Sacramento ACES combines a training academy with elite travel teams and a separate recruiting-focused pathway. Academy sessions are designed to improve skill, athletic ability and lacrosse acumen, and the club promotes from within when academy players are ready for travel opportunities. Elite teams compete in regional and West Coast events, while Pinnacle teams are built for older players seeking selected recruiting events. The result is a layered system in which training remains the entry point and players can earn access to increasingly competitive environments.