High Desert Lax is dedicated to creating a sustainable program that develops talent, builds community, and raises the standard of lacrosse in the Grand Valley of Colorado.

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Whether you are working to become a varsity starter, earn all-state honors, or play at the collegiate level, we’re here to help you get there — with structured training and mentorship every step of the way.

Season Details

  • Player Ages

    Open to high school boys (rising freshman through rising seniors), graduating classes of 2027-2030, with prior lacrosse experience.
    If you are looking to practice your skills, take your game to the next level, and have fun while doing it, High Desert Lax is for you.

  • Format

    Start with a flat practice fee ($350), which includes quality individualized coaching + uniform. Next, add in tournaments for $300 each or $800 for all. Practices start May 25 and will be Mondays and Thursdays over the summer from 6:00-7:15pm at the GJHS turf.

  • Cost*

    Start with the Practice Fee - $350
    -Practices led by qualified coaches (see coaches’ info below)
    -Team jersey, shorts, and shooter shirt
    THEN ADD Tournament Fees - $300 each or $800 for all 3
    -Tournaments offer film and recruiting
    *USA Lacrosse Membership needed

  • Tournaments

    Pick 1, 2, or all 3!
    Salt Lax City: June 5-6 in Salt Lake City, UT

    Western Shootout: July 11-12 in Colorado Springs, CO

    Sand Storm: January 16-17, 2027 in Indio, CA

Our Coaches

  • Coach Boutwell got his start in lacrosse at Skyline High School in Sandy, UT. From there his collegiate career took him to Earlham College, followed by Colorado Mesa University where he played midfield for the Mavericks. He has coached at the youth level with True Lacrosse Utah and Grand Valley Lacrosse. Most recently, he serves as defensive coordinator for Grand Junction High School boys lacrosse.

  • Coach Ryder has been a lacrosse player for more than 25 years, coming from Chaparral High School where played goalie. He has coached for more than a decade, spending time at Fruita Monument High School as an assistant coach and now serving as the Head Coach for the Wildcats.

  • Coach Atwell started playing lacrosse in 4th grade after seeing the Colorado Mammoth play at the Pepsi Center. Soon after, he was traveling to the East Coast and Canada for competitive field and box tournaments. He competed at Cherry Creek High School, winning a state championship in 2019, before playing at Colorado Mesa University. He currently works as a math teacher at Caprock Academy and enjoys the valley’s men’s summer league.

  • Coach Teske played lacrosse at Cherry Creek High School when Bacharach helmets were elite. He has been involved with men’s play for many years as a player and started coaching in 2017 at the youth level. He currently serves as the Head Coach at GJHS. He brings his 35 years of lacrosse experience as a player, parent, coach, and fan to High Desert.