Coaches
Crucial to the IMG Lacrosse Academy's success is the selection and training of its coaches. All coaches are handpicked, certified and have a complete understanding of the IMG Lacrosse Academy's coaching philosophy.
To ensure the quality and consistency of the IMG Lacrosse Academy’s training model, all Lacrosse Academy teaching professionals are required to participate in continuing educational programs designed and accredited by the IMG Lacrosse Academy throughout the year. This guarantees that the latest and most sophisticated lacrosse instruction is incorporated into the IMG Lacrosse Academy's coaching philosophy.
IMG Academies Staff

Shatz has been involved in lacrosse programs and activities for more than 30 years as a player, coach, leader... [more]

IMG Lacrosse Academy summer camps are led by lacrosse veteran Patrick Haley. Born and raised in Maryland... [more]

Milliron serves as the Sport Advisor for the IMG Lacrosse Academy. As an... [more]
Professional Staff

Rory Whipple, the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division II, is in his first year as the head coach of... [more]

Bill Bjorness returns for his 14th year as head coach of the Hartwick College men's lacrosse team in 2011-12. His... [more]
Mark Burnam grew up outside Syracuse New York and played at Henniger High School, where his team won the... [more]

Marty Ward enters his second season as head coach of the men's lacrosse program at Florida Southern... [more]
Visiting Staff
Performance Staff

Gadeken is one of the most sought after strength and conditioning coaches in the country. He has... [more]

Grantham joined the IMG Performance Institute in 2010 after having been the Strength & Conditioning coach.... [more]

While completing her Master’s degree, Alison was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for University of... [more]

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Featured in Sports Illustrated, Sporting News, New York Times.. [more]

David coordinated Sport Psychology services at Barry University which included consultations and... [more]

Scott is a 15-year, seasoned veteran in the world of collegiate athletics and academics. Since 2002, Scott has been... [more]

Abbie joined the Academy in 2009 after getting her MS in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University... [more]
Lacrosse Tips & Lacrosse Drills - How to Become a Better Attackman nnLearn from the IMG Lacrosse Academy Coach, Tony Ventiquattro, , how to become a better attackman and score more goals in lacrosse....




IMG Lacrosse Academy camps are led by lacrosse veteran Patrick Haley. Born and raised in Maryland, Patrick has played and coached lacrosse for 20 years. He played high school lacrosse for St. Mary’s Annapolis in the powerful MIAA-A conference before playing two years at Towson University for Tony Seaman, then transferring to Florida State where he led his team in 2007 with 30 goals and 21 assists. Prior to IMG, Patrick coached at every different age group for the La Jolla Lacrosse Club in San Diego, CA, where he played for top team Quicksilver Lacrosse Club.