Based in Richland, NJ, SouthShore Lacrosse is a year-round boys' lacrosse programfounded in 2007 that draws athletes from 8 South Jersey counties and beyond. As of August 2026, the club was ranked boys #135 on US Club Lax. The organization emphasizes elite coaching, competitive tournament play, and a development system designed to push players to reach their full potential.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Skill-focused training
The club states every training session is built around improving stick skills, decision-making, and lacrosse IQ.
College commitment record
The program highlights 220+ college commitments across Division I, II, and III, alongside alumni with All-American honors and professional careers.
Accountability and character
According to the club, team culture emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and work ethic to develop players as leaders on and off the field.
High-level competition
Teams consistently compete in high-level tournaments intended to expose players to fast, competitive youth lacrosse.
PROGRAMS
Programs
SouthShore Lacrosse serves boys starting in 4th grade through high school, organizing rosters by graduating class from 2026 through 2035 across Youth, Middle School, and High School Elite tiers. Tryouts determine team placement each year, structuring teams to build foundational skills in youth divisions through to advanced training in high school. Teams train and compete across multiple seasons, with team-specific training and competition in spring, 3-4 fall tournaments, and 4 summer tournaments for teams such as the 2026 squad. SouthShore states its training philosophy is built on developing the complete player through elite skill work, lacrosse IQ and strategy, strength and conditioning, team culture, and college recruiting guidance.
FallCompete in fall tournaments (e.g., 3-4 for the 2026 team)
SpringTeam-specific training and competition, per team pages
SummerCompete in summer tournaments (e.g., 4 for the 2026 team)
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 describes a staff of 22 coaches across 8 teams led by four Programs Directors, with coaches who have played and coached at high school, collegiate, and professional levels.
High school director
JC Valore serves as Programs Director, High School/Recruiting, bringing experience since 2007 as St. Augustine Prep Head Coach, a 3x NJ Non-Public Coach of the Year, and a University of Delaware '03 graduate.
Youth director background
Adam Cummins serves as Programs Director, Youth & Middle School, having been with SouthShore since 2014 after playing as a Towson University Defenseman '05 and former MLL Baltimore Bayhawks player.
Primary operations director
Chad Flexon has served as Programs Director, Primary Operationssince 2009, coaching as a St. Augustine Prep Asst. Coach after playing as a Kings College Defenseman '07.
Professional player guidance
Bryce Young, the Programs Director, Recruiting Coordinator with SouthShore since 2016, is a 7-year PLL player (Whipsnakes & Cannons), 2x PLL Champion, and University of Maryland '18 alumnus.
JC Valore
Programs Director, High School/Recruiting
With SouthShore since 2007; St. Augustine Prep Head Coach; 3x NJ Non-Public Coach of the Year; University of Delaware '03.
Adam Cummins
Programs Director, Youth & Middle School
With SouthShore since 2014; Towson University Defenseman '05; former MLL Baltimore Bayhawks player.
Chad Flexon
Programs Director, Primary Operations
With SouthShore since 2009; St. Augustine Prep Asst. Coach; Kings College Defenseman '07.
Bryce Young
Programs Director, Recruiting Coordinator
With SouthShore since 2016; 7-year PLL player (Whipsnakes & Cannons), 2x PLL Champion; University of Maryland '18.
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
Training Philosophy
SouthShore states its training philosophy is built on developing the complete player through elite skill work, lacrosse IQ and strategy, strength and conditioning, team culture and leadership, and college recruiting guidance.
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