Kougarz Box Lacrosse | North Shore MA

About Kougarz

Kougarz players in action during box lacrosse game

Elite Youth Development

Kougarz is a premier youth box lacrosse organization serving the North Shore of Massachusetts. We specialize in developing 5th through 8th grade players through high-level training and competitive gameplay. Our program features two separate competitive teams: one for 5th/6th graders and another for 7th/8th graders, ensuring age-appropriate development and competition.

Kougarz team bench during a box lacrosse game

Character & Teamwork

Our program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We provide young athletes with the tools they need to excel both on and off the field through character building and team unity.

Massachusetts Lacrosse Community

Located in the heart of Massachusetts' lacrosse community, we are committed to fostering the next generation of lacrosse players through innovative training methods and a supportive team environment.

Kougarz goalie in tournament competition

Competitive Tournament Play

Our team competes in tournaments against other competitive programs throughout the region. Players gain valuable experience facing top-level competition while representing Kougarz in organized league play and championship events.

Coaching Staff

Experienced coaches with elite-level playing backgrounds

Derek Yannone

Derek brings elite-level experience to Kougarz, having played collegiately at Endicott College where he developed his passion for the game. Currently a free agent in the National Lacrosse League (NLL), Derek has been coaching for over 6 years with faceoff specialists, where he teaches toughness, grit, and perseverance. He combines professional-level insight with a deep commitment to developing mental and physical resilience in young athletes.

🎓 Endicott College Class of 2019 💪 6+ Years Coaching Faceoff Specialists 🥍 NLL Professional

Matt Faucher

Matt completed his lacrosse career at Endicott College, where he was always focused on fundamental skills and higher-level thinking in the sport. This dedication to the mental aspects of lacrosse made him both a smart player and an intelligent coach. His coaching philosophy emphasizes technical precision, strategic understanding, and developing the cognitive skills that separate good players from great ones.

🎓 Endicott College Class of 2019 🏆 Technical Skills Expert 👥 Team Development Focus

About Box Lacrosse

Understanding the fast-paced indoor game that develops elite lacrosse skills

What is Box Lacrosse?

Box lacrosse is played indoors in a hockey rink-sized arena with boards and glass. Teams play 6-on-6 (including goalies) in a fast-paced, high-scoring environment that emphasizes quick decision-making, precise ball handling, and aggressive play.

Benefits for Young Players

Box lacrosse accelerates skill development through increased touches, confined space play, and constant action. Players develop better stick skills, field vision, and physical toughness that directly translates to improved field lacrosse performance.

Why Choose Box Lacrosse?

Many of today's top college and professional players credit box lacrosse for their development. The indoor game teaches creativity, quick thinking, and advanced stick work that gives players a competitive edge on the field.

Game Format & Season

Games are played in three 20-minute periods with a 30-second shot clock. Our season runs during the winter months, providing year-round lacrosse development and keeping players sharp between field seasons.