Girls First. Always.
At NEMS, our Girls First philosophy is at the heart of everything we do. It means we put the player first, prioritizing the whole individual, both on and off the field.
We are proud to be the premier girls’ lacrosse club in Northeast Maryland, serving top athletes from Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore Counties, as well as Southern Pennsylvania. Our balanced approach emphasizes total player health, growth, and a strong team culture over a win-at-all-costs mentality.
Since our founding, more than 200 NEMS athletes have gone on to compete at the Division I and II level, and over 100 more have continued their athletic and academic careers at Division III programs, many on academic scholarships.
Player-Focused Development
At NEMS, growth is intentional. Our Club Director partners closely with each team’s coaching staff to design personalized development plans that fit every athlete’s age, skill level, and goals.
This tailored approach ensures that every player from rising talent to elite competitor trains at the right pace, builds confidence, and reaches her full potential.
Elite Facilities for Every Season
NEMS athletes train and compete on some of the best fields in the region. Our home base, Rutledge Fields in Jarrettsville, MD, features expansive, all-grass fields, big enough to host the entire club in one location. It’s the perfect setting for fall, spring, and summer seasons, offering the ideal surface for competition.
In the spring, our NGLL teams also practice on premier turf fields at The John Carroll School in Bel Air, MD, and during the winter, we keep our players sharp at multiple top-tier indoor facilities across the area.
At NEMS, every season has a home and every player has the space to grow.
Train Together. Rise Together.
At NEMS, you’ll train alongside driven, like-minded girls who push each other to grow, compete, and achieve their goals on and off the field.
NEMS is a not-for-profit organization built with one mission: helping our players reach the next level. We’re dedicated to guiding girls toward schools and programs that fit them best, while continuing our 25+ year legacy of Girls First lacrosse in the community we love.
At NEMS, your daughter means more than a roster spot, she’s family.
Recent Commits
“My NEMS coaches and teammates would constantly push me to be the best player and individual I could be. They constantly showed so much compassion towards me which helped me develop into the player that I am today.”
Shelby Sullivan
NEMS 2024
University of Maryland
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