Support your rising star

Raising a future sports star? On the Aspire programme, we train exceptional young athletes to take our national teams to the top. But we need your help to make them the best they can be. Here’s how you can set your child on a path to the England squad.

Set your child on a path to the national team

 Aspire is the only athlete development programme for the UK’s rising lacrosse stars. Through holistic training and support covering Box, Field and fast-paced Sixes — the official Olympic format — we turn promising athletes into elite-level players. 

What’s involved?

At our National and Regional Academy training weekends, we don’t just explore techniques and tactics. We teach your child about nutrition, hydration, injury reduction, conditioning, mental wellbeing and more — all to help them be the absolute best they can be. After every training session we provide in-depth feedback, which feeds into a personalised action plan for your child to work on with their coach, club, or school. And as they grow, they’ll rise through the academies as they strive to reach Perform: the elite-level programme for our national squads. 

Get funding 

With lacrosse heading for the LA 2028 Olympics, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Aspire. And we don’t want the costs of the programme to hold your young athlete back. If you need financial support, your child might be eligible for a grant from The Lacrosse Foundation or your local County Sports Partnership.

 Help them soar

There’s a lot you can do to help. As they rise through the academies and hone their skills, your guidance will help them to develop the qualities they need to flourish. Once your child joins the programme, we’ll advise you on how to support with:

• Managing time and finances

• Getting enough sleep

• Eating and hydrating for training and competitions

• Balancing training with education

• Using social media responsibly

• Recovering from injuries