About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Brookside Lacrosse stands with Prairie Village and Blue Valley as the only youth programs ran by a full-time director and staff with experienced, non-volunteer coaches.
The Badgers are open to 1st - 8th boys and girls in the South Kansas City area.
Brookside Lacrosse feed's the following high schools: St. Teresa's and Rockhurst High School.
Brookside Lacrosse competes in the following local leagues during the Spring season; LAKC (boys) & KCMGLA (girls). Brookside is also provides regional competition throughout the Spring season.
Brookside Lacrosse, is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri.
The purpose of this corporation is:
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To support the positive growth of the youth in the communities served by the organization
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Develop the sport of lacrosse in the Midwest
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To create opportunities for youth to be introduced to, engaged in and excel at the sport of lacrosse
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Enrich the lives of to those touched by the organization through its deeds and actions
As a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, Brookside Lacrosse operates under a set of bylaws and governed by a Parent Board and ran by an Administrator.
The Parent Board oversees the organization's efforts of encouraging positive change in the lives of youth lacrosse players and supporting the growth of the sport in the Brookside area.
Steve Truebner - Treasurer
Kathryn Strupp
Courtney Root
Kelly Thompson
Stacey Murray-Archer

MEET OUR DIRECTORS
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Brandon Horschig
Brandon, a St. Louis native, relocated to Kansas City in 2015 to run PV Youth
Lacrosse and establish his off-season organization - KC Heartland.
Since arriving in Kansas City, Brandon has been heavily involved in the lacrosse community -
- Head Coach Blue Valley North HS 2016-2018
- KC Lacrosse Shop 2016-2021
- Blue Valley Youth Lacrosse 2020- present
- Midwest Top Gun 2020-present
- KC Elevate 2021 - present
Brandon Horschig in Jay Coleman merged their respective off-season organizations to form KC Elevate in 2021 to simplify the lacrosse market and to further foster growth as the preferred local lacrosse provider.
Brandon is excited to work with Brookside Lacrosse and continue the growth of lacrosse throughout the South Kansas City area.
Brandon resides in Grain Valley Mo. with his wife Mackenzie, daughters Naveah, Maebri and sons Sawyer and August.
