The Buffalo Lacrosse Academy has been a huge part of my life ever since it was started. I would not be the type of player and person I am today without it. The BLA coaching staff helped open a lot of doors that allowed me to be able to continue my playing career at the collegiate level. It also gave me the privilege to meet some amazing friends and coaches that I still keep in touch with to this day. I have been blessed to still be a part of this great organization as I continue to help and coach the next generation of Buffalo Lacrosse.

The BLA gave me the confidence and skills I needed to take my game to NCAA Division 1, Junior A, and Internationally. More importantly, they instilled core values that go beyond lacrosse.

The BLA was instrumental to my development as a lacrosse player and it gave me great exposure to elite college lacrosse programs during the recruiting process. My incredible teammates and coaches helped me grow as a person and I’ve made a lot of lifelong friends through the academy. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

The BLA provides athletes across WNY a platform to learn not only how to develop their own skills, but what it takes to play at the next level. The program continues to develop all age groups and maximize the potential of each athlete all while keeping the game fun. I would encourage any athlete who believes they may be able to play lacrosse at the next level to take advantage of the many opportunities the program provides.

Buffalo Lacrosse Academy is the reason I was able to play in the NCAA and receive a great education. Choosing to join BLA gave me the opportunity to not only play in front of all of the top NCAA coaches but they also helped me off the field with the recruitment process; something I did not know a whole lot about.