ACADEMY & NATIONAL TEAM
structured, club-neutral, year-round curriculum-based development program for K–8th-grade players. National team opportunities 5th-8th grade.
WHY THE ACADEMY EXISTS
to fill the void that exists in meaningful youth lacrosse development. All your training needs under one roof, built on an age-based curriculum — plus the off- field guidance you and your kid need to actually grow and navigate the sport. Year-Round, Accessible, and Rooted in Intention.
Our differentiator is not only do we fully understand the development process deeply, but we serve real guidance every step of the way for our families. We have experienced what works and what doesn't in our playing careers at the highest levels. We have gained perspective from parents and players in our coaching careers on what they need.
Now we are determined to provide what we have gathered directly to our parents in an environment and community that lacrosse has never had before.
WHAT THE ACADEMY MEANS TO US
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Curriculum [Pending client content]
Training Opportunities [Pending client content]
Off-Field Ecosystem [Pending client content]
Next Step: Register for the Intro to Academy Camp · July 13 and 14 · Oratory Prep, Summit Can't make that? Submit the Interest Form to learn more.
[CTA: Register for the Camp →]
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Curriculum [Pending client content]
Training Opportunities [Pending client content]
Off-Field Ecosystem [Pending client content]
Next Step: Register for the Intro to Academy Camp · July 13 and 14 · Oratory Prep, Summit Can't make that? Submit the Interest Form to learn more.
[CTA: Register for the Camp →]
[CTA: Submit Interest Form →] -
Curriculum [Pending client content]
Training Opportunities [Pending client content]
Off-Field Ecosystem [Pending client content]
Inside this tier: Lax Lab National Team [Pending client content on National Team specifics, but the framing is that it lives inside this grade band]
Next Step: Register for the Intro to Academy Camp · July 13 and 14 · Oratory Prep, Summit Can't make that? Submit the Interest Form to learn more.
[CTA: Register for the Camp →]
[CTA: Submit Interest Form →]
THE LEVELS
THE LAB TECHS
Christian Mazzone
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY & COACH
5 Year Professional Player
Rutgers All-American & Captain
IG: @chrismozo
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Our focus is on the bigger picture, prioritizing long-term development over short-term gratification. We are developing habits and understanding that will yield success down the road, when the stakes are highest. Trust the process and stay the course.
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Trust requires radical honesty and unwavering execution. Our promise is to bring the same elite energy every time we step on the field, balanced with the truthful feedback and tailored guidance our players need to grow. We build enduring trust by going the extra mile, proactively.
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The Academy is a year-round relationship, not a seasonal transaction. This is real culture rooted in real care. When you're with us, you're family. Because we center that relationship, parents can trust our intentions and our roadmap completely. Everything we do is highly intentional, from the way we train to introducing the right playing opportunities at the right time.
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Experience is our formula. We are confident in our understanding of the development process because we have lived it, both as players and coaches. On the field, we are organized with our agenda, thoughtful in our communication, engaging with our athletes, and supportive every step of the way. Off the field, we are clear with our communication, honest with our opinions, inclusive in our culture, and supportive every step of the way.
Professional care is the standard we hold for ourselves, and it is the standard we vow to deliver.
THE Pillars
HOW IT WORKS
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HOW TO GET INto Academy
Families register for Academy uniquely for each band (grade level)
It starts with our Intro to Academy Camp july 13/14, filling out our interest form, or booking a call with us to learn more.
HOW THIS IS DIFFERENT FROM traditional weekly GROUP TRAINING
ACADEMY VS. GROUP TRAINING
Lax Lab was built on private lessons, small group, and weekly group training. We still hold all of these, but Academy is a year-round opportunity that allows us to connect more deeply with our families, and provide a more structured curriculum.
Academy develops under one roof, with a consistent professional staff, and grow together off the field as well.
Location: Florham park & Neighboring towns
THE DETAILS
Pricing:
Prices start as low as $125 per month for one class a week at the Kindergarten level. Prices are unique to grade and commitment level. For more on pricing, please email info@thelaxlab.com.
Seasonal vs. Full Time Membership:
Seasonal members and full-time members vary by grade. Being a seasonal member versus full time has different perks. Players can also elect to drop in to training.
What you get out of being a member:
Year-Round Access to Curriculum-Based Development.
Community, Culture and Fun
Off-Field Guidance and Age-Based Mentorship
All Your Development Needs Centralized