YJ DUTCHESS
ELITE CLUB LACROSSE IN DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY
The mission of Yellow Jackets Dutchess Girls Lacrosse is to provide elite-level training and competitive opportunities for talented female athletes from across Dutchess County and the Mid-Hudson Region. As part of the Yellow Jackets North and Long Island Yellow Jackets programs—the largest girls' travel lacrosse program in New York State—we are committed to fostering athletic excellence, leadership, and teamwork. As the only elite travel lacrosse program in Dutchess County, we draw players from schools including Arlington, Wappingers, Lourdes, Hyde Park, Red Hook, Kingston, Highland, New Paltz, Carmel, Brewster, Spackenkill, Saugerties, Millbrook, Rhinebeck, and more. Our program fosters excellence both on and off the field, empowering our athletes to reach their full potential while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and a passion for the game.
Yellow Jackets Dutchess serves Dutchess County, NY, and the surrounding mid-Hudson region.
Practices for Summer 2023 will be at:
McGrath Field, 890 Route 82, Hopewell Junction NY, 12533
| FALL 2024 TEAM EVENTS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031/32 | 2033/34 |
| The Chill | The Chill | ||||
| Saturday, October 19 | Saturday, October 19 | ||||
| Devens, MA | Devens, MA | ||||
| Queen of the Island | Queen of the Island | ||||
| Saturday, October 26 | Saturday, October 26 | ||||
| Stony Brook | Stony Brook | ||||
| Ghost Games | Ghost Games | ||||
| Sunday, October 27 | Sunday, October 27 | ||||
| Farmington Sports Arena, CT | Farmington Sports Arena, CT | ||||
| Play for Future | Play for Future | Play for Future | Play for Future | Play for Future | Play for Future |
| Sunday, November 3 | Sunday, November 3 | Sunday, November 3 | Sunday, November 3 | Sunday, November 3 | Sunday, November 3 |
| White Plains HS | White Plains HS | White Plains HS | White Plains HS | White Plains HS | White Plains HS |
| New England Showcase | Lax for Cure | Lax for Cure | Lax for Cure (2032) | Gobbler Games (2034) | |
| Sunday, November 10 | Saturday, November 16 | Saturday, November 16 | Saturday, November 16 | Saturday, November 23 | |
| Wilbraham, MA | New Egypt, NJ | New Egypt, NJ | New Egypt, NJ | Suny Purchase | |
| Lax for Cure | Live Love Lax | Fall Draw | Gobbler Games (2033) | ||
| Sunday, November 17 | Sunday, November 24 | Sunday, November 17 | Saturday, November 23 | ||
| Allentown HS, NJ | Fredericka, DE | Flemington, NJ | Suny Purchase | ||
| SUMMER 2025 TEAM EVENTS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031/32 | 2033/34 |
| War of the Shore | War of the Shore | War of the Shore | War of the Shore | ||
| Saturday, May 31 | Saturday, May 31 | Saturday, May 31 | Saturday, May 31 | ||
| Stony Brook, NY | Stony Brook, NY | Stony Brook, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Lax by the Sea | Lax by the Sea | Lax by the Sea | Lax by the Sea | Lax by the Sea (2032) | Lax by the Sea (2034) |
| Sunday, June 8 | Sunday, June 8 | Saturday, June 7 | Saturday, June 7 | Saturday, June 7 | Saturday, June 7 |
| Allentown HS, NJ | Allentown HS, NJ | Allentown HS, NJ | stonebridge MS | Stonebridge MS | Allentown HS, NJ |
| Lax for Cure | |||||
| June 21 - 22 | |||||
| New Egypt, NJ | |||||
Summer Travel Program
Summer travel teams will attend 3-4 tournaments and have 12-15 practices.
Fall Travel Program
Fall travel teams will attend 2-4 tournaments and have 5-6 practices.
FALL 2024 Coaching Staff
YJD 2027
Head Coach - Sean Rowan - Wappingers Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
Assistant Coach - Katie Wall - Wappingers JV Lacrosse Coach
YJD 2028
Head Coach - Nick Sardino - FDR Varsity Lacrosse Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach - Skyalr McArthur - Marist College Lacrosse Assistant Coach Player
YJD 2029
Head Coach - Jim Lieto - Mahopac JV Lacrosse Coach
Assistant Coach - Mike Wiesenthal - Unionvale Middle School Lacrosse Coach
YJD 2030
Head Coach - John Boshart - Wappingers JV Lacrosse Coach
Assistant Coach - Cailtin Sorriento - Millbrook School Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
YJD 2031/32
Head Coach - Dan Schmitt - FDR Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
Assistant Coach - Ian Becker - Highland Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
YJD 2033/34
Head Coach - Jackie Wojtak - Haviland Middle School Lacrosse Coach
Assistant Coach - Jess Voltz - Wappingers Warriors Youth Lacrosse Coach
