The Purpose
To grow, promote, and support New Jersey Lacrosse!
The Garden State Cup powered by Nike was started with the mission to showcase the very best of New Jersey lacrosse and to provide a unique, competitive platform for players and coaches to represent their region at the highest level. The Event will feature regional tryouts, with selected players competing against the other regions for the Garden State Cup!
This is a newer event, restarted in 2022, with its history dating back to the Garden State Games and Garden State Challenge Games. We are excited to bring back a great tradition for NJ lacrosse!
THE EVENT
The Garden State Cup powered by Nike
Dates: July 18th-19th, 2023
Location: Rutgers University - Busch Campus
Players
All Rising HS aged players
(2024-2027s)
Coaches
NJ High School Coaches
& Former Coaches
Regional Tryout Dates & Locations
*INFO FOR ALL LOCATIONS*
Monday June 19th, 2023
(Alternate Tryout Friday June 9th for ALL Regions in Hillsborough, NJ - Click link below for more info)
NORTH
Morristown High School
Morristown, NJ
Upperclassmen (2024/2025s) - 4:00 - 5:30pm
Underclassmen (2026/2027s) - 5:30 - 7:00pm
CENTRAL
Iron Peak Sports & Events
Hillsborough, NJ
Upperclassmen (2024/2025s) - 4:00 - 5:30pm
Underclassmen (2026/2027s) - 4:00 - 5:30pm
EAST
Montclair Kimberley Academy
Montclair, NJ
Upperclassmen (2024/2025s) - 4:00 - 5:30pm
Underclassmen (2026/2027s) - 5:30 - 7:00pm
SOUTH
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ
Upperclassmen (2024/2025s) - 4:00 - 5:30pm
Underclassmen (2026/2027s) - 5:30 - 7:00pm
Prospect Camp *NEW*
Open to ANY & ALL Players
Monday July 17th
2:00 - 5:00pm
@ Rutgers University
Positional Training & Games Coached by Division 1, 2, and 3 coaches
$149 per player
Limited to 10 goalies, 30 Defense/LSM, 30 Midfielders, 30 Attackmen
The Regions
NORTH
2023 Coaches
Tim Flynn (Mt. Lakes)
Christian Scarpello (Chatham)
Chris Hoffman (Pope John)
Chris Blough (Mount Olive)
Sean Peterson (Sparta)
Ryan McCoy (Morristown)
Counties Represented
Morris County
Passaic County
Sussex County
Warren County
EAST
2023 Coaches
Jim Davidson (Summit)
Justin Schwindel (West Essex)
Dave Giarusso (MKA)
Dan DaPonte (SJR)
Carl Houser (Glen Ridge)
Joe Voto (Glen Rock)
Counties Represented
Bergen County
Essex County
Hudson County
Union County
CENTRAL
2023 Coaches
Mike Vergalito (Hunterdon Central)
Sean Cunningham (Manasquan)
Bill Tharp (Pingry)
Dave Hobson (Immaculata)
Tony Calandra (St. Joseph's Met.)
Kyle Higgins (Notre Dame)
Anthony Rybek (Old Bridge)
Counties Represented
Hunterdon County
Mercer County
Middlesex County
Monmouth county
Somerset County
SOUTH
2023 Coaches
JC Valore (St. Augustine)
Bill Sutphin (Lenape)
Mike Jinks (Southern)
Joe LaTorre (Ocean City)
Anthony Labetti (Moorestown)
Counties Represented
Atlantic County
Burlington County
Camden County
Cape May County
Cumberland County
Gloucester County
Ocean County
Salem County
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