Founded in 1997 by Jim and Lisa McHugh to enter a single tournament, North East Maryland Select operates out of Bel Air, MD with mail handled at PO Box 1222. The club draws families across Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore Counties, as well as Southern Pennsylvania. The club states that uniforms display a cowboy hat honoring founding president Jim McHugh, who passed away in January 2005. The program is ranked girls #64 on US Club Lax, while the club shares updates through its Facebook page and Instagram handle.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Girls First philosophy
The organization emphasizes a Girls First philosophy centered on developing athletes while prioritizing the whole player, on and off the field.
Three-decade history
With over 25 years of club history, the program notes it has been developing athletes for almost 30 years since starting in 1997.
Hands-on recruiting support
Recruiting assistance features a Director of Recruiting who meets with players and supplies every athlete with an IWLCA SportsRecruits account.
College commitment record
Club records report it has helped hundreds of athletes reach college rosters, including more than 200 players at Division I and II schools and over 100 more at Division III institutions.
Structured team support
The club states every roster is assigned a Team Manager and Team Parent to oversee team communication and player support.
PROGRAMS
Programs
NEMS fields 10 teams organized by graduation year, with team placement beginning as early as third grade. The curriculum organizes tiers into Elementary School (Fundamentals & Development), Middle School (Competitive Play & Game IQ), and High School (Exposure & College Recruitment). The club notes its schedule combines experienced coaching, year-round training, and strong recruiting guidance across every age group. Fall programming includes team practices and 2-4 tournaments at various MD locations, followed by winter indoor skills, position training, and team practices. The spring schedule includes team practices and NGLL MidAtlantic league season competition, followed by summer practices and 3-5 tournaments in MD, PA, NJ. Workouts and practices take place across Rutledge Park, John Carroll HS, Soccer Factory, and DUBS Sports. Roster opportunities include 2026–2027 Supplemental Tryouts for 2031 Yellow & 2035U lineups.
FallTeam practices and 2-4 tournaments at various MD locations
WinterIndoor skills, position training, and team practices
SpringTeam practices and NGLL MidAtlantic league season
SummerTeam practices and 3-5 tournaments in MD, PA, NJ
Primary training locations: Rutledge Park, John Carroll HS, Soccer Factory, DUBS Sports
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 is guided by President Matt Garland, Vice President Samantha Rosati, and Director of Administration & Finance Erin Albright.
Experienced adult directors
Club Director Faye Brust oversees operations, while teams are led on-field by experienced, knowledgeable adult coaches.
College-player mentors
Each summer the club hires current college lacrosse players as paid coaching staff, who frequently return to the same teams year after year.
Recruiting coordination
Director of Recruiting Haley Fordmeets regularly with recruiting-age players, both as teams and one-on-one, to assist in college planning.
Faye Brust
Club Director
Haley Ford
Director of Recruiting
Meets regularly with recruiting-age players, both as teams and one-on-one, to guide them through the process.
Matt Garland
President
Samantha Rosati
Vice President
Erin Albright
Director of Administration & Finance
THE COWBOY HAT LEGACY
The Cowboy Hat Legacy
NEMS states that the cowboy hat on every uniform honors founding president Jim McHugh, known for wearing a signature cowboy hat at tournaments so players and families could spot him; he passed away suddenly in January 2005.
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