Park City, Utah · Est. 2009
212 Lacrosse
Founded & Directed by Mike Acee
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Founder & Director
Mike Acee
Our name comes from the New York area code — a nod to where we come from.
From a Hall of Fame household on Long Island to a National Championship at Carolina to a low-ratio program in the mountains of Utah — Mike's path has always come back to one idea: real attention makes better players.
The Roots
Mike's father, Fred Acee — a Hall of Fame coach — first put a stick in his hands and passed on a love for the game that has never left him.
Carolina
Mike played at the University of North Carolina under Willie Scroggs, one of the most respected coaches in the sport's history. More than the titles, those years shaped how he thinks about the game — accountability, fundamentals, and competing for something bigger than himself.
Park City · Since 2005
Mike moved to Park City in 2005, drawn by the mountains and a chance to blend his passion for snowboarding with his love of coaching. He worked as an AASI Level 3 snowboard trainer while developing his lacrosse program — starting with youth recreation teams and at The Waterford School, where dedicated players embraced the work.
Founding 212 Lacrosse
Built on a simple conviction: players improve fastest when they get real attention. Mike builds each session around the individual — reading a player's game, targeting the skills that will move them forward, and coaching to their potential rather than a one-size-fits-all routine.
On the Field
Tournament Legacy
Mike is the first to say none of this belongs to him alone — it is entirely the work of the players who earned it, the families who made it possible, and the coaches who pour into the program every single season. Together, they have forged a powerhouse reputation at the most competitive tournaments in the West.
Championship Pedigree at the West's Most Competitive Tournaments
What Our Players Have Done
Player Achievements
95 players have gone on to play collegiate lacrosse.
10 players drafted to the PLL and NLL.
7 players invited to U19 Team USA tryouts.
50+ selections to the New Balance All-America tournament, representing top players from every region.
Numerous All-State honorees among Utah's top high school lacrosse players.
Certifications
How We Work
Our Approach
The numbers tell part of the story. How we coach tells the rest. These six principles have guided 212 since day one.
Our coaches have played at the D1 and national level. We think you coach best what you've lived.
We keep groups small on purpose. You can't coach the details from a distance.
Fast, creative, instinctive lacrosse. The 212 style rewards players who think for themselves and play with flair.
Whether it's a drill or a championship final, we want our players learning to compete — not just go through the motions.
Wins matter. But our deeper goal is helping young people develop the discipline and character that serve them long after lacrosse.
We offer free training for families facing financial hardship. The game should be for everyone, and we take that seriously.
Giving Back
Community Matters
We think a sports program should give back to its community. That's something we try to act on, not just talk about.
Over the years, 212 teams have donated to families facing adversity, supported the Graham Harden Cause, and organized charity efforts to honor teammates and local families in need.
We also offer free training programs for families who wouldn't otherwise have access. No kid should miss out because of financial circumstances.
Thank you to every player, family, and coach who's been part of this program over the last 17 years.
Come Play
Train With 212
Whether you're just picking up a stick or trying to earn a college scholarship, we'd love to work with you.