Philadelphia Freedom Lacrosse is a competitive club program serving boys and girls throughout the Philadelphia region. Co-founders Bob Miller and Kevin Goforth established and have managed Philadelphia Freedom Lacrosse together since 2006, spurred by their shared interest in advancing regional lacrosse. The organization states its goal is to offer a competitive environment for skill development while instilling respect and confidence in young players. On US Club Lax, Freedom is ranked #108 nationally for boys and #147 for girls.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
High-Level Coaching
The club highlights that its coaching staff competed in high school and at top college programs, with Division 1 and Division 3 players serving as summer assistants.
National Competition
Teams regularly compete against what the program identifies as the premier youth and high school lacrosse clubs in the country.
Character Building
Freedom places an emphasis on developing respectful, confident young men and women who represent the program properly both on and off the field.
Affordable Pricing
The organization states it has historically been one of the most economical options for local families and works to keep fees accessible each season.
Included Position Training
Individual training sessions for goalies and face-off specialists are covered directly within the club's annual registration fee.
PROGRAMS
Programs
The club fields boys and girls teams throughout the Philadelphia region, including age-group squads such as 2026 Red, 2027 Red, and 2028 Red. Fall training features Sunday practices alongside participation in one or two tournament events. Winter brings indoor practice sessions, with certain teams also participating in box lacrosse competitions. During the summer, squads practice two to three times each week and enter three to four tournaments. In the spring, select youth teams take part in external club leagues and special events.
FallSunday practices plus 1-2 fall tournament events
WinterIndoor training; some teams do box lacrosse events
SpringSome youth teams play in club leagues/events
SummerPractice 2-3x weekly plus 3-4 tournaments
TUITION
Cost to play
Tuition provides players with Under Armour gear each year, including a jersey, shorts, and shooter shirt. Annual player fees vary by team based on specific schedules and operating budgets, with final costs shared once rosters are set. Families can order supplementary gear through online Fanzone portals that open during the fall and spring.
While Freedom lists a substantial roster of coaches with high school and college playing backgrounds, the club website offers full biographical details only for its two co-founders.
Kevin Goforth
Co-owner Kevin Goforthcompeted at Washington College, serves as head coach for the Bishop Shanahan girls varsity team, and currently coaches the 2026 Red and 2028 Red girls rosters.
Bob Miller
Co-owner Bob Miller, a former high school All-American who played for the U.S. Naval Academy and previously directed Lionville Youth Association programs, coaches the 2026, 2027, and 2028 Red teams.
Kevin Goforth
CO-OWNER
Played HS and college (Washington College) lacrosse; head coach at Bishop Shanahan Girls Varsity; currently coaches 2026 Red and 2028 Red girls teams.
Bob Miller
CO-OWNER
HS All-American; played at U.S. Naval Academy; directed Lionville Youth Association programs; currently coaches 2026, 2027, and 2028 Red teams.
FOUNDERS' STORY
Founders' Story
The site highlights that co-founders Bob Miller and Kevin Goforth have run Philadelphia Freedom Lacrosse together since 2006, driven by a shared passion for developing lacrosse players in the Philadelphia region, and links to news features on their coaching backgrounds.
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