P.L.A.Y

Rising 1st–8th Grade Girls Lacrosse Program

Pittsburgh Lacrosse Academy for Youth

Our foundational program is designed to remove barriers and expand access by delivering high- quality coaching in local neighborhoods — making it easier for families to get involved.

  • Learn the game in a structured, supportive environment
  • Focus on stick skills, footwork, and game fundamentals
  • High-repetition training with clear instruction
  • No experience necessary

✔ Hosted in your local community
✔ Perfect for new players
✔ Ideal for athletes with limited experience

Who It’s For
  • Girls curious about trying lacrosse for the first time;
  • Multi-sport athletes looking to build new skills
  • Players with minimal experience who want more reps
  • Families seeking a positive, organized introduction to the game
  • No experience necessary. Just effort and a willingness to learn.

New Players
If your daughter has never played before, she belongs here. We break the game down in a way that makes sense. We create space for mistakes, questions, and growth. No experience required — just willingness to try.

Developing Players
If she’s played recreationally or for a season or two and wants to sharpen her skills, P.L.A.Y. gives her the repetitions and coaching needed to move forward with confidence.

P.L.A.Y

The P.LA.Y. Experience

P.L.A.Y. is a developmental academy focused on:

  • Repetition and skill mastery
  • Clear, age-appropriate instruction
  • Positive coaching and steady progress
  • Game understanding built step-by-step

We focus on building strong foundations — stick skills, footwork, spacing, passing, catching, defensive positioning, and field awareness. Every session is intentional. Every drill has a purpose. Every player is coached.

Approachable. Structured. Encouraging.

Our Approach

  • Development First

    We focus on stick skills, footwork, game awareness, and athletic movement. Sessions are organized, high-energy, and built around steady progression. Players improve because they repeat, refine, and build confidence week after week.

  • Approachable Coaching

    Our coaches create a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged and mistakes are part of learning. New players feel comfortable. Returning players feel challenged.

  • Structured Growth

    Age-appropriate groupings ensure every athlete trains at the right pace. We prioritize small-group instruction, clear teaching points, and consistent feedback.

  • Accessible & Community-Focused

    P.L.A.Y. is committed to growing the game across Pittsburgh by providing affordable, quality programming both in areas that have not had youth lacrosse and areas that have already embraced the sport.

The Bigger Picture

P.L.A.Y. is more than a program — it’s a starting point.

For some girls, it will be their introduction to lacrosse. For others, it will be the bridge to club play, school teams, and higher-level competition.

Every player deserves a strong foundation. P.L.A.Y. provides it.