Predators Lacrosse (Westchester Girls) is based in Westchester, NY and was founded in 2018. The program states it was established as a passion project for our directors rather than designed to maximize profits, emphasizing player development, life lessons, and a love for the sport. On US Club Lax, the club is ranked boys #45, girls #57. Over the last 2 years, the club has produced 8 USA Lacrosse All-Americans/Academic All Americans. Families can register now at predatorslacrosse.com or reach team administrators at predsgirlslax@gmail.com.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Proven college placement
The club highlights over 60+ college commitments in the last 3 years to programs across the ACC, Big Ten, Ivy League, Patriot League, and NESCAC.
Hands-on recruiting guidance
High school players receive College Recruiting Support & Personalized Planning with Proven Results led directly by Recruiting Directors Ryan Penner, Ally Mueller, and Sammy Mueller.
High-volume game schedule
Teams like the 2028s and 2029s are offered 60-65+ playing opportunities throughout the year across four seasons.
Team-first culture
Club leadership operates under the principle that Communication, Culture, and the Kids Always Come First, emphasizing an environment that builds adaptability and resiliency.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Rosters are organized by graduation year, covering High School Graduation Year 2027 - 2035 from youth through high school levels. Athletes follow a Year-Round Curriculum with training sessions hosted across Rye Country Day School, SUNY Purchase, and Velocity Sports Performance in Hawthorne, NY. The fall season pairs team training with recruiting showcases such as the Fall Draw and Northeast Showcase, leading into winter speed/strength/conditioning sessions at Velocity Sports. In the spring season, players compete on town teams alongside club practices, before heading into summer recruiting tournaments like Summer Genesis.
FallTeam practices plus recruiting tournaments like Fall Draw and Northeast Showcase
WinterIndoor practices and speed/strength/conditioning sessions at Velocity Sports
SpringPlayers compete on town teams plus additional team practices
SummerTeam practices and recruiting tournaments like Summer Genesis
Primary training locations: Rye Country Day School, SUNY Purchase, Velocity Sports Performance in Hawthorne, NY
TUITION
Cost to play
For high school rosters, tuition covers an IWLCA Recruits recruiting profile/subscription, tournament film, social media game coverage, and personalized recruiting consultation services. Registration fees are billed as a one-time fee paid online.
The club describes a staffing model of 2-3 dedicated professional coaches per team, including current D1/D3 players.
Top collegiate experience
Staff members feature playing and coaching backgrounds from top programs like Northwestern, UNC, Stanford, Boston College, Syracuse, and UVA, as well as Georgetown and Penn.
Executive club leadership
Executive leadership includes Eric Greenberg, who was named first-ever CEO in 2023, and Co-Director Ally Mueller, an All-Big Ten First Team alumna at Northwestern who has helped 45+ players reach college commitments.
Experienced program directors
Co-Director Ryan Penner was a two-year starting goalie who helped lead his high school squad to a state championship, working with Associate Director Hannah Cermack and Co-Director Alex Goldstein.
Player development staff
Head of Player DevelopmentCourtney Fells serves as Head Women's Lacrosse Coach for Scarsdale High School, while the 2028 team is coached by former Lafayette College captain Sarah Bennett and four-year college starter Cristian Ishoo.
Ally Mueller
Co-Director & Recruiting Director
Played D1 lacrosse at Northwestern (Big Ten), All-Big Ten First Team; involved with Predators since 2018; helped 45+ players to college commitments.
Ryan Penner
Co-Director & Recruiting Director
Product of Yorktown lacrosse program; two-year starting goalie with .663 save percentage; helped lead team to State Championship.
Hannah Cermack
Associate Director & 2032 Coach
Ridgewood, NJ native; four-year varsity starter and First Team All-County midfielder at Ridgewood High School.
Alex Goldstein
Co-Director & 2031 Coach
Baltimore, MD native; dual-sport athlete at Garrison Forest School, competing in lacrosse from kindergarten.
Eric Greenberg
CEO
Joined Predators in 2020 as Youth Director of the Westchester Boys Program; named first-ever CEO in 2023.
Courtney Fells
Head of Player Development
Played college lacrosse at Eastern Connecticut State; coached youth/HS lacrosse for 10+ seasons; named Head Women's Lacrosse Coach for Scarsdale High School.
Cristian Ishoo
2028 Coach
Attended Irvington High School and SUNY Purchase; four-year starter on men's lacrosse team; assistant coach at Ursuline School.
Sarah Bennett
2028 Coach
Attended Mamaroneck High School; played D1 lacrosse at Lafayette College as starting attacker and co-captain.
THE PREDATORS WAY
The Predators Way
The club states: 'Predators started and continues to be a passion project for our directors. Unlike many programs which are designed to maximize profits, we emphasize player development, life lessons, and a love for the game that's directly reflected in player experience.'
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