USA Lacrosse today announced its full schedule for the upcoming Denver Regional Academy on December 6-7, featuring an expert line-up of coaches and officials for the two-day educational event.
The USA Lacrosse Academy in Denver will be held at the Sonesta Hotel, with registration spots still available. The event is open to both USA Lacrosse members and non-members.
Schedules can be downloaded via the links below:
Men’s Coaches | Women’s Coaches | Men’s & Women’s Officials
National Lacrosse Hall of Fame members Bill Tierney and Casey Powell highlight the roster of men’s coaching speakers, while current college coaches Taylor VanThof (Denver), Ashley Johnson (Colorado College) and Caroline Wakefield (Arizona State) headline the women’s coaches’ sessions.
“USA Lacrosse regional academies are intended to empower coaches, officials, program leaders, and, most importantly, the players we all serve. We’re very excited that this year’s Denver Academy features such a noteworthy line-up of speakers, from Hall of Fame coaches to current national team players, as well as many other top-tier officials and club leaders. The game knowledge and expertise that they will be sharing is sure to help inspire all attendees for the season ahead,” said Caitlin Kelley, senior director of sports administration at USA Lacrosse.
The full line-up of presenters in Denver includes:
Men's Game Coaches:
▪ Bill Tierney, Head Coach/GM, Philadelphia Waterdogs
▪ Mike Horowitz, Head Coach, Colorado College
▪ Casey Powell, Head Coach, Colorado Academy
▪ Eric Law, PLL’s Denver Outlaws & Denver City Lax
▪ Kevin Conry, Head Coach, University of Michigan
▪ Jack Hannah, U.S. Men's National Team (Box, Field, Sixes)
▪ Ryan LaPlante, Goalie Academy
▪ Matt Schneck, Head Coach, BYU
Women's Game Coaches:
▪ Ashley Johnson, Assistant Coach, Colorado College
▪ Taylor VanThof, Associate Head Coach, University of Denver
▪ Caroline Wakefield, Assistant Coach, Arizona State University
▪ Mike O'Neil, Founder, Concept Lacrosse
▪ Rachel Sanford, Head Coach, Evergreen High School
▪ Rachel Williams, Program Director, Harlem Lacrosse LA
Men’s & Women’s Officials serving as presenters in Denver include:
▪ Jeff Grose, USA Lacrosse National Rules Interpreter
▪ Barb Martinichio, USA Lacrosse Girls' Rules Chair
▪ Rena Whitehouse, National and International official and trainer
▪ Dan Coronel, Boys' Rules Committee
▪ Jim Carboneau, USA Lacrosse Boys' Rules Chair and Game Official
▪ Dave Malmquist, USA Lacrosse/RMLOA
The Denver Regional Academy provides an intimate educational opportunity for coaches of every level to gain practical insight and x's and o's instruction to help prepare them for the upcoming 2026 season. For officials, the curriculum in Denver provides a deeper understanding of youth and high school rule changes and points of emphasis for 2026, as well as insights on improving game management skills.
An attendees’ social and networking event on Saturday evening is included with all registrations.
USA Lacrosse has also announced a regional academy in Fairfield, Conn. on January 17-18, 2026. The full schedule for that event, which is geared for coaches only, will be announced soon.
About USA Lacrosse
USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a Recognized Sport 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.
