The Central Florida Lacrosse Academy is proud to announce the addition of the Southern Express girl’s lacrosse team for the fall of 2013.  This team will be a developmental Girl’s lacrosse program that is the first of its kind in Polk County. Central Florida Lacrosse Academy will now have an option for girls that want to play lacrosse in Polk County!  The club director is Aricka Ward, who is an established girl’s lacrosse coach with 5+ years’ experience coaching select travel teams, High School, and College lacrosse.  Aricka played four years of Attack at Division II powerhouse Limestone College where she played in 4 conference championships and two final fours.  Coach Ward was the first player from South Carolina to play lacrosse at the NCAA level.   This team will be open to all High School and U-13 players and will compete in the two HS tourneys this fall.  Aricka Ward is the wife of Florida Southern Men’s lacrosse head coach Marty Ward. Here’s what you need to know;

• Cost $300 for the Fall season (includes two tourneys, uniforms, and all coaching)
• Limit of 18 girls for each team to ensure quality coaching and playing experience
• Register online at www.centralfloridalacrosseacademy.com
• Contact arickapiersma@gmail.com

Because this team is new to Polk County they will be flexible with the player’s schedules for practice to ensure limited conflict with fall sports. The Central Florida Lacrosse Academy wants girls’ lacrosse to thrive in Polk and all of the surrounding counties.  Don’t miss your chance to catch the Southern Express girl’s lacrosse club this fall!