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Who We Are

About SBMSA Girls Lacrosse

SBMSA Girls Lacrosse offers K–8th grade girls the opportunity to learn, play, and compete in one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. We welcome beginners and experienced athletes alike, with programs designed to build skills, foster teamwork, and develop a lifelong love for the game.

Fall Ball Clinics (Sept–Nov)

SBMSA Fall Ball is back for 2025! Our fall program is designed to grow the game of girls’ lacrosse by welcoming brand-new players while also giving returning athletes a great environment to keep developing. Whether your daughter is picking up a stick for the first time or sharpening her skills for club or Dragons, Fall Ball offers something for everyone.

Over the course of 10–12+ clinics, girls in grades 1–8 will receive top-notch coaching from Southcoast staff, Dragon’s select team coaches, local high school players, former players, and volunteers. Each session blends focused skill work with live play so athletes learn to apply their skills in game situations. In addition, players will have opportunities for Community Play Days with other programs and Sunday Pick-Up Games for extra, low-pressure playing time.

Fall Ball is also the perfect preparation for players who plan to try out for the SBMSA Dragons Select teams in the spring.
 

Dates: September 8 – November 9 (Mondays & Thursdays, 1.5 hours each)

Tryouts: No

Location: SBMSA fields (TBD)

Cost: $330 (goalie discounts available)

Spring House League (Jan–Apr)

Our House League is the heart of SBMSA Girls Lacrosse, a place where girls of all skill levels can learn, grow, and play in a supportive environment. We focus on building confidence, increasing touches on the ball, and developing game awareness, all while keeping the experience fun and engaging.

The league is open to girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. K–2 plays a developmental format, 3rd–4th graders play 7v7, and 5th–6th graders play a 12v12 format on a larger field. There are no tryouts for House League. We kick off in January with optional preseason clinics, followed by team formation and regular practices. Our goal is to provide a minimum of one skills practice per week across the entire age group and to play up to 10 weekend games.

House League is also a great complement for Dragons players who want additional game reps alongside friends and teammates. Uniforms are included in registration.

Dates: Jan – Apr (exact dates TBD)

Tryouts: No
Location: SBMSA fields (TBD)
Cost: $330 (goalie discounts available)

Spring Dragons Select Team (Jan–Apr)

The SBMSA Dragons are our elite competitive program, offering players the opportunity to face top lacrosse talent in the Greater Houston area and travel to other Texas cities to compete against some of the best teams in the state. We are proud members of the Greater Houston Girls Youth Lacrosse Association (GHGYLA). Registration is open to girls in 3rd–8th grade.

Dragons teams play the traditional 12v12 format with goalies (8v8 for 3rd–4th graders). They are built to challenge experienced athletes while giving developing players a taste of the speed, skill, and style of high school lacrosse. Games for 5th–8th grade are scheduled throughout the week and weekend, while 3rd–4th grade games are primarily on weekends. Select travel weekends provide additional opportunities for out-of-town competition.

Practices begin as early as December and are held twice weekly at SBEC or Spring Woods Middle School (SWMS). The season concludes with the GHGYLA End-of-Season Tournament.

Tryouts for the 5/6 and 7/8 Dragons Select teams will be held in December. All players interested in Dragons must also register for the House League and indicate their intention to try out.

Dates: Jan – Apr (exact dates TBD)

Tryouts: Yes (December date TBD)
Location: SBMSA fields (TBD)
Dragons Select: Additional $330 if selected (goalie discounts available)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Lacrosse is a fast-paced sport that incorporates the finesse of soccer, the footwork of basketball and the hand-eye coordination of hockey. When young girls are introduced to the concept of shooting, their eyes light up!

Games are approximately one hour long with a running clock. Depending on the division, teams play either 8v8 or 12v12 (including a goalie). Field positions include midfielders, attackers, and defenders. Lacrosse moves quickly, and officials will often explain calls to players during games to help with learning. Players are grouped by age (U8, U10, U12, U14).

Fall Ball: Runs September–November. Practices are typically held Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30–8:00 PM.
Spring Season: Runs January–April. Practices begin in early January, with games on weekends and some weeknights, depending on the team.

Tryouts are held for the 5th–8th grade Dragons Select teams. All players who try out are automatically placed in our House League and are required to participate, whether or not they make a Dragons roster.

Yes! We group players by skill level so that beginners receive focused instruction, while experienced players continue to be challenged.

We do our best to accommodate friend requests while also ensuring balanced teams.

You may submit a coach request, and we’ll do our best to honor it when possible.

