Summer 2019 Teams2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023
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Summer 2019 Tournaments 2020 | 2021 | 2022
Charlotte Lax Invitational Summer Classic IWLCA Champions Cup (opt in) Capitol City Lax Fest MidAtlantic Summer Club (opt in) 2023 | 2024 | 2025-2026 | 2027-2029 Charlotte Lax Invitational Big South Classic Laxin' Out Loud |
Summer 2019 PracticesAll AFA Lacrosse high school practices begin on weekends in late March. Middle school and youth practices begin at the conclusion of rec season. Additional performance and speed sessions are available for high school athletes on Mondays and Wednesdays as their schedules permit.
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Who We Are
AFALAX Women's Lacrosse began as an option for competitive female lacrosse athletes who wanted to practice and train in the Apex/Cary area. Our program fielded one Elite travel team the first season and has since expanded to six age specific teams. Our athletes come from schools throughout the triangle and the region. We operate under the direction of Apex High School varsity head coach Michael Bagnasco.
Coaching
All of our lacrosse teams are coached by former or current collegiate lacrosse players or current college commits. Our coaching staff includes US Lacrosse All Americans, Conference Players' of the Year, All Metro, and first team all conference players. Our Director and head of coaching is Coach Michael Bagnasco. For the past six years, Coach Bagnasco has been a lacrosse coach at the varsity and elite travel level. His Apex High School team has a 61-0 conference record and competed in the State Championship game in 2014. During his tenure, Apex Varsity lacrosse has produced three All Americans, several All Metro and All Conference players, and has been awarded the SWAC player of the year for each of four years. Coach Bagnasco was the SWAC coach of the year in 2015 and 2018.
Skill and Training Opportunities
Our core athletic philosophy is that great athletes make great lacrosse players. Our program is operated by The Alpha Female Athlete which provides speed, agility, and performance training to female athletes of all ages and ability levels. Training and performance opportunities are available year round. More information can be found under the training services tab.
Our Mission
The mission of AFALAX is to grow the game of lacrosse for female athletes in our region, to provide highly competitive skill, training, and practice opportunities and to support tournaments, clinics, and camps designed and organized for women's lacrosse.