
LACROSSE CLUB

SPIDERS LACROSSE CLUB
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5X STRONGER
SPIDERS LACROSSE
CLUB
The time has come for a change in Northern Ohio's lacrosse landscape.
Come experience next level training with an experienced team of dedicated coaches.
This elite boys lacrosse program is built to last.

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Meet the Leadership Team
Spiders Lacrosse Club has amassed a team of top-tier coaches to develop and deliver this new travel team experience. They'll be led by....

Paul Corto - Founder & Managing Partner
Western Reserve Academy Assistant Coach
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Chagrin Falls High School 2010-2022
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Head Coach, Assistant Coach, 7th-8th Grade Coach
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OHSAA Region Coach of the Year 2022 & 2019
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News Herald Coach of the Year 2021 & 2018
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US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year 2013
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(13) US Lacrosse All-Americans
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(15) US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans
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(53) All-State Players
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(1) Division 2 Player of the Year
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(7) Position Players of the Year
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(100) All Region Players
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(24) Region 6 Position Players of the Year
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(6) Region 6 Players of the Year
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10 Straight Regional Finals, 6 Semi-Finals, 5 State Finals, 2 State Championships
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2022 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
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2021 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
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2019 - Division II State Champions
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2018 - State Semi Finals
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2015 - Division II State Champions
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2014 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
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Ohio Wesleyan University '97
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Loyola Blakefield - '93

Dylan Sheridan - Director
Western Reserve Academy Head Coach
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2022 MSLA COY
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Ohio State University- Associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator
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Cleveland State University- Head Coach
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Princeton University
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Defensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator
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2015 Ivy League Champion
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University of Denver
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Defensive Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator
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2014 Big East Champion
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Lebanon Valley College - Assistant Coach
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2013 & 2011 ECAC Champion
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Pfeiffer University - Assistant Coach
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Team Thailand - Head Coach, 2014 World Games
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Under Armour Senior All-America - Head Coach, 2022
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Denver Outlaws - Midfielder
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MLL Champion
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Claremont College - Attackman
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3x MCLA All-American
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WCLL Player of the Year

Chris Gellin - Director
Chagrin Falls Assistant Coach
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2022 - Division II State Runner-Up-Chagrin Falls Boys
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2019 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Girls
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2018 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Girls
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2015 - Division II State Champions-Chagrin Falls Boys
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2014 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Boys.
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1999 - Division II State Champion-University School
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Defensive Coordinator-Chagrin Falls High School
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Head Coach-Chagrin Falls Girls (2018 & 2019)
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2018- Coach of the Year
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Assistant/ Defensive Coordinator-University School
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Regis University-Defenseman
Meet Our Coaches
Unrivaled knowledge and experience at the highest level.

Matt Bertrams: Recruiting Director
Western Reserve Academy Assistant Coach
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Lacrosse Coaching Experience:
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St. Edward High School Head Coach 2022 - 2023
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Assistant coach, Cleveland State University, 2018 - 2021
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Recruiting Coordinator​
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Competed in three NCAA Tournaments with the University of Albany
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All-America East performer at Albany, earning the honor in 2015 as a short stick defensive midfielder.
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Senior Team Captain, posting 11 goals, four assists and 31 ground balls while playing in all 19 games.
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Bertrams helped Albany to a 41-14 record over his final three seasons, as the Great Danes won a trio of America East Tournament titles.
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Played five seasons in Major League Lacrosse (MLL) with a trio of teams: Cannons, Ohio Machine, and Chesapeake Bayhawks.
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High School: All American/All State at Mason High School

Kyle Bernlohr: Goal Keeping Director
Saint Ignatius High School Head Coach
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Founder of Kyle Bernlohr Goalie Academy
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Oren Lyons PLL Goalie of the Year Award​​
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University of Maryland 2012-2016
2015 Ensign C. Maryland Kelly Award winner (Nations most outstanding goalie) -
2015 First Team All - America
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2015 First Team All- Big Ten
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2015 Tewaaraton Award Nominee (Top 25)
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2016 Second Team All - America
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2016 First Team All - Big Ten
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2016 Tewaaraton Award Nominee (Top 25)
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2016 Team Captain
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6x Professional All-star (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023).
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3x Professional Champion (2017 MLL Ohio Machine. 2019 & 2020 - PLL Whipsnakes Lacrosse club).
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3x Professional Lacrosse save % leader - (2017, 2019, 2020)
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NCAA D1 Cleveland State University Asst Coach 2016-2018.
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NCAA D1 Bellarmine University Asst Coach, defensive coordinator 2018-2020.

