Our program is
Approach
Training three-dimensional athletes. We will develop, harness, and promote the skills needed to play lacrosse; the mind needed to deal with ourselves, others, and situations; and the heart to understand our identity and value is greater than any sport.
Developing triple impact competitors. We will teach what the individual needs to make oneself better; how the team is made better through unselfishness, leadership, and encouragement; and that the game is to be respected.
Mentoring the next generation of leaders. We will establish a mindset and environment of leadership, knowing that sport is just a medium to develop the skills and experiences needed to succeed in the game of life and contribute as stronger citizens in our community.
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly ..."
Theodore Roosevelt
"The Man in the Arena"
About Us
Valiant Lacrosse Club is based out of Upstate New York in Albany, NY. It started in 2024 with a vision to see youth sports transformed into a fulfilling and desired journey for families and athletes. We believe that athletic development extends beyond skills and competition—it’s about building character, fostering leadership, and instilling values that last a lifetime. Our mission is to develop athletes who understand the importance of respect, benefits of teamwork, and value of hard work.
The parent organization, TA2 LLC (“The Arena Athletics”), and Valiant Lacrosse Club have names rooted in Theodore Roosevelt’s famous speech, Citizenship in a Republic, which is better known as The Man in the Arena. With this we hope to inspire pride in how our players, coaches, and parents conduct themselves.
Values
Respect the game – rules, teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, and spectators. We will play the game with respect.
Effort over performance – other teams and players will sometimes be better. Failure will happen, but it should not prevent effort. We will prioritize effort.
Fun must be part of the experience – there are highs and lows of competing. The highs must be recognized and celebrated. We will do our best to make it fun.
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Support Us
Our goal for the 2026-2027 Program Year is to raise $13,350, which is enough to sponsor athletes on each of our club teams for the entire year. If you would like to support us with this goal, please contact us. We will feature any corporate sponsor on our webpage (additional features are in development).
Want to Get Involved?
If you would like to get involved in any capacity, we are always looking for help. Simply feel free to contact us directly and share a little bit about your skillset and how you would like to plug in. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest!
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