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Master skills, gain confidence, reach your potential

At XFactor Academy, we make skills sessions, home reps, and team practices more focused and effective. Our XFactor Skill Tree platform is the best place to build complete lacrosse athletes and see their progress in real time.

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Introducing Skill Tree Technology

Advanced progress tracking and long-term skill planning.

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XFactor Academy is the best place to
  • give your athletes an edge
  • see your progress over time
  • build smarter practice plans

Why Choose XFactor Academy

The promise

Your athlete gets better faster because every session has a plan, every rep has purpose, and progress is tracked so we always know what to coach next.

Designed for real development

Small group sessions, high coaching detail, and a system that tracks progress so we always know what to coach next.

Results that carry into games

Your athlete gets more reps, clearer feedback, and a plan that actually sticks when it matters most.

Training Options

  1. Browse the marketplace

    See every session we offer, from open group reps to private coaching slots.

  2. Pick your session

    Select the skill focus, location, and time that fit your athlete’s schedule.

  3. Book in seconds

    Reserve a spot, lock in your plan, and show up ready for purposeful reps.

Skills

Form-driven passing, catching, shooting, and decision making — the core fundamentals built fast.

Agility

Footwork, speed, and body control to make every cut, dodge, and defensive slide sharper.

1-on-1 Coaching

Custom sessions targeting exactly what your athlete needs next, with feedback that sticks.

Meet the Coaches

Devon Townsend

Devon Townsend

Founder | Software Engineer | Faceoff Coach

Varsity Offensive Coordinator at DeForest. Dedicated to helping athletes train with intention, develop elite habits, and bring Midwest lacrosse to a national level.

Jack Gengler

Jack Gengler

Madison Director | Attack Coach

Former Waunakee state champion, Wisconsin alumni, and played Division 3 at Illinois Wesleyan. Dedicated to providing quality feedback to build understanding of the game for those who didn’t grow up with it.

Adam Mikkelson

Adam Mikkelson

Oregon Director | Defensive Coach

Adam is a UW–Madison student and former Oregon High School standout, where he won a state championship. He brings energy, sharp defensive insight, and a focus on fundamentals, tempo, and building confidence.

Lauren Hoesly

Lauren Hoesly

Milwaukee Girls Director | Offensive Coach

Professional Physical Therapist at Aurora Health with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, St Ambrose all-time points leader and Player of the Year, first team All-KCAC, two time All-Academic honors.

Aidan Kirkpatrick

Aidan Kirkpatrick

Milwaukee Boys Director | Offensive Coach

Owner of Badger Prime. 6 years coaching experience. Two time NCAA D2 captain at Bridgeport University and NJCAA National Champion runner-up at Howard CC in Maryland.

Israel Mikkelson

Israel Mikkelson

Software Engineer | Faceoff Coach

Former state champion, All-American, and Player of the Year. Israel plays NCAA Division III lacrosse at Washington and Lee University. He teaches precise technical precision at a high level.

Jace Bauer

Jace Bauer

Goalie Coach

Former All-American and team MVP. Posted 63% save rate across 16 games with a 5.3 GAA. Specializes in close-range reaction, positioning, and mental discipline.

Nick Orosco

Nick Orosco

Offensive Coach

Edgewood’s all-time leading scorer. Former Northfield, MN standout. Focused on fundamentals, shooting mechanics, and offensive IQ.

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