X-Treme Lax Factory is a girls' lacrosse club in New Jersey whose stated goal is to develop players' passion for the game so each can maximize their potential. The program describes itself as committed to age-appropriate, in-depth coaching that builds physical and mental skills while emphasizing teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. On the competitive circuit, the club is ranked girls #126 on US Club Lax.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Why families choose this club
Known club size
X-treme states it commits to keeping the club small enough to know every player in the program.
Year-round feedback
Specific feedback is given to players at all levels throughout the year to help each do her best.
Whole athlete focus
The club states it educates the whole athlete, aiming to build respect, personal integrity, and lacrosse skills alongside high expectations.
Proven high school leaders
Staff bios highlight varsity head coaches with multi-year win records, county titles, and Coach of the Year honors.
Next level preparation
The program provides appropriate levels of competition and strives to prepare players and families for the next step in their lacrosse careers.
PROGRAMS
Programs
Tournament team schedules cover age and graduation groups spanning 2028-2031 and 2032-2035, competing in events across the Northeast (PA, MA, NJ). Seasonal play includes fall tournaments, winter league play, and summer tournaments, e.g. events in PA and MA. The club also provides an Academy for clinics focused on specific skills for players of all skill levels, alongside private one-on-one and small-group training sessions.
FallFall tournaments (per site navigation)
WinterWinter League play (per site navigation)
SummerSummer tournaments, e.g. events in PA and MA
TUITION
Cost to play
Private training fees cover a 60-minute session, with pricing set at $75.00 (1-on-1 training) for individual coaching and $150.00 (Small Group Training) covering 3 players with one trainer. No membership tuition amount or financial aid/payment plan is listed on the site, while team store merchandise (e.g., $65 hoodie, $25 shirts) is sold separately through an external team store link.
$75.00 (1-on-1 training); $150.00 (Small Group Training)
COACHING
Coaching
Championship varsity heads
Varsity head coaches include Michael Carti, head coach at Fair Lawn HS with a 146-104 record, 3 conference titles, and a state championship, and Mike Menzella, head coach for Northern Highlands girls varsity since 2011 with a 187-77-0 record who is Level 2 US Lacrosse certified.
Mahwah coaching staff
Brian Girardi serves as coach with a 174-107-0 record as head coach for Mahwah HS girls lacrosse since 2007, working alongside Allie Graff, assistant coach for Mahwah HS girls lacrosse since 2016.
College-experienced coaches
The staff also includes Bill Potkulski, a Penn State athlete coaching at Academy of the Holy Angels, Reagan Vier, goalkeeper at Ramapo College, Sam Murri, who played at Kean University, and Ashley Barrett, who currently plays for Caldwell College.
Positive energetic style
The club states its style of coaching is based on high energy and positive feedback with high expectations, dedicated to coaches and players who aim to teach the game one player at a time.
Michael Carti
Coach
4-year varsity starter at Fair Lawn HS; head coach at Fair Lawn HS with a 146-104 record, 3 conference titles, and a state championship.
Mike Menzella
Coach
Head coach for Northern Highlands girls varsity since 2011, 187-77-0 record; Level 2 US Lacrosse certified; physics teacher.
Brian Girardi
Coach
Head coach for Mahwah HS girls lacrosse since 2007; 174-107-0 record; PE teacher at Ramapo Ridge Middle School.
Reagan Vier
Coach
Senior captain goalkeeper at Ramapo College; Mahwah HS graduate and program founding member.
Bill Potkulski
Coach
Penn State athlete; elementary PE teacher; coaches varsity lacrosse and soccer at Academy of the Holy Angels.
Allie Graff
Coach
Assistant coach for Mahwah HS girls lacrosse since 2016; head girls soccer coach and PE teacher at Mahwah HS.
Sam Murri
Coach
Four-year varsity letter winner at Fair Lawn HS; played lacrosse and cross country at Kean University; PE teacher.
Ashley Barrett
Coach
Four-year varsity letter winner at Indian Hills HS; currently plays for Caldwell College.
OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Our Competitive Advantage
The club states its style of coaching is based on high energy and positive feedback with high expectations, seeking like-minded, experienced coaches who share the same passion for the game.
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