Founded in 2006, Samurai Lacrosse was the first select lacrosse program in Missouri and grew from an original mission of developing and showcasing St. Louis-area athletes who hoped to play in college. Its current pathway reaches boys and girls from introductory ages through advanced club play. Samurai describes its training environment as a place where players can “fail forward,” grow through mistakes and develop both on and off the field. Beginner programs, skill development and select competition are all part of the same long-term progression.