KC Elevate Lacrosse
About us
Growing the game in Kansas City
Elevate offers programs throughout Kansas City, from beginner to advanced training and game play.
Our story
Formed in 2021
Elevate was formed in 2021 to simplify the lacrosse community and combine efforts to grow and further the game in Kansas City. Heartland Lacrosse and Blue Lion Lacrosse merged to better the lacrosse community: both agreed that simplifying the market and concentrating energy on grassroots programs is key to growth and success in our area.
Our mission is to provide a community that develops and inspires youth through adult to excel in life and lacrosse.
What our programs build
Discipline
Programming designed to instill discipline, on the field and off it.
Character
Developing character in every athlete, from juniors to high school.
Self-esteem
Building the confidence to excel in life and lacrosse.
Community
Growing the overall lacrosse community in Kansas City.
Our mission is to provide a community that develops and inspires youth through adult
to excel in lifeand lacrosse.
Leadership
The directors behind KC Elevate.
Brandon HorschigFounder of Elevate Lacrosse Admin at the Brookside, Blue Valley and United youth programs. Owner at Top Gun Midwest. Event director at Midwest Lax Events.
Kristina MensikDirector of girls lacrosse Director at Brookside. Head coach at Bishop Miege High School. Coach of the year at Olathe High School.
Program coaches
Coaches across our programs.
- Dominic DiazDirector at United Lacrosse
- Jeremiah RydenFounder of Blue Valley Lacrosse
- Daniel BesheerDefender at NCAA DII Rockhurst University
Kyle BeardHead women's coach at NAIA Ottawa University- Riley EbertAssistant women's coach at NCAA DII Missouri Western
- Braydon FrancisMidfielder at NAIA Ottawa University
- Jack MausbachFormer defender at Creighton Prep High School
- Tyler GallagherFormer midfielder at NCAA DI Ohio State University
- Jessica TrinkleJuniors director
Club management
Services for youth clubs
Elevate provides a multitude of administration services for youth clubs throughout the season, from registrations to recruiting and training coaches: an all-inclusive package to run and expand your club and grow its overall quality.
What we handle
Website design, registration, rostering, coach recruitment and training, coaching resources including practice plans, uniform ordering, club communication, accounts receivable and payable, and growth initiatives.
Brookside Lacrosse
Club website.
United Lacrosse
Youth lacrosse club.
Blue Valley Lacrosse
Club website.
Omaha Lacrosse Club
Club website.
Join the team
Are you interested in making an impact in the lacrosse community? Join our team as we strive to elevate the lacrosse community.