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2026-27 Season
Introducing Our Team Michigan Regional Teams
As our program continues to grow, we're excited to introduce the next chapter of our regional teams. Our former LakeShow program has officially rebranded as part of the Team Michigan family, creating a unified identity that better reflects our mission, values, and long-term player development pathway.
Rather than operating as a separate program, our regional teams will now compete under the Team Michigan brand while continuing to provide the same outstanding coaching, competitive opportunities, and player-first culture that families have come to expect. This rebrand allows every player to feel connected to one program with one vision: developing exceptional athletes and even better young men.
All athletes (with the exception of our U8 program) will participate in our monthly Team Michigan Principles sessions. These character development meetings remain a cornerstone of our program as we strive to develop more than great lacrosse players—we are committed to building young men who lead with integrity, work hard, serve others, and make a positive impact both on and off the field.
U14 – Team Michigan Riptide
Inspired by the powerful currents of Michigan's shoreline, Riptide represents speed, intensity, and relentless effort.
U12 – Team Michigan Superior
Named after Lake Superior, this team represents strength, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.
U10 – Team Michigan Torch
Inspired by Torch Lake, one of Michigan's most beloved inland lakes, this team symbolizes passion, growth, and a bright future.
U8 – Team Michigan Manistique
Named after the city of Manistique and inspired by the Ojibwa Chief Ossawinamakee ("Yellow Thunder"), this team represents courage, excitement, and the beginning of every player's lacrosse journey.
More About Team Michigan's Regional Teams
The Difference
Knowledgeable and experienced coaches who not only know their X’s and O’s, but are excellent teachers and mentors.
We take the time to make sure we are putting effective coaches in front of your player because not every great lacrosse player makes a great coach.
Appropriate tournament selection for your team.
Traveling out east is expensive, and not everyone has the time and resources to do it. That’s why we don’t use a one-size-fits-all model for every team. We select quality tournaments within Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois that will challenge players to maximize their development and opportunity for success over the summer.
Monthly Principal Team Zoom Meetings
Our goal is to develop players not only as athletes on the field, but as high-character individuals off the field. Each month, players will join a team Zoom meeting led by our Program Director, Nick Mulcahy, where we focus on the principles of becoming a great person, both on and off the field.
Our 9 Principles Of Being A Good Person
- September: Respect
- October: Integrity
- November: Responsibility
- December: Kindness
- January: Gratitude
- February: Humility
- March: Perseverance
- April: Positive Attitude
- May: Courage
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Tournament Schedule
U8, U10, U12, U14 - **SCHEDULES DATE ARE TENTATIVE**
FALL TOURNAMENT:
Team Illinois Fall Invitational
DATE: October 24–25th, 2026
LOCATION: Rockford, IL
TEAMS ATTENDING: (U14 ONLY)Highrise Crossroads
DATE: Nov 14-15th 2026
LOCATION: New Lenox, IL
TEAMS ATTENDING: (U12 & U10)SUMMER TOURNAMENTS:
BARDOWN SHOWDOWN
DATE: June 12–13th, 2027
LOCATION: Armstrong Park, Three Rivers, MI
TEAM ATTENDING: U8, U10, U12, U14Trilogy Great Lax Bay Classic
DATE: June 19–20th, 2027
LOACTION: Saginaw, MI
TEAMS ATTENDING: U10, U12, U14Rip The Wave
DATE: July 18th-19th
LOCATION: South Bend, IN
TEAMS ATTENDING: U8, U10, U12, U14**Please note, while we do our best to give an accurate schedule, all tournaments are subject to change**
Fall Season & Practices
Practices
U14 & U12:
September–November – We will hold 2-hour Sunday practices throughout the month alongside Team Michigan to prepare for our fall tournament.Practice will be held at East Rockford Middle School
Sunday Practice Times: 2-4
U10:
September–November – We will hold 1 hr and a half Sunday practices throughout the month alongside Team Michigan to prepare for our fall tournament.
Practice will be held at East Rockford Middle School
Sunday Practice Times: 4:30-6
U8:
September–November – We will hold TWO 1.5 hr Sunday practices starting September 26th.
Practice will be held at East Rockford Middle SchoolSunday Practice Times: 4:30-6
Winter and Summer Practices
WINTER PRACTICES:
December–February – Beginning in December, players will practice alongside Team Michigan throughout the winter. We will have 2-hour practices every Thursday during December, January, and February (excluding Holiday weeks and weekends)
U12, U14 Winter Practice Days & Times:
Time and Location:
Thursdays 5-7 pm
Cedarrock Sportplex
Rockford, MIU10, Winter Practice Days and Times:
Beginning in December, we will move indoors to the Elite Training Lab so we can really focus and hone our stick skills and fundamentals!
December - February:
Time and Location:
Tuesdays 5-6:30
Elite Training Lab North
Rockford, MIU8 Winter Practice Days and Times:
In mid-November, we will move indoors to the Elite Training Lab and join our U10 Group 2 times a month, so we can really focus and hone our stick skills and fundamentals!
November - February:
- 2 Tuesdays a Month:
Time and Location:
Tuesdays 5-6:30
Elite Training Lab North
Rockford, MISUMMER PRACTICES:
U10, U12 & U14 Summer Practices: June-July- Two 2-hour practices per weekTuesdays:
Wednesdays:Practice will be held at East Rockford Middle School
U8 Summer Practices: June-July - One 1 1/2 hr practice per week
Tuesdays:
Practice will be held at East Rockford Middle School
Please note: All dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change based on facility availability and scheduling needs. Any updates will be communicated to families as soon as possible.