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Camp Overview

2026 CAMP DATES NOW LIVE!!

Join Marquette Men’s Lacrosse Coaching Staff, along with current Golden Eagle players, this summer for the Golden Eagle Nike Lacrosse Camp! Fresh off being named the 2025 BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year, Marquette’s coaches and players are ready to share their expertise with players of all positions. Held at the Marquette Valley Fields—home to the Golden Eagles’ soccer, lacrosse, and track & field teams—this camp features daily scrimmages and multiple focused instructional sessions led by the Marquette coaching staff and current men’s lacrosse student-athletes. Marquette's coaches have crafted a comprehensive curriculum aimed at rapidly advancing each camper’s skills and deepening their understanding of the game. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with the best!


All Golden Eagle Nike Lacrosse Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development.

Highlights Include

  • TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
  • Middle School and Youth Skills Camp for Boys Ages 7-14
  • 8:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
  • Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills, and scrimmages
  • Special goalie instruction
  • Every camper receives a reversible Nike practice jersey
  • Nike and STX Prizes for outstanding play, sportsmanship and improvement

Camp Coaches

  • Mason Woodward

    Mason Woodward

    Camp Co-Director

    Four-time USILA All-American and PLL first round pick Mason Woodward joins the Marquette University men's lacrosse staff as an assistant coach.

    Mason Woodward

    Mason Woodward

    Camp Co-Director

    Woodward recently concluded his collegiate career as Marquette's first four-time All-American, four-time team captain and all-time leader with 265 ground balls. He became the first MU player selected in the first round of the Premier Lacrosse League College Draft when the Utah Archers picked him with the eighth overall pick and is in the middle of his first season as a professional.

    Woodward completed the most-decorated playing career in program history this spring and immediately jumps into an assistant coaching role, like Richard's hire upon his graduation in the spring of 2016. In addition to his program ground ball record, Woodward ranks second in program history with 84 caused turnovers.

    The native of Towson, Maryland utilized his additional year of eligibility this spring after earning his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from MU in May 2023 with a 3.82 cumulative grade point average. This spring he earned a graduate certificate in sports leadership and is a four-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection. His final two seasons he earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors (2023 and 2024) and was inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, honor society for Jesuit colleges and universities. He was also the winner of Marquette's McCahill Award in 2023, the highest honor awarded a MU student-athlete, recognizing achievement in athletics, academics and service.

  • J Oey Artinian

    Joey Artinian

    Camp Co-Director

    Joey Artinian enters his third season as director of operations with the Marquette University men's lacrosse program in 2024-25, and seventh year overall.

    J Oey Artinian

    Joey Artinian

    Camp Co-Director

    In his role, he manages the day-to-day operations of the team, as well as travel logistics for the season. He also oversees the student managerial staff and works with the program's budget.

    He joined the Indianapolis Colts equipment staff as a seasonal intern upon graduation before returning back to Marquette in the fall.

    Artinian was a team manager all four years of his undergraduate career at MU and graduated in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in history and a sociology minor.

    As a manager, Artinian assisted the team with practice and game film needs, tracking game scores and player statistics, and worked with the day-to-day needs of the players and program. He worked alongside with his older brother, Peter, for two years, and twin brother, Nick, for all four years.

    During his time in undergrad, he competed all four years on the Marquette men’s club rugby team.

  • Will Roberts

    Will Roberts

    Assistant Coach

    Will Roberts enters his third season at Marquette as an assistant coach in 2024-25.

    Will Roberts

    Will Roberts

    Assistant Coach

    Roberts came to Marquette after two seasons at Holy Cross and one as the director of operations for the Lafayette men's lacrosse program. At Lafayette, Roberts handled alumni relations, social media, special events, on-campus recruiting, camps and clinics, team logistics and analytics for games and practice.

    Prior to his time at Lafayette, Roberts worked as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator at his alma mater, Clark University. Roberts was a four-year member of the Clark University lacrosse team and served as team captain as a senior.

    Roberts graduated with his bachelor of arts degree in management and a master of science degree in professional communications at Clark in 2019.

  • Andrew Smistad

    Andrew Smistad

    Assistant Coach

    Andrew Smistad enters his first season as offensive coordinator and assistant coach with the Marquette University men’s lacrosse program for the 2025-26 academic year.

    Andrew Smistad

    Andrew Smistad

    Assistant Coach

    “I know Coach Smistad will inspire our team to be the best version of themselves off the field while pushing them to new heights on the field,” head coach Jake Richard said at the time of the hire in July 2025. “Surrounding our athletes with men worth emulating is paramount to our mission. Throughout the interview process Coach Smistad showcased a specific vision for our offense. He’s excited to introduce new ideas while creating continuity and building off the momentum from last year.”

    Smistad was a member of the MU program for three years and served as team captain during the first two seasons of intercollegiate competition (2013-14). He played in nine games during the 2013 campaign for the Golden Eagles as a defensive midfielder and suffered a season-ending injury during the preseason of his final season.

    Smistad has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA Division III Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. He helped the Bobcats to a 9-7 record in 2025, while working primarily with the Bates offense.
    He began his collegiate coaching journey after serving as head coach of the Calgary Shamrocks, a Canadian Junior box lacrosse team in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League's Junior B Tier I league. Joining the program as an assistant coach in 2016, Smistad was promoted to co-head coach in 2018 and served in that capacity before taking over the head job exclusively in 2020.

    In 2019, the Shamrocks became the fourth team in Alberta's history to win the Founders Cup national lacrosse championship.

