When did you start playing lacrosse?
“I started playing lacrosse when I was a junior [in high school].”
Did you go to college for lacrosse?
“I went and played in college for four years at Wittenberg University.”
Do you still play or do you just coach?
“I still do some men’s league stuff as well.”
When did you start coaching lacrosse?
“I started coaching in 2022.”
Where did you coach before Granville?
“I coached at Newark as an assistant coach for two years and then before that I was the head coach of Licking Valley’s middle school team for a season.”
Why did you choose Granville?
“It gave me a chance to compete at a higher level, and the chance to be a head coach. I want to create the culture and program that I want to. The coaching staff was a big factor, I was looking to learn more as a coach and I think this was the best opportunity to do so. A big factor for the job is being around guys that have pride in the program and want to take the next step.”
How do you feel about coaching at Granville?
“It’s great, it gives me a chance to compete more than what I have been at my previous job. The guys on staff [have] a lot of pride in Granville as well.”
What did you get your degree in?
“My degree is in graphic design, My bachelor’s and then I went and got my Masters in sports coaching from The Ohio University.”
What did you do before you were coaching and is coaching your only job right now?
“Other than coaching I teach, and before that I did some event stuff, setting up tents and things like that. I do some coaching in the summer with Urban Lacrosse Academy and as well as Resolute Lacrosse.”
How do you feel about the team this year?
“From a lacrosse standpoint, we’re struggling right now. We are 0 and 6, but we’re making improvements. I’ve been very pleased with the effort that we’ve given in the last couple of games. I think if we continue to build on that, it’s going to put us in a good spot, a better spot than we were in the beginning of the year. From a character standpoint, I love being around the guys. The seniors are a goofy bunch of kids, but they’re all good kids. I like helping out young people, so I enjoy going to practice every day.”
