Youth Program

The Penguins youth program develops players from 2nd to 8th grade and teaches a curriculum designed to progress as players, build lacrosse fundamentals and dynamic stick skills to prepare for high school lacrosse.

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Program Overview

Building lacrosse players through dynamic coaching and curriculum

Year round programming that provides players an opportunity to get better each day. Penguins in the youth program will develop through a combination of training the fundamentals of lacrosse as well as exposure to game play and box lacrosse sessions.

2025-2026 Membership Details

  • Grades

    2nd Grade - 8th Grade (2036-2030 YOG) 

  • Seasons

    Fall 2025, Winter Box 2025-2026, Spring Training 2026, and Summer 2026

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Program Highlights

  • Indoor Skill Sessions (October - March, 2x a Week Per Age Group)

    Locations: PepsiCo Pavilion - Babson College, PrimeTime Sports Center - Natick, MA, Forekicks Marlborough - Marlborough, MA. 

  • Fall and Summer Team practices outdoors at Babson College

    13-20 practices

  • Regional Tournaments

    Massachusetts - Rhode Island - Vermont - New York 

  • Dedicated Director of Prep School Recruitment

    Al Brown - Hall of Fame Coach / Current Head Coach at The Portsmouth Abbey School 

  • Dedicated Director of Box Lacrosse

    Greg Downing - 12 Year NLL Veteran and Three Time Team USA Box Lacrosse Member 

  • Winter Box Lacrosse Program

    8-12 Indoor Sessions at Teamworks Canton Sunday Mornings. Access to RockHoppers Elite Box Lacrosse Team 

  • Participation in the PYLL in the Spring

    Scrimmages against New England Select Teams

  • Access to NE Raiders super team
  • Access to JustPlay Sports online playbook
  • Speed Training

    Fall and Winter weekly speed and agility training ran by Adapt Fitness Studio (Ben Jenkins)

  • Free Access to Face Off Factory For FOGOS

    Weekly free access to Face Off Factory New England for FOGOS

Youth Program Focus

  • Youth (2nd-5th)

    Our youth program is all about learning the game, building strong fundamentals, and enjoying the process. We hold weekly practices focused on skill development and game play, helping players improve every time they step on the field. Teams train to compete in national tournaments each Fall and Summer, with an emphasis on effort, growth, and loving the game.

  • MS (6th-8th)

    Our middle school program is designed to prepare athletes for the transition to high school lacrosse. We focus on teaching core principles of the game, reinforcing fundamental skills, and building a strong understanding of team concepts. Players will develop a well-rounded lacrosse IQ through weekly practices and game play, entering the spring season confident and ready to compete. Teams will play in national tournaments each Fall and Summer as part of their continued development. 

Summer 2026 Tournaments
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    PrimeTime Shootout

    June 13th and 14th 2026

    UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA

    2027- 2035

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    Brawlin at the beach

    June 20th and 21st, 2026

    URI, Kingston Rhode Island

    2030 – 2035

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    National Invitational at Albany

    June 27th and 28th, 2026

    University of Albany, Albany, NY

    2030 – 2035

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    Mid-Summer Classic

    July 11th and 12th 2026

    UMass Amherst, Amherst MA. 

    2027 - 2035

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    National Invitational

    July 18th and 19th, 2026

    Saratoga Springs, NY

    2027 – 2035

Past Fall & Winter 2025 / 2026 Tournaments
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    Laxtoberfest

    October 18th / 19th, 2025

    Fitchburg, MA

    2030 – 2035

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    PrimeTime Fall Classic

    October 26th, 2025

    Fitchburg / Devens, MA

    2026 – 2035

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    Mid- Fall Classic

    November 1st / 2nd, 2025

    UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA

    2026 – 2035

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    Colonial Clash

    November 8th / 9th, 2025

    UMass Amherst / Fitchburg, MA 

    2026 – 2035

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    Northeast Fall Championship

    November 15th / 16th, 2025

    Fitchburg, MA

    2026-2034

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    Galactic Games

    January 18th, 2026

    Hampton, NH

    2026-2034

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What our parents Say

My son joined the PrimeTime family when he was in second grade. He was struggling to find a sport that he was comfortable playing having been through 2 years of cancer treatment and feeling well behind other kids athletically. The coaches and camps were wonderful, and they instilled in him a love for lacrosse. The confidence he gained from the program translated to his school work and motivated him to try other sports. He has grown up with Prime Time and is a proud Penguin! I cannot say enough about the organization, the coaches and their philosophy!

Lee Anne Howe - Stow, MA

This is our fourth year with the Penguins Program and as a parent I could not be happier. The communication and up front scheduling from the staff has been amazing and extremely valuable. The coaching that my children have been exposed to; whether through the mini camps, tournaments and clinics/camps throughout the summer has been first class, and the friendships my boys have made with their teammates has only sweetened the deal. The coaches instill a love of the game, and more importantly a respect for their teammates, opponents and officials. The coaches and staff also embrace the whole family. My youngest has always been made to feel a part of the program, and he is thrilled to start his lacrosse journey as a Junior Penguin. Two years ago, I selfishly tried to convince my 2022 to try out for a program closer to home. He was adamant that he stay a Penguin because he had fun, and he really loved his coach. I am so glad that I listened to him, and I continue to watch him develop with his younger brothers right behind him.

Bridget Sweet - Franklin, MA

Eight years ago my son played in his first lacrosse tournament. Jason and Tyler were just starting the PrimeTime program and my son proudly wore the PrimeTime pinnie. To this day, we still talk about that first lacrosse road trip to UMass. He was hooked and so it began, we became a Penguin family. For the majority of his years, he has been fortunate enough to have Coach Wellemeyer as his head coach. There are a lot of coaches out there that know the game. However, Coach Wellemeyer not only knows the game, he also has the ability to teach the game in a constructive and encouraging way that builds confidence in his players. The positive reinforcement my son has received from his coaches and the Penguin staff has, without question, instilled a passion for the game within him. The fall of 2016 will be his last season playing as a PrimeTime Penguin. I would like to thank Coach Wellemeyer and Coach Lenfest for an outstanding experience. PrimeTime Lacrosse over the years as put my son in front of hundreds of college coaches. We are very proud to say he has committed to Hartwick College to study business and play lacrosse.

Jeff Watson - Wrentham, MA