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• Professional Coaching: Head Coach and General Manager of the Charlotte Groove Lacrosse Club (NLA), promoting diversity and inclusion in professional lacrosse (2021–present).

• International Coaching: Assistant Coach for the US Virgin Islands Men’s U-20 Lacrosse Team (2024–present).

• Athletic Leadership: Athletic Director and Head Boys’ Basketball and Lacrosse Coach at Phoenix Montessori Academy, overseeing K-12 athletic operations and youth development programs (2018–2021).

• High School Coaching Success:

• Head Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Jay M. Robinson HS (2018).

• Head Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Saint Mary’s Hall (TX), leading grades 1–12 lacrosse operations and earning multiple coaching honors, including:

• THSLL SA District “Coach of the Year.”

• Texas HS Lacrosse “Coach of the Year” nominee.

• Member of the Texas HS Lacrosse All-American Committee.

• Offensive Coordinator for Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse at Baylor School (2014–2015) and McCallie School (2012–2013).

• Head Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Nonnewaug HS (CT), leading the team to two Division Championships (2011 & 2012).

• Player Development: Expertise in assessing individual strengths and weaknesses, creating tailored development plans, and providing guidance on college recruitment opportunities.

Athletic Accomplishments:

• Professional and International Experience: Selected as a starting Attackman for the Sankofa Lacrosse All-Stars, competing internationally as one of the top 35 African-American lacrosse players.

• Collegiate Honors:

• All-Little East Selection in 2005 & 2006 at Western Connecticut State University.

• NJCAA Runner-Up at Nassau Community College (2003).

• High School Recognition: All-Conference 1 Selection at Midfield/Attack at Baldwin High School (2002).

• Camps and Clinics: Staff member for Duke Lacrosse summer camps (2012–2013), mentoring aspiring players.

Key Strengths:

• Proven track record of success as a coach and athlete at high school, collegiate, and professional levels.

• Strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and player development both on and off the field.

• Extensive experience mentoring athletes in skill development, game strategy, and leadership.

I focus on each player’s skill and in-game situational development as it pertains to their offensive position.

Warm-Up (10 minutes)

• Dynamic Stretching: Focus on hip flexors, hamstrings, shoulders, and wrists.

• Footwork Drills: Ladder drills to improve quickness, balance, and agility.

• Stick Work: Wall ball routine (1- and 2-handed repetitions on both hands).

Skill Development (20 minutes)

• Dodging Techniques: Practice split, roll, and question mark dodges at game speed with emphasis on footwork and stick protection.

• Shooting on the Run: Focus on mechanics and accuracy while shooting on the run from various angles.

• Finishing Drills: Work on close-range finishing, including inside rolls, quick sticks, and crease dives.

Game Situations (15 minutes)

• 2-Man Game Drills: Work on pick-and-roll scenarios, slips, and cuts.

• Decision-Making Drills: Simulate dodging and reading slides to identify shooting, passing, or resetting opportunities.

• Transition Play: Practice clearing and fast break scenarios, focusing on positioning and quick decision-making.

Conditioning and Cool Down (10 minutes)

• Conditioning: Short sprints with changes of direction to mimic game situations (e.g., sprint-d

Richard Speckman and George Powers at Nassau Community College.

I come from a historical Lacrosse family on Hempstead, Long Island, New York beginning with my father’s groundbreaking accolades as an All-American Goalie Candidate at Duke University from 1972-1975. US lacrosse did a Black History Month Profile on his rise as a pioneer for African-American Lacrosse players in the ACC throughout the 1970s. My younger brother won a national championship as a goalie at Duke University in 2010. I was a stand out three sport athlete throughout my time in high school having played varsity football, basketball, and lacrosse respectively. Played attack at Nassau Community College from 2003 to 2004 And then Western Connecticut State from 2005 to 2006. I left Western Connecticut as a top five scorer in school history. Subsequently my Younger brother and I were named to the Sankofa pro All-Star team that was comprised of the best African-American Pro-Am lacrosse players in the world in 2013.