Our Elite Team is composed of the top athletes from the St. Louis Samurai High School program. These players represent the highest level of skill, dedication, and competitiveness in our club. The Elite Team competes on a national stage, attending high-level tournaments and showcasing their talent against some of the best teams in the country.

• Practices & Training: 4 practices before event

Fall 2025 Tournament:

• IWLCA Presidents Cup – November 20–22, 2026 in Bradenton, FL

*All Players are expected to attend the 2 Day Tryout to be selected for our Travel Teams or Training Only placement - contact neelylowery@samurailax.com with any conflicts

Teams Available:

• 2027, 2028, & 2029 Select Travel Teams

• • Practices & Training:
    • 2 Practices a week for 8 weeks (Sun/Wed) in our proven developmental programming executed by our award winning tenured staff!
  • Tournaments & Events
    • NXT Grand Prix - Oct. 24-25 - Westfield, IN
      
    • Top Draw - November 7-8 - Schaumburg, IL

• 2027 & 2028 Training Only Program:
  • Practices & Training:
    • 2 Practices a week for 8 weeks (Sun/Wed) in our proven developmental programming executed by our award winning tenured staff!

Practices held at Creve Coeur Park and Sportport International

• Sundays and Wednesdays Starting 9/20/26

*All Players are expected to attend the 2 Day Tryout to be selected for our Travel Teams or Training Only placement - contact neelylowery@samurailax.com with any conflicts

Teams Available:

• 2030, 14U (2031-2032), & 12U (2033-2034) Select Travel Teams

• • Practices & Training:
    • 2 Practices a week for 8 weeks (Sun/Wed) in our proven developmental programming executed by our award winning tenured staff!
  • Tournaments & Events
    • Top Cheddar - Oct. 17-18 - Racine, WI
      
    • Top Draw - November 7-8 - Schaumburg, IL
  • 14U (2031-2032) & 12U (2033-2034) ONLY
    • BONUS - All Players will also be enrolled into the 2nd Annual Samurai Fall 12U and 14U 7v7 League!
      • League games will be played on Thursdays at Sportport for 6 weeks 

• 2030, 14U (2031-2032), & 12U (2033-2034) Training Only Program:
  • Practices & Training:
    • 2 Practices a week for 8 weeks (Sun/Wed) in our proven developmental programming executed by our award winning tenured staff!
  • 14U & 12U ONLY
    • BONUS - All Players will also be enrolled into the 2nd Annual Samurai Fall 12U and 14U 7v7 League!
      • League games will be played on Thursdays at Sportport for 6 weeks 

Practices held at Creve Coeur Park and Sportport International

• Sundays and Wednesdays Starting 9/20/26
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*All Players are expected to attend the 2 Day Tryout to be selected for our Travel Teams or Training Only placement - contact neelylowery@samurailax.com with any conflicts

Teams Available:

• 10U Select Travel Teams

• • Practices & Training:
    • 2 Practices a week for 8 weeks (Sun/Wed) in our proven developmental programming executed by our award winning tenured staff!
  • Tournaments & Events
    • KC Elevate - 6v6 Tournament

• 10U Training Only Program:
  • Practices & Training:
    • 1 Practices a week for 8 weeks (Sun) in our proven developmental programming executed by our award winning tenured staff!

Practices held at Creve Coeur Park and Sportport International

• Sundays Starting 9/20/26
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