Developing championson and off the field.
Elite competition. Long-term development. Leadership that lasts a lifetime.
The Key City Krakens provide opportunities for athletes at every stage of development while creating pathways for advanced players seeking higher levels of competition and exposure.
Summer 2026 Tryouts
Register now. Do not miss your spot.
First Time at Tryouts?
What to bring & what to expect
New to the Krakens — or new to lacrosse? Here's exactly what to pack and what tryout night looks like at Ballenger Creek Park in Frederick, MD.
What to bring
- Lacrosse stick
- Helmet & pads (boys)
- Goggles & mouthguard (girls)
- Cleats + turf shoes
- Water bottle
- Pinnie / light & dark shirt
Don't have full gear yet? Come anyway. Opportunity Grants can help cover equipment and team costs.
What to expect
- 1
Arrive 15 minutes early
Check in, meet a coach, get your evaluation number.
- 2
Warm-up & fundamentals
Stick work, footwork, and position basics.
- 3
Small-sided play
3v3 and 4v4 so coaches see decision-making.
- 4
Full-field scrimmage
Compete in real game situations.
- 5
Roster placement
Every athlete gets a path forward — Test Sail, Port, or Elite.
Start Here
New Here?
Three simple steps to get your athlete on the field.
Access The Academy App
Manage registrations, schedules, communication, and training resources.
Open The Academy AppSerious Competitive Club
Why families choose the Krakens
The Krakens Pathway
A pathway for every athlete
Our goal is to provide opportunities for athletes at every stage of their journey.
Learn
Build foundational skills and confidence.
Develop
Improve through training, competition, and mentorship.
Compete
Play against strong competition and continue growing.
Elite
Advanced teams, higher-level competition, and recruiting opportunities.
Lead
Become a leader on your team, in your family, and in your community.
Our Programs
Built for every athlete
Boys Club Lacrosse
Elementary through high school. Real competition, elite coaching.
Girls Club Lacrosse
Confident, skilled female athletes from elementary to varsity.
Leadership & Service
Character development through service and mentorship.
Lax Labs Training
Year-round skill development for every level.
The Ecosystem
How everything works together
Key City Athletics Foundation
The 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization creating opportunities for athletes and families.
Key City Krakens
The Foundation's flagship youth lacrosse program — competitive and developmental.
The Academy App
Registrations, communication, scheduling, development resources, and athlete management.
The Academy App is powered by The Academy.
The Academy App
How families get started
Everything you need to run your athlete's season lives in one place. Here is exactly what to do — and where to do it.
Register
Open The Academy App, create your family account, choose your program (Boys or Girls Krakens, tryouts, or training), and complete checkout — all in one flow.
Find Schedules
Practice times, tryout slots, tournament weekends, and field locations are pinned to your athlete's team page. Subscribe to the calendar so updates sync automatically.
Receive Team Communication
Coach messages, weather updates, roster announcements, and last-minute changes are pushed through the app — no buried emails, no group-text chaos.
Access Training Resources
Position-specific drills, film breakdowns, conditioning plans, and recruiting guidance — available year-round so athletes keep developing between seasons.
The Academy App is powered by The Academy.
Winning matters. Character matters more.
We believe athletes should learn how to compete, pursue excellence, and strive to win without sacrificing integrity, humility, family values, or faith.
We reject the toxic win-at-all-costs culture that has become common in youth sports. Instead, we develop athletes who compete fiercely while leading with character.
Opportunity Grants
Every child deserves a chance to compete.
Opportunity Grants help families access athletics regardless of financial circumstances. Elite-level coaching and competition — never priced out of reach.
Our Impact
Developing Athletes. Building Leaders.
Our impact is measured on the field and beyond it. Competition sharpens athletes. Leadership shapes them. Service grounds them. Character defines them. Faith-based values guide them. And the community is stronger because of them.
Real opponents, real stages, real growth.
Leaders on the field, at home, in the community.
#LiveToGive built into how we play.
Integrity over trophies. Every time.
Grounded principles. Open to all.
Grants, hours, and partnerships that matter.
Join the Movement
Ways to make impact
Apply For An Opportunity Grant
Need-based support so every athlete can play.
Apply For An Opportunity GrantReady to join the Krakens?
Register, manage your athlete, and access training resources — all inside The Academy App.