Operating under the slogan #ELEVATETHENORTH, Team 91 Northside is a lacrosse program serving Northern Colorado communities from Denver to Fort Collins as part of the Team 91 national organization. The club states its mission is to elevate and accelerate youth and high school lacrosse north of Denver through top-level coaching, individual and team development, leadership, character development, and community. In competitive standings, the program is ranked boys #147 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Top coaching staff
The site states its coaches are among the top high school and college coaches in the area, including current head coaches at multiple Colorado high schools.
National competitive pathways
Athletes can pursue high-level competition paths through 91 National, competing with players from all Team 91 regions, or 91 West, combining top players from Northside, Colorado, Arizona, and Michigan.
College recruiting resources
High school players get an IMLCA recruiting profile with registration along with recruiting events each season and direct access to recruiting coordinator Brendan Chamberlain.
Mental performance training
Teams participate in virtual mental performance sessions with Mike Mabry of One Play Development, plus in-person training as arranged.
Character focused philosophy
The club teaches an Event + Response = Outcome framework to help players respond above the line to adversity like not making a team or losing a game.
Year round development
Families have access to advanced development opportunities year-round, including Box Winter training and Spring/Summer/Fall camps.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Team 91 Northside runs select tournament teams during the fall and summer seasons, supplemented by an Intensive Box Lacrosse winter training program and Spring Training Days for select team members. This past summer the club fielded 9 teams drawing players from six spring clubs and over 13 high schools. The program fields high school tournament teams for 2028-2030 grad years, and its 2026 fall tryouts welcomed grad years 2028-2037 across sessions on August 23rd and August 30th. Field sessions and practices are staged across regional venues including Blue Sport Stable, Superior Commons, Williams Turf, and Broomfield Commons.
FallSelect tournament team season with practices, games, and training camp
WinterIntensive Box Lacrosse winter training program
SpringSpring Training Days for select team members
SummerSelect tournament teams and Summer Training Camp
Primary training locations: Blue Sport Stable, Superior Commons, Williams Turf, Broomfield Commons
TUITION
Cost to play
Per the site, select team membership includes multiple tournaments and games, guaranteed practices, scrimmages, and game film for high school players. Tuition also covers seasonal training camps, player evaluations, a full playbook/development packet, a gear package with hoodie/sweats, and team training with Ethan LaHoda and Casey Powell. The site notes that hotel, travel expenses, and showcase fees are not included. Separately, 2026 fall tryouts cost $45 (includes tryout jersey), non-refundable; rostered summer team members can attend free using a listed code.
The club describes a staffing model built around current college and high school coaches, including head coaches at Mountain Range, Boulder, Thompson Valley, Ralston Valley, Jefferson Academy, Dawson, and Fairview.
Founder and director
Founder and Director Ethan LaHoda serves as head coach at Mountain Range High School, Rocky Mountain Rattlers Director, founder of S3 Lacrosse, and is a two-time MCLA National Champion.
Player development lead
Director of Player Development & RecruitingCasey Powell is a 2017 U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, NLL and MLL MVP, four-time MLL All-Star, and all-time leading scorer at Syracuse.
Northern regional director
Northern Director Ryan MacDonald is the head coach at Colorado State University, an MCLA National Champion, and a former All-Conference Midfielder at CSU.
Administrative direction
Administrative Director Joe Whitmore is the varsity goalie coach at Mountain Range High School, Rocky Mountain Rattlers Director of Operations, and former CSU Goalie Coach.
Recruiting coordination
Recruiting Coordinator Brendan Chamberlain has 20+ years of coaching experience at club and collegiate levels and serves as an assistant coach at Farmingdale State College.
Mental performance lead
Director of Mental Performance Michael Mabry co-founded One Play Development, is a Certified EXOS Performance Specialist and Precision Nutrition Coach, and authored BPO.
Ethan LaHoda
Founder and Director
Head Coach at Mountain Range High School, Rocky Mountain Rattlers Director, founder of S3 Lacrosse, two-time MCLA National Champion.
Casey Powell
Director of Player Development & Recruiting
2017 U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, NLL and MLL MVP, four-time MLL All-Star, all-time leading scorer at Syracuse.
Michael Mabry
Director of Mental Performance
Co-founder of One Play Development, Certified EXOS Performance Specialist and Precision Nutrition Coach, author of BPO.
Ryan MacDonald
Northern Director
Head Coach at Colorado State University, MCLA National Champion, All-Conference Midfielder at CSU.
Joe Whitmore
Administrative Director
Varsity Goalie Coach at Mountain Range High School, Rocky Mountain Rattlers Director of Operations, former CSU Goalie Coach.
Brendan Chamberlain
Recruiting Coordinator
Assistant coach at Farmingdale State College with 20+ years of coaching experience at club and collegiate levels.
EVENT + RESPONSE = OUTCOME
Event + Response = Outcome
The club states it teaches players that they have the power to respond above the line to any event, including not making a desired team, framing adversity in lacrosse as preparation for responding to difficult events in life.
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