About Drive
Our philosophy
Drive Lacrosse Academy is more than a place to train—it’s a player development and mentorship program built to help athletes become more confident, capable, and driven both on and off the field.
Founded in 2024 by Duke Men’s Lacrosse alum Connor Drake, Drive was created around the belief that reaching your potential requires more than talent. It takes quality reps, consistent effort, the right guidance, and a commitment to personal growth. Our goal is to give athletes the coaching, tools, feedback, and mentorship they need to take ownership of their development.
Drive works with athletes nationwide through in-person and virtual 1:1, group, and team trainings, taking an individualized development approach with every athlete we work with. Whether an athlete is just beginning their journey or has aspirations of playing at the collegiate level, we meet them where they are and help them understand what it takes to get where they want to go.
At Drive, development isn’t about chasing short-term results. It’s about helping athletes find what drives them, trust their preparation, and become the best version of themselves on and off the field.
Meet our Coaches
Connor DRake Founder and Coach
- -Duke Men’s Lacrosse ‘24 -Wilton High School ‘18 -Salisbury School ’19 -2x ACC Champion (2021, 2023)
- -2 Final Four Appearances (2021, 2023)
- -National Championship Runner-Up (2023) -Team USA U-19 32-Man Roster - Under Armor All-American (2019) -First Team All-New England (2019) -3x All-FCIAC (2016-2018) -3x All-State (2016-2018) -Co-Founder Ambition Lacrosse