Welcome to Marblehead Girls Youth Lacrosse!

Whether you’re picking up a stick for the very first time or gearing up for competitive league play, you’re in the right place. Our players are members of the Marblehead Girls Youth Lacrosse community from the moment they step on the field as a Pixie. We’re proud members of the Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse (MYL) league and offer programs for girls in grades 1–8. Learn the game, build skills, and have fun with friends—then take it to the next level when you’re ready!

2027 Classic Program Info

• The fee for 3rd–8th grade is $230. We cap fees at two players per family.  

• First games are April 4. We expect to have games on the second weekend of April vacation.

• The 1st/2nd grade program will play a six-game season. 

• PreK/K players are welcomed into our program through the Marblehead Pixies program, hosted and coached by the MHS girls lax team! Note: this year, Pixies is pre-K/K only. 

• A huge priority for us this year is ATTRACTING new players to the program (even in the older age groups), and KEEPING girls in lacrosse through 8th grade! Spread the word!

2027 Select Program Info 

The Select Program provides an opportunity for 5th–8th grade girls who are looking to take their game to the next level. The program will focus on developing individual skills, team concepts, and lacrosse IQ and confidence. Select is IN ADDITION to Classic, which means all players must play both Classic (town lacrosse) in order to play Select. Select lacrosse will practice on Monday evenings at Piper and will play games on Friday nights. Friday night games at Piper are a lot of fun!  Tryout info is as follows:

• Sunday, November 1st
• Grades: 5th–8th Grade Girls
• Time: 5th/6th: 3:15-4:30 7th/8th: 4:15-5:30
• Location: Piper Field at MHS
• Please register for tryouts here. 

Feel free to reach out with any questions. We encourage all who are interested in participating to come out and try! 

A Renewed Focus on Strength & Safety

Injury prevention and long-term athlete development are priorities for our board this year. Nothing can eliminate the risk of injury, but we can do more to prepare our athletes’ bodies for the demands of the game. Important Read: This New York Times article about ACL injuries in girls’ sports. We are working on ways to incorporate injury-reduction practices, including speed, agility and strength-training opportunities, coach education, and thoughtful practice structures that incorporate movement, jumping, landing, and cutting. 

To that end, we’re partnering with Marco Sanchez, an experienced coach who has worked with the San Jose Sharks, the US Olympic Team, and Mike Boyle. Coach Marco trains out of the Marblehead Fitness Center in Village Plaza - an easy walk from Village or Vets. Ages 9+

• Open House: Marco will be hosting a Marblehead Girls Youth Lacrosse open house on November 4 at 4pm. Bring the kids - Marco will show some of the exercises they’ll be doing.  

• Sessions are grouped by age, every athlete gets an individualized program. The first 25 minutes is tissue work, mobility, active warm-up, speed and agility, and jump training. Then joint-friendly strength work, where the priority is the right load for perfect technique rather than the heaviest load possible. Finally, conditioning: single leg work, change of direction, and teaching athletes how to land and cut.

• Training is sold in 10 and 20 session packs: 10-pack is $35/session and the 20-pack is $33/session. 

• Starting Now: Coach Marco hosts drop-in sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6pm. Go any time inside that window (must start by 5:00pm). 

Dates to remember: 

• Sunday November 1 -- Select Tryouts (don't forget to register here!)
• Wednesday November 4 @ 4pm -- Open House with Coach Marco (strength training and injury prevention)
• Early to mid-November -- 2027 lacrosse registration opens!
• January 9-10, 2027 -- Mass Youth Lacrosse convention (coaches and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!and attendance counts toward coach education. Tickets range from $60-$100 depending on what days you attend. More info here.)
• April 4, 2027 -- First Classic / Town games!

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2026-27 MGYL Board

• President and Registration: Molly Huddleston

• Vice President, 5/6 and Coach Education: John Clark

• Secretary, Website and Newsletters: Kate Thomson

• Treasurer and Referees: Kate Tetirick

• Field Scheduling: Molly Huddleston and Nora Connerty

• Select: Katie Schubmehl

• Equipment: Mark Fazio

• Uniforms: Rob Miller

• Social Media: Kathleen Plumb

• Age Groups Coordinators: Adam Leahy (1/2), Seth (3/4), John Clark (5/6), Kate Tetirick (7/8)