Tim Edwards: Face Off Director
John Carroll University Assistant Coach
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Professional – NLL Colorado Mammoth, PLL Cannons LC
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2 OAC Championships as Assistant at JCU
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2 NCAA Tournament Appearances
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3 OAC Players of the Year
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2022 National Lacrosse League Champion
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Record holder for most faceoff wins in NLL Playoff History
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Played for US Indoor National team in 2018, Bronze Medal Winner
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Played DI at Canisius College
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012 MAAC Rookie of the Year
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3x MAAC First Team Midfielder
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2012 MAAC Champion
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2012 NCAA Tournament
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Coached 1 Season at Canisius College

Joe Rautenstrauch
John Carroll University Head Coach
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2023 - 2024 8th Season as Head Coach
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2022 OAC Coach of the Year
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5 NCAA tournament appearances
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6 OAC Championships
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3 OAC Defensive Players of the Year
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3 OAC Offensive Players of the Year
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48 All-OAC selections
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73-23 Career Record
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Only coach in John Carroll's history to earn a win during NCAA Tournament.
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Played D1 at Canisius College
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2012 MAAC Champion
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2012 NCAA Tournament
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Coached 3+ Years at Canisius College
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Special focus on faceoff units and goaltenders​

Brandon Schwind
​Hudson High School Head Coach
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2024 will be his 14th season coaching, 6th as head coach at Hudson
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Combined Record: 162 wins – 58 losses
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(49) 1st Team All-Conference Players
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(16) 1st Team All State Selections
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(11) HS US Lacrosse All Americans
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(5) 1st Team MCLA All Americans
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(5) Conference Championships
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(5) Regional Championships
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(5) Conference Coach of the Year
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2022 Ohio Region Two Coach of the Year
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2022 US Lacrosse Coach of the Year
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College Career
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4yr starter Wittenberg University
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3x all-conference (NCAC) selection
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2006 Team Defensive MVP
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2007 Team Captain

Connor Polak
​WRA Varsity Head Coach
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(2019 - 2023) Assistant Coach at Western Reserve Academy
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2013 graduate of Western Reserve Academy
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(‘13-‘17) Attended The College of Wooster; member of both the men’s soccer and lacrosse programs, a captain for lacrosse his senior year.
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(‘17-‘19) Lacrosse graduate assistant for a new Muskingum University program
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Helped recruit the most players in program history over a two year time period and provide a strong foundation for the future.
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2022 MSLA Assistant Coach of the Year

Nick Wendel
Saint Ignatius High School Assistant Coach
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Chagrin Falls Varsity & JV Team (2022 & 2023)
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Helped the Varsity team reach the State Championship
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Chagrin Falls 7th & 8th Grade Head Coach (2022)​
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4 year starter at Cleveland State University
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All Nevada USA Today
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US Lacrosse All State (Nevada) in 2016
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Scored 121 goals and 40 assist for Faith Lutheran
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Led the State of Nevada in scoring his Junior year, Team MVP
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Played club lacrosse with the Vegas Starz
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Matt Milano
Wadsworth High School Head Coach
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Wadsworth High School (2019-present)
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Head Coach (2022-present)​
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2022 Suburban League Champs and COTY
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Assistant Coach (2019-2021)
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St. Edwards High School (2017-2018)
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Assistant Coach​
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Green High School (2015)
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Assistant Coach/ Defensive Coordinator​
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Big Dog Lacrosse (2012-2015)​
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Travel/ Clinic Coach​
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Playing Career:
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Cleveland Demons (2015-present)
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University of Mount Union (2012-2015)
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2X Captain​
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All OAC Honors
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Walsh University (2010-2012)
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All Conference Honors​
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Hoover High School (2006-2010)

