USA Lacrosse Academy - Denver

For Coaches and Officials

USA Lacrosse is excited to bring expert education to Denver at the Sonesta Hotel, with tracks for both coaches and officials. 

For coaches, the USA Lacrosse Denver Regional Academy will be an intimate educational opportunity curated to provide coaches of every level with practical insight, x's and o's instruction from top collegiate and club coaches to support them for the upcoming 2026 season. Attendees will hear from a wide range of coaches covering the core components of the game. 

For officials, the USA Lacrosse Denver Regional Academy will include the opportunity for officials in both games to attend educational sessions to prepare you for the upcoming 2026 season. Sessions to be offered will include youth and high school rules changes and points of emphasis for 2026, deepening your understanding of challenging rules of the game and improving your game management skills. Officials Development educational track will be held on Saturday only with sessions beginning first thing in the morning and ending late afternoon. 

A lunch will be provided for all attendees as well as a networking social at the end of the day on Saturday.

PRICING

Coaches: $115 (USA Lacrosse members) | $175 (non-members)   
Officials: $75 (USA Lacrosse members) | $135 (non-members)

Confirmed Speakers - Men's Coaches

▪ Kevin Conry, Head Coach, University of Michigan 
▪ Mike Horowitz, Head Coach, Colorado College 
▪ Eric Law, Men's Coach, Denver City Lax  
▪ Casey Powell, Colorado Academy  
▪ Trevor Tierney, LXTC Lacrosse Training Center 
▪ Matt Schneck, Head Coach, BYU

Confirmed Speakers - Women's Coaches

▪ Taylor VanThof, Associate Head Coach, University of Denver 
▪ Ashley Johnson, Head Coach, Colorado College 
▪ Caroline Wakefield, Assistant Coach, Arizona State 
▪ Rachel Williams, Program Director, Harlem Lacrosse LA 
▪ Lane Zahourek, Wichita Warbirds 
▪ Mike O'Neil, Founder, Concept Lacrosse

Confirmed Speakers - Women's Officials

▪ Jeff Grose, USA Lacrosse National Rules Interpreter 
▪ Barb Martinichio, USA Lacrosse Girls' Rules Chair 
▪ Rena Whitehouse, National and International Official and Trainer

Confirmed Speakers - Men's Officials

▪ Dan Coronel, Boys' Rules Committee 
▪ Jim Carboneau, USA Lacrosse Boys' Rules Chair and Game Official 
▪ Dave Malmquist, USA Lacrosse/RMLOA

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