Based in Denver, Colorado, Kings Lacrosse Club was founded in 2016 by Ray Cross with a strong focus on player development. The club is ranked boys #32 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
National championship pedigree
The club notes that it won NLF National Championships in 2021 and 2023, identifying itself as the only West-based club to ever win the title.
Nationally ranked teams
Kings states that it fields nationally ranked teams with multiple age groups ranked in the top 25, which it highlights as unique for Colorado.
Experienced founder leadership
Founder and Director Ray Cross, a former Notre Dame lacrosse standout, has over 15 years of coaching experience and guided the 2027 team to a national top 5 ranking every year since fifth grade.
Dedicated recruiting guidance
Recruiting support is led by Jeremy Noble, a former University of Denver All-American who maintains an extensive network of college coaching relationships.
Complete age pipeline
The program fields teams from 2nd grade through high school, spanning graduation years 2026 through 2037.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Kings Lacrosse serves boys from 2nd grade through high school organized by graduation year from 2026 to 2037, competing in top national tournaments. Younger players can participate in Future Kings, a fall skills-development program created for boys in the 2037 graduation year and younger. Future Kings holds 1.5-hour morning sessions on Sundays across 7 weeksafter Labor Day through October in the South Denver suburbs, with the exact location to be announced.
FallFuture Kings training program: weekly skills sessions after Labor Day through October
Primary training locations: South Denver suburbs (exact location to be announced)
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.
Each graduation-year team is led by a named head coach, with the club highlighting leaders who possess elite backgrounds from Notre Dame and University of Denver lacrosse as well as current high school head coaching positions.
Founder and director
Founder and Director Ray Cross serves as head coach for the 2027 and 2031 teams, bringing 15+ years coaching experience and leading his squad to two NLF titles.
Recruiting director
Recruiting Director Jeremy Noble serves as the 2028 and 2035 head coach, bringing credentials as a three-time All-American at University of Denver, 2014 BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year, and former pro in NLL/MLL with the Colorado Mammoth.
Youth head coaches
Graduation-year teams are coached by Will Deines for 2029, Eli Whelchel for 2030, Tyler Russell for 2032, Will Grayson for 2033, Brad Self for 2034, and Matt Beckman for 2036.
Ray Cross
Founder and Director / 2027 & 2031 Head Coach
Former Notre Dame lacrosse standout with 15+ years coaching experience; led 2027 team to national Top 5 rankings and two NLF titles.
Jeremy Noble
Recruiting Director / 2028 & 2035 Head Coach
Three-time All-American at University of Denver, 2014 BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year, former pro in NLL/MLL with the Colorado Mammoth.
Will Deines
2029 Head Coach
Eli Whelchel
2030 Head Coach
Tyler Russell
2032 Head Coach
Will Grayson
2033 Head Coach
Brad Self
2034 Head Coach
Matt Beckman
2036 Head Coach
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNITION
National Championship Recognition
The club states it won the NLF National Championship in 2021 and 2023, and describes itself as the only club based in the West to ever win that title.
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