Founded in 2016 by Joey Sankey, Team 11, also known as Sankey Lacrosse, is a boys' and girls' lacrosse club based in Bucks County, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The club states it has grown to over 200 players across eight age groups and has risen to compete with elite clubs across the country. On the national stage, the program is ranked boys #76 on US Club Lax. Field sessions and practices take place across CB West High School, Meyer Way Park, and The George School.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Individual development
The club states its top priority is the physical, cognitive and emotional development of its athletes.
Family atmosphere
Team 11 describes itself as a small-batch program where coaches personally know every player, rather than operating as a factory of teams.
Recruiting support
The club states it has relationships with coaches from nearly all D1 and D3 programs, with founder Joey Sankey directing recruiting communication.
College commitments
The club states that across just four graduating classes, players have committed to programs including UNC, Lehigh, Penn, Richmond, UMass, Bucknell, Monmouth, Sacred Heart, Manhattan, MIT, Dickinson, Ursinus, Stockton, Rollins, and over a dozen other schools.
National competition
Team 11 is a founding member of Ascent Nationals Lacrosse, providing players with national competition and exposure.
Multi-sport balance
Per the club's stated policy, players are encouraged to be multi-sport athletes outside of the spring and summer season.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Team 11 fields 9 boys teams spanning classes 2033/34 mixed through 2025, which encompasses roughly 2nd/3rd grade through junior year. The girls' lineup includes 5-6 girls teams spanning classes 2031/32 through 2026, roughly covering 4th grade through freshman year. Rosters are held to about 20-23 players for focused instruction, and high schoolers step back from Team 11 in spring to focus on school lacrosse. Teams train year-round, featuring fall Sunday practices plus 2-3 tournaments/play days in late Oct/early Nov, followed by indoor Sunday training and optional box lacrosse tournaments and league play in the winter. Spring training incorporates Sunday games/practices, weekday sessions, Spring League or exhibition games, before moving into twice-weekly practices and 3-4 tournaments that conclude by mid-July.
FallSunday practices plus 2-3 tournaments/play days in late Oct/early Nov
WinterIndoor Sunday training, optional box lacrosse tournaments and league play
SpringSunday games/practices, weekday sessions, Spring League or exhibition games
SummerTwice-weekly practices and 3-4 tournaments, season culminates by mid-July
Primary training locations: CB West High School, Meyer Way Park, The George School
TUITION
Cost to play
Team 11 does not publish comprehensive club team tuition figures directly on its public website. Prospective players pay a $50 registration fee to participate in seasonal tryout evaluations. Supplemental programs include Gold Package training at $1,200 per season for youth grades and $950 for high schoolers, alongside Boys Juniors clinics ranging from $185 to $395.
COACHING
Coaching
Coaching model
The club states all players are trained by the Sankey Lacrosse staff, composed of current/former collegiate and professional players.
Joey Sankey
Founder and Owner of Team 11Joey Sankey is a 3x All-American, UNC all-time points leader, and 2015 Pro Lacrosse Rookie of the Year who coaches across the program and leads recruiting.
Erin Welsh
Assistant Director of Girls Program / Head Coach, 2031 teamErin Welsh was a midfielder at Lasalle University, currently coaches at Archbishop Wood High School, and assists with communication and recruiting.
Defensive development
Widener University alumnus Harry Sankey, Jr serves as Defensive Developmental Coach for High School Players and coaches the 2027 team.
Youth development
Widener University graduate Harry Sankey, Sr acts as Development Coach, Youth and Middle School Players, where he coaches 2029 & 2034 teams.
Offensive coaching
Cabrini College product Ryan Sankey serves as Training and Development Coach, Offensive Players and coaches the 2030 team.
Joey Sankey
Founder and Owner of Team 11
UNC all-time points leader, 3x All-American, 2015 Pro Lacrosse Rookie of the Year; coaches across the program and leads recruiting.
Erin Welsh
Assistant Director of Girls Program / Head Coach, 2031 team
Midfielder at Lasalle University; current coach at Archbishop Wood High School; assists with communication and recruiting.
Harry Sankey, Jr
Defensive Developmental Coach for High School Players
Widener University; coaches the 2027 team.
Harry Sankey, Sr
Development Coach, Youth and Middle School Players
Widener University; coaches 2029 & 2034 teams.
Ryan Sankey
Training and Development Coach, Offensive Players
Cabrini College; coaches the 2030 team.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
College Commitments
The club states that in just four graduating classes, Team 11 players have committed to schools including UNC, Lehigh, Penn, Richmond, UMass, Bucknell, Monmouth, Sacred Heart, Manhattan, MIT, Dickinson, Ursinus, Stockton, Rollins, and over a dozen other schools.
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