Sentry Lacrosse prides itself in having one of the best teams in Texas at this age level and we are fully committed to this group of players. We currently have a great group of coaches, players, and families that support our vision and we hope everyone considers joining the Sentry Family. 

Sentry Lacrosse is currently in collaboration with Lax in the Box's Shadow Cats program. Their world-class boxla instruction and coaching are provided by former pro NLL (National Lacrosse League) box lacrosse player(s); and they are a proud USBOXLA Sanctioned organization.
          

Our combined mission is to instruct young players in the game of box lacrosse. Sentry/Shadow Cats developmental teams will operate year-round with high-level instruction, competitive scrimmaging, and clinics with the goal of competing against other youth teams and in surrounding area box tournaments.

WHY BOX LACROSSE?

When taught properly, indoor or "box" lacrosse (aka, "boxla") provides players with an improved skillset that applies both in the box and on the field. Learning to pass and shoot in tight spaces, understanding on-ball defensive techniques and strategies, and getting more reps and touches collectively lead to more complete lacrosse players. The best players in the sport of lacrosse play box. So should you!

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ABOUT BOX TRYOUTS

• Practices Guaranteed: 
  • Fall/Winter Season: 8 Practices +1 Tournament 
  • Summer: 8 Practices + 1 Tournament DENVER ELITE BATTLE IN THE BOX – July 15-16th 2024
• Locations: 
  • Inline Skating Rinks @ The Edge at Allen Station Park, 201 St. Mary Dr, Allen, TX 75002
  • Blue Sky Sports Center in Allen: 950 E Main St Allen, TX 75002

Click here to accept your spot on the team, and register.

- Sports Fee Insurance: We highly encourage all families to purchase "Fee Insurance" from USSCI in the event of a (Season ending injury, Sickness, Death of parent, Mental illness, Job relocation, Job loss etc) For more information please go to: https://usscinsurance.com/plans/

Click here to learn more about your coach:

Coaches: 

• Pat DeBolt: Hofstra, Duke, Ohio State
• Brayden Peck: Penn State
• Joe Kostolansky: Hofstra University
• Ben Coughlin: Former head coach for University of Illinois, Aurora, Benedictine College, Beloit College.
• Jess Kaszas: Current Girls' HS head coach at Grapevine and just named US ambassador to the Women's World Box Foundation. 
• Sentry Lacrosse: Sentry will utilize all current coaches. 
• Contact: Patdebolt1@gmail.com (With any and all issues)

Each team will go to 1 or more boxla tournaments during the Winter season, and 1 tournament during the Summer season. *Any tournament over 1 is considered an "Extra Tournament" and will have an additional fee. Tournaments will 100% be selected after tryouts to ensure we are selecting appropriate tournaments that are competitive for each team. Please note that Sentry/Shadow Cats is open to all tournament suggestions and is willing to add as many tournaments as families would like to go to assuming we can put together a full roster. 

Winter Tournament: 

• 2023 VEGAS BOX INVITATIONAL- DECEMBER 16th-18th, 2023

FYI, for this tournament, teams will be based on Graduation years: 

Grade 3/4 (2033/2032)

Grade 5/6 (2031/2030)

Grade 7/8 (2029/2028)

High School B. Grade 9/10 (2026/2027)

High School A. Grade 11/12 (2024/2025)

Summer Tournament: 

• 2023 DENVER ELITE BATTLE IN THE BOX – July 15-16, 2024

Sentry Lacrosse utilizes Remind.com for an immediate notification system for practices and games. It is very important for everyone that needs to receive notifications regarding this team to download the “Remind” app and join the Sentry Lacrosse group. 

Different ways of joining the Sentry team messaging system: 

• Click link to join group: remind.com/join/boxlax2023
• If the above option does not work, you can also text @boxlax2023 to the number 81010 from your phone. 
• If anyone has trouble with 81010, try texting @boxlax2023 to (775) 200-9720
• To ensure everyone is on this text message system I kindly ask everyone to follow up with their family members to ensure they have completed the tasks above and are receiving message. 

Mandatory Package for new players*: $150

• Sentry Shadow Cats game uniform: Jersey/shorts
• Practice uniform: Reversible pinnie and shorts)
• Shadow Cats T-shirt

Recommended equipment: 

• Box helmet with team stickers 
• Chest protector
• Box Bicep pads
• Arm guards
• Gloves 
• Wrist guards
• Box rib/kidney guards 
• Cup (for boys)
• Pair of Court Shoes and/or Turf Shoes depending on the game rink's surface.  NO CLEATS!!!

Sentry Lacrosse is the only club lacrosse program in Texas that requires players to pass a wall-ball test. We do our very best to strive to educate, motivate, and challenge players to their maximum potential. 

• Wall-Ball info and test for each grade: https://www.sentrylacrosse.com/page/show/4302674-wall-ball

Madlax is a proud partner program that provides Sentry players National exposure. This partnership allows 100% of Sentry players into top level prospect recruiting camps and allows 2-5 player per grade to play on the Madlax National team that is consider a constant top 5 team nationally. Please note that Sentry players will have a opportunity to play on the Madlax National teams starting in 5th grade. 

• Learn more about Madlax and how our partnership helps Sentry players: (ClICK HERE) 
• Madlax Actual Website: (CLICK HERE)