brawl, NAL
SummerOpen tryouts held annually in July; player evaluations start in summer
Primary training locations: Boys Latin Upper Field, BL Lower, Liberty Sports Plex, MD, DE Turf, Maplezone, PA, Annapolis Area, The Boys' Latin School of Maryland
TUITION
Cost to play
Published tuition ranges from $1,695-$2,500depending on the team, for the year or the fall/summer high school season. Dues cover tournament fees, uniforms, helmet, gloves, equipment, facility rental, practice time, site insurance, coaching stipends, and administrative costs. The club states its equipment partnership helps keep fees lower than most in Maryland, though no specific payment plan or financial aid details are listed on the pages.
$1,695-$2,500 depending on the team, for the year or the fall/summer high school season
COACHING
Coaching
Experienced coaching model
The site states Crabs coaches have years of experience coaching student athletes at all levels of lacrosse, with each team featuring 3-4 coaches.
College coach network
Coaches are described as having reputations with college coaches for being responsive when discussing players in the program.
Class of 2029 staff
Crabs 2029 Head CoachKevin Boland is a Gilman & Johns Hopkins All-American who spent five years Major League Lacrosse and coaches at Gilman School, assisted by Crabs 2029 Assistant CoachJarrod King, who played at Loyola Blakefield and University of Utah.
Class of 2035 staff
Crabs 2035 Head CoachTony Incontrera is a three-time national champion at Salisbury and former Marriotts Ridge head coach now at Gilman, working with Crabs 2035 Assistant CoachPete LaPaglia, who played at Boys' Latin and Randolph-Macon College.
Kevin Boland
Crabs 2029 Head Coach
Gilman & Johns Hopkins All-American, five years Major League Lacrosse, former college and high school coach, now at Gilman School.
Jarrod King
Crabs 2029 Assistant Coach
Played at Loyola Blakefield and University of Utah; coaches at Loyola Blakefield and with First Class Lacrosse.
Tony Incontrera
Crabs 2035 Head Coach
Three-time national champion at Salisbury; former Marriotts Ridge head coach and Maryland/Washington Post Coach of the Year; now at Gilman.
Pete LaPaglia
Crabs 2035 Assistant Coach
Played at Boys' Latin and Randolph-Macon College; four-year starter and team captain; second season with 2035 Crabs.
WHAT SETS CRABS APART
What Sets Crabs Apart
The club states it is sponsored by Nike, is a founding member of the NLF, has a 26-year history, fields only one team per graduation year, and focuses on lacrosse 'IQ' development through player journals and film-review app access.
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