Innovative collaboration equips young lacrosse players and prep coaches with individualized, actionable game data to drive athletic development on and off the field.
ORLANDO, Fla. and MIDDLETOWN, Del., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chris Bates' Top 211 Prep Expo today announced an official partnership with STATDOG, the premier lacrosse analytics platform, for its upcoming showcase on October 3–4, 2026. Designed specifically for middle school boys at a pivotal stage in their athletic and personal development, the Top 211 Prep Expo combines elite lacrosse instruction, dynamic leadership training, and invaluable exposure to top prep schools and coaches. Through this new partnership, every attendee will receive personalized game data to support their long-term growth as student-athletes.
While quantifiable performance feedback is essential for young lacrosse players striving to elevate their game, the heavy resource drain required to track and process stats during fast-paced showcases and camps has historically caused statistical tracking to be pushed aside. STATDOG solves this challenge by delivering – with just a click - comprehensive, individual stat sheets to every player following the weekend's games, giving young athletes and prospective prep coaches clear insights into each player's unique strengths and developmental opportunities.
Beyond traditional lacrosse metrics like goals, assists, and ground balls, players will receive access to STATDOG's signature advanced metric: Net Possession Contribution (NPC). NPC measures a player's complete positive and negative impact on team possession. NPC moves beyond simple scoring to quantify the value of gaining possessions, causing turnovers, and minimizing saved shots. It reveals hidden value in non-scoring contributors and highlights who truly drives possessions, which in turn increases scoring probability.
"The Top 211 Prep Expo isn't just about lacrosse—it's about building future leaders, fostering lifelong connections, and preparing these young men for success both on and off the field," said Chris Bates, Founder of Top 211 Prep Expo, Head Coach at St. Andrew's School, and Head Coach of the PLL Utah Archers. "At this crucial middle school stage, self-awareness and constructive feedback are everything. By partnering with STATDOG, we are giving our lacrosse players a tangible tool for self-development. They leave camp not only as better leaders, but with clear data showing where they excel and how they can continue to grow."
"Middle school is the ideal time for young lacrosse players to start building healthy habits around self-assessment and continuous improvement," said Mike Kidd, Founder and CEO of STATDOG. "We are thrilled to partner with Coach Bates and the Top 211 Prep Expo to provide real, meaningful value to each attendee. By offering detailed insights like Net Possession Contribution, we help young players appreciate the fundamental, game-changing plays that don't always show up on a basic box score—giving both the player and future prep coaches a true roadmap for athletic growth."
Following the conclusion of the Expo on October 4, each participant will receive a customized digital performance report detailing their play during the weekend's games.
To learn more or register for the event, visit https://211prepexpo.com/ .
To explore STATDOG's analytics platform, visit https://statdog.live/ .
About Top 211 Prep Expo
Founded by elite coaches and educators led by Chris Bates, the Top 211 Prep Expo is designed specifically for middle school student-athletes. The Expo combines high-level athletic instruction, character and leadership development, and exposure to leading secondary prep school programs across the nation. Learn more at www.211prepexpo.com.
About STATDOG
STATDOG, owned and operated by Sports Data Partners, LLC of Orlando, Florida, is the premier sports science lacrosse statistics and analytics platform. Combining over a decade of data science research with cutting-edge software development, STATDOG empowers coaches at high school, collegiate, and international levels with the actionable real-time insights needed to build leadership, grit, and competitive advantages. Build champions with live lacrosse data! Learn more at www.statdog.live.
Media Contact
Mike Kidd, Sports Data Partners, LLC dba STATDOG, 1 609-759-0627, [email protected], https://statdog.live/
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