Northern Power Lax |
Power & 970 transition statement
Northern Colorado Lacrosse Community,
Growing the game is our passion, building great people is our mission. This has been our north star for over nine years, and I’m constantly amazed at the way lacrosse and sports have the capacity to bring people together, teach life lessons, and foster meaningful bonds and memories that last forever. With nine years of experience building and running lacrosse organizations, this mission has never changed or faltered. Lacrosse is called the medicine game for a reason, and it continues to be one of the most powerful tools to cultivate growth on and off the field. I’m ecstatic to share this mission with the Northern Colorado lacrosse community of Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, and surrounding areas.
Who We Are
Systems need energy! The most effective and efficient systems reach maximum capacity and beyond with mass quantities of energy and power. Energy fuels these systems to help them create and sustain momentum. We’re excited to bring this new voltage to Northern Colorado. I am pleased to introduce Northern Power Lacrosse. The goal of the organization is simple. Bring new energy, unify the community, and help northern Colorado lacrosse reach its full potential. Power is founded under a cultural blueprint that has three pillars to success, three behaviors and attitudes, and three response based outcomes. This blueprint will be the focal point of our development systems, and will help our players rapidly develop positive habits and attitudes that take their game, performance, and character to the next level.
Leadership and Coaching Staff
We believe in the Woody Hayes saying, “You win with People.” We are a professionally run program with a myriad of experienced coaches who will be involved in our year round development systems.
Director: Ethan LaHoda
Director, Northern Power
Director, Rocky Mountain Rattlers/Team 91 Northside
Owner, LGC Athletics
My Lacrosse Tournaments West Director
Head Coach, Mountain Range High School
2 Time MCLA Champion at Colorado State.
Email: ethan@northernpowerlax.com
Director of Lacrosse Boys: Ryan MacDonald
Current Head Coach CSU Lacrosse
MCLA National Champion, All-Conference Midfielder-RMLC 1st Team, All-America 2nd Team Midfielder-MCLA at Colorado State, Team Offensive Most Valuable Player, and Team Captain
Current Coach of Team 91 Northside 2026
Current Coach of Team 91 Nationals 2026 Stripes
Email: Ryan@northernpowerlax.com
Administrative Director: Joe Whitmore
Current Varsity Assistant at Mountain Range High School, Rattlers Director of Operations, Former CSU Goalie Coach, Smoky hill high school 2x captain 2x all conference 1x all state. Most saves in Colorado senior year. Played at Nazareth college and CSU. 1x all-conference honors.
Email: joe@northernpowerlax.com
Director of Girls Lacrosse: Libby Swanson
Libby is a former Colorado State University lacrosse player from San Diego, California. Building the girl's program in Northern Colorado is her major priority, and she is excited to foster new growth in the Northern Colorado Lacrosse Community.
Coaches
It is our goal to continue utilizing the best coaches of 970 Lax while also bringing in new, experienced coaches. All of our coaches will be trained in our age-specific development systems, where players can rapidly develop skills that will help them grow on and off the field. More coaches will be announced soon!
High School Coaches
We are neutral to all high schools and plan to be an unbiased feeder program where players are not only prepared to play at the next level but also hope to meet and learn from their future high school coaches.
Questions
We recognize that change comes with many questions and concerns. We will release a full FAQ early next week to address any questions from families. Please fill out the form below so we can optimize our programming and answer any questions and concerns in a timely and productive manner. We will also be scheduling a Google Meet meeting for Wednesday, May 17th—more info on the way!
Please fill out this form so we can optimize our programming for you!
**Please note that all program registration will be live starting Tuesday, May 16th
Power Intro Clinic Registration
Spark Beginner Clinic Registration
High Voltage Training Registration
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @northernpowerlax
Our goal is to continue building on the growth and community that 970 Lax has built, and we will strive to make you proud. More information will be released soon!
ENERGY IS A CHOICE!
My Best,
-Ethan LaHoda
Questions? Contact us at ryan@northernpowerlax.com