Director of Girls Lacrosse
Kate Leavell
We’re thrilled to welcome Kate Leavell as our Girls Lacrosse Director this summer at Academy Camps! Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Kate has coached at every level—from youth and high school to NCAA programs—across Georgia, Colorado, Minnesota, and Florida. She has also served as a coaches’ education trainer for USA Lacrosse and held leadership development roles in elite performance organizations.
A Wall Street Journal bestselling author and nationally recognized speaker on leadership, team culture, and performance, Kate brings a dynamic blend of expertise and passion to our lacrosse program.
Kate is a certified Strength and Conditioning and Corrective Exercise Specialist, giving her a holistic approach to athlete development. Her coaching philosophy focuses on building confidence, refining skills, and instilling a championship mindset—on and off the field.
We can’t wait for our campers to learn from Kate’s energy, wisdom, and love for the game this summer!
Director of Boys Lacrosse
Bryan Reinert
Bryan Reinert brings an abundance of experience to the AC Lacrosse Program. Bryan has coached at all levels of the game from youth leagues to the college level. Brian has coached at Gettysburg College, New England College and the College of Wooster. Bryan is currently the New England South Director for 3D Lacrosse. Coach Bryan is a native of Allentown, PA where he was a standout lacrosse player going on to play at Stony Brook University where he was a 3-year starter and was part of the 2010 Sea Wolves squad that won the America East and made it to the NCAA quarterfinals. Bryan also play professionally for Team STX from 2013-2015.
Academy Camps offers an alternative to the typical summer youth lacrosse experience of tournaments that focus primarily on games.
Request More InfoLacrosse is ONLY offered during Session 3 and Session 4 at our Suffield Academy campus
At Academy Camps, skill progression is at the forefront of what we do. Our campers improve and refine all facets of their lacrosse game in a positive, progressive and challenging environment. Every day.
Our high-performance coaching staff lead individual and group sessions, position-specific skill work, competitive scenarios and various forms of game-play that cover every position on the field.
Among the skills your child will develop and hone within Academy Camps Lacrosse are:
- Stick handling
- Shooting
- Passing
- Catching
- Ground Balls
- Individual & Team Defense
- Field Spacing
- Play Execution
- Decision Making
- Game IQ
- Speed & Agility
- Team Building
Shay Field at Suffield Academy
Academy Camps Lacrosse takes place on the newly installed Shay Field and is suplemented by over 5 natural grass fields. Athletes will also have access to the 30,000 square-foot Tisch Field House during inclement weather.
Conveniently Located
- 2 hours from Boston
- 2 hours from New York City
- 10 minutes from Bradley International Airport
We provide bus transportation from nearby cities, Bradley International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport.
Request More Info2025 SESSIONS
| Session | Length | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 3 | Two Weeks | Sunday, July 13 - Friday, July 25 | $5,100 |
| Session 4 | One Week | Sunday, July 27 – Saturday, August 2 | $3,100 |
Sessions can be combined through our Bridge Weekend Program
Group Discounts: 3+ Campers = 5% off tuition, 5+ Campers = 10% off tuition
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay-In-Full:
Receive 3% Discount if you enroll and pay-in-full by January 15.
Standard:
$1500 Deposit due upon enrollment.
Remaining balance paid in 3 installments on January 15, March 15, and May 15.
Monthly Auto-Pay:
Balance after deposit is broken up into even monthly payments until final balance due on May 15.
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**Additional charges include a $175 “AC Gear Pack” fee