FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why play on West Coast Starz?

Athletes choose to play on WCS to play with the best players, play against the best team, and compete at the top tournaments in the country! Our teams are regularly ranked in the top 10 according as US Club Lacrosse and Inside Lacrosse. WCS has set the standard with more NCAA commitments than any other club program in the country.

How are teams selected?

We do tryouts once per year in August. Athletes are invited for a select amount of trips based on their availability. CLICK HERE to register. Please check the US Lacrosse Age Verification Chart to see what grad year your son should register for.

Where do our players come from?

We are NOT a National but a larger Regional team. Our rosters consist of mostly California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. We will also have players from Texas, Colorado, and Idaho.

How do you evaluate the tryouts?

WCS is different from the most local/regional tryouts where evaluators cross off the kids that aren’t up to par and keep everyone else. There will be over 100 athletes trying our per grad year. Athletes need to stand out in order to make a team. The most athletic, skilled, and smartest players will make it.

Do you have to play on a certain club in order to be eligible to play?

No. We are looking for the best players in the West regardless of who they play with. Affiliated clubs are more involved because they will have representation on our coaching staff and have a better idea of what the teams are looking for. We also work with the affiliated clubs to de-conflict schedules and will require players stay with those clubs when there is a conflict.

Can I play with other teams?

You can and should play as much as you’d like. We expect athletes to make WCS the priority and play with us when there is a conflict. In fact, it is important that players stay with their local/regional clubs in order to get regular practice and keep improving.

What if I cannot attend the tryouts?

Athletes can provide us with film and/or a coach’s recommendation in order to be considered. They can then be invited to a training camp or tournament as their tryout.

Are returning players guaranteed a roster spot?

We are not looking to create completely new teams each year. Our coaches evaluate the current player’s in our system throughout the year. We use the tryouts to improve at various spots.

What is the cost for the year?

High School (9^th-12^th grade) is $5,750 for the year which includes two training camps, five tournaments (two in fall and three in summer), game film, IMCLA player’s profile, and two uniforms (fall & summer).

Middle School (5^th-8^th grade) is $4,750 for the year which includes two training camps, five tournaments (one per season – fall, winter, spring and two in summer), and two uniforms (fall & summer).

What if I know I cannot make an event?

We do not want players paying for something they know they cannot attend. If you know you cannot attend a trip let admin know and we will pro-rate the fee.

How does the team connect throughout the year?

We hold two training camps per year (October and June). We have team practices the night before each tournament. We hold zoom meeting between tournaments to install team concepts, do film review, and cover mental performance skills.

New to this year we will hold in-person micro-trainings each month for players looking for more skill development. These will be held in Orange County. Info will be released after tryouts.

Do coaches stay with the teams each year?

Typically, coaches will stay with the kids throughout Middle School (5^th-8^th grade) and then High School (9^th-12^th grade). This may change based on the coach’s availability and team success.

Do you always have two teams per grad year?

This is determined based on the success of the team, talent at tryouts, and athlete availability. If we believe we have 50 amazing players that can attend all trips we will do two teams. If we do not feel like we have two competitive teams we will do a player pool with players being invited select tournaments.

What is the difference between the Gold and Navy teams?

Gold is our top team but both are teams are routinely ranked as top 20 teams in the country by US Club Lacrosse and Inside Lacrosse. In our most recent graduate class of 2024 we had 52 NCAA commitments! CLICK HERE to view our list of college commitments.

What process does WCS play in the recruiting process?

We have a full time recruiting director in Jono Zissi who has over a decade of experience. Jono has established himself as a trusted resource within the college coaching ranks. Once athletes reach high school they will be set up with IMCLA Player Profiles and we will have zoom meetings to discuss the recruiting process and establish a path for the athletes. In addition, we will assist players in getting into premier showcases.