Meet the Leadership Team
Paul Corto - Founder & Managing Partner
Western Reserve Academy Assistant Coach
- New Balance All American Burn Head Coach
- Chagrin Falls High School 2010-2022
- Head Coach, Assistant Coach, 7th-8th Grade Coach
- OHSAA Region Coach of the Year 2022 & 2019
- News Herald Coach of the Year 2021 & 2018
- US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year 2013
- (13) US Lacrosse All-Americans
- (15) US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans
- (53) All-State Players
- (1) Division 2 Player of the Year
- (7) Position Players of the Year
- (100) All Region Players
- (24) Region 6 Position Players of the Year
- (6) Region 6 Players of the Year
- 10 Straight Regional Finals, 6 Semi-Finals, 5 State Finals, 2 State Championships
- 2022 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
- 2021 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
- 2019 - Division II State Champions
- 2018 - State Semi Finals
- 2015 - Division II State Champions
- 2014 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
- Ohio Wesleyan University '97
- Loyola Blakefield - '93
Kyle Bernlohr - Goalie Training Director
Saint Ignatius High School Head Coach
- Founder of Kyle Bernlohr Goalie Academy
- Oren Lyons PLL Goalie of the Year Award
- University of Maryland 2012-2016
- 2015 Ensign C. Maryland Kelly Award winner (Nations most outstanding goalie)
- 2015 First Team All-America
- 2015 First Team All- Big Ten
- 2015 Tewaaraton Award Nominee (Top 25)
- 2016 Second Team All - America
- 2016 First Team All - Big Ten
- 2016 Tewaaraton Award Nominee (Top 25)
- 2016 Team Captain
- 6x Professional All-star (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023).
- 3x Professional Champion (2017 MLL Ohio Machine. 2019 & 2020 - PLL Whipsnakes Lacrosse club).
- 3x Professional Lacrosse save % leader - (2017, 2019, 2020)
- NCAA D1 Cleveland State University Asst Coach 2016-2018.
- NCAA D1 Bellarmine University Asst Coach, defensive coordinator 2018-2020.
Chris Gellin - Director
Chagrin Falls Assistant Coach
- 2022 - Division II State Runner-Up-Chagrin Falls Boys
- 2019 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Girls
- 2018 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Girls
- 2015 - Division II State Champions-Chagrin Falls Boys
- 2014 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Boys.
- 1999 - Division II State Champion-University School
- Defensive Coordinator-Chagrin Falls High School
- Head Coach-Chagrin Falls Girls (2018 & 2019)
- 2018- Coach of the Year
- Assistant/ Defensive Coordinator-University School
- Regis University-Defenseman
Brandon Schwind - Recruiting Director
Hudson High School Head Coach
- 2024 will be his 14th season coaching, 6th as head coach at Hudson
- Combined Record: 162 wins – 58 losses
- (49) 1st Team All-Conference Players
- (16) 1st Team All State Selections
- (11) HS US Lacrosse All Americans
- (5) 1st Team MCLA All Americans
- (5) Conference Championships
- (5) Regional Championships
- (5) Conference Coach of the Year
- 2022 Ohio Region Two Coach of the Year
- 2022 US Lacrosse Coach of the Year
- College Career
- 4yr starter Wittenberg University
- 3x all-conference (NCAC) selection
- 2006 Team Defensive MVP
- 2007 Team Captain
Tim Edwards - Face Off Training Director
John Carroll University Assistant Coach
- Professional – NLL Colorado Mammoth, PLL Cannons LC
- 2 OAC Championships as Assistant at JCU
- 2 NCAA Tournament Appearances
- 3 OAC Players of the Year
- 2022 National Lacrosse League Champion
- Record holder for most faceoff wins in NLL Playoff History
- Played for US Indoor National team in 2018, Bronze Medal Winner
- Played DI at Canisius College
- 2012 MAAC Rookie of the Year
- 3x MAAC First Team Midfielder
- 2012 MAAC Champion
- 2012 NCAA Tournament
- Coached 1 Season at Canisius College
Joe Rautenstrauch
John Carroll University Head Coach
- 2023 - 2024 8th Season as Head Coach
- 2022 & 2024 OAC Coach of the Year
- 8 NCAA tournament appearances
- 8 OAC Championships
- 6 College All Americans
- 4 OAC Defensive Players of the Year
- 3 OAC Offensive Players of the Year
- 1 OAC Rookie of the Year
- 68 All-OAC selections
- 99-31 Career Record
- Only coach in John Carroll's history to earn a win during NCAA Tournament.
