Coaches

I started Guardian Elite because I saw a need in the Blaine and surrounding North Metro area for more opportunities to develop the core fundamentals of lacrosse. As the sport continues to grow in our community, I wanted to create a training environment where athletes could slow the game down, build strong fundamentals, and develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Guardian Elite focuses on the foundation of the game — stick skills, passing, catching, shooting, dodging, footwork, decision-making, and overall lacrosse IQ. These are the building blocks that allow athletes to continue improving as they get older and the game becomes faster and more competitive.

Guardian Elite provides a local opportunity for athletes to get intentional repetitions and quality instruction outside of their regular team practices. My goal is to help athletes build a strong foundation, develop a love for the game, and become more confident every time they step on the field.

Build the fundamentals. Build confidence. Build better lacrosse players.

Coach Steven Axelrod is one of the most decorated players to come through the Blaine lacrosse program, and now he's dedicated to passing that knowledge on to the next generation. A three-time All-Conference selection and two-time First Team All-Section honoree, Steven earned MVP honors by combining elite offensive instincts with a work ethic that set the standard for everyone around him.

Steven's playing career extends far beyond the high school field. He competes at the highest levels of club lacrosse with True National Black and True MN Black, facing top-tier competition that sharpens his skills and deepens his understanding of the game. His experience with True Box Lacrosse has given him a unique perspective on tight-space offense, quick decision-making, and the kind of creativity that separates great attackmen from good ones.

At Guardian Elite, Steven runs offensive skill development — designing drills that build stick confidence, shooting accuracy, and off-ball movement. Athletes who train with Steven learn to read defenses, create separation, and finish under pressure. His sessions are high-energy, high-rep, and built around the same principles that made him one of the section's most dangerous offensive weapons.

Steven's connection to the athletes he coaches is genuine. He's close enough in age to remember exactly what it feels like to struggle with a new skill, and experienced enough to know how to fix it. He's the coach athletes gravitate toward — the one who'll stay after practice to run extra reps and the one who'll hold you accountable when you're not meeting your own standard.

Coach Hope Moore is the kind of athlete every program wants — and the kind of coach every young player needs. A four-year varsity starter at Blaine High School, Hope established herself as one of the most reliable players in the section, known for her footwork, communication, and ability to shut down an opponent's top threat.

Hope's journey to Division II lacrosse at Palm Beach Atlantic University is a testament to her commitment. She earned her spot through years of deliberate training, competing with 10K Elite against top talent and constantly refining her game. That path — from youth player to varsity to college commit — is exactly what she now helps Guardian Elite athletes navigate.

At Guardian Elite, Hope focuses on fundamentals and overall athlete development. Her sessions emphasize footwork, body positioning, and 1v1 technique — the building blocks that turn reactive defenders into proactive playmakers.