SPARKS, Md. – USA Lacrosse has announced the first clinic locations for the 2026 cycle of its National Team Development Program. The regional ID clinics are part of the first phase of the NTPD and are followed by national combines and then international competition as part of the U.S. Youth National Teams.
The initial regional ID clinic locations for 2026:
- Denver (Jan. 24 for U15, Jan. 25 for U17 and U19)
- NorCal (Feb. 7 for U15, U17, U19)
- SoCal (Feb. 8 for U15, U17 and U19)
- Denver (Jan. 24 for U15, U17 and U19)
- NorCal (Feb. 7 for U15, U17 and U19)
- SoCal (Feb. 8 for U15, U17 and U19)
- Houston (Feb. 22 for U15, U17 and U19)
Additional locations will be added over the next few months.
Here are the age-eligibility birthdates for the 2026 cycle:
- U19: The player must be born on or between September 1, 2007 and August 31, 2009
- U17: The player must be born on or between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2011
- U15: The player must be born on or between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2013
Launched in 2019, the National Team Development Program provides high-level training for the nation’s top young players, acclimates them to the national team system and helps identify players to fuel the pipeline for future U.S. National teams.
The National Team Development Program is sponsored by Capelli Sport, Gait Lacrosse, STX, MedStar Health, Athletic Republic, First Scout Productions and NCSA.
About USA Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a Recognized Sports Organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. As the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, USA Lacrosse fuels the growth, enriches the experience, and fields the best National Teams, supporting more than 425,000 members across the country.
