Liberty University Club Sports Athletics
Two U19 camp participants square off during a drill in the Liberty Multipurpose Center last week.
Lacrosse camps attract players from across U.S. for skill development, fun and games
7/22/2026 4:44:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
A staff of nine current and former players and three coaches directed nearly 90 players ages 19 and under in two action-packed four-day sessions.
For the 12th summer in a row, Liberty University's men's lacrosse program hosted its Flames Futures Summer Camps earlier this month, with 35 youth participating in a session for U15 players from July 11-14 and close to 50 high school players ages 15-19 attending a second session from July 16-19.
"We definitely saw improvement in both camps, even in the short amount of time we had them on campus," Flames Head Coach Kyle McQuillan said, noting campers traveled from as far south as Florida, as far north as Connecticut and Ohio, and as far west as California and Colorado. "The U19 group really impressed with the overall level of play that guys brought to camp this year, probably the most competitive summer camp we've ever had. They came from all over the place, which is a testament to the draw Liberty has across the country."
As they prepare to build up their 2027-28 recruiting class, McQuillan and his staff will send invitations to several rising juniors and seniors to return for Liberty's Aug. 29 recruiting showcase, held before the Sept. 8-9 tryouts that will finalize the Flames' 2026-27 roster.
He said the Club Sports department and the university provided all of the resources needed to facilitate the camps' objectives, including putting on skills competitions for the younger group and more scrimmages and game play with the older group.
"The focus was to get as much lacrosse in as possible, and the guys were exhausted after four days of camp," he added. "We jammed in as much as we possibly could."
Smoke blown into Virginia from forest fires in Canada forced activities to be moved indoors on the last day and a half of the U19 camp, but Liberty had the facilities needed to stay on schedule and keep campers engaged nearly every waking moment.
"We got to go indoors and use the Liberty Multipurpose Center, which is super beneficial to have on campus, and a great facility to be able to get us out of high temperatures," McQuillan said, noting it is also helpful during rainstorms or when there is snow on the ground. "We love our (Liberty Lacrosse) Field and are blessed to have fantastic resources such as the LMC, which is a great space that stays nice and cool, which is especially important when you're running three or four (practice) sessions per day."
Overnight campers stayed in Residential Commons II and ate breakfasts and dinners at the Reber-Thomas Dining Center, with opportunities to visit and use other academic buildings and recreational venues.
"Regardless of if you want to play lacrosse at Liberty or not, (participants) walk away from this camp with a strong impression of Liberty," McQuillan said. "It is a good opportunity to experience campus, and the campers were really impressed with the resources Liberty has. They went swimming (at the LaHaye Aquatic Center), played indoor soccer (at the Thomas Indoor Soccer Center), went to the ice rink (LaHaye Ice Center), and gave them a really good understanding of everything Liberty has to offer."
Players also walked away with refined skills and feedback that will help them elevate their games in upcoming travel club and high school seasons.
They were strengthened and encouraged in their performances on the field and spiritual walks off it by overnight counselors Shane Supek, a faceoff specialist who graduated in May, rising seniors Blake Konchak, a midfielder, and LSM Peyton Park, and rising sophomores KJ Loconti, a defender, FOS Justin Kim, and attack Branson Isaacs.
Additionally, former attackmen Braden Landry and Keaton Mohs, the top two scorers on Liberty's 2025 MCLA National Championship team, served as on-field coaches, complementing McQuillan and Assistant Coach Brandon Butler.
"It was a good mix of new guys and alumni, and obviously having a level of talent from players like Braden Landry and Keaton Mohs was super helpful," McQuillan said. "(Butler) played a pretty significant part in being my co-camp director and did a fantastic job along with (Assistant Coach) Jessi Glauser and (former Flames' All-MCLA First Team defender) Matt Walker ('24), who works with a lot of local (Virginia 460 Lacrosse) youth lacrosse teams, so it was good to see him in that environment."
By Ted Allen/Staff WriterGallery: (7-22-2026) Lacrosse Futures camps 2026
"We definitely saw improvement in both camps, even in the short amount of time we had them on campus," Flames Head Coach Kyle McQuillan said, noting campers traveled from as far south as Florida, as far north as Connecticut and Ohio, and as far west as California and Colorado. "The U19 group really impressed with the overall level of play that guys brought to camp this year, probably the most competitive summer camp we've ever had. They came from all over the place, which is a testament to the draw Liberty has across the country."
As they prepare to build up their 2027-28 recruiting class, McQuillan and his staff will send invitations to several rising juniors and seniors to return for Liberty's Aug. 29 recruiting showcase, held before the Sept. 8-9 tryouts that will finalize the Flames' 2026-27 roster.
He said the Club Sports department and the university provided all of the resources needed to facilitate the camps' objectives, including putting on skills competitions for the younger group and more scrimmages and game play with the older group.
"The focus was to get as much lacrosse in as possible, and the guys were exhausted after four days of camp," he added. "We jammed in as much as we possibly could."
Smoke blown into Virginia from forest fires in Canada forced activities to be moved indoors on the last day and a half of the U19 camp, but Liberty had the facilities needed to stay on schedule and keep campers engaged nearly every waking moment.
"We got to go indoors and use the Liberty Multipurpose Center, which is super beneficial to have on campus, and a great facility to be able to get us out of high temperatures," McQuillan said, noting it is also helpful during rainstorms or when there is snow on the ground. "We love our (Liberty Lacrosse) Field and are blessed to have fantastic resources such as the LMC, which is a great space that stays nice and cool, which is especially important when you're running three or four (practice) sessions per day."
Overnight campers stayed in Residential Commons II and ate breakfasts and dinners at the Reber-Thomas Dining Center, with opportunities to visit and use other academic buildings and recreational venues.
"Regardless of if you want to play lacrosse at Liberty or not, (participants) walk away from this camp with a strong impression of Liberty," McQuillan said. "It is a good opportunity to experience campus, and the campers were really impressed with the resources Liberty has. They went swimming (at the LaHaye Aquatic Center), played indoor soccer (at the Thomas Indoor Soccer Center), went to the ice rink (LaHaye Ice Center), and gave them a really good understanding of everything Liberty has to offer."
Players also walked away with refined skills and feedback that will help them elevate their games in upcoming travel club and high school seasons.
They were strengthened and encouraged in their performances on the field and spiritual walks off it by overnight counselors Shane Supek, a faceoff specialist who graduated in May, rising seniors Blake Konchak, a midfielder, and LSM Peyton Park, and rising sophomores KJ Loconti, a defender, FOS Justin Kim, and attack Branson Isaacs.
Additionally, former attackmen Braden Landry and Keaton Mohs, the top two scorers on Liberty's 2025 MCLA National Championship team, served as on-field coaches, complementing McQuillan and Assistant Coach Brandon Butler.
"It was a good mix of new guys and alumni, and obviously having a level of talent from players like Braden Landry and Keaton Mohs was super helpful," McQuillan said. "(Butler) played a pretty significant part in being my co-camp director and did a fantastic job along with (Assistant Coach) Jessi Glauser and (former Flames' All-MCLA First Team defender) Matt Walker ('24), who works with a lot of local (Virginia 460 Lacrosse) youth lacrosse teams, so it was good to see him in that environment."
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