We are an independent Middle School lacrosse program in Knoxville, Tennessee. The boys team was founded in 2021 by Coach and Program Director Rob Sanders. In 2022 an established local recreation league girls team changed affiliaton and this fall marks their second season under the Irish Lacrosse Club banner. The girls team is coached by Clay Aalders, who has been at the helm of the program since 2016.
Irish Lacrosse Club of East TN is not affilliated with Knoxville Catholic High School or the Diocese of Knoxville. We are open to any Knox County (and surrounding communities) middle school boys and girls without a local school lacrosse program.
All participants are required to maintain an active USA Lacrosse Membership, which can be purchased online at the same time as you register.
This website is a work in progress, with much more to come. (Thanks USA Lacrosse!)
Boys 2024 Fall Season REGISTRATION OPENS 8/13! Click here to Register
Questions about the Irish Lacrosse Club Boy’s Program?
Please email Rob Sanders: irishyouthsportsknoxtn@gmail.com
Interested in Coaching/Volunteering?
We are always looking for parents and other local volunteers coaching and other roles. Please drop us an email:
irishyouthsportsknoxtn@gmail.com (Boys Program)
ClayIrishLax@gmail.com (Girls Program)
Girls Progam Paused – but please read on...
With TSSAA sanctioning of High School Lacrosse, things are in flux. Our girls program was a victim of recruiting success, and we reached a critical mass from a single school. Consequentially, the families decided to seek affiliation with thier school and the Knox County School system. Our remaining girls are being allowed to play with that team, the West Youth Lacrosse Club, and that is the plan for this season.
So we are still open to all local girls without a school team of their own. And there will be Fall Ball starting August 22nd. Click Here to find out more.
Please do not hesitate to call/text Coach Clay Aalders (865)964-6403 or email ClayIrishLax@gmail.com with any questions.
Irish Lacrosse Club logos courtesy of SheDreamsInInk
Irish Lacrosse Club of East TN is not affilliated with Knoxville Catholic High School or the Diocese of Knoxville. We are open to any Knox County (and surrounding communities) middle school boys and girls without a local school lacrosse program.
