Platinum Cup Team Spotlight: Denver Elite
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Another elite western program heads east for our annual summer kick off at Platinum Cup, set to take place in Delaware on June 10th & 11th. Colorado has quickly become a state loaded with powerhouse high school programs, finding its niche for producing top level players who consistently secure spots on NCAA rosters. Recruiters and club directors alike look forward to watching western programs like Denver Elite prove themselves against the storied hot-bed clubs, because it undoubtedbly pushes the level of competition to new heights. Learn more below!
Club Program:
Denver Elite
Divisions/Age Groups:
2018 Silver, 2019 Silver, 2020 Silver, 2020 Blue, 2021 Silver, 2022 Silver, 2022 Blue, 2023 Silver, 2023 Blue, 2024 Silver
Director/ Coaches:
Bill Tierney, Trevor Tierney, Matt Brown, Kenny Crowley, John Orsen, Jeremy Noble
Website:
Social Media Handles:
Twitter: @lxtclacrosse
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lxtclacrosse/
Where is your program based? What other cities are you in, if any?:
Denver, Colorado
How long has your program been around? How has it grown?
Our program was founded in 2009. Since then, LXTC has grown into the premier lacrosse training center in the West. The reputation of LXTC is founded on our resounding success in Denver Pioneer Lacrosse Camps, USBOXLA Lacrosse, and Denver Elite Club Lacrosse teams.
What are your team values/ goals?
LXTC Lacrosse Training Center, LLC is based upon on a tradition of excellence within the game and is dedicated towards the athletic and personal development of the next generation of players.
What is your favorite Adrenaline tournament and why?
Platinum Cup is our favorite tournament because of the heightened levels of play and competition. The elite nature of play challenges the players and coaches.
What is your favorite club memory and why?
Each year our greatest memory is looking back at the personal growth of each of our players. They grow to believe in themselves and cultivate a resolute winning attitude toward competition on and off the field.
Any current committed players?Jake Hardy (2017): Canisius College
2017
Mac Tezak- University of Denver
Jack Weigand- Army
Aaron Boyd (2017): University of Denver
Evan Place (2017): Air Force
Joey Soran (2017): Penn State University
Hunter Graefe (2017): John Hopkins University
Braden Host (2017): Air Force
Tyler Reynolds- Sacred Heart University
Brandon Boehm- Colorado Mesa University
Nolan Hector- Robert Morris University
Roland Moellenberg- McGill University
2018
Josh James- Towson University
Nick Williams- Hofstra University
Colby Moore- University of Denver
Jackson Harvey- University of Denver
Shane Sullivan- Lindenwood University
August Johnson- Air Force
Anders Erickson- Furman University
2019
Jake Taylor- University of Denver
Reed Babcock- University of Denver
Eric Pacheco- University of Denver
TK Hammond- University of Denver
Jared Hodell- Bucknell University
Jack Thompson- University of Denver
Any notable Alum that played/ play at the next level?
Matt Goettleman: West Point
Mike Wegner: Loyola University
Ryan Russell: Villanova University
Nick Tuttle: Canisius College
Charlie Wurzer: Jacksonville University
Ben Gleichenhaus: Jacksonville University
Broderick Vitale: The College of Holy Cross
Chet Dunstan: Air Force
Joey Matarazzo: Air Force
Luke Leathers: Air Force
Hansen Finley: Air Force
Adam Kratt: Air Force
Matt Soran: Drexel University
Jack Stebbins: Colgate University
Derik Mango: Marist College
Simon Quan: Sacred Heart University
Tyler Reynolds: Sacred Heart University
Chad Kruezer: Furman University
Carter Jensen: Cleveland State University
Caleb Espinoza: Cleveland State University
Cole Baker: University of Delaware
Dan Simpson: Lynn University
Brian Wegner: University of Denver
Colton McCaffrey: University of Denver
Dylan Johnson:University of Denver
Colton Jackson: University of Denver
Matt Jones: University of Denver
Nick Phillips: University of Denver
David Winsor: University of Denver
Jaden Franklin: University of Denver
Tristan Snellgrove: University of Mount Olive