    Smistad is former BIG EAST All-Academic selection and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Smistad was a 2014 draft pick by the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). He joined former teammate Tyler Melnyk that season as the first Golden Eagles to be drafted by a professional league.

    The native of Calgary, Alberta first arrived at Marquette in the fall of 2011 after two seasons at Presbyterian College, which ended its men’s lacrosse program after the 2011 season.

    Andrew is married to former MU women’s volleyball player Courtney Smistad née Mrotek, and the couple has one son, Theo.

  • Jake Richard

    Jake Richard

    Head Coach

    Team USA gold medalist Jake Richard is the third head coach in Marquette University men's lacrosse program history.

    Jake Richard

    Jake Richard

    Head Coach

    One of the primary culture drivers behind the team’s early successes, Richard was hired as an assistant coach in 2017 under Joe Amplo and helped MU repeat as BIG EAST Champions.

    Richard plays as a defensive midfielder for Atlas LC of the Premier Lacrosse League. He has been a consistent member of Team USA's training team over the last few years. He was named to the 23-man Team USA roster for the 2023 World Lacrosse Men's Championship in San Diego and won a gold medal with the American squad.

    In his first season as an assistant coach, Richard helped the Marquette defense remain among the nation's best as the Golden Eagles replaced three USILA All-Americans. The MU defense allowed 9.31 goals per game in 2017 on its way to a second-straight BIG EAST tournament title and another appearance in the NCAA Championship.

    At Marquette, Richard was a two-time team captain and helped lead the Golden Eagles’ unprecedented rise to national prominence in just four short seasons, culminating in their first BIG EAST Conference title and NCAA Championship appearance in 2016. The USILA Third Team All-American was one of just four All-America selections and three MLL draft picks in program history at the time of his graduation and was the only short-stick defensive midfielder named All-BIG EAST in 2016 with second-team recognition.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early.This summer, Marquette University is offering one session of Day Camp (8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) for ages 7–14, and, new this summer, an overnight camp opportunity for rising 5th through 8th graders. These camps present an incredible opportunity for youth players to improve their fundamental skills, and for middle school players to focus on position-specific drills to prepare them for the high school level, all while training at some of the finest facilities that you will find anywhere in the country.

2026 OVERVIEW - OVERNIGHT CAMP
  • Dates: July 27-30 **Registration Coming Soon
  • Age Group: 9-14
  • Gender: Boys
  • Camp Type: Overnight & Day Camp (Commuter)
  • Check-In: 1:00-2:00pm at TBD
  • Check-Out: There will be a closing ceremony at the field at 11:30am. Overnight campers will check-out from the dorm immediately following.
  • Day Schedule: MON 2:00PM-4:30pm, TUES-WED: 9:00AM-4:30PM, THURS: 9:00AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change
  • Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch is provided for all Day (commuter) campers.
  • Program: The Skills program is designed to provide campers with the fundamental skills, position specific training, and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance your game.
2026 OVERVIEW - DAY CAMP
  • Dates: August 3-5
  • Age Group: 7-14
  • Gender: Boys
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Schedule: 8:00am-1:00pm each day
  • Check-In: 7:30-8:00am at Marquette University Valley Fields
  • Check-Out: 1:00pm at Marquette University Valley Fields
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
  • Program: The Middle School/Youth program is designed to provide campers with the fundamental skills, position specific training, and in-game tactical knowledge needed to enhance your game.
CAMP ADDRESS

Marquette University
Marquette University Valley Fields
1818 W. Canal St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233

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DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

  • Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. After all team members have successfully registered, contact us to receive a $25 refund per camper.

2026 HOUSING

  • Dorm: TBD
  • Number of Campers Per Room: 1 or 2 per room (due to dorm constraints sometimes there are only singles available)
  • Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
  • Bathrooms: Shared
  • Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, a pillow, a pillowcase, and a towel
  • Air Conditioning: TBD

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
  • Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers will receive a Nike Lacrosse Reversible Jersey and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
  • Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience per the director's discretion.
  • Equipment Needed: Please bring your cleats, & mouthpiece, lacrosse stick(s), helmet and pads (Goalies)
  • Facility: Marquette University Valley Fields
  • Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

ALL CAMPERS (OVERNIGHT & COMMUTERS):
  • Athletic, on-field clothing (t-shirt, shorts)
  • Cleats/Turf shoes and sneakers
  • Socks
  • Lacrosse Stick(s)
  • Mouthpiece
  • Helmet and Pads
  • Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle
  • Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:
  • Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
  • Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
  • Toiletries & Personal Items
  • Extra Towels
  • Pillow & Pillowcase
  • Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
  • Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours, so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE LACROSSE CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our lacrosse camps, please see our FAQ page.


Sample Daily Schedule

8:00 AM Campers arrive

8:30 AM Stretching and Conditioning

9:00 AM Line Drills and Stations

10:00 AM Position Work

10:30 AM 1v1, 2v2, and fastbreaks

11:00 AM Drill Stations, scrimmaging and games

12:00 PM Drill Stations, scrimmaging and games

2:00 PM Campers depart

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Marquette Valley Fields

Marquette Valley Fields offers 13.5-acres of outdoor recreation and sports in the Menomonee River Valley, about 800 yards south of the Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Marquette Gym. Established in 1993, it serves as the home to the Golden Eagle soccer, lacrosse and track and field programs.

The complex includes a natural grass field with stadium seating, which was constructed in the fall of 2013. Just to the east of the stadium is a FieldTurf training facility that was constructed in 2006, which provides the men's and women's soccer and lacrosse programs the benefit of practicing on campus adjacent to the playing surface. The FieldTurf surface was replaced in the summer of 2015 with the FieldTurf Revolution 360 surface.

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