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Capital Region, New York

Develop. Compete.
Earn Trust.

Seasonal teams, camps and player development in New York’s Capital Region.

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Programs & Training

Train. Develop. Compete.

Current Trust Lacrosse opportunities for Capital Region players, from position-specific skill development to competitive seasonal teams.

Trust Lacrosse players together at camp
Camp fee$80

Veterans Day Lacrosse Camp

Veterans Day Camp

A two-hour Trust Lacrosse camp for players to develop their skills, compete and get quality reps during the Veterans Day school break.

Date
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Time
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location
Union College Brooks Field
Players
Boys, Grades 3–12
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Trust Lacrosse players and coaches at summer camp
Program fee$625

Winter 7v7 Teams

2031–2034 Winter 7v7

A competitive winter team experience built around development, meaningful reps and game play. Open to all players, with limited roster spots available.

7Indoor practices
2Tournaments
1Uniform included

Practice Schedule

Union College Brooks Field · Indoors

Jan. 3
2:00–3:30 PM
Jan. 10
2:00–3:30 PM
Jan. 17
2:00–3:30 PM
Jan. 24
2:00–3:30 PM
Feb. 7
7:30–9:00 AM
Feb. 14
2:00–3:30 PM
Feb. 21
7:30–9:00 AM

Tournament Schedule

Hudson Valley Sports Dome

Jan. 31
Laxapalooza
Feb. 28
Laxaburunga

Program fee covers all practices, tournament fees and a uniform.

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Faceoff instruction at a Trust Lacrosse camp
Program fee$295

Faceoff Training

Train with Rocco Mareno

High-repetition faceoff training focused on technique, hand speed, clamp control and reaction time.

Dates
Wednesdays, Sept. 16–Oct. 28
Time
8:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location
Turf Ranch
1 Countryside Lane, Voorheesville, NY
Grades
5th–12th grade · Open to all
Register for Faceoffs
Trust Lacrosse player in action during camp
Program fee$250

Shooting & Finishing School

Train with Coach Jim Townsend

Focused shooting and finishing instruction built around technique, repetition and game-ready habits.

Dates
Wednesdays, Sept. 16–Oct. 28
Time
8:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location
Turf Ranch
1 Countryside Lane, Voorheesville, NY
Grades
5th–12th grade · Open to all
Register for Shooting
Past camps & clinics
Trust Lacrosse summer camp group photo
Summer 2026

Trust Lacrosse Summer Camp

August 10–12, 2026 · Burnt Hills Box Lacrosse Field at Indian Meadows Park.

Trust Lacrosse brought together local players for three days focused on skill development, competition and having fun playing the game. Players worked directly with the Trust coaching staff through drills, position work and live competition.

About Trust Lacrosse

Built for athletes who want to improve.

Trust Lacrosse is a youth and high school lacrosse club and training organization serving New York’s Capital Region. The seasonal model gives athletes and families greater flexibility while providing serious coaching and meaningful competition.

01

Fundamentals first

Technical proficiency and repeatable habits form the foundation of every session.

02

Lacrosse IQ

Players learn to read the game, make faster decisions and understand the purpose behind each drill.

03

Character

Discipline, respect, accountability and earning the trust of teammates are central to the program.

04

Flexible seasons

Seasonal teams, camps and clinics are designed to work with busy multisport schedules.

Meet the Coaches

Experience built around player development.

Trust Lacrosse combines decades of coaching experience with position-specific instruction from former Division I players.

Coach Jim Townsend, founder of Trust Lacrosse

Founder & Director

Jim Townsend

Coach Townsend is the all-time winningest coach in RPI lacrosse history and brings more than 40 years of coaching experience to Trust Lacrosse. His approach centers on fundamentals, discipline, respect and technical proficiency.

He played at Salisbury University, served as team captain, earned team MVP honors and reached the NCAA Final Four. During a 26-year career as an NCAA Division III head coach at RPI and McDaniel College, he compiled a 234–136 record, led multiple NCAA Tournament teams and won five league championships.

234–136Career record
40+Years coaching
85+All-Americans coached
5×Coach of the Year
Read Jim’s full coaching background

Coach Townsend began at Corning East High School under Hall of Fame coaches Joe Corcoran and Bob Streeten. He later coached at the high school level and most recently served as offensive coordinator at Burnt Hills–Ballston Lake High School, contributing to three consecutive Section 2 titles. He also gives back as a member of the Capital District Lacrosse Officials Association.

Rocco Mareno

Faceoff Specialist

Rocco Mareno

Rocco is a former Division I faceoff specialist who competed at Towson University and UAlbany. In 2025, he led UAlbany’s faceoff unit and collected 45 ground balls.

A Burnt Hills–Ballston Lake graduate, Rocco was a 2022 USA Lacrosse All-American and a two-time First Team All-Section 2 faceoff specialist. As a senior, he won 74.8% of his faceoffs while adding 10 goals and 38 assists.

D-ITowson & UAlbany
74.8%Senior HS faceoffs
2022USA Lacrosse All-American
45UAlbany ground balls, 2025
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Summer 2027

Teams built to develop and compete.

Trust Lacrosse is forming seasonal teams for Capital Region athletes. Final age-group structure, schedules and tournament details will be announced as rosters are built.

Club Teams

Summer 2027 teams

Focused practices, competitive opportunities and coaching that prepares athletes for the next level.

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Tryouts

Tryouts

Additional tryout information and roster opportunities will be posted here as they become available.

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Development

Training and clinics

Seasonal camps, clinics and development sessions focused on fundamentals, decision-making and confidence.

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