- Played D1 at Canisius College
- 2012 MAAC Champion
- 2012 NCAA Tournament
- Coached 3+ Years at Canisius College
- Special focus on faceoff units and goaltenders
Matt Milano
Wadsworth High School Head Coach
- Wadsworth High School (2019-present)
- Head Coach (2022-present)
- 2022 Suburban League Champs and COTY
- Assistant Coach (2019-2021)
- St. Edwards High School (2017-2018)
- Assistant Coach
- Green High School (2015)
- Assistant Coach/ Defensive Coordinator
- Big Dog Lacrosse (2012-2015)
- Travel/ Clinic Coach
Playing Career:
- Cleveland Demons (2015-present)
- University of Mount Union (2012-2015)
- 2X Captain
- All OAC Honors
- Walsh University (2010-2012)
- All Conference Honors
- Hoover High School (2006-2010)
Zak Gebler
Chagrin Falls High School Head Coach
- 2nd Season as Head Coach Chagrin Falls
- Head Coach 2023 - Present
- Varsity Assistant 2013 - 2022
- State Championships - 2015, 2019
- State Championship Finalist - 2014, 2021, 2022
- FOGO Coach
- Box Manager
- JV Head Coach 2013 - 2022
- 88-15 Overall Record
- Ohio University - 2009
- NCLL Final Four - 2008 & 2009
- Chagrin Falls High School Player
- 2005 State Championship
- 2003 State Championship Finalist
Devin Ockerman
Chagrin Falls High School Assistant Coach
Lacrosse Coaching Experience:
- Chagrin Falls (2018 - present) Defensive Coordinator
- Kenston HS (2010 - 2013)
- Walsh Jesuit (2008 - 2009)
Playing Experience:
- Syracuse University 1995 - 1999
- 4 Final Four appearances
- 4 Year Starter (LSM & Defensemen)
- Orchard Park High School
- High School All American
- North South National All Star
Chris Barton
Coach Avon Varsity Girls Lacrosse
Director Avon Youth Lacrosse
Coaching experience
- Resolute Head Coach 2020-2023
- Xcelerate Head Coach 2017-2020
- Avon Boys Varsity Head Coach 2018-2022
- NOLL Conference Title -Avon 2022
- NOLL Coach of the Year 2021-2022
- Avon Boys JV Coach 2016-2018
Nick Wendel
Saint Ignatius High School Assistant Coach
- Chagrin Falls Varsity & JV Team (2022 & 2023)
- Helped the Varsity team reach the State Championship
- Chagrin Falls 7th & 8th Grade Head Coach (2022)
- 4 year starter at Cleveland State University
- All Nevada USA Today
- US Lacrosse All State (Nevada) in 2016
- Scored 121 goals and 40 assist for Faith Lutheran
- Led the State of Nevada in scoring his Junior year, Team MVP
- Played club lacrosse with the Vegas Starz
Noah Goad
Playing Experience
- Roanoke College (2022-2024)
- 3rd Team all ODAC selection (2023)
- Cansius College (2020-2022)
- 2022 MAAC All Academic Team
- Western Reserve Academy
- 2 Sport Captain (Hockey & Lacrosse)
- 2nd Team all MSLA (2019)
Andrew Boniface
Coach Western Reserve Academy
Playing Experience
- Cleveland State University (2022-2023)
- USILA Scholar All-American (2023)
- University of Hartford (2019-2021)
- America East All-Rookie (2019)
- Team Co-Captain (2021)
- America East All-Academic Team (2021)
- 3 year starter
- Western Reserve Academy (2014-2018)
- 3 Sport Captain (2018)
- US Lacrosse All-American (2018)
- 1x 1st All-MSLA (2018)
- 2x 2nd All-MSLA (2016, 2017)
John McCamon
Varsity Assistant & Head Coach JV Chagrin Falls High School
- 2024 10- 3 record Chagrin Falls JV
- Chagrin Falls Player (2014 - 2017)
Grayson Dague
Cleveland State University Lacrosse - Team Captain
Lacrosse Coaching Experience:
- NXT Lacrosse
Playing Experience:
- Cleveland State University (2020 - present)
- Team Captain
- Hempfield High School (Lancaster, PA)
- All League Honors (2019)
Gavin Held
Playing Experience
- Cleveland State University (2020-2024)
- USILA Scholar All-American (2024)
- 3 Year Starter
- Third in goal scored in CSU history
- Susquehannock High School, PA (2016-2020)
- 2 Sport Captain (Basketball & Lacrosse)
- 2nd Team all YAIAA (2019)
- Academic All American (2019)
Ian Ludewig
Playing Experience
- University of Utah (present)
- Hudson High School (2020-2024)
- 4X Varsity Letterman (2021-2024)
- 4X All Region (2021-2024)
- 3X All State (2022-2024)
- 2X All American (2023 & 2024)
- 3 Sport Captain (Lacrosse, Hockey & Football)
Aaron Waltman
Coach Jackson Lacrosse (Field & Box)
Playing Experience
- Capital University (present)
- Jackson High School (2020-2023)
- Team Captain
Zach Tower
Coach United Lacrosse League (Ontario Canada)
- Cleveland State University (2020-present)
- The Hill Acadmey (2018-2020)
- Defenseman of the Year 2019