Book Lessons with Coach Isaac

My name is Isaac Marrero. I am 22 years old and was raised in Whitesboro, New York. I grew up playing multiple sports including football, lacrosse, and wrestling, which helped shape my competitiveness, discipline, and understanding of athletic development.

I chose to continue my career as a student-athlete at the college level, playing lacrosse while pursuing a degree in Sports Management and Marketing. My experience as a collegiate athlete has given me a deeper understanding of what it takes to compete, improve, and succeed at a high level both on and off the field.

My goal as a coach is to bring that same mindset and experience to the athletes I work with, helping them develop their skills, confidence, and overall performance through structured and intentional training.

I help athletes improve by focusing on fundamentals, details, and real game application. My training is built around breaking down skills into simple, repeatable movements that athletes can understand and execute under pressure.

With my experience as a collegiate faceoff specialist, I emphasize technique, timing, and decision-making — not just repetition. I teach athletes how to recognize situations, react efficiently, and build confidence through consistent, intentional work.

Every session is structured to push improvement while reinforcing proper habits. My goal is to help athletes develop faster, play smarter, and perform with confidence when it matters most.

I start by understanding each athlete’s goals and the specific results they want to achieve. From there, I design a tailored training plan aimed at systematically improving performance over time.

My approach combines instruction, skill-specific drills, and live competition scenarios to ensure athletes can apply what they learn in real game situations. The focus is on building both technical ability and competitive confidence, so improvement is measurable, consistent, and transferable to performance on the field.

* Four-year Division II starter at Roberts Wesleyan University

* Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management & Marketing

* Two-time All-ECC

* Ranked 9th nationally (NCAA Division II, 2025 season)

* Led conference in ground balls (senior year)

* Broke school record for most career faceoff wins at Roberts Wesleyan University

* Multiple-time Offensive & Defensive Player of the Week (college)

* High school First Team All-Conference (2022)

* High school Second Team All-Conference (2021)

* High school Team MVP

* Proven faceoff specialist competing against top-ranked collegiate programs

The best coach I ever had was Mr. Schoen.

Growing up, one of my favorite parts of the summer was attending the Utica Lacrosse Camp. It was a place where I could play the game I loved, meet new people, and spend my days immersed in lacrosse. Mr. Schoen and his brother helped run the camp, creating an environment where young athletes in the area had a real opportunity to develop and stay engaged with the sport during the offseason.

At a time when there were limited opportunities to play locally, that camp had a major impact on me. It helped me fall in love with the game early on and gave me a foundation that carried into my playing career. The experience showed me how important it is to create opportunities for athletes and give back to the game in a way that helps others grow.

Athletes should know that I am extremely passionate not only about lacrosse, but about the athlete’s entire journey. From childhood to now, I’ve gained a wide range of experience across multiple sports and levels of competition, which has given me a strong understanding of what it takes to develop as an athlete both mentally and physically. My goal is to help athletes reach their goals while also enjoying the process and having fun along the way.

Parents should know that I take athlete development seriously. I focus on creating a positive, structured environment where athletes are challenged, supported, and held accountable. Every session has purpose, and my priority is to help each athlete improve in a way that builds confidence, discipline, and long-term growth.