About HLC - Houstons year round lacrosse club.
Houston Lacrosse Club (HLC) is the first year round club program in Greater Houston. This program is designed for families and parents that are seeking competition and training for their player at the highest level with dedicated coaches September thru June. We are seeking the best players in Houston to train together and make each other better lacrosse players.
HLC will offer club teams for graduation years 2025 to 2035.
The HLC program will focus on development of stick work, athleticism, and lacrosse IQ. Teams will be grouped by age and teams will play travel tournaments both in-state and out of state.
Dedicated coaches will focus attention on both team practices as well as small-group training to ensure player development at all positions. We will train often and train hard!
We are built different! Houston Lacrosse Club is focused on both youth and High School level. Continuity in coaches, players, and families each lacrosse season: fall, winter, spring, and summer. This program is designed for families that are passionate about lacrosse and invested in the long-term development of their player.
This program aims to develop and train the next generation of Houston High School lacrosse players and beyond.
“The vision of HLC is to prioritize skill development to set our players up to thrive for their respective high schools.”
HOUSTON LC CORE PILLARS
Character
We are dedicated to building exceptional young men through lacrosse. Our focus is on fostering respect, teamwork, and integrity both on and off the field.
Skill Development
Our goal is to help every player reach their full potential. We achieve this through expert coaching and effective training methods. As we focus on skill improvement, tournament success will naturally follow.
Competition
We embed a competitive element in all aspects of our training, from drills to vying for playing time in tournaments. We believe that a strong competitive spirit is essential for developing top-level performance and achieving success.
Consistency
Our training emphasizes the importance of steady improvement, focusing on making incremental gains in each session.
Accountability
Taking responsibility for one's effort in practice, attitude during games, and commitment to skill development fosters individual growth and strengthens team culture.
HOUSTON LC PROGRAM DIRECTORS
High School Director - Ryan Decker
Coach Decker attended Chatham High School where he was a three-year starter at Midfield. He then moved on to play NCAA Division 1 lacrosse at Colgate University for four years, where he was a three-year starter and Team Captain as a Senior. While at Colgate, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History. He then took advantage of his 5th year and played NCAA D1 Midfield at Rutgers University in New Jersey. He is currently the Head Coach at Episcopal high school Houston. Coach Decker is also the HLC 2030 Assistant Coach.
Middle School Director - Erinn O'Hara
Erinn O’Hara is from Syracuse, NY and played high school lacrosse at Salisbury School in CT where he won 2 New England League Championships. He played both Attack and Midfield at D3 NCAA Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. Erinn has coached at numerous high schools, including Seven Lakes HS, St. Thomas HS, Round Rock HS, and Kingwood HS. He is currently the varsity assistant at The Kinkaid School where they recently won the class a state championship. Erinn serves as the 2030 & 2032 Head Coach and is the Director for our 2032 - 2029 divisions.
Youth Director - Tim Hilbe
Coach Hilbe graduated high school from Strake Jesuit here in Houston. He played MCLA lacrosse at the University of Houston where he was an all conference defender and team captain. Tim has coached in the Houston lacrosse community for a number of years. He was most recently the Magnolia Head varsity lacrosse coach. Prior to that he started Travis Lacrosse Club, program director of Richmond Grizzly youth program and 2019 winner of the TXLOA Houston Sam Chambers Sportsmanship Award!We are excited to have Tim building the foundation of our players at the youth level. Coach Hilbe also is the Head coach our HLC 2034/35 team.