We are one FORCE!
Carolina Force Lacrosse exists to strengthen the fabric of our community through sport. Our programs provide more than athletic instruction — they offer connection, consistency, and confidence to children growing up in a region defined by service, transition, and resilience.
Through Effort, Attitude, and Toughness, we build better humans — young athletes who lead with character, compete with heart, and carry the values of confidence, community, and perseverance into every part of life.
Upcoming Events
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Carolina Force Fall Ball 2026
Girls: Tuesdays — September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Boys: Wednesdays — September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6:00–8:00 PM (exact times TBD)
What: A small-sided fall lacrosse program focused on more touches, more reps, more confidence, and more development. A great option for multi-sport athletes who want to keep a stick in their hands during the fall!
Who: 1st–8th grade boys and girls — new, developing, and experienced players welcome.
Our Programs
Our programs empower players to master the game, embrace teamwork, and grow into confident leaders—on and off the field.
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We’re not just building lacrosse players; we’re shaping better human beings.”
Erik and Christie Rastello
Director: Carolina Force Lacrosse
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🥍 CAROLINA FORCE FALL BALL IS OPEN! 🦅
Fall Ball is here for 1st–8th grade boys and girls, and this fall we are keeping it fast, fun, and development-focused with a small-sided format.
More touches.
More reps.
More confidence.
More development.
We have coordinated with Rise Up Moore so athletes can enjoy fall football and still keep a stick in their hands throughout the fall.
📅 Girls Sessions: Tuesdays in September
📅 Boys Sessions: Wednesdays in September
⏰ Projected Time Window: 6:00–8:00 PM
💵 Cost: $35 per player
⚠️ Space will be limited
Stay tuned for additional Fall Sixes and tournament-style opportunities, including local tournaments and college play days like Snowflake, Turkey Toss, and more.
Register today at carolinaforcelax.com
Built on Effort. Attitude. Toughness.
Team Force!
#CarolinaForceLacrosse #TeamForce #FallBall #YouthLacrosse #SandhillsNC MooreCountyNC LacrosseDevelopment GirlsLacrosse BoysLacrosse GrowTheGame EffortAttitudeToughness
🥍 CAROLINA FORCE FALL BALL IS OPEN! 🦅
Fall Ball is here for 1st–8th grade boys and girls, and this fall we are keeping it fast, fun, and development-focused with a small-sided format.
More touches.
More reps.
More confidence.
More development.
We have coordinated with Rise Up Moore so athletes can enjoy fall football and still keep a stick in their hands throughout the fall.
📅 Girls Sessions: Tuesdays in September
📅 Boys Sessions: Wednesdays in September
⏰ Projected Time Window: 6:00–8:00 PM
💵 Cost: $35 per player
⚠️ Space will be limited
Stay tuned for additional Fall Sixes and tournament-style opportunities, including local tournaments and college play days like Snowflake, Turkey Toss, and more.
Register today at carolinaforcelax.com
Built on Effort. Attitude. Toughness.
Team Force!
#CarolinaForceLacrosse #TeamForce #FallBall #YouthLacrosse #SandhillsNC MooreCountyNC LacrosseDevelopment GirlsLacrosse BoysLacrosse GrowTheGame EffortAttitudeToughness
Team Force!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible Carolina Force moms! Especially my favorite FORCE Mom – Christie 😉
Today, we just want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate everything you do for your athletes and for our Force family.
Thank you for the early mornings, the long drives, the packed snacks, the washed uniforms, and the endless support that happens behind the scenes. Thank you for getting players to practices and games, cheering in the rain and heat, encouraging them after tough losses, celebrating their successes, and helping them grow through the game of lacrosse.
The impact you have goes far beyond the sidelines.
Your support, patience, sacrifice, and love help create the culture that makes Carolina Force special. Through your encouragement, our athletes learn confidence, resilience, teamwork, and toughness — not just in sports, but in life.
We know that none of this happens without you.
From all of us at Carolina Force Lacrosse, thank you for everything you do for your athletes, your families, and this community.
We hope today is filled with love, appreciation, and a little bit of well-deserved relaxation.
Happy Mother’s Day!
With appreciation,
Erik
Team Force!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible Carolina Force moms! Especially my favorite FORCE Mom – Christie 😉
Today, we just want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate everything you do for your athletes and for our Force family.
Thank you for the early mornings, the long drives, the packed snacks, the washed uniforms, and the endless support that happens behind the scenes. Thank you for getting players to practices and games, cheering in the rain and heat, encouraging them after tough losses, celebrating their successes, and helping them grow through the game of lacrosse.
The impact you have goes far beyond the sidelines.
Your support, patience, sacrifice, and love help create the culture that makes Carolina Force special. Through your encouragement, our athletes learn confidence, resilience, teamwork, and toughness — not just in sports, but in life.
We know that none of this happens without you.
From all of us at Carolina Force Lacrosse, thank you for everything you do for your athletes, your families, and this community.
We hope today is filled with love, appreciation, and a little bit of well-deserved relaxation.
Happy Mother’s Day!
With appreciation,
Erik
It was a BIG day for Carolina Force!
Thank you so much to @dukewlax for hosting our girls today. Getting to watch an incredible game, celebrate a Duke win, and then meet the players afterward was an unforgettable experience for our athletes.
Moments like this inspire the next generation of players and show our girls what’s possible through hard work and dedication.
We appreciate you making our team feel so welcome!
#CarolinaForce #GrowTheGame #GirlsLacrosse #DukeWLax
It was a BIG day for Carolina Force!
Thank you so much to @dukewlax for hosting our girls today. Getting to watch an incredible game, celebrate a Duke win, and then meet the players afterward was an unforgettable experience for our athletes.
