Ultimate Lacrosse was founded in January 2001 by Michele DeJuliis, who was inducted into the US National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2013. Serving players from 2nd through 11th grade in Chester County, PA, Ultimate Lacrosse Chester County operates as part of a national girls' lacrosse program run on a regional director model. The club states its mission is to develop female athletes through core values of culture, community, character, compete, and confidence. On the national circuit, the program is ranked girls #119 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Proven college placement
The club reports that its 2024 team achieved almost 100% college placement, with commits heading to programs such as Northwestern, Delaware, Maryland, Richmond, Villanova, Penn, and Penn State.
Dedicated recruiting director
Athletes have the support of a full-time Director of College Recruiting for the North region who has helped guide 50+ college commitments across the D1, D2, and D3 levels.
Experienced regional director
The Chester County Regional Director brings 20 years of coaching experience and has guided nationally ranked squads, sending 22+ players to DI and DII programs.
Engaged club community
Families describe an active parent community that spends time connecting at team practices, organizing BBQ events, and welcoming players into their homes.
Year-round goalie training
Goalkeepers receive specialized training year-round through a partnership with Foundations Goalie Training outside regular team sessions.
National tournament access
Through its connection to Go2Sports, the club provides access to broader national playing opportunities on ELITE teams.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Ultimate Lacrosse provides programming for players from 2nd through 11th grade, spanning Recreational, Mini Club, and Select teams up to Premier and Elite squads. Chester County fields rosters organized by graduation class from CC 2026 through CC 2032. During the spring season, athletes return to compete with their local recreational programs. Summer season play takes teams to competitive national events, including tournaments like Live Love Lax and IWLCA Champions Cup. Club practices and training sessions are held at MSI Sports Complex and Westtown School.
SpringPlayers play with local recreational programs, per the club.
SummerTeams compete in national tournaments such as Live Love Lax and IWLCA Champions Cup.
Primary training locations: MSI Sports Complex, Westtown School
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 coaching structure features dedicated coaches for rosters from 2026–2032, including ULTIMATE alumnae, alongside floating specialty coaches and dedicated goalie coaches.
Chester County leadership
Devin Shontz serves as Regional Director, ULTIMATE Chester County and New Jersey, bringing 20 years coaching experience, 7 years NCAA DIII coaching, and head coaching roles with the Ultimate CC 2027 and 2030 ELITE teams.
Dedicated recruiting director
Maddie Dachowski holds the role of Director of Recruiting, NORTH (Full-Time), bringing 8 years coaching experience as a former NCAA DI coach and a collegiate background as a captain at La Salle University.
Assistant regional director
Chloe Reed serves as Assistant Director, ULTIMATE NORTH (Part-Time), drawing on collegiate experience as a two-year captain and A-10 All-Rookie selection at George Mason University.
Floating program director
Jordan Sanocki serves as Floating Director - NORTH (Part-Time), offering 12+ years coaching experience following a college career at Delaware Valley University.
Executive leadership
Katie McMahon-Gates serves as Executive Director with over 20 years coaching experience as a Hall of Fame inductee, while also acting as Regional Director of ULTIMATE CLT.
Accomplished team coaches
Team head coaches include Sydney Wasdick, Head Coach, CC 2027 and a former West Chester University national runner-up and leading scorer for WCU, and Nicole McNeely, Head Coach, CC 2028, who was Siena's all-time points leader and MAAC Offensive Player of the Year (2022).
Devin Shontz
Regional Director, ULTIMATE Chester County and New Jersey
20 years coaching experience; 7 years NCAA DIII coaching; head coach of Ultimate CC 2027 and 2030 ELITE teams.
Maddie Dachowski
Director of Recruiting, NORTH (Full-Time)
8 years coaching experience; former NCAA DI coach; 5-year player and team captain at La Salle University.
Chloe Reed
Assistant Director, ULTIMATE NORTH (Part-Time)
Former Division I player at George Mason University; two-year captain and A-10 All-Rookie honoree.
Jordan Sanocki
Floating Director - NORTH (Part-Time)
12+ years coaching experience; former DIII player at Delaware Valley University.
Katie McMahon-Gates
Executive Director, ULTIMATE
Over 20 years coaching experience; Hall of Fame inductee; also Regional Director of ULTIMATE CLT.
Michele DeJuliis
Ultimate Lacrosse Founder & Hall of Famer
Founded ULTIMATE Lacrosse in January 2001; US National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, 2013.
Sydney Wasdick
Head Coach, CC 2027
West Chester University; runner-up national champion and leading scorer for WCU, per the site.
Nicole McNeely
Head Coach, CC 2028
Siena's all-time points leader; MAAC Offensive Player of the Year (2022).
MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
The club states its mission is to empower young female athletes through core values of culture, community, character, compete, and confidence, preparing them for success in lacrosse and in life.
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