South Bend Starz
Inspired by Notre Dame Excellence.
Raising the standard for youth lacrosse in our South Bend community.
45
Tournament Wins
53
Players
18
2024 Games
2026-2027 Season
Sunday clinic participation is open to all players in the South Bend community within the designated age groups. No prior roster status or tryout is required to attend.
SUNDAY CLINIC SESSIONS:
Location: Mishawaka Field House
Sunday Clinics: March 29 through June 28*
1st-4th Grade: 6-7 PM
5th-8th Grade: 7-8 PM
These clinic sessions build skills, teamwork, and lacrosse IQ in preparation for forming the official South Bend Starz club team after the clinic season concludes. Please note, there will be no clinic on Sunday, April 5th in observance of Easter.
Mishawaka Fieldhouse
6155 Veterans Pkwy
Mishawaka, IN 46545
About South Bend Starz
South Bend Starz is a youth lacrosse development program dedicated to growing the game in the South Bend community while building confident, skilled, and intelligent players.
Inspired by the culture of excellence surrounding Notre Dame lacrosse, the program provides an affordable, high-level training environment focused on long-term development. Athletes are taught not only how to play the game, but how to think it – with emphasis on fundamentals, lacrosse IQ, positional understanding, and decision-making.
Training sessions mirror the structure and pace of advanced systems at an age-appropriate level, giving players exposure to elevated concepts while building strong foundational habits.
With access to high-caliber coaching and deep ties to the local lacrosse community, South Bend Starz is committed to developing disciplined teammates, confident competitors, and leaders who elevate the standard of the game in the region.
What's Included
Weekly Sunday training sessions
Age-appropriate instruction and curriculum
Structured skill development and competitive drills
Position-specific coaching and small-sided play
Experienced South Bend Starz coaching staff
Focus on fundamentals, confidence, and game IQ
Cost
Registration is available in two session packages:
Full Session (11 Clinics): $300 per player
Half Session (5 Clinics): $150 per player
Single-session registration is not available.
Spots are limited to maintain a strong training environment and maximize reps for each athlete.
Club Team Formation
The South Bend Starz sunday clinics are designed to build skill, confidence, and team chemistry – while laying the foundation for the formation of our official club team.
Players who participate in the clinic series will have the opportunity to transition into the South Bend Starz competitive club team following the conclusion of the spring session in June. This progression allows athletes to continue developing together within a structured, competitive team environment.
Once formed, the club team will include:
Structured weekly practices
Local and regional competition opportunities
Tournament participation
Continued growth within the Adrenaline Lacrosse ecosystem
Our goal is to provide players in the South Bend community with a clear pathway from foundational training to organized club competition — all within a supportive and intentionally built environment.
Additional details regarding team structure, season timelines, and competitive scheduling will be shared directly with parents by the coaching staff throughout the Sunday clinic sessions.
Director
Jake Taylor is a former attackman at the University of Notre Dame, where he helped lead the Fighting Irish to back-to-back NCAA National Championships. Originally from Denver, Colorado, Jake developed into a dynamic goal-scorer known for his off-ball movement, finishing ability, and high lacrosse IQ.
During his collegiate career, he earned All-ACC honors, recorded multiple 40+ goal seasons, and set a Notre Dame single-game record with 8 goals.
Jake has also competed professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League with the Philadelphia Waterdogs, appearing in multiple games and contributing at the highest level of field lacrosse. He is also a member of the National Lacrosse League’s Georgia Swarm, where he has gained valuable experience in the box game.
Now based in the South Bend area, Jake remains active in the game through camps and clinics, where he focuses on helping players build confidence, refine fundamentals, and develop a deeper understanding of the game.
Coaches
- NCAAA Division One Champion Notre Dame current and alumni players each week.
- Guest appearances by Notre Dame coaching staff.
Policies
Refund Policy
Due to the preplanning nature of events, Adrln enforces a “No Refund Policy”. In order to help protect your travel and registration fee’s in the event you suffer an injury either on the field or off, illness or cancellation due to inclement weather, we encourage you to purchase the new AIG insurance policy called “Registration Saver.” The policy covers your registration and travel fee investment for the club season. The premium cost is 7% of the season fee and will give you relief from our strict “No Refund Policy” should an issue occur before or during the season.
Please click here to receive a quote today. If you have any questions, please call AIG directly at 866-690-6859. They are open and available for questions concerning coverage and services 24 hours each day.
PAYMENT POLICY
All players must register for tryouts in order to be considered for the team. A deadline will be given for season registration based on the clubs schedule. All players must be registered for the season by this deadline or they will risk losing their roster spot.
Players not registered by the given deadline will not be allowed to practice with the team or participate in any events until they appropriate registration/payments have been made.
There will be two payment options for the season fees:
- Pay in full
- Payment installment plan where the fees will be split into three installments due one month apart from each other. If this option is selected, the player still must be registered by the given registration deadline
Any player not registered by the deadline will not be provided additional payment options and will be held to the given payment due dates. All registrations and payments must be done through the website. Out of system payments will no longer be accepted.
FINANCIAL AID POLICY
If there is financial aid available for your club it will be distributed appropriately based on:
- Verified Family Income– The eligibility threshold is a combined parental Adjusted Gross Income of $60,000 (line 37 on the Federal Tax Return Form 1040). Additional factors such as unemployment or other financial hardships may also be considered by the Financial Aid Committee. To verify your income when applying for financial aid, you must email or fax a signed copy of the most recent Federal Tax Return Form 1040 (including specifically line 37) to info@adrln.com or (619) 610-9943. If a form is being faxed, please notify us at the email address given above.
- Amount Awarded– The Financial Aid Committee shall determine the amount of the financial aid available for a season; however, there is no obligation to award any/all of the award pool. Based on the amount of the award pool and the amount of financial aid requests, awards will be made on a sliding scale based on verified family income. The maximum amount of an award shall not exceed the total fee for the particular program.
- Applications– Financial aid applications must be submitted 2 months prior to the first day of practice/event and will be reviewed, determined and communicated prior to the first practice/event.
- Tryouts– All athletes must register and pay for tryouts. There is no financial aid or discounts available for tryouts.
Discount Codes
Discount codes will be offered and distributed at the club directors discretion each season. Please contact your club director for inquiries on discount codes.