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Officials are an essential part of every sport, but we need more of them. I coach because I love teaching kids life lessons through sports., In his home state of Connecticut, Coach Theis attended Fairfield College Prep where he served as captain of the lacrosse team. Georgia-bred, Coach James did not have the luxury of playing lacrosse like his northern coachingbrethren, but got a nice indoctrination to the sport while attending W&L in Virginia. Day Job: VP of User Experience, Hero Digital Well keep this short, if not relatable, for many Surge parents: Growing up in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Coach Thomas played every other sport except lacrosse becauselike dreary, cold weatherthere was none. Five years ago, his son picked up the sport and they have both been hooked ever since. He retired as a stockbroker in 2018 An experienced coach and committed dad, Coach Fellows came to the Surge with deep local ties and years of volunteer youth coaching spanning t-ball (Peachtree Presbyterian), baseball (NYO), swimming (Chastain Park), and as a counselor at Camp Laney for Boys while attending UGA. Five years ago, his son picked up the sport and they have both been hooked ever since. Shortly thereafter, June, July and August meant one thing: summer-league lacrosse in Charlottesville and Lynchburg. Love of sports could also explain why, as a side gig, hes succeeded in representing a growing faction of NFL players as their agent. @AthleticsEP @EPHS_RaidersFB htt, RT @VanSpence10: GA beats Carolina. Competitive games each weekend, and the opportunity to participate in a Fall Tournament. The Surge leadership has done an excellent job of putting this league together, and I want to support and foster that in any way I can. Coach Newberry, it should be noted, is also a multi-seasonal sponsor of the Surge and we appreciate that he puts his money where his mouth(guard) is. As a long stick middie for Concord Carlisle in Massachusetts, his high school team not only won the state championship, but thumped Brown Universitys JV team, along with numerous New England prep school teams. I admire how the Surge focuses on developing a love of the sport within every player, and I am excited to coach with such a dedicated group., An attackman from the Rochester area of upstate New York, Coach Byrne started playing in grade school and later attended Irondequoit High, where his team won their Section all four years. TEAMS WILL PLAY TWICE ON EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS: MARCH 12TH, MARCH 19TH, MARCH 26TH, APRIL 16TH, APRIL 23RD, AND FINISH THE SEASON WITH A TOURNAMENT ON APRIL 30TH. Thank you! In high school, Webb was voted captain of the lacrosse team along with becoming a Delaware High School All-Star his senior year. Growing up in the Tar Heel state, Coach Lowrie proved a quick study, learning lacrosse in middle school and soon earning status as a North Carolina all-state attackman at Durham Academy, along with helping to secure two state championships. June 15, 2020 Watch Native Heritage Conversation with Lyle Thompson & Chief Sneed. Please create an account to continue, or . If youve played and want to support the league as a volunteer coach (or know a player who would), or if youd simply like to sideline assist, please contact Paul Thomas at 404.323.0573 or paulthomas16@gmail.com, While the Surge can boast many significant benefits, apparently so can our families, "I continue to be impressed with the organizational structure, passion and positive energy instilled in everyone who works/volunteers with the Surge. Recruited by Georgetown University, Peters powerhouse team took part in the 1999 Final Four. Its so gratifying to see Surge players improve each and every week., A Nashville native, Coach Wall picked up his first stick in the 90swhen lacrosse was first starting to pick up in the south. Its just a great sport and I remain impressed with the caliber of boys in the league and the commitment and skill of the other coaches., Even though hes from Winston-Salem, Coach Irvin actually learned to play lacrosse at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia. The Nashville Youth Lacrosse League is a way of bringing elite coaches to the youth level of lacrosse in Nashville. I wanted to give back to the sport by being part of my nephews (and their teammates) growth and development. Lebanon area of Pennsylvania. North Atlanta High School Lacrosse - Atlanta, GA - NFHS Network He taught us how to appreciate, respect, and love the game and he was instrumental in shaping my successful lacrosse playing days. I coach Surge to give back to the game that has been such a positive influence in my life. As a dad, he made sure his own boys followed his lead, which further motivated this middie to become a Surge coach as well as coach elite travel team ball with C2C Lacrosse GA. Later, Coach Carter assimilated easily into the citys local club ball scene, playing with the Mad Weasels, Broken Arrows and Peach State Champs, Atlanta Traffic. He has been an avid youth coach for nearly a decade (focused primarily on youth basketball) and continues to help the Surge both on and off the field however he can. A Westchester County, NY native, Coach Edwards started playing in middle school and continued at Fox Lane High School as team captain along with receiving All-Section recognition. He has coached lacrosse for many years, following his son onto