Players must have a girls’ lacrosse stick, goggles, cleats and a mouthguard for all practices and games.

We have a limited number of sticks and goggles available for loan at the first practice for new players.

Fall: TBD SBMSA Fields

Spring: SBEC Fields, Spring Woods Middle School (SWMS), and WAIS

Fall: Our Fall Ball season runs from early September through early November, featuring local clinics, play days, and Sunday pick-up games. 

Spring: House League teams primarily play each other and other local programs. 

Dragons Select: Dragons select teams travel for additional competition, including games in Houston, Dallas, and other Texas cities. Dragons also participate in select travel tournaments, such as the Aggieland Classic in College Station and the GHGYLA End-of-Season Tournament in April.

We encourage multi-sport and well-rounded athletes! We simply ask that you RSVP to practices and games so coaches can plan accordingly.

Yes. All players receive a uniform or reversible practice penny at no cost. We ask that uniforms be cared for and returned in good condition at the end of the season.

(2025)

Fall Ball: $330

Spring House League: $330 (includes the ability to try out for Dragons)

Dragons Select: Additional $330 if selected

About Girls Lacrosse Offerings

Comparison:
Fall Ball
House League (6s)
Dragons

Designed For:

Offseason training for all skill levels

All skill levels

5/6 Grade: Higher skill level     7/8 Grade: Higher skill levels

Ages:

3rd - 8th grade

K - 8th grade

5th - 8th grade

Season:

September - November

January - April

December - April

Team Formation:

N/A

Teams formed by Director and Board

5/6 Grade: Tryouts      7/8 Grade: Tryouts

Coaching:

Professional / Parents / Volunteer

Parents / Volunteers

Professional / Parents / Volunteer

Games:

Scrimmages and possible tournament opportunities

Sundays Afternoons, Friday Evenings

Sundays, Saturdays, and some Wednesdays

Practices:

Twice weekly

Once a week on Wednesdays

Twice weekly

Focus:

Stick Skills

Exposure to all positions, player development, game experience on a smaller scale

Further positional development and 12v12 team play

US Lacrosse Membership

Required

Required

Required

Fall 2024 Girls Lacrosse Season Calendar

DATE
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION

September 1

12:00am

Fall Ball Registration Opens

Online - View Here

September 16

-

Fall Ball Clinics Start

-

TBD

12:00am

House League & Dragons Tryout Registration Opens

Online - View Here

TBD

6:30-8:30pm

5th - 8th Dragons Tryouts

SBEC or SWMS

December 7-8

TBD

Burning Flower Tournament

Zube Park in Hockley, TX

January 8

12:00am

Wed Skills Clinics Begin

SWMS

TBD

-

House League Teams Formed and Communicated

Online

TBD

-

Final Dragon’s Payment Due

Online 

January 25-26

Schedule TBD

Penberthy Rec Sports Complex - College Station, TX

Late January - Early February

-

House League Lacrosse Skills Clinics - Add upon registration for House

Westchester Fields

February - April

TBD

Fridays and Sundays House League 6s Games

WAIS, SWMS and Other Fields in Greater Houston Area

February 9

ALL DAY

DRAGONS Chillaxin Tournament

The Woodlands, TX

February 11th

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 2 Games

WAIS

February 18th

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 3 Games

WAIS

February 25th

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 4 Games

WAIS

March 3rd

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 5 Games

WAIS

March 7-16

-

SPRING BREAK - No games or practices

-

March 24th

1pm - 6pm

House League Week 6 Games

WAIS

April 18-21

-

Easter Sunday - No Games

-

April

Schedule TBD

House League - 8U & 10U Tournament

Friendswood

Late April

TBD

DRAGONS All Star Game

South Campus Fields

End of April

TBD

DRAGONS End-Of-Season Tournament

The Woodlands, TX

Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association

Girls Lacrosse Board of Directors

Meet the Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association Girls Lacrosse Board of Directors.

Board Officer
Position
Email

James Mahan

Program Director

Alan Falik

Member at Large

Andrew Rensimer

Member at Large

David Stoker

Member at Large

Shannon Morton

Member at Large

Tien San Lucas

Member at Large

2024 Girls Lacrosse Camps

2023 Skills Clinics

Dates:

January 19, January 24, January 26, January 31, February 2

Times:

Grades 1-4: 5:15-6:15pm

Grades 5-8: 6:15-7:30pm

Location: Westchester Fields (901 Yorkchester Drive)

Gear Required: Stick, Mouthguard, Goggles, Water, and Cleats

Register for camps during House League Registration

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