About Arete

The idea for Arete Sport was born in 2016

OUR STORY

Founder,Cory Childs, noticed an opportunity to collaborate with lacrosse programs and companies in the youth sport industry. Arete began offering services for youth associations through small-group training and youth evaluation processes. Over the last four years, it has grown into a national network that focuses on problem solving and creating great experiences for lacrosse families & organizations.

Arete Sport is located at Viking Lakes in Eagan, MN

OUR HOME

Viking Lakes is a 200-acre, mixed-use master development, with a mission formed around a healthy, active lifestyle, and home to the Minnesota Vikings, Twin Cities Orthopedics, TCO Stadium and the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel.

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OUR WORK

Ideation: Generation. Evaluation. Development.

The Problem

The Solution

The Solution

Player Perspective:
Non-traditional & small market national program that provides exposure for players who want to compete at the highest level without leaving their local club program, or don’t have an affiliation to a club program.
Club Perspective:
Partner with small clubs that need a connection to high level events. These clubs usually have 4-5 players capable of competing at the best events, but not a full team. This allows their top players to stay loyal while also having access to national level competition and recruiting exposure.
Partner Perspective:
Arete pitches “Team UNRL” to UNRL as an opportunity to provide more exposure to their apparel and team sales division.
In under two years, Team UNRL becomes house-hold name in the lacrosse industry and one of the most recognizable programs in the country.

The Solution

Arete announced the Arete Lacrosse League, which hires a professional film agency and invites the top players and teams in the state to compete.
The league has become a staple for the top players to compete against strong competition while also receiving high quality film for highlight reels.

The Solution

Player Perspective: 
An event built for advanced players that don’t have the resources, connections, or ability to travel back east or west for top events.
Club Director Perspective:
Provide an outlet for their top players to perform at a quality event that takes place on one field. Club partners can voice suggestions and feedback to improve experience.
Partner Perspective:
The brand UNRL continues to get exposure for their apparel products and highlight new options for lacrosse players.
College Coach Perspective:
An event that has many players that have not been widely evaluated at the top events on the east coast.
The UNRL Showcase quickly became one of the top events in the country to attend for players and college coaches.

The Solution

Offer an Arete Lacrosse League for teams and individuals that want to compete in a high level league that focuses on providing:

  1. Strong Competition
  2. Long Term Development Focused
  3. Positive, Fun Environment

Arete Sport Continues to evaluate & offer opportunities to solve problems and provide exceptional service across the lacrosse landscape.

How Can We Help You?

Training

Eents

Leagues

Apparel

From training at our facility to partnering on events
Reach out today and let us know how we can collaborate

Meet The Team

Cory Childs

Founder

Laura Childs

Finance

Bailey Childs

Office Manager

Jace Childs

Arete Youth Leagues

Neal Pester

Apparel & Team Sales

Cory Childs

Founder

Laura Childs

Finance

Bailey Childs

Office Manager

Jace Childs

Arete Youth Leagues

Neal Pester

Apparel & Team Sales

Austin Bartel

Marketing Coordinator

Adam Dobis

Boys Clinics & Camps

Moe Macias

Girls Clinics & Camps

Jackson Hallman

Graphic Designer

Justin Becker

Texas Lacrosse Operations

Austin Bartel

Marketing Coordinator

Adam Dobis

Boys Clinics & Camps

Moe Macias

Girls Clinics & Camps

Jackson Hallman

Graphic Designer

Scott Morrison

National Camps & Clinics

Justin Becker

Texas Lacrosse Operations

Scott Morrison

National Camps & Clinics