Zak Gebler
Chagrin Falls High School​ Head Coach
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12 Seasons @ Chagrin Falls
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Head Coach 2023 - Present
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Varsity Assistant 2013 - 2022
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State Championships - 2015, 2019
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State Championship Finalist - 2014, 2021, 2022
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FOGO Coach​
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Box Manager
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JV Head Coach 2013 - ​2022
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88-15 Overall Record​
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- Ohio University - 2009
- NCLL Final Four - 2008 & 2009​
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​Chagrin Falls High School Player​
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2005 State Championship​
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2003 State Championship Finalist
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Kevin O'Brien
JV Head Coach, University School, 2022-Present
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Assistant Varsity Coach, University School, 2018-2022
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Assistant Varsity coach, The Hill School, 2015-16
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Assistant Varsity coach, The Episcopal Academy, 2013-2015
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Head Coach, Western Reserve Academy, 2011-13
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JV Head Coach, Western Reserve Academy, 2007-2011
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Assistant Varsity Coach, Western Reserve Academy, 2005-2007
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Offensive Coordinator 2006 Midwest Champions (MSLA)
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Head coach, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy, 2002-2005
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Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference Champions 2002 (MAC)
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Assistant Varsity Coach, Phillips Academy Andover, 1999
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Coached with 3D Lacrosse, NXT, Titanium, and Big Dog Lacrosse
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Coach at Camp Pemigewassett in NH, 1993-98, 2017-19, 2021
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Playing Career: University of Pennsylvania, 1992-1996
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Defense, Tri-Captain senior year in 1996
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Phillips Academy Andover, 1988-1992
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Eastern New England Champions, 1992
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All Eastern New England, 1992

Audi Glass
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Chagrin Falls High School (2020 - present)
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Resolute Lacrosse Club (2016-2019) ​
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Gilmour Academy (2017-2019)
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Associate Head Coach
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2018 OHSLA Northeast Ohio Assistant Coach of the Year
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Western Reserve Academy (2014-2017)
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Head Coach
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2017 MSLCA Midwest Coach of the Year
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College of Wooster (2010-2014)
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Assistant Head Coach
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Solon High School (2010)
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Defensive Coordinator
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Woodville Lacrosse Club - Australia (2009)
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South Australia Grand Champions
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Coached and directed lacrosse camps in 20+ states and provinces in North America and Australia; also worked with 3D Lacrosse, Gateway Lacrosse LLC, and GCL Lacrosse​
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Player Awards:
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(3) US Lacrosse All-Americans ,(4) MSLCA First Team MSLCA All Midwest, (20) MSLCA All Midwest, (1) NCAA Scholar All American,(19) All NCAC All Conference
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Playing Experience: Ohio Machine - Major League Lacrosse (2012-13; 2014)​​

Patrick O'Loughlin
- 2013 Graduate from Hudson High School
- 2011 State Champion (21-1)
- 2012 Under Armor All-American Midwest
- All State and all Region Honors
- Siena College (2013-2017)
- 2014 MAAC Champion
- 1 NCAA tournament appearance
- Current Hudson High School Coach​

Devin Ockerman
Chagrin Falls High School Assistant Coach
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Lacrosse Coaching Experience:
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Chagrin Falls (2018 - present)
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Kenston HS (2010 - 2013)
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Walsh Jesuit (2008 - 2009)
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Playing Experience:
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Syracuse University 1995 - 1999
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4 Final Four appearances​
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4 Year Starter (LSM & Defensemen)
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Orchard Park High School
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High School All American​
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North South National All Star
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Will Talbott-Shire
Head Coach at Shaker Heights High School​
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Lacrosse Experience
- 2022 - Present Shaker Heights High School
- 2021 - Head Coach at the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
- 4 Year Starter at Binghamton University
- American East All Rookie Team
- 2x US Lacrosse All American
- Graduated as the All Time leading scorer at Shaker Heights
- 2017 Under Armor Midwest All American
- Member of the Shaker Heights Youth Lacrosse Board of Directors

TBD
Head Coach JV Chagrin Falls High School
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(2023 - present)



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GET IN TOUCH
Click here to send an email.​
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High School inquiries
Text or call: Coach Corto at 216-496-7236
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Youth Inquiries
Text or call: Coach Gellin at 216-789-7562
gellin@spiderslacrosseclub.net
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High School Recruiting
Matt Bertrams
bertrams@spiderslacrosseclub.net
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