Our Story

 

The Little Lacrosse Academy started as the passion project of former Division I athlete and collegiate coach Cat Thoreson (Hofstra ’09). Determined to create a lacrosse program for her two rambunctious toddlers that shared her love of the sport as well as aided in their development, coordination, and social growth, the Little Lacrosse Academy was born. Classes kicked off in Baltimore, MD in March of 2018 and, well, the rest is kind of history!

Our Team

Our dedicated team of coaches make learning lacrosse simple, safe, and fun for boys and girls ages one to seven years old. Even more though, they aim to positively impact children’s lives through the sport of lacrosse. Our incredibly passionate coaches are led by our leadership team:

Cat Thoreson

Founder | President

  • CAT IS A BALTIMORE, MD NATIVE AND MOM OF TWO.

Meghan Smith National Director of Coaching

  • meghan IS A BALTIMORE, MD NATIVE AND MOM OF Three.

Our Programs

 

Whether it’s your child’s first experience with lacrosse or their hundredth, the Little Lacrosse Academy allows them to strengthen their skills in a fun, positive, noncompetitive environment. Every concept we teach is led with encouragement and every accomplishment is celebrated with excitement to build self-confidence. Learn more about our age-specific classes offered year-round.

Cradle Babies

  • 50 minute parent/child class

Tiny Tots

  • 50 minute parent/child class

Fiddlesticks

  • 50 minute co-ed class

Laxaroos

  • 50 minute co-ed class

Skill Builder

  • 50 minute co-ed class

Our Families

Our families make the Little Lacrosse Academy the amazing lacrosse program that it is.