About Capital Advantage Lacrosse

Capital Advantage Lacrosse was founded in 2026 and aims to be a leader revolving around physical and mental growth, progress, and advancement for upcoming and current lacrosse players. Offering private and group development that go further than what we see on the field to get our players to be at their best during the fall, spring, and summer seasons.

Being rooted in North Jersey, we take pride in seeing the state have success and we take all the steps to make that happen. We've seen lacrosse at every level and we understand what it takes. Having worked with the youngest athletes to college players looking for that extra step to make an impact against the best in the country, the Capital Advantage is hitting on every element that will make us the best. We train athletes, develop skill, and win the mental game.

As a team, we work hard and put every player in a position to be successful. We carefully plan out our training structure to get our player's to surpass their goals and create new ones. We work behind the scenes to gain the advantage before the lights come on.

Carter Finnen

"Proven leader committed to excellence through relationship building, mentorship, and long-term player and staff development. Passionate about instilling a shared philosophy while helping individuals reach their full potential."

The founder of Capital Advantage Lacrosse, Carter was raised in Chatham, New Jersey before moving onto the Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut, becoming a 4 year varsity midfielder. Carter then spent 4 years playing for Montclair State University in the midfield totaling 60 games and 16 starts. At both schools, Carter was elected as a captain and was featured on man-up and man-down, finishing at Montclair State as a defensive midfielder racking up 10 points and 78 groundballs his last year. During this 8-year tenure, Carter was coached by 2 coaches who totaled 5 Division 1 National Championships as players at Princeton University (Chris Roberts) and The University of Virginia (Matt Poskay).

Using his time spent on every side of the field, Carter has gained experience in his young coaching career, having a desire to build relationships and learn methods from different areas, he has developed a personal philosophy of attitude, technique, attention to detail, and being a constant student of lacrosse and life. A current Montclair State assistant, he also has a strong role in the West Essex Youth Lacrosse program and has spent time at Don Bosco Prep, True Garden State, and Riot.