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Main Campus +39 06 9762 5083
info@romecityinstitute.com
Develop in one of the fastest-growing sports globally, within an international and highly competitive environment. Lacrosse has deep roots in North America and is rapidly expanding across Europe, and Rome City Institute puts you at the front of that growth, blending American tradition with the energy of the European game.
What makes our program special is the close integration between training and campus life, with facilities and team activities designed to fit seamlessly into the student-athlete’s daily routine. This allows for consistent development, both on the field and in the classroom. Through a combination of technical training, game experience, and physical preparation, students are part of a dynamic program that blends the American tradition of lacrosse with the energy and growth of the European game.
Lacrosse is a sport on the rise in Europe, and especially in Italy. Our students are placed in different clubs throughout the country, where they compete in the national competition and test themselves against athletes with completely varied backgrounds. This allows them to travel around Italy while stepping into the role of player-coach, leading their team in the league and in training, helping teammates improve technically and mentally. Rome City lacrosse student-athletes sign with Italian clubs and lead them both on and off the field, carrying the values of the sport to each Italian team, resulting in technical growth as well as a deeper cultural awareness of the game.
Mike brings extensive international lacrosse experience to Rome City Institute, having earned caps with the Italian National Team. He leads the program’s coaching staff and structure, guiding student-athletes through their development both on the field and within the Italian club system, while helping grow the sport’s presence across the country.
The lacrosse program is designed to integrate seamlessly with students’ academic commitments, ensuring balance between classes, practice, and athletic development.
Strength & conditioning session at the on-campus gym.
Morning training sessions focused on technical development, tactics, and game preparation.
Evening practices with partner Italian clubs, allowing student-athletes to train within the official national league system.
Student-athletes train on professional fields at the Rome City Training Center and benefit from the full resources of the main campus, including the strength & conditioning gym and physiotherapy & recovery center shown below, both integrated into their weekly routine.
Students in our lacrosse program take part in Italian Lacrosse Federation (FIL) events to improve the level and awareness of the game across the country, running clinics, giving presentations, and coaching young athletes who are approaching lacrosse for the first time.
Rome City lacrosse student-athletes join different teams in the Italian national league, taking an active role in leading them through the championship, with games hosted in different locations around Italy. On top of national league competition, our student-athletes are often invited by the Italian National Team to help prepare for international competitions such as the World Cup and European League, sharing their knowledge directly with the coaching staff.
Sign with Italian clubs and compete throughout the country, stepping into a player-coach role that builds leadership on and off the field.
An internal Rome City tournament where men’s and women’s teams compete together throughout the academic year, building team spirit alongside club-level play.
Italy competes in international tournaments with the national team, heritage team, or a representative team, a great way to explore Europe while measuring yourself against different lacrosse traditions and visiting some of the continent’s best capitals.
“Living in Rome and studying at Rome City Institute has been one of my life’s greatest adventures. The community that Rome City fosters is filled with like-minded individuals that aim to become better people each day, which has inspired me from the moment I stepped on campus. The MBA professors have been a great help in my intellectual pursuit and playing lacrosse in Europe has been an unbelievable experience. I am so grateful to have chosen this path and I could not recommend it more.”
Are you ready to become a Rome City Lion?
At Rome City we are looking for students who are willing to think outside the box and prepare themself for a professional journey in a rapidly changing world.