Goalie Evolution Academy

Trevor Tierney (Princeton University ’01) and Ryan LaPlante (University of Denver ’15) created the Goalie Evolution Academy in 2015 for the athletic and personal development of the next generation of field lacrosse goalies. The Goalie Evolution Academy is an eight-week, advanced clinic for goalies aged 10 to 18 who aspire to become elite lacrosse goalies. Each session will be limited to 8 spaces so each goalie receives individualized attention from Ryan LaPlante and Trevor Tierney.

The goal of the GEA is to make the goalie position as simple as possible and to teach goalies to be consistent and reactionary goalies. The eight-week GEA curriculum will build the foundation and core principles that each goalie can rely on every time they step on the field. At each session, we will focus on form, technique, reaction speed, mental approach to the position, athleticism, and lacrosse IQ. Mastery of these skills in goal will give goalies the opportunity to be successful and, most important of all, consistent in net. 

We will run small group training sessions throughout 2026, and will email parents of goalies on our interest list with priority invitations to register as they become available. Boys and girls goalies in graduation years 2027-2034 are eligible to participate in Goalie Evolution Academy programs. Click on “JOIN INTEREST LIST” above to add players in those grad years to our interest list. Players in graduation year 2035 are also welcome to join the interest list for programming in future seasons. 

Once we have finalized program details, we will email everyone on the interest list- you do not need to contact us. Please note that demand for GEA placement is incredibly strong- we recommend registering immediately if you are offered a position in one of our Goalie Evolution Academy clinics.