Fusion Lacrosse is a youth club program serving players in 2nd through 11th grade, with teams training locally at Westtown School. In competitive standings, the program was ranked boys #89 on US Club Lax. The club provides recruiting assistance and invitations to elite showcases, including Baltimore Summer Kickoff, Crabfeast, and other top-tier events.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Box lacrosse development
All players participate in five box training camps and an intra-club tournament annually to develop sharp stick skills and field IQ.
Classroom film study
Teams utilize Hudl and Westtown's auditorium for film review sessions dedicated to studying positioning and team concepts.
National alliance access
Top athletes can play on national squads through the Ascent Nationals Alliance, which combines players from five select clubs.
Dedicated recruiting leadership
Recruiting coordinators Kevin Philibin and Steven Holmes guide athletes into premier recruiting events like Quakerfest and FLG 3D.
Penn-Lax affiliation
Players also gain access to winter competition through the Penn*Lax All-Stars, an elite box program where several club staff members coach.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Fusion provides boys and girls players in grad years 2027-2036 with year-round competitive teams, Free Fusion Fridays, and the Cape Escape summer camp. Club practices and training clinics are held at Westtown School, USTC, and nearby partner facilities. Fall programming combines tournaments and team practices with skill sessions held at the USTC turf bubble. Winter centers on indoor box lacrosse, with Penn*Lax All-Stars participation encouraged for committed players. Spring focuses on high-level team practices, which then lead into summer tournaments, team practices, and overnight camps.
FallSkills sessions at USTC turf bubble plus team practices and tournaments
WinterBox lacrosse training and Penn*Lax All-Stars participation encouraged
SpringHigh-level team practices and continued skill development
SummerPractices, tournaments, and camps like Cape Escape
Primary training locations: Westtown School, USTC
TUITION
Cost to play
The club lists no membership or tuition dollar amounts on its public website. The club notes that its Free Fusion Fridays clinics are free with advance registration. For specific offerings like the Girls Committed HS College Prep Program, tuition includes a Zoom college lacrosse presentation, end-of-program consultations, a Fusion pinny, and a swag bag.
The club states its full-time professional coaches include former collegiate standouts and career educators who have built championship teams.
Professional founders
Co-founder Steve Holmes was a University of Virginia captain and an 8-year pro in MLL and NLL, while co-founder Kevin Crowley was a Stony Brook graduate and #1 draft pick in MLL and NLL.
Experienced scholastic directors
Director of Recruiting Kevin Philibin previously served as head coach at West Chester Rustin for over five years, and operations director Desi Gonzalez currently serves as head coach at Westtown School.
Elite specialist instruction
The coaching roster also features face-off specialist Mike Sisselberger, an NCAA record holder for single-season faceoff win percentage, and coach Ned Bowen, captain of the 2003 University of Virginia national championship team.
Steve Holmes
Co-Founder, Fusion / Penn*Lax All-Stars / Team Mid-Atlantic
University of Virginia captain, 8-year pro in MLL and NLL, current Head Coach at Unionville High School.
Kevin Crowley
Fusion Co-Founder
Stony Brook graduate, #1 draft pick in MLL and NLL, Team Canada world champion, Philadelphia Wings Assistant Captain.
Desi Gonzalez
Fusion Events & Operations, Fusion Black Director
Limestone University graduate, played in MLL, currently Head Coach at Westtown School.
Kevin Philibin
Fusion Director of Recruiting
Avon Grove graduate, standout at South Carolina, head coach at West Chester Rustin for over five years.
Ned Bowen
Fusion Coach
Captain of 2003 University of Virginia national championship team, played pro lacrosse in LXM Pro Tour and MLL.
Mike Sisselberger
Fusion Face-off Specialist Coach
Lehigh All-American, NCAA record holder for single-season faceoff win percentage, 5th overall PLL Draft pick.
RECRUITING SUPPORT
Recruiting Support
Fusion states its staff is well-connected at the D1 level as former teammates or coaches, offering full-time recruiting coordinators, invitations to top recruiting tournaments (Quakerfest, FLG 3D, Baltimore Summer Kickoff, Crabfeast), and honest player evaluations to guide the recruiting process.
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