Mad Dog Lacrosse LA operates as a developmental program within a broader organization founded in 2006 as a summer camp in Sea Girt, NJ before expanding into nationwide club teams. The club states its mission is to provide a positive learning environment combined with high-level instruction fueled by a passion for the game. On the national circuit, the program is US Club Lax–ranked, with California regional teams holding positions of ranked boys #39 and girls #27.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Demographic region leadership
The club notes that Mad Dog LA has established itself as the top program in its respective demographic region with a track record of success.
Flexible practice hubs
Mad Dog LA organizes seasonal practices across both North and South LA, giving families flexibility while coaches run the same drills at both locations.
Credentialed directors
The program highlights leadership by directors with college playing experience alongside CIF semifinalist and national team credentials.
Recruiting support
Families receive dedicated recruiting assistance, with the Head of College Recruiting citing the facilitation of 200+ player recruitments to top universities.
Close-knit community
Parent testimonials praise dedicated coaches invested in player growth and celebrate a supportive, family-like community.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Mad Dog LA operates as a boys developmental program alongside Pacific, Orange County, and San Diego programs within the organization's broader California region. Rosters from regional programs feed into Mad Dog West Elite for advanced training and college exposure, while the local schedule page states Programs coming soon. To maintain consistency, coaches practice the same drills at both practice options to provide all players with identical preparation. The organization also schedules local events in the area, such as summer camp hosted at El Segundo, 2201 E. Mariposa Ave.
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 notes an elite coaching staff extending from regional directors to national leadership overseeing recruiting, focused on player-centric development.
Los Angeles director
Bobby Blethen serves as Los Angeles Boys Director | West Elite (LA), having played at Capistrano Valley HS and CSU Chico while coaching All West Lacrosse Box Sacramento.
Elite squad coaching
Blethen has also coached the Mad Dog 2029 Los Angeles, West Elite Chrome, and National Gold squads.
Co-director leadership
Eliud Evans acts as Los Angeles Boys Co-Director | West Elite (LA), bringing four years of starting experience at Morrisville State College and guiding El Segundo HS to a CIF Southern Section Semifinal.
National recruiting head
Aedan Herman serves as Vice President | Senior National Director | Head of College Recruiting, directing Mad Dog West Elite and National since 2020.
Player development head
Mike Hungerford serves as Boys Director of Player Development, bringing credentials as an Ithaca College alum and former Farmingdale HS head coach who led his team to a Nassau Championship.
Bobby Blethen
Los Angeles Boys Director | West Elite (LA)
Former Capistrano Valley HS and CSU Chico standout; coaches All West Lacrosse Box Sacramento and Mad Dog LA/West Elite/National teams.
Eliud Evans
Los Angeles Boys Co-Director | West Elite (LA)
Head Coach at El Segundo HS, led team to first CIF Southern Section Semifinal; former 4-year starter at Morrisville State College.
Aedan Herman
Vice President | Senior National Director | Head of College Recruiting
Director of Mad Dog West Elite and National since 2020; the club states he has facilitated recruitment of 200+ players to top universities.
Mike Hungerford
Boys Director of Player Development
Former Farmingdale HS (NY) head coach with NY State Class A Finalist and Nassau Championship results; author and Ithaca College alum.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
Mad Dog Lacrosse states its mission is 'to provide a one-of-a-kind lacrosse experience by creating a positive learning environment combined with high-level instruction fueled by a passion for the game and life itself.'
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