World Junior Team
More TeamsThe Development of the USA Junior Indoor Team is the building block for the success of a players future. US Indoor Lacrosse ~ We are very proud for administering the first United States National Junior Indoor Team in Indoor Lacrosse.
Team
The USA Junior Indoor Team is selected from the USA U21 Indoor Training Program (U21: Age 21 & Under). The USA Junior Indoor Team competes in the IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in August of each year. The USA Junior Indoor Team is managed by US Indoor Lacrosse (USIL), competing in the IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship. For more information on the IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship (click here).
Coaching Staff
Head Coach - Drew Petkoff
Assistant Coach - Michael Santos
Assistant Coach - Don Hilton
Eligibility
U22 (Ages 19-21) Birth Year: 1/1/2004 - 12/31/2006 Players who are turning 21 in 2025 Players who are turning 19 in 2025
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.
Process
Player Identification - Player List
USA Indoor Lacrosse will extend invitations to the identified players eligible for the USA Indoor Training / Combine. The player must register for the USA Indoor Training / Combine to secure their spot. There will only be a maximum of 45 spots available.
Stage 1 - USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Training /Combine Coaches and Selection
Staff will accept 35-45 players to advance to the USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Training Combine from the USA Indoor Tryout Series. The USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Training Combine is June 7-8, 2025. The Training Combine is comprised of 10 Hours of Box Lacrosse Immersion Training and Instruction. Each player will receive a USA Indoor shooter shirt.
Stage 2 - USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Training Coaches and the Selection
Staff will select 25-35 players to advance to the USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Training from the USA Indoor Training Combine. The USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Training is a 3 day event, June 16-19, 2025. The Training is comprised of 18 Hours of Box Lacrosse Immersion Team Training and Instruction.
Stage 3 - USA Indoor Junior World Championship Team Coaches and the Selection
Staff will select 23 Players and 2 alternates for the USA Indoor Junior Team from the USA U21 Indoor Lacrosse Training - The USA Indoor Junior World Team will compete in the 2025 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship, June 28-July 4, 2025. Each USA Indoor Junior World Team Player will be part of the USA Indoor Team playing in the World Junior Lacrosse Championship playing in 5-6 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 Indoor Junior 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. If the eligible player’s application is accepted, an invite to the 1st training camp (stage 1) will be sent to the player within 3 days. Player’s must register for the training camp to secure a spot. There is limited spots for the training. Registration for all eligible players in the USA. To register - click the button below.
Schedule
2025 U21 USA Junior Indoor Training Combine Date: June 7-8, 2024 Location: Eaglebrook - Alfond Arena, Deerfield, MA Time: 1:00 PM ET
2025 U21 USA Junior Indoor Training Date: June 16-19, 2025 Location: Eaglebrook - Alfond Arena, Deerfield, MA Time: 12:00 PM ET
2025 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship Date: June 28 - July 4, 2025 Location: Kingston, Ontario Canada
