Great White Buffalo Lacrosse (GWB) began during the early days of COVID-19, when Brian Cooper and Wes Berg launched a backyard training group in California to keep local players active. The training group grew into its first team, GWB 2028, before expanding through word of mouth into a full club dedicated to long-term development. The club is ranked boys #81 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Founder-led coaching
The club is co-founded and coached by Brian Cooper and Wes Berg, both offering elite playing and coaching credentials.
Year-round development
GWB describes operating a year-round program built on consistent coaching, training, and competition for steady progress.
Loyalty-based selection
For high school play, GWB Pacific is built from core players who have returned year after year rather than from open tryouts or advertising.
Family-friendly structure
To fit high school life, GWB Pacific is structured with no weeknight practices and no unnecessary travel.
Priority registration
Current club families get the first chance to register for GWB Pacific teams due to their loyalty to the program.
Player-first independence
The program openly notes that competing club teams run by high school coaches can create tension, but states players should be free to train where they will grow most.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Youth players advance through age-specific teams such as GWB 2028 and GWB 2031, participating in year-round training. High school players can transition into GWB Pacific, an invite-only roster that may add 7 to 10 outside players to round out the lineup. Practices are conducted at Solana Pacific School. During the fall season, regular team practices at Solana Pacific School include sessions for the 2031s team.
FallRegular team practices at Solana Pacific School (e.g., 2031s team).
Primary training locations: Solana Pacific School
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.
Co-founder Brian Cooper was a Maryland D1 defenseman and MLL draftee who has achieved CIF Championship success and serves as head coach of Cathedral Catholic Don's Lacrosseas of 2025.
Professional offensive leadership
Co-founder Wes Berg provides professional offensive expertise as captain with the San Diego Seals, bringing experience as a Denver standout and NLL first-round draft pick.
Brian Cooper
Co-Founder
Former Maryland D1 defenseman, MLL draftee; as of 2025 Head Coach of Cathedral Catholic Don's Lacrosse program.
Wes Berg
Co-Founder
Current professional player and captain with the San Diego Seals; former Denver standout and NLL first-round draft pick.
A NOTE ON CLUB POLITICS
A Note on Club Politics
GWB is upfront that some high school coaches also run competing club teams, which can create tension if a player chooses GWB Pacific instead—but the club states it believes players should be free to train and compete where they'll grow the most.
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