Book Private Lacrosse Lessons with Coach Dakota
I played Division 1 lacrosse at University of Massachusetts and Rutgers University for 4 years. I played mid-field/ defense and was a starter for the Scarlet Knights. I currently am a coach for the Texas Nationals travel lacrosse team.
Dallas, TX
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Get to know Coach Dakota
About Me:
I played for Rutgers Women’s Lacrosse. I was a starting defender.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can offer both defensive skills and offensive skills. My profession has also allowed me to help with confidence building.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
My private training sessions look something like this: 15-20 mins of stick skills depending on skill level, dodging, shooting, footwork, defensive work and anything else I feel they need to work on. I am also open to working on skills they feel less comfortable with.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have coached a club programs on Long Island called the Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets takes home multiple championships each summer. I recently moved to Dallas for work, where I know coach for the TX nationals and also provide private 1:1 lessons.
Best coach I ever had:
My high school coach Becky Thorn. My highschool won their first county championship under her leadership. She was also my travel coach and help me get seen and recruited by prestigious colleges.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I was born and raised on Long Island, NY. I have a full time job as a Human Resources Business Partner. I also have a brother who played D3 lacrosse at Salisbury in MD and is currently doing his 5th year at Adelphi Div 2.
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