East Ave Families - As we approach our our seventh season, we want to express our sincere gratitude to all of you who have helped us build this special community. We know that because of you, this season is going to be even more fun, rewarding, and successful than the last. You guys continue to amaze us, THANK YOU for being so awesome!
Table of Contents
This webpage is designed to give new and returning families a high-level overview of our program for the 2022-2023 season.
- #WeHaveMoreFun
- Leaders of young men.
- #SCHOOLFIRST Recruiting Guidance
- Nationally-ranked and recognized teams.
- Exclusive access to East Coast-caliber competition only a drive away!
- 2022-2023 Fall, Winter, & Summer Plans
- Beast Ave Boxla
- Team Illinois National Team
- East Ave Elite tryout info
If you have any questions about our high school program, please contact Joe Opron at info@eastavelacrosse.com. If you have any questions about our youth program, please contact Dan Applebaum at Dan@eastavelacrosse.com.
We still have more fun!
Below you're going to read a lot about how our club has become a nationally-ranked Midwest powerhouse with a laundry list of commitments and trophies. We are incredibly proud of those accomplishments.
But we will never forget where we came from and our number one goal since day 1 - to provide young student-athletes with an amazing lacrosse experience that will foster a life-long passion for the sport.
Leaders of young men.
We pride ourselves foremost on being amazing role models and leaders of young men. We teach our boys to be fierce competitors with impeccable sportsmanship and respect for the game, the officials, the opposing team, and ourselves.
With a documented history of success.
Click the link below to see why our staff is the most decorated in the state!
#SchoolFirst College Commitments
Class of 2021: thirty-three (33) commitments
Class of 2022: thirty-one (31) commitments and counting!
We help our boys reach their dreams!
Coaches Opron and Morrell (Head Coach Elmhurst University) guide our boys through the entire recruiting process. In particular, we help our boys:
- brainstorm a list of #SchoolFirst college options and organize that list into a personal spreadsheet that allows our boys to compare schools based on the criteria that matters most to them,
- draft emails to college coaches,
- compile a professional highlight film at no additional cost (see below),
- navigate the complicated individual showcase landscape and use our extensive network and excellent reputation to get our boys into the most prestigious events,
- arrange and plan college visits,
- negotiate scholarships, admissions, and financial aid,
- and MUCH more.
Simply put, we find an amazing home for ALL of our players who wish to play at the next level!
Locally dominant.
Nationally-Recognized
Nationally-Ranked
Exclusive access to the best competition!
You do NOT have to travel to the East Coast for great lacrosse . . . if you play for East Ave!
East Ave is a proud member club of Team Illinois and Project Midwest, which provides our boys access to the only East Coast-caliber tournaments hosted right here in the Midwest!
TI member clubs are the ONLY Illinois clubs invited to participate in these exclusive events!
East Ave Indoor Training Facility
Since we opened the doors on our Elmhurst-based indoor training facility in November 2021, the place has been packed with Beasts having fun while improving their game. In addition to our weekly team practices, we offer a variety of classes and small group opportunities to develop with your favorite East Ave coaches all year long!
Our Home, Elmhurst University
For several years, we have been incredibly fortunate to call Langhorst Stadium at Elmhurst University our home field for all of our youth and high school travel teams!
College of DuPage
In addition to Elmhurst University, we are excited to announced that we have reached an agreement with College of DuPage (home of the 2021 JuCo Football National Champs!) to provide us with a greatly expanded ability to host practices, playdays, scrimmages, tournaments, and more at their gorgeous facilities.
HS Fall 2022 - Summer 2023
High School Program
- 8 months of training (September - February & June - July)
- 2 practices per week in the Fall
- 1-2 practices per week in the Winter
- 3 practices per week in the Summer
- HD Film for all events
- Recruiting Assistance
- 1 free highlight film
- Player packs included
High School Events
- Fall Team Illinois Member Club Kick-off - TBD (Glen Ellyn, IL)
- Team Illinois Fall Showcase - October 23 (Schaumburg, IL)
- Project Midwest Fall Invitational - November 12-13 (Columbus, OH)
- Winter event TBD.
- Summer Team Illinois Member Club Kick-off - TBD (Glen Ellyn, IL)
- Project Midwest Summer Invitational - June 19-21 (St. Louis, MO)
- Team Illinois Midwest Summer Invitational - July 9-10 (Rockford, IL)
- One summer event TBD
Classes of 2024, 2025, & 2026 (Fall, Winter, & Summer): $3,450 all-in.
Class of 2023 (Fall & Winter dues) - $1,475
Youth Fall 2022 - Summer 2023
Youth Program
- 8 months of training (September - February & June - July)
- 2 practices per week in the Fall
- 1-2 practices per week in the Winter
- 3-4 practices per week in the Summer
- Player packs included
Youth Events
- Fall Team Illinois Member Club Kick-off - September 25 (Glen Ellyn, IL)
- Alpha Play-Day - October 2 (Waukesha, WI)
- Shootout on the Shote - October 8-9 (St. Joseph, MI)
- Winter event TBD.
- Summer Team Illinois Member Club Kick-off - TBD (Glen Ellyn, IL)
- Bardown Showdown - June 17-18 (Three Rivers, MI)
- Team Illinois Midwest Summer Invitational - July 9-10 (Rockford, IL)
- CST Midwest Exposure - July 22-23 (Franksville, WI)
Youth dues (Fall, Winter, & Summer): $2,850
Beast Ave Box Lacrosse
Illinois's most successful and longest-running REAL USBOXLA-affiliated box lacrosse program is back!
November tryouts
18 practices, 2 top tournaments:
- Lax in the Zoo (Kalamazoo, MI)
- Trilogy Box Classic (Detroit, MI)
*Subject to change based on team composition.
Dues: $975
Team Illinois National Teams
Top players in our program looking to take on the very best programs in the country, at the most elite showcases, may have the opportunity to compete for Team Illinois.
East Ave is one of 5 TI member clubs (East Ave, Four Star, Second City, Steelhead, and Yeti). Starting in 2021, players must be a member in good standing of a TI member club in order to be eligible for TI.
