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I have a passion for lacrosse and leadership. In my 9 years of high school and collegiate lacrosse at the Division I and II level, I was a starter for all 9 years and a team captain for 7. This sport has given me so much, and coaching provides me an opportunity to give back some of the great lessons I have learned from my coaches and mentors.
Woodstock, GA
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About Me:
In high school, I started all four years at Roswell High School and earned All-State Honors my Junior and Senior years, while also earning the teams "best defenseman" award for all four years. I was captain of the team my Sophomore through Senior years.
In Division I, at Lafayette College, I started all four years and was a team captain my Sophomore through Senior years. I received the teams most improved award my freshman year, the strength and conditioning award my junior year, and our teams most prestigious award, the brotherhood award, my senior year.
During my Graduate year at the University of Tampa, in Division II, I was selected as team captain, I received All-Conference as well as Scholar All-American Honors, won the Sunshine State Conference, and made it to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.
Through my college experience, I also received Magna Cum Laude honors in my undergraduate Neuroscience degree, as well as posting a 4.0 through my entire masters degree.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can improve all facets of a defenseman's game. I was lucky enough to be coached by three talented defensive coordinators in my high school / college career. I can improve on-ball footwork, off-ball footwork, stick skills, lacrosse IQ, as well as general training habits.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session will include a dynamic warm up, a stick work session, and then the primary focus of the day. The primary focus of the day will revolve around different parts of the game defensively, wether it be on-ball footwork, approach footwork, angles, on-ball positioning, off-ball alignment, ground balls, or clearing. This can be catered to whatever the athlete needs, regardless of skill level or age. For each session, it expected that the player bring their cleats, stick, gloves, and helmet.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have coaching experience from the U11 level through the high school varsity level. I have primarily coached and traveled with the Roswell Raptors club. I have run my own individual lessons in previous years.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I have ever had was my Defensive Coordinator at the University of Tampa, Ryan Sullivan. Coach Sullivan has a passion for coaching, lacrosse and winning. The most important thing Coach Sullivan did was truly care about his players. He wanted us to succeed more than anything. On and off the field he wanted the absolute best for us and held us accountable to that standard at all times.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Throughout my career, I have encountered several setbacks and complete stops that have grown my love for the sport even more. As a young athlete, I was cut from the first select lacrosse team I tried out for. As a high school athlete, I tore my ACL, and was told I was not good enough to earn playing time at a Division 1 school. In college I encountered the loss of a close family member, and ultimately opted in for my 5th year to make them proud. Throughout my entire journey, I do not know what I would have done without this game, and all of the teammates, friends, and coaches that helped me through it all. Now that I am done with playing, I hope I can be the light that others were for me when I needed it.
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