Train on the Southside.
Compete Nationally.
Four Star Lacrosse is the premier travel lacrosse destination for South Chicagoland: expert coaching, real player development and the Team Illinois pathway, at a cost that works for your family.
Four Star FamilyPlayer Development. Character Formation.
Four Star Lacrosse is committed to providing an exceptional lacrosse experience that is intensely focused on player development and character formation. Players at all levels improve significantly through professional coaching and carefully designed training programs that stress proper technique and a tireless work ethic.
Coaches Who Are Role Models
Our expert coaches teach every player how to be a leader, a selfless teammate and a mature competitor.
Meet Players Where They Are
We are a competitive travel organization, but we understand the challenges athletes face today and work to develop each player to their full potential.
The Highest Quality at the Most Affordable Cost
The premier lacrosse destination in the South Chicagoland area, priced so families can say yes.
Fall 2026 Registration Is Open
Boys and girls fall teams are registering now on LeagueApps. Two practices a week with the Southside's top coaches, tournaments included.
Boys EliteFour Star Boys Elite
- 2 practices per week led by the Southside's top coaches
- 2 tournaments included
- High school also includes: personalized recruiting guidance, HD film for every recruiting event, and the opportunity to compete with Team Illinois and Project Midwest
Fall Tournaments
- Sep26–27Battle in the DellsWisconsin Dells, WI · Youth & High School
- Oct24–25Team Illinois Fall InvitationalRockford, IL · Youth & High School
Girls EliteFour Star Girls Elite
- Fall training, September & October: Sundays 9–10:30am and Thursdays 5–7pm
- 2 practices per week led by the Southside's top coaches, tournaments included
- Youth girls (U8–U14): summer skills program in June and July, three practices a week. Fall youth girls play with the Southside Eagles.
Fall & Winter Tournaments
- Oct17–18Top Cheddar Fall InvitationalRacine, WI
- Oct24–25Team Illinois Fall InvitationalLoves Park, IL
- Nov14–15Lou Fusz Fall Midwest Lax ChampionshipsSt. Louis, MO
- Jan16–17Team Illinois Frozen TundraNaperville, IL
All Four Star Programs
Evaluations, teams, clinics and community programsFall team registration is open on LeagueApps. Winter training and summer evaluations will post here when dates are set.
Southside Eagles
Southside Eagles is Four Star's community-based youth lacrosse club, offering K–8 girls year-round opportunities to compete and develop a life-long passion for the sport. Serving the Southside and Southwest suburbs of Chicago, the Eagles welcome experienced players and girls brand new to lacrosse alike. With a spirit rooted in hard work and pride, we inspire every player to spread her wings, elevate her game, and take flight as part of something bigger than herself.
Fall Practices
- Mondays & Wednesdays
- 5:30–7:00pm
- Carl Sandburg High School
13300 S. LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL
Required Equipment
- Girls lacrosse stick
- Lacrosse goggles
- Mouthguard
- Cleats
Questions? Coach Maddie · girlsinfo@fourstarlacrosse.org
Four Star LacrosseThe Pathway to Team Illinois
Four Star is a proud member club of Team Illinois, the state's premier travel lacrosse program. Our boys and girls develop in a club environment on the Southside and earn the opportunity to compete for Team Illinois national teams and Project Midwest.
One club family: the coaching, the standards and the national exposure of Team Illinois, with a home base on the Southside.Train With Four Star
Develop year-round in our club program: youth and high school teams, evaluations, clinics and the Southside Eagles, all close to home.
Compete & Get Seen
Play in regional tournaments and Team Illinois showcase events where TI coaches evaluate member-club players.
Earn a Team Illinois Roster Spot
Join Team Illinois national teams in the fall, winter and summer seasons, and compete on the country's biggest recruiting stages.
Four Star Players Playing On
Sixteen Four Star athletes have committed to play college lacrosse since 2024. Personalized recruiting guidance and HD film of every recruiting event are part of the high school program.
Boys 15 commitments
Class of 2026
- Nathan McMullenCentre College · NCAA DIII
- Mikey IaciancioNorth Central College · NCAA DIII
- Patrick KeblusekConcordia University Wisconsin · NCAA DIII
Class of 2025
- Evans WillsCatawba College · NCAA DII
- Robby McElroyQuincy University · NCAA DII
- Kade HandWabash College · NCAA DIII
- Ben LupferDePauw University · NCAA DIII
- Ray DagninoBenedictine University · NCAA DIII
- Josiah OpfermanBenedictine University · NCAA DIII
- Jimmy FalettiKalamazoo College · NCAA DIII
- Tom GrayNorth Central College · NCAA DIII
- Jack DuffyAugustana College · NCAA DIII
Class of 2024
- Nolan O'MalleyConcordia University Wisconsin · NCAA DIII
- Aidan McIntyreSalve Regina University · NCAA DIII
- John JaroszHope College · NCAA DIII
Girls 1 commitment
Class of 2026
- Sara MontanoSt. Laurence HS · McKendree University · NCAA DII
The girls program is growing fast: high school players get the same recruiting guidance and film as the boys, plus fall and winter showcase tournaments.
Stars in Action
Follow @fourstar.lacrosse and @fourstar.girlslax for game photos, results and announcements.
Contact Four Star
Questions about teams, evaluations, the Southside Eagles or the Team Illinois pathway? Reach the right coach directly.