U18 MEN’S

The Development of the USA U18 Indoor Team is the building block for the success of players for the future.

US Indoor Lacrosse ~ We are very proud for administering the first United States National Junior Indoor Team in Indoor Lacrosse.


Team:

The USA U18 Indoor Team is selected from the USA U18 Indoor Training Program (U18: Age 16-18). The U18 Indoor Team competes in the IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championship each year.

The USA U18 Indoor Team is managed by US Indoor Lacrosse (USIL), competing in the IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championships.

For more information on the IIJL World Lacrosse Championships - Click here


Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Andrew Kirkaldy

Offense Coach: Dalton Jernigan

Defense Coach: Michael Shea


Eligibility:

U18 (Ages 16-18) Birth Year: 1/1/2007 - 12/31/2009

  • Players who are turning 18 in 2025

  • Players who are turning 16 in 2025


 
 

Process:

PLEASE READ: The USA Player candidate will have to advance through 3 stages during their journey to become a USA Indoor World Team Player. Each stage has a fee associated with it, if a player is released at any point during a stage, they are no longer responsible for the next stage fee.

 

Player Identification - Player List

USA Indoor Lacrosse will extend invitations to the identified players eligible for the USA Indoor Training Camp / Combine. The player must register for the USA Indoor Training / Combine to secure their spot. There will only be a maximum of 55 spots available.

Stage 1 - USA U18 Indoor Training Camp/Combine

Coaches and Selection Staff will select 45-55 players to advance to the USA U18 Indoor Training Combine from the USA Indoor Tryout Series. The USA U18 Indoor Lacrosse Training Combine is July 28-29 2025. The Training Combine is comprised of 10 Hours of Box Lacrosse Immersion Training and Instruction. Each player will receive a training package that includes a USA shooter shirt and practice shorts.

Stage 2 - USA U18 Indoor Training Camp

Coaches and the Selection Staff will select 35 players to advance to the USA U18 Indoor Training Camp from the USA Indoor Training Combine. The USA U18 Indoor Lacrosse Training Camp is August 8-10, 2025. The Training Camp is comprised of 10 Hours of Box Lacrosse Immersion Team Training and Instruction.

Stage 3 - USA U18 Indoor Lacrosse World Championship Team

Coaches and the Selection Staff will select 23 Players for the USA U18 Indoor Team from the USA U18 Indoor Training Camp - The USA U18 Indoor World Team will compete in the IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championship, August 21 - August 24, 2025. Each USA U18 Indoor World Team Player will be part of the USA Indoor Team playing in the World U18 Lacrosse Championship playing in 4-5 full games. Each player will receive the USA Indoor Team Package comprised of Game Jerseys and USA Indoor Team Equipment.


Registration:

To be eligible for the USA U18 Indoor Lacrosse World Team, players must register online. - This registration will be verified for eligibility by USIL and the USIL USA Coaches, if the player is not eligible, USIL will notify by email.

Registration for all eligible players in the USA.  To register - click the button below.


Schedule:

2025 USA U18 Indoor Training Combine - (Invite Only)

Date: July 28-29, 2025

Location: Eaglebrook - Alfond Arena, Deerfield, MA

Time: TBD

2025 USA U18 Indoor Training Camp - (Invite Only)

Date: August 8-10, 2025

Location: Eaglebrook - Alfond Arena, Deerfield, MA

Time: TBD


2025 IIJL World U18 Lacrosse Championship

Date: August 21-24, 2025

Location: TBD

Time: TBD