GULF STATE ELITE

BIRMINGHAM

GULF STATE GULLS DEFINED

The Gulf State Elite Lacrosse Club is a competitive travel program comprised of twenty-two (youth) and twenty-four (high school) athletes per team. These players are interested in structured players development and position skills training sessions.  All players will be pushed to perform with a focus on the skill development, communication, teamwork and situational recognition. Tryouts for the program will be held every Summer and Winter to provide key entry times for families.  All participants are within the greater Birmingham lacrosse community.  Please contact Coach Andrew S. Carey in regards to player registration, information, and evaluation!

Andrew.Carey@shredthreadlacrosse.com

TRYOUT DATES & FEE

Fall 2026 and Summer 2027 Team Selection

FALL 2026 TRYOUTS:

AUGUST 2026 – HIGH SCHOOL

2028 * 2029 * 2030 

AUGUST 2026 – MIDDLE SCHOOL & YOUTH

MS – 2031 * 2032

YOUTH – 2033 * 2034 * 2035

SUPPLEMENTAL EVALUATION WEEK

AUGUST 

AUGUST

AUGUST

SUMMER 2027 TRYOUTS:

DECEMBER 2026 – HIGH SCHOOL

2028 * 2029 * 2030 

DECEMBER 2026 – MIDDLE SCHOOL & YOUTH

MS – 2031 * 2032

YOUTH – 2033 * 2034 * 2035

SUPPLEMENTAL EVALUATION WEEK

DECEMBER 

DECEMBER

DECEMBER

CLUB MEMBER FEE(S)

FALL 2026

$450 per player

Cost includes: 
  • * practice sessions
  • * training camp
  • * all tournament reg. fees
  • * reversible jersey, shorts, shooting shirt

SUMMER 2027

$650 per player

Cost includes: 
  • * practice sessions
  • * training camp
  • * all tournament reg. fees
  • * reversible jersey, shorts, shooting shirt

 

Payment should be made online or by mail.
If Paying by Mail – Make Checks Payable to:
Shred Thread, LLC

Mail to: Men’s Lacrosse Office; Attn: Coach Andrew S. Carey; 619 Ponce De Leon Ave; Montgomery, AL 36106

NATIONAL EXPOSURE - FOSTERING CULTURE

Through partnerships with Shred Thread National and The National Team platform, Gulf State Elite athletes gain access to national-level events and opportunities without losing the team-first, local club experience that families desire.

Our opportunities help players grow, compete, and stay challenged while building meaningful relationships with like-minded athletes from across the country.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Players who are ready to compete, improve, and be part of something bigger than themselves.  We are looking for coach-able athletes who love the game and want to grow both on and off the field

 

Athletes in the Graduating Classes of 2035 – 2028

PRACTICE VENUE

TBD – Birmigham, AL

TBD
Birmingham, AL 

Map It!!

 

QUESTIONNAIRE & PLAYER INQUIRY SHEET

Please complete this questionnaire located in the link below prior to registration:

Prospective Student/Recruit Questionnaire

PLAYER INTEREST FORM