Elite Lacrosse Training · Upstate South Carolina
Long Island Roots · Multi-Year All-American Instruction · Sacred Heart Captain
Forge Lacrosse Performance is South Carolina’s athlete-development system for lacrosse players who want measurable growth, position-specific coaching, and a clear path from fundamentals to game-speed performance.
Whether your athlete is brand new, building confidence, chasing a roster spot, or preparing for recruiting, Forge gives families a clearer starting point.
Start with fundamentals, confidence, coordination, and early lacrosse habits.
Middle & High SchoolDevelop position-specific skills, movement quality, and competitive habits.
Serious DevelopmentUse a structured system to measure progress and sharpen training priorities.
Recruiting FocusSupport the athlete profile, outreach process, and development roadmap.
"I built Forge because South Carolina players deserve the same standard that shaped me as a Long Island athlete, college All-American, captain, and defensive MVP. That level of coaching is now here."— Doug Steele
Forge is led by Doug Steele, a Long Island-raised lacrosse and football captain who started on varsity from 9th through 12th grade in both sports before becoming a multi-year All-American lacrosse player, four-year captain, and four-time Defensive MVP at Sacred Heart University.
Lacrosse is the fastest-growing sport in the Southeast — but elite-level technical instruction hasn't kept pace. Forge was founded to close that gap, bringing the same caliber of position-specific coaching that produces dominant lacrosse athletes directly to South Carolina.
Forge is built as an athlete-development system — not a random collection of drills. Every program connects fundamentals, position-specific coaching, lacrosse IQ, and game-speed execution so players know exactly what they are building and why it matters.
Every session is built around intentional reps, real-time correction, and a high-accountability environment that accelerates development. You don't improve by going through the motions — you improve when every rep has a standard.
No generic workouts. No wasted reps. Just coaching that works — from K–6 first-timers to players chasing a next level.
Doug Steele · Multi-Year All-American
Long Island raised · Sacred Heart captain
Forge is not random drills or generic reps. Every athlete moves through a clear development system: build position-specific fundamentals, apply them at game speed, compete under pressure, and track what improves. Parents get a clearer picture. Players get a sharper plan.
A repeatable coaching model that builds mechanics, footwork, IQ, toughness, and game-transfer execution one training block at a time.
A practical player snapshot that shows where the athlete stands today, what needs work next, and how training should be adjusted.
Exclusive performance training alliance: Forge performance training is now powered in partnership with D1 Training Greenville.
Forge starts by helping athletes and families understand where the player is now, what matters most next, and how training should be prioritized.
Skill level, position needs, confidence, goals, and current training habits.
Clear development focus instead of random drills or generic sessions.
Next-step recommendations tied to Forge Method, Forge Score, and program fit.
Every Forge athlete should be able to see where they stand, what is improving, and what needs attention next. The Forge Score turns training feedback into a simple development snapshot athletes can use for goal-setting, parent conversations, and recruiting preparation.
A strong all-around profile with clear upward momentum. The next emphasis is athletic movement and technical polish under pressure, which are easy talking points for the athlete’s next development plan.
Forge is designed to give athletes a development system, not just another workout.
Forge turns defenders into field leaders. Athletes learn how to win matchups, protect the middle, communicate early, and play with confidence against stronger competition.
Players improve faster when instruction is clear, reps are intentional, and feedback is immediate. Forge builds skill, confidence, and decision-making through a structured progression that translates directly to live play.
Doug Steele grew up on Long Island, New York, in one of the country's most competitive lacrosse environments. A four-year varsity starter in both lacrosse and football from 9th through 12th grade, Doug captained both teams before continuing his lacrosse career at Sacred Heart University, where he became a multi-year All-American, four-year captain, and four-time Defensive MVP. He founded Forge Lacrosse Performance to bring that same standard of toughness, leadership, defensive discipline, and game-speed player development to South Carolina athletes.
Alex Cobb brings high-level playing experience and a genuine passion for developing the next generation of lacrosse talent in the Carolinas. An active competitive player himself, Alex brings real game-speed intensity to every session. His technical background and athlete-first coaching style make him a key part of the Forge development system across all age groups and positions.
Support athlete development, training, technology, analysis, operations, and performance feedback.
Support families, events, local relationships, service, and the Forge community experience.
Every organization in the Forge ecosystem is included because it strengthens the athlete, coach, or family experience. These are trusted platforms, performance partners, and alliance members that support the standard we are building.
Forge Lacrosse Performance uses D1 Training Greenville as the home base for proprietary lacrosse-specific performance training. Fusion Sports Performance supports the system through elite performance expertise, assessment review, and custom program insight.
Together, Forge connects field skill, positional IQ, athletic testing, performance training, technology, and measurable feedback inside one complete athlete-development model.
Lacrosse-specific skill, habits, decision-making, and position development.
The dedicated performance training home for Forge lacrosse-specific athlete development.
Elite expertise helps turn assessment data into smarter custom training priorities.
Clear progress tracking so athletes and families know what to improve next.
The Forge Ecosystem is now presented as a performance model on this page: Forge Method, D1 Training Greenville, Fusion Sports Performance, and Forge Score working together to support smarter lacrosse-specific athlete development. Partner logos are intentionally not repeated here.
View Community Partners →Forge Lacrosse Performance serves athletes and families across Greenville, Spartanburg, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Greer, Five Forks, and the surrounding Upstate South Carolina lacrosse community.
Forge supports youth, middle school, and high school lacrosse athletes. The right program depends on the athlete’s age, experience level, position, goals, and current development needs.
Both. Forge is built to meet athletes where they are. Newer players can build fundamentals and confidence, while more advanced athletes can sharpen position-specific skills, game habits, and performance priorities.
The best starting point is a Forge Athlete Evaluation. From there, Forge can recommend the right pathway based on the athlete’s age, skill level, position, goals, and development priorities.
The evaluation helps identify the player’s current strengths, development gaps, position needs, and best next step inside the Forge training system. It is designed to give families clarity before choosing a program.
Forge provides lacrosse-specific skill development and connects athletes with performance training support through our partner network. Lacrosse-specific training happens through Forge, while performance training support is integrated through D1 Training Greenville.
Forge lacrosse-specific training takes place at our outdoor facility in Taylors, South Carolina. Performance training takes place at D1 Training Greenville.
Forge is built to support lacrosse athletes and families. Program availability may vary by age group, season, and current training calendar, including the timing of boys’ and girls’ offerings.
Yes. Forge supports recruiting-focused athletes with development priorities, profile guidance, outreach planning, and a clearer understanding of what college programs may evaluate. Recruiting support is paired with continued player development.
Registration opens soon. In the meantime, reach out directly — we'll get your athlete into the right program.
