John F.

I am currently a varsity high school lacrosse coach in Westchester, NY and a club lacrosse coach, with prior experience coaching at the collegiate level. I work with athletes ranging from grades 3–12 and specialize in player development for all positions. Over the years, I’ve coached and privately trained numerous athletes who have gone on to play Division I and Division III college lacrosse, including several All-Americans at both the high school and collegiate levels. My coaching style emphasizes individual skill development, lacrosse IQ, and confidence building, all tailored to each athlete’s goals and level.

I was a four-year starter at Division III SUNY Geneseo, where I served as team captain and earned 2nd Team All-American, Academic All-American, and Team MVP honors. I was also recognized with multiple All-Conference, All-Region, and All-Tournament team selections throughout my college career.

In high school, I was a four-sport athlete—lacrosse, ice hockey, football, and soccer—and served as captain and MVP for both my lacrosse and hockey teams. I earned All-Section honors in both sports, the highest regional recognition.
As a short-stick defensive midfielder in college and a two-way midfielder in high school, I bring a deep understanding of both the offensive and defensive sides of the game.

Each session is customized to the athlete’s age, position, and ability level, with a focus on building fundamentals, improving lacrosse IQ, and developing confidence on and off the field. A typical session includes a quick dynamic warm-up, stick work and footwork drills, position-specific skill development (shooting, dodging, defensive technique), and high-rep situational play to simulate in-game scenarios. I place strong emphasis on mechanics and situational awareness, and do my best to make every session productive, challenging, and fun.