Founded in 1998, Dukes Elite (Duke's Lacrosse Club) is based in Wilmington, Delaware, with facilities also in Pennsylvania. The club describes itself as a premier program dedicated to developing champions on and off the field through skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character-building. The program is ranked boys #12 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
High college placement
Dukes Elite reports a college matriculation rate of over 94% among its high school players since inception.
Recruiting-focused coaching
The club states that its coaches actively communicate with college coaches, drawing on tournament exposure to support recruitment.
Top showcase tournaments
Teams compete in prestigious tournaments that the club says showcase players in front of college coaches and scouts.
Multi-generational family
The club describes itself as bridging generations of players and families connected by a shared Dukes identity for a lifetime.
Elite competition model
The club states that surrounding elite players togetherelevates overall play and skill development exponentially.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Dukes Elite fields teams across a wide age range, from youth grad years (2035/36) through high school varsity levels (2028-2031). The club structures teams by graduation year, with dedicated head coaches per team, including rosters such as Rocky, Creed, Foles, Iverson, Barkley, Mamba, Slay, and emphasizes tournament play as the core of its competitive calendar. Training locations include The Chase Fieldhouse, Chase Fields 3+4, Nemours Field, La Salle College High School Fields, and Kirkwood Sports Complex.
Primary training locations: The Chase Fieldhouse, Chase Fields 3+4, Nemours Field, La Salle College High School Fields, Kirkwood Sports Complex
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.
The club maintains directors overseeing development, facilities, high school recruiting, and youth programs, alongside team-specific head coaches and assistant coaches organized by graduation-year team.
Facilities and recruiting leaders
Jack Forster serves as Director of Development and Facilities to oversee comprehensive lacrosse training programs and facilities, while Rob Forster serves as Director of HS and Recruiting to guide high school player development and recruitment.
Youth development director
AJ Juliani serves as Director of Youth Development & Camps to ensure the youth program operates effectively, fostering development of young athletes and promoting lacrosse in the community.
Player development focus
The club describes its coaches as experienced and passionate, prioritizing individualized player development and active engagement with college coaches for recruiting purposes while placing players to compete and develop at higher levels.
Jack Forster
Director of Development and Facilities
Oversees and manages the comprehensive lacrosse training programs and facilities used for these programs.
Rob Forster
Director of HS and Recruiting
Guides and supports the high school lacrosse program, focusing on player development and recruitment.
AJ Juliani
Director of Youth Development & Camps
Ensures the youth program operates effectively, fostering development of young athletes and promoting lacrosse in the community.
CLUB PHILOSOPHY
Club Philosophy
The club states: "We believe that when ELITE players come together and are surrounded by other Elite players their overall play and Skill sets are Elevated Exponentially," with coaches placing players to compete and develop at higher levels.
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