Moments like this inspire the next generation of players and show our girls what’s possible through hard work and dedication.
We appreciate you making our team feel so welcome!
#CarolinaForce #GrowTheGame #GirlsLacrosse #DukeWLax
🥍 Team Force Goes to Duke! 🦅
Carolina Force families are invited to watch Duke Women’s Lacrosse vs Louisville this Saturday!
📅 March 14
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Freeman Field – Koskinen Stadium
✅ FREE entry for Force families
🤝 Post-game meet & greet with Duke players
👕 Wear your Force gear!
Fill out the form below so we can coordinate tickets and the meet & greet. Once you sign up, Erik will send the ticket link.
👉
https://forms.gle/6JJP9TgSXGuxWihb6
#TeamForce #CarolinaForce #DukeLacrosse #GrowTheGame #GirlsLacrosse #SandhillsLacrosse
🥍 Team Force Goes to Duke! 🦅
Carolina Force families are invited to watch Duke Women’s Lacrosse vs Louisville this Saturday!
📅 March 14
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Freeman Field – Koskinen Stadium
✅ FREE entry for Force families
🤝 Post-game meet & greet with Duke players
👕 Wear your Force gear!
Fill out the form below so we can coordinate tickets and the meet & greet. Once you sign up, Erik will send the ticket link.
👉
https://forms.gle/6JJP9TgSXGuxWihb6
#TeamForce #CarolinaForce #DukeLacrosse #GrowTheGame #GirlsLacrosse #SandhillsLacrosse
Let’s Go Force!!! 14U boys kick off the season today!!
It was a beautiful night for lacrosse! #carolinaforcelax #goforce #ncskies
Week 1 of Spring Rec on the books! We’re just getting started! Interested in joining the fun? Shoot us an email to see if there is a spot for your age group! Limited spots left. #carolinaforcelax #goforce #growthegame
Week 1 of Spring Rec on the books! We’re just getting started! Interested in joining the fun? Shoot us an email to see if there is a spot for your age group! Limited spots left. #carolinaforcelax #goforce #growthegame
Last Call!! Sign up for a players clinic with Bob DiIonno! This Saturday from 10-1130an at the National Athletic Village! Come up your game with us!
Last Call!! Sign up for a players clinic with Bob DiIonno! This Saturday from 10-1130an at the National Athletic Village! Come up your game with us!
⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️
Our Free Clinic & Travel Team Tryouts have been postponed to:
📅 Saturday, Jan 31
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 National Athletic Village
Try Outs will be at 12
Same time. Same place.
Stay safe this weekend — see you soon, Force! 💪🥍
#CarolinaForceLacrosse #TeamForce
⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️
Our Free Clinic & Travel Team Tryouts have been postponed to:
📅 Saturday, Jan 31
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 National Athletic Village
Try Outs will be at 12
Same time. Same place.
Stay safe this weekend — see you soon, Force! 💪🥍
#CarolinaForceLacrosse #TeamForce
🌦️ Weather Watch 🌦️
We are actively monitoring the forecast and will continue to assess conditions with the best interests of our traveling families in mind.
A final weather decision will be made Friday morning (Jan 23) if not later this evening (Thursday, Jan 22)
Thank you for your patience and flexibility — safety always comes first. 🦅💚
🌦️ Weather Watch 🌦️
We are actively monitoring the forecast and will continue to assess conditions with the best interests of our traveling families in mind.
A final weather decision will be made Friday morning (Jan 23) if not later this evening (Thursday, Jan 22)
Thank you for your patience and flexibility — safety always comes first. 🦅💚
🔥 CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYERS & SHOOTING CLINIC 🔥
Carolina Force Lacrosse is bringing championship-level training to the Sandhills with Bob DiIonno — a coach who’s done it at every level of the game.
🏆 National Championship programs
📈 Nationally ranked teams for 10+ seasons
🎓 Former NCAA Head Coach & All-American Committee member
⭐ Developed 50+ Division I players
📍 National Athletic Village
🗓 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 10:00–12:00
This clinic will focus on:
✔ Stick skills & fundamentals that translate
✔ Game-speed decision making
✔ Position-specific reps
✔ Exclusive shooting clinic (advanced reps & technique)
Whether you’re preparing for rec, travel, middle school, or high school season — this is a chance to train with purpose and learn what championship habits actually look like.
Shooting Clinic spots are limited.
Come learn. Come compete. Come get better.
#CarolinaForceLacrosse #PlayersClinic #ShootingClinic #LacrosseLife #BuiltByForce #NextLevelLax #GrowTheGame #ChampionshipMindset
🔥 CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYERS & SHOOTING CLINIC 🔥
Carolina Force Lacrosse is bringing championship-level training to the Sandhills with Bob DiIonno — a coach who’s done it at every level of the game.
🏆 National Championship programs
📈 Nationally ranked teams for 10+ seasons
🎓 Former NCAA Head Coach & All-American Committee member
⭐ Developed 50+ Division I players
📍 National Athletic Village
🗓 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 10:00–12:00
This clinic will focus on:
✔ Stick skills & fundamentals that translate
✔ Game-speed decision making
✔ Position-specific reps
✔ Exclusive shooting clinic (advanced reps & technique)
Whether you’re preparing for rec, travel, middle school, or high school season — this is a chance to train with purpose and learn what championship habits actually look like.
Shooting Clinic spots are limited.
Come learn. Come compete. Come get better.
#CarolinaForceLacrosse #PlayersClinic #ShootingClinic #LacrosseLife #BuiltByForce #NextLevelLax #GrowTheGame #ChampionshipMindset
