CHICAGO STYLE | GIRLS BOX LACROSSE TEAMS

Inspired by the grit, creativity, and bold spirit that define Chicago, our teams play with toughness, flair, and an edge you won’t find anywhere else.

New in 2026, Lakeshore introduced Chicago Style Box Teams—Chicagoland’s first-ever girls-only box lacrosse program. After a record breaking inaugural season, we are gearing up for year 2.

We’re not just building teams—we’re shaping a new identity for the game. Welcome to box lacrosse, Chicago Style.

WHY BOX LACROSSE?

Box lacrosse is built for players ready to take their game to the next level.

With tighter spaces, more physical play, and fewer players on the floor, athletes are pushed to develop sharper stick skills, make faster decisions, and elevate their lacrosse IQ. This equates to field players who are smarter, faster and more confident.

Execute in tight spaces

Increase pace of play

Improve in game decision making

Handle physicality

Improve dynamic stick skills

Increase accuracy

More touches than traditional training

Builds a more well-rounded athlete

TEAM DETAILS

TRAINING DATES:

Weekly Practices – December, January & February

LOCATION:

Lakeshore Offices | Elmhurst & Bo Jackson Indoor | Bensenville

TEAMS:

High School 27/28

High School 29/30     

7/8 Team

5/6 Team

TOURNAMENTS

December Tourney- Pittsburgh, PA | MLK WKD - January, TBD | First Wkd of February, PILC, Philadelphia, PA
GEAR

All players receive a box stick.
Equipment Package can be purchased for any player needing gear

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS • Chicago Style Inaugural Season
  • 1st Place NXT Philadelphia Lacrosse Championships- 7/8 Division 
  • MVP @ NXT Philadelphia Lacrosse Championships (Frankie Burgland)
  • HS Division – 2nd Place Bearpaw GOTI Cup
  • OFFENSIVE MVP – SKYLINE INVITIATIONAL (ANYA HIMSEL)
  • DEFENSIVE MVP – SKYLINE INVITIATIONAL (EVELYN SMITH)
  • 1st Place Skyline Invitational- 7/8 Division

MEET THE DIRECTOR

CHRIS BUTTON

Button is a New York native who has an extensive coaching resume. Formerly the Director of 3D New England’s Box program, Chris brings a wealth of Box knowledge as well as a variety of coaching experience from the youth to college levels. Chris earned NACC Coach of the Year in 2021 and is the winningest coach in Benedictine University history.
PLAYING ACCOLADES
  • 2x NE-10 Conference Champions (Le Moyne)
  • Division II National Championship (Le Moyne)
  • Top 10 goal scorer in program hisotry (Le Moyne)
  • Coach at alma mater, Fairport and helped coach them to the state championship game in 2014
  • Assistant coach at Regis College
  • Coach for 3D New England
  • 3D New England Box Program Director
  • Assistant & Head Coach for Benedictine University
  • Concordia University of Chicago
  • Coaches Fairport to state championship (2014)
  • Back-to-back conference championships & earned automatic bids to NCAA tournament (Benedictine University)
  • NACC Coach of the year in 2021
  • Coached the Offensive Player of the year & All-American in his last 2 seasons as head coach
  • All-time winningest coach in Benedictine University history
QUESTIONS?

Please email Director Chris Button

COACHES

For in depth information on each Lakeshore offering, visit program page or email the CEO Amanda Kammes:

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