USA Lacrosse National Team Development Program (NTDP) is currently searching for the most qualified and dedicated lacrosse coaches in the Nation to identify and develop the most talented U15, U17, and U19 athletes in the country as they train and compete at the international level.
Open positions include:
- Regional Coaches to coach and identify the most talented athletes at ID Clinics – U15, U17, & U19
- U15 Select Head Coaches – boys & girls
- U15 Select Assistant Coaches – boys & girls
More info on the NTDP program:
The National Team Development Program (NTDP) is an extended pathway for elite players to be a part of the to the U.S. National Team program. The NTDP pipeline trains and develops athletes to compete in elite, international competitions.
NTDP Regional ID Events: In the first phase to the selection process, athletes are evaluated at our Regional ID clinics by Regional Coaches on both technical and tactical skills. Competition, drills and playing situations are specifically designed to give our evaluators insight to the following areas where they will be rated: Athleticism, Stickwork, Positional Skill, Game IQ, Decision Making, and On-Field Presence.
NTDP National Combine (U17 & U19 only): The top 175 U17 & U19 athletes are invited to our four-day overnight training camp where they compete for spots on the USA Select U17 & U19 Teams. Combine is coaches and operated by current and past U.S. national team players and coaches. During the National Combine, athletes will be taken through elite level training of both individual and team skill development as well as sessions on strength and conditioning, recruitment, student athlete advisory, social emotional learning, and leadership training. The tryout process is built in line with the qualifying steps for the U.S. National Team. As such, the experience will be challenging physically and mentally. Those that participate in the process will better understand the rigors associated with playing at the highest level. They will also receive a first-hand look at how the world’s most elite lacrosse team trains, prepares and operates.
As a team, it is the highest priority for USA Lacrosse to make sure participants have a great experience, learn, have fun, and walk away with a better understanding of the U.S. National Team culture - and what it takes to compete at the highest level.
USA U15, U17, & U19 Select Teams: U15 athletes are selected directly from Regional ID events for the U15 Select Teams that will compete against Team Canada in our Fall USA v Canada Tournament Event.
USA Lacrosse will name the boys and girls USA Select U17 & U19 teams at the conclusion of combine. These athletes will compete in two Fall International Competition including the Fall USA v Canada Tournament Event and The Brogden Cup to take place in September and October 2025.
We continue to build our curriculum and time on field for these athletes as part of our Olympic and Senior Team Athlete Development Pathway.
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