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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

Bill Shatz
Bill Shatz
Director

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

Pat Haley
Pat Haley
Offensive Coordinator

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

Mike Milliron
Mike Milliron
Student Athlete Advisor

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

Professional Staff

Rory Whipple
Rory Whipple
Coach

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

Bill Bjorness
Bill Bjorness
Coach

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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
Mark Burnam
Coach

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Mark Burnam grew up outside Syracuse New York and played at Henniger High School, where his team won the... [more]

Marty Ward
Marty Ward
Coach

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

Visiting Staff

Craig Lepiane
Craig Lepiane
Visiting Coach

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Craig Lepiane was born and raised in Upstate New York and played lacrosse at Irondequoit High School, and... [more]

Eric Dance
Eric Dance
Visiting Coach

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Eric Dance earned High School All-American honors playing defense at Freedom High School in Tampa, FL.  He was... [more]

Performance Staff

Scott Gadeken
Scott Gadeken
Head, Physical Cond.

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

Eric Grantham
Eric Grantham
Performance Coach

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

Ali Levine
Ali Le Vine
Mental Conditioning

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

Steve Shenbaum
Steve Shenbaum
Communications Training

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

Dave DaSilva
Dave DaSilva
Vision Training

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

Scott Treibly
Scott Treibly
College Advantage

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

Abbie Wonnell
Abbie Wonnell
Athletic Trainer

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Abbie joined the Academy in 2009 after getting her MS in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University... [more]

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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....