Founded by Michele DeJuliis in January 2001, ULTIMATE Lacrosse is a girls' lacrosse program serving players from 2nd through 11th grade in Philadelphia and surrounding areas as part of the Go2Sports partnership network. Founder Michele DeJuliis is a US National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee and former Team USA player and coach. The club states its mission is to empower young female athletes through lacrosse, built around core values of culture, community, character, compete, and confidence. Nationally, the program is ranked girls #125 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Recruiting guidance
The club features a Director of College Recruiting for the North region who has worked on over 50+ college commitments at the D1, D2, and D3 levels.
All-women leadership
The Pennsylvania program is led by Regional Director Hayley Sabol, a former NCAA DI player and assistant coach, alongside an all-women leadership team.
National stage exposure
As part of the Go2Sports partnership network, the program gives athletes opportunities to compete on national stages and gain exposure beyond the local scene.
Dedicated goalie training
Goalies can train year-round through the club's partnership with Foundations Goalie Training on their own schedule outside team practice.
Structured player pathway
The club offers a tiered team structure from Recreational and Mini Club through Select, Premier, and Elite teams.
PROGRAMS
Programs
ULTIMATE Pennsylvania serves players from 2nd through 11th grade across Recreational Lacrosse, Mini Club, Select Teams, Premier Teams, and Elite Teams, with graduation-year based teams from 2026 through 2033/2034. Training sessions and team practices are hosted at Germantown Academy. During the spring, players compete with local recreational programs. The fall season features Fall 4Square Training with Parisi Speed School alongside lacrosse skills work. Summer operations feature a Mini Club program and team tournament schedules. Summer tryouts at Germantown Academy take place on June 23 and July 7 for graduation years 2031 - 2036, and June 29 and July 7 for high school graduation years 2030 - 2028. Supplemental youth tryouts are held at Germantown Academy on September 13 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM for graduation years 2032–2036.
FallFall 4Square Training with Parisi Speed School & lacrosse skills work
SpringPlayers play with local recreational programs
SummerMini Club program and team tournament schedules
Primary training locations: Germantown Academy
TUITION
Cost to play
For the Pennsylvania Mini Club summer program, tuition is $900, which includes at least six weekday practices and two weekend tournaments. According to the club's financial policies, all registration fees, team dues, deposits, and payments are strictly non-refundable.
COACHING
Coaching
Regional leadership
Regional Director Hayley Sabol is a 4-year player at Saint Joseph's University and former NCAA assistant coach at George Washington University and College of Saint Rose.
Regional contact
Families can contact Regional Director Hayley Sabol directly by email at hayley@ultimategoallacrosse.com or by calling (802) 379-1540.
Assistant director
Assistant Director Erin Eckert was a 5-year player at Jefferson University and serves as head coach at Archbishop Wood High School with 5 years coaching experience.
Recruiting leadership
Director of Recruiting Maddie Dachowski was a 5-year player at LaSalle University and brings 8 years coaching experience, including time as a former NCAA DI coach.
Floating director
Jordan Sanocki serves as Floating Director North and Assistant Elite Program Director, bringing 12+ years coaching experience after playing at Delaware Valley University.
Executive guidance
Executive Director Katie McMahon-Gates has over 20 years coaching experience, was a 3x All-American at UC Davis, and previously served as Head Varsity Coach at Georgetown Visitation.
Staffing model
The PA coaching staff organizes named coaches by graduation year cohort, from 2033/2034 through 2026, alongside dedicated goalie coaching contacts.
Hayley Sabol
Regional Director, ULTIMATE Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley
4-year player at Saint Joseph's University (NCAA DI), former NCAA assistant coach at George Washington University and College of Saint Rose.
Erin Eckert
Assistant Director, PA Region
5-year player at Jefferson University (D2); head coach at Archbishop Wood High School with 5 years coaching experience.
Jordan Sanocki
Floating Director NORTH / Assistant Elite Program Director
12+ years coaching experience; former player at Delaware Valley University (NCAA DIII).
Maddie Dachowski
Director of Recruiting, NORTH
5-year player at LaSalle University (NCAA DI); 8 years coaching experience including as a former NCAA DI coach.
Katie McMahon-Gates
Executive Director, ULTIMATE
Over 20 years coaching experience; 3x All-American at UC Davis; former Head Varsity Coach at Georgetown Visitation.
Michele DeJuliis
Ultimate Lacrosse Founder & Hall of Famer
Founded ULTIMATE in January 2001; US National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee (2013); former Team USA player and coach.
MISSION STATEMENT
Mission Statement
The club states its mission is to empower young female athletes through lacrosse, built around core values of culture, community, character, compete, and confidence, aiming to develop well-rounded athletes who excel in competition while showing integrity, sportsmanship, and leadership.
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