WELCOME TO
HEADstrong Lehigh Valley Lacrosse Club
Over the past 10 years the lacrosse club has established itself as a preeminent lacrosse organization that has grown nationally to provide an unmatched standard of excellence both athletically and academically. HEADstrong Lacrosse Club identifies, recruits, trains, teaches and coaches players capable of, but more importantly committed to playing the sport of lacrosse at its highest level.
Receive top qualified coaching from pro players, college coaches, high school head coaches and current NCAA players.
Local training available all year around for players of all ages and skill levels.
501-C3 Non-Profit classification ensures all cost are minimalized
Players represented by all Lehigh Valley programs
Mike Bender, General Manager
Bender has served as the Head Coach at Parkland High School since 2018. Prior to taking the job at Parkland, he served as an assistant coach at Southern Lehigh from 2016-2018. An assistant coach for the Hong Kong National Team at the 2018 Men’s World Championships in Israel and 2016 u19 World Championships in Vancouver, Bender was drafted by the Connecticut Hammerheads of Major League Lacrosse in 2020.
Collegiately, Bender won a National Championship during his career at Maryland while making two trips to the Final Four. He saw action in 28 games in two seasons for the Terrapins after transferring from Bellarmine University. in his first two collegiate seasons, he saw action in 26 games, including 14 starts as a sophomore.
A four-year letterwinner at Emmaus High School, Bender helped lead the Hornets to four Lehigh Valley Lacrosse League championships. He finished his senior season with 16 goals and 11 assists and totaled 40 points on 24 goals and 16 assists during his high school career. A four year member of the All-Conference team, he was named league MVP and first team All-State as a senior.
Tournament Schedules
June 11
Laxapalooza (2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029)
TBD
Allentown, PA
June 11
LaxFest (2030 & 2031)
TBD
Bethlehem, PA
June 12
Laxapalooza (2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029)
TBD
Allentown, PA
June 12
LaxFest (2023, 2024 & 2025)
TBD
Bethlehem, PA
June 18
NXT PA Invitational (2023, 2024 & 2025)
TBD
Downingtown, PA
June 18
Victory Summer Slam (2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 & 2031)
TBD
West Chester, PA
June 19
NXT PA Invitational (2024 & 2025)
TBD
Downingtown, PA
June 19
Victory Summer Slam (2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031)
TBD
West Chester, PA
June 25
Radar Invitational (2023, 2024 & 2025)
TBD
West Windsor Township, NJ
June 25
NXT Meltdown (2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029)
TBD
West Chester, PA
June 26
Radar Invitational (2023, 2024, 2025)
TBD
West Windsor Township, NJ
June 26
NXT Meltdown (2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029)
TBD
West Chester, PA
June 26
Rider Cup (2030 & 2031)
TBD
Lawrence Township, NJ & Hillsborough, NJ
July 9
Aloha Summer Sizzle (2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029)
TBD
Baltimore, MD
July 9
Hogan's Hershey Classic (2030 & 2031)
TBD
Hershey, PA
July 10
Aloha Summer Sizzle (2026, 2027, 2028 & 2029)
TBD
Baltimore, MD
July 10
Hogan's Hershey Classic (2030 & 2031)
TBD
Hershey, PA
July 16`
Liberty National Elite (2023, 2024 & 2025)
TBD
Wilmington, DE
July 17
Liberty National Elite (2023, 2024 & 2025)
TBD
Wilmington, DE
HEADlines
Lehigh Valley HEADstart Returns For Summer 2022
Join us again this Summer for a HEADstrong introduction to lacrosse in the Lehigh Valley! This event is open to boys and girls in grade K – 3 that want to have fun in a safe learning environment. Our experienced staff will help instill the basic fundamentals for beginners and take experienced players to the next level. Dates & Times Wednesdays June 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6 5:30-6:30 p.m. Location St. Luke’s Sports
SLUHN Partners with HEADstrong Lacrosse
St. Luke’s is teaming up with a national sports organization whose commitment to developing student-athletes and helping people affected by cancer will give the network the opportunity to engage in activities at which it excels: sports medicine, athletic training and caring for cancer patients. St. Luke’s recently became the exclusive partner with the HEADstrong Lacrosse Club, based in Philadelphia, which has a major chapter in the Lehigh Valley. Through this 10-year agreement, St. Luke’s sports medicine and athletic
Lehigh Valley Fall HEADstart Program
Join us this Fall for a HEADstrong introduction to lacrosse! Open to boys and girls in grade K – 3 that want to have fun in a safe learning environment. Our experienced staff will help instil the basic fundamentals for beginners and take experienced players to the next level. Dates & Times Sundays October 3, 10, 17, 24 10:00am – 11:00am *Raindate October 31 Location Nitschmann Middle School Turf Field 1002 W Union Blvd. Bethlehem PA 18018 Equipment Sticks
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