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The maroon Springfield College scoreboard at the edge of the lacrosse field, under tall summer trees and a pale sky.

History of Peak Performance

A standardset inthe 1990s.

Peak Performance started at Springfield College in the early 1990s and became one of the most influential lacrosse camps on the East Coast. Players who came through went on to play in college and beyond.

The story

From Springfield,and back again.

The whole camp, a few hundred players and staff, gathered for a group photo on the turf under the Springfield College scoreboard.
Peak campers and staff at Springfield College, summer 2026

  1. Early 1990s

    Founded at Springfield College

    College coaches and former players build a camp around skill, lacrosse IQ, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

  2. 1990s–2000s

    Up and down the East Coast

    From New England and the Mid-Atlantic to college campuses along the coast, with NCAA coaches, pros, and All-Americans on staff.

  3. 1990s–2000s

    A launching pad

    Players go on to the NCAA and beyond. Peak is one of the first programs to pair player development with recruiting exposure.

  4. Mid-2000s

    The end of an era

    Club lacrosse and recruiting showcases crowd the camp market, and Peak steps away.

  5. TodayDetails to come

    Back where it started

    Peak returns to Springfield College with the idea it started with: great coaches, lots of reps, and a few days that make players better.

What made Peak, Peak

Founded bycoaches, forplayers.

Peak Performance was founded in the early 1990s by a group of college coaches and former players who wanted to give young players a serious place to train. The goal was simple: help players reach their full potential on and off the field through skill development, lacrosse IQ, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

  • The staff

    NCAA Division I, II, and III coaches, pro players, and All-Americans.

  • The training

    Game-speed drills and position-specific coaching matched to each player.

  • Off the field

    Leadership, mental toughness, and handling pressure.

  • On campus

    Camps on college campuses, with college facilities and a real taste of college athletics.

By the numbers

An academywith a pedigree

NCAA divisions on staff
3
Division I, II, and III
Lacrosse sessions a day
3
Days on campus
4
Check-in to check-out
Back on campus

Now it'sback.

Peak Performance is back at Springfield College with the same idea it started with: great coaches, lots of reps, and a few days that make players better.
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What families say

In theirwords.

Reviews from Peak families and campers are on the way.
Coming soon
  • From a camp parent
  • From a camper
  • From a goalie family