Founded in 2013, Eclipse Lacrosse Club operates primary programming in Connecticut along with regional teams in Florida and Illinois, and is a member of the National Lacrosse Federation. In national club standings, the program was ranked boys #25 on US Club Lax. Local training sessions take place at New Canaan High School – Water Tower 1.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Proven college pipeline
The organization cites an established legacy of more than two hundred collegiate players, alongside 20 college commitments across 6 different colleges, 4 HS All-Americans, and 3 College All-Americans.
Deep coach exposure
According to the club, players interact with 50+ coaches over their time in the program, including alumni who return during college breaks.
Age-specific models
To support development by stage of play, Eclipse states it built four distinct program models tailored to specific age levels.
Guest pro coaching
Clinics also feature guest instructors, including Professional Lacrosse Players, College Coaches, High School Coaches, and College All-Americans.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Offerings include a CT Beginner Intro Program for rising 1st/2nd graders with summer training clinics and house league games, alongside a CT Advanced Development Program for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in the 2031, 2030, 2029 grad years. The training schedule features grade-wide clinics focused on individual skill development during Sept-Oct, box field and box lacrosse clinics to increase touches from Dec-Feb, and summer team practices with three to four tournaments during June-July. In addition to high school programming and rosters in Connecticut, Florida, and Illinois, Eclipse hosts The Gauntlet boutique tournament on June 27-28, featuring AA and A brackets for the 2030-2035 classes.
FallGrade-wide clinics focused on individual skill development (Sept-Oct)
WinterBox field and box lacrosse clinics to increase touches (Dec-Feb)
SummerTeam practices plus three to four tournaments (June-July)
Primary training locations: New Canaan High School – Water Tower 1
TUITION
Cost to play
For the intro program, the club notes that each player receives one Eclipse Pinnie, Eclipse T-Shirt, and an Orange Ball for autographs. While the club outlines payment questions and financial assistance policies in its materials, no dollar amounts or specific terms are published on those pages. According to the club's published refund policy, tryout fees are non-refundable and summer program payments are structured across two installments, with the first payment being non-refundable.
The club states its staff includes Professional, Collegiate, High School, and Youth coaches—many of whom played at the college and pro levels—along with Eclipse Alumni who return to coach during school breaks.
Varsity program leadership
Managing Director Chip Buzzeo serves as the Head Boys Lacrosse Coach at New Canaan High School and Lead Director for the CT Beginner Intro Program.
Club leadership team
Executive leadership also features Managing Director Jamie Hanford and Managing Director Will Koshansky.
Specialized clinic staff
The Connecticut staff includes Director (CT) Steve Anderson and Director (CT) Jon Basti, alongside Director (CT) Ryan McClay and Eclipse Coach Tommy Smith, who both contribute to the Advanced Development defensive curriculum.
Chip Buzzeo
Eclipse Managing Director and Head Boys Lacrosse Coach at New Canaan High School
Lead Director for the CT Beginner Intro Program; also a Managing Director and Eclipse Youth Director.
Jamie Hanford
Managing Director
Listed as Eclipse HS Director and a Director for the Advanced Development Program's defensive curriculum.
Will Koshansky
Managing Director
Listed as Eclipse Youth Director and a Director for the Advanced Development Program's defensive curriculum.
Steve Anderson
Director (CT)
Jon Basti
Director (CT)
Ryan McClay
Director (CT)
Named as an Eclipse Coach contributing to the Advanced Development defensive curriculum.
Tommy Smith
Eclipse Coach
Named as contributing to the Advanced Development Program's defensive curriculum.
THE GAUNTLET
The Gauntlet
The club describes The Gauntlet as Connecticut's premier boutique youth lacrosse tournament, featuring club teams from around the country with AA and A brackets for the 2030-2035 classes, held June 27-28.
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