the lax fields when he was in 2nd grade. This Spring, the A.L.L. On the school front, he's the former head coach (four seasons) at Centennial HS as well as the former head coach (13 seasons) at St. Pius. Day Job: Civil Engineer for Lowe, a full-service civil engineering, surveying and mapping consulting firm for the public and private-sector The camaraderie amongst the coaches (and players) here is amazing and the dedication of the coaches leadership is wonderful. As a recruit to Colgate, he started as a defensive middie and earned varsity letters all four years. Coach Newberry, it should be noted, is also a multi-seasonal sponsor of the Surge and we appreciate that he puts his money where his mouth(guard) is. Coach Stratton has sat on the board for the YMCA as well as served as a coach for C2C Lacrosse GA, an elite lacrosse travel league. When he moved to Atlanta for business school, Coach Armentrout quickly got involved with the growing Atlanta lacrosse scene by coaching the Emory lacrosse team for two seasons. North Atlanta High School is part of Atlanta Public Schools and has approximately 1700 students and 28 varsity sports. I coach for Surge because I wanted to get involved with the Atlanta lacrosse community and give kids the same experiences I had; not only as a young player, but also as a young man.. The fact that I am able to help kids while coaching my favorite sport is a true gift. While we strive to compete successfully, my first priority for the boys is that they have a great time enough to fuel their desire to participate in team sports for years to come., Lacrosse has been a part of Coach Krohns life for nearly 40 years. Day Job: Partner, Capital Investment Advisors and host of Money Matters on WSB radio Each spring, he continued to play lacrosse on W&Ls club team, where he was selected to the conferences distinguished Club Lax All-Star Team. A transfer to Long Island University/CW Post secured a 2x semifinalist team distinction in the state championships. Atlanta needs and deserves a top-flight LAX league for kids, and Surge is it! Beginning Monday, August 1, 2022, any student may practice in full pads and practice may not last longer than two (2) hours in full pads: (a) A student must have participated in three (3) conditioning practices . With our coaches, its amazing to see these children develop as athletes in just a few seasons., Raised in Atlanta, Coach Ryan can today boast keen insight into significant sports trends: Back in the day, he played with one of the first youth lacrosse teams to assemble in Georgia. Day Job: Construction Project Manager, ARCO Design/Build Versus 9:00 AM Home Trinity Christian Lions . When he moved to Atlanta for business school, Coach Armentrout quickly got involved with the growing Atlanta lacrosse scene by coaching the Emory lacrosse team for two seasons. Day Job: Senior VP, Sales at Tradeswell, an e-commerce software company, I was fortunate to learn the game at a young age in one of the hotbeds of lacrosse Upstate New York. I enjoy being involved in lacrosse and watching players pick it up, get it and improve., Coach Daniels has been a Surge staple, and favorite, for many years. When I was introduced to lacrosse, and more importantly, to Surge, I immediately fell in love with everything the league is about. Middle school started things for Coach Peters who played his first lacrosse game in 8th grade as part of the Mountain Lakes, New Jersey rec league. This Bison started all four years and notably, played while the team earned four-time Patriot league champion status. Yep. However, he is the 1985 Area Swim League Champ; a 1995 All-City Linebacker and won the 1999 Big Sky Basketball Championship at Vandy so back off. From the Westchester County area of Pound Ridge, New York, Coach Edwards played lacrosse all four years on his Fox Lane High School LAX team. Summer Lacrosse - Thunderbird Lacrosse Headed to the #NationalChampionship @GMSAA @FBU_NC https://t.co/ElC0mxVZYN, RT @FBU_NC: FBUNC SCORE ALERT Kicking off on June 4th, the Summer League promises an exhilarating experience, with ten mens teams and four womens teams showcasing their skills on the field. Something went wrong. In high school, Hamilton made the cut on Virginias Top 22 players to represent the state against Marylands best, along with helping his high school team elevate into two state championships. Thats okay. Day Job: Partner, COO and General Counsel of Integrated Financial Settlements, an insurance brokerage company and athletics for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students in Metro Atlanta. During senior year, Wall was named team captain, along with All State. I was impressed by the way each practice was structured and executed, the individual attention players received from the coaches and volunteers and how dedicated people are to a sport. Georgia Lady Outlaws Lacrosse Premier Girls Travel Team Georgia Middle School Athletic Association A strong focus on attention to details and management ensures families stay up-to-date each week, and keeps our league running smoothly. Later at Hampden-Sydney College, he headed things up as team captain, and later played club ball on the New York Athletic Club B team. In the 80s, he started a lacrosse program at Christ School in North Carolina and coached the JV -B team (The Killer Bees) at Woodberry. During acclimatization practices, the student must practice in helmet only for a minimum of three (3) days in the first week.