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NEXT LEVEL LACROSSE CANADA
Building the Next Generation of Players
Next Level Lacrosse Canada is a national leader in high-performance lacrosse development, committed to helping athletes of all ages elevate their game with confidence, skill, and purpose. Our mission is to develop smart, skilled, and resilient lacrosse players through elite coaching, high-intensity training, and proven development methods trusted across Canada.
What Makes Us Different
⭐ Long-Term Athlete Development
We don’t focus on quick results—we build players for the future.
Our training system combines block and random practice planning, creating athletes with elite technical skills and game-ready IQ.
⭐ Elite Coaching Every Session
Our staff features:
• Former & current NCAA, PLL, and NLL athletes
• National Team coaches & evaluators
• Some of Canada’s most respected instructors
Each session includes a low athlete-to-coach ratio, ensuring detailed feedback, high repetitions, and individualized development for every athlete.
⭐ Built From Real Experience
Born from our own journeys through minor lacrosse, prep school, NCAA, and Jr/Sr levels, Next Level provides Canadian players with the coaching and opportunities previous generations never had.
Our position-specific curriculum emphasizes:
✔ Fundamental mastery
✔ Technical precision
✔ Mental toughness
✔ On- and off-field leadership
We are proud to deliver a one-of-a-kind lacrosse training experience in Canada, rooted in passion, professionalism, and constant innovation.
⭐ Our Track Record Speaks for Itself
• 260+ athletes advanced to the NCAA
• 50+ National Team players
• 10+ PLL athletes
• 10+ NCAA Champions
• 3 former athletes now NCAA coaches
• 2× #1 Overall NLL Draft Picks
If your goal is growth, confidence, fun, or competing at the highest level, we provide the path to get you there.
???? Separate yourself from the competition and take your game to the NEXT LEVEL.
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ADAM GARDNER — FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
25 Years of Excellence in Lacrosse Development
Adam Gardner is one of the most accomplished and respected leaders in Canadian lacrosse. With a career that spans NCAA success, national team coaching roles, and elite player development, Adam brings unmatched expertise and passion to every athlete he works with.
Athletic Background
Adam’s lacrosse journey began as a standout player, earning scholarships to Trinity-Pawling School (NY) and NCAA Division I Bellarmine University.
At Bellarmine, he became:
• All-Time Leader in Goals (104)
• All-Time Leader in Points (149)
• First 100-goal scorer in program history
• 2008 Male Athlete of the Year
Coaching & Leadership Experience
Adam has helped shape the careers of hundreds of elite athletes:
✔ Player Development & Coaching Roles
• Head Coach & Academy Director – Edge Lacrosse
• Head Coach for multiple elite age groups (2020/2022/2027)
• General Manager & Head Coach – Dirty Lacrosse Club, Hawaii International Tournament
• Director of Player Development – Uxbridge, Whitby, Beaches & Kawartha Lakes Minor Lacrosse
✔ National & International Coaching
• Offensive Coordinator, Team Ontario U19 – Nations Cup National Champions
• Support Staff – Team Canada Sr. Men’s
• Ontario Scout & Video Coordinator, Team Canada U21 (2022)
• Selection Camp Coach – U20 Men’s & Women’s Box
• Defensive Coordinator, Netherlands U20 – 2025 World Championships, South Korea
✔ Impact
• 260+ NCAA athletes coached
• 40+ National Team players
• 2× #1 NLL Draft Picks developed
• Advisor to USBOXLA on officiating, safety & rules
• Experienced event manager for national showcases & leagues
Leadership Philosophy
???? “Sometimes the most profound words are said in silence.”
???? Best Advice: “When you’re done improving, you’re done.” — Dave Huntley
❤️ Favourite Lacrosse Memory: Watching his son play for the first time.
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NEXT LEVEL LACROSSE CANADA
Your Path. Your Growth. Your Next Level.
Whether your athlete is learning the fundamentals or preparing for NCAA/Jr level play, Next Level Lacrosse Canada provides a professional, proven, and inspiring environment for every stage of the game.