Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 7/8/22
Registration is open for Fusion Lacrosse tryouts in July.
OVERVIEW
Fusion Lacrosse’s staff is comprised of select individuals dedicated to delivering the Fusion model. The model is centered on A) developing a passion and joy for the game B) cultivating an extremely competitive atmosphere C) consistent guidance for players to reach their goals, and D) delivering a training model based on elite skill development- which includes a robust winter box lacrosse season. At the center of it all, the “Fusion Family” atmosphere is something that is felt from day one. Fusion has an elite coaching staff, elite professionalism and communication, robust box lacrosse training and competition.
TRYOUT DETAILS
2032: July 12th, 6-7:30 @ Westtown School
2031: July 12th, 6-7:30 @ Westtown School
2030: July 12th, 6-7:30 @ Westtown School
2029: July 11th 6:30-8:15 @ USTC, Downingtown
2028: July 11th 6:30-8:15 @ USTC, Downingtown
2027: July 14th 6:30-8:30 @ USTC, Downingtown
2026: July 14th 6:30-8:30 @ USTC, Downingtown
HS Supplemental (2025, 2024, 2023): July 14th 5:30-7:00 @ USTC, Downingtown
If You are missing the Tryout Date due to travel or extenuating circumstance- Please still register and communicate your absence with us and we will arrange a make up opportunity
QUESITONS? INFO@PLAYFUSIONLAX.COM
2022/2023 Coaching Staff
2033/2032: Chris Collins, Brian Santoleri
2031: Kevin Finneran, Steven Holmes
2030: Desi Gonzalez, Patrick Brown
2029: Erich Atkins, Kevin Philibin, Mike Poppleton
2028: Steven Holmes, Anthony Joaquim, Stephen Hallowell
2027: Ian Allender, Chris Collins, Kevin Finneran
2026: Kevin Philibin, Desi Gonzalez, Chad Rafferty
2025: Chris Collins, Chad Rafferty, Mike Poppleton
2024: Ian Allender, Anthony Joaquim, Steven Holmes
2023: (Fall Recruiting Team Only) Desi Gonzalez, Brian Santoleri, Kevin Philibin
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The Fusion coaching staff model is implemented in a unique approach. They structure the season for your consistent coaching staff to always lead your team, while also exposing our players to all of its staff in a communal approach. This allows relationships to be established program wide as well as run many practices in small groups. They also have 3 goalie specialists and 2 face-off specialists on the full time staff!
Coach Bios
Steven Holmes: UVA grad, 8 Year NLL/MLL Pro, Unionville HS Head Coach, Fusion Co-Founder
Desi Gonzalez: Limestone College Grad (3 national championship appearances, current HC Westtown School
Chris Collins: Delaware Grad, Longtime Philadelphia Wing, Goalie Pro, PLL Redwoods Coach
Kevin Philibin: Current Head Coach West Chester Rustin, Fusion Recruiting director
Kevin Finneran: 8 Time MLL and NLL champion, NLL Hall of Famer
Ian Allender: PSU Grad, Goalie Specialist, Unionville asst coach
Anthony Joaquim: SJU Grad and current assistant coach. NLL pro and 2022 NLL champion
Erich Atkins: Army Grad, Face-off Specialist
Chad Rafferty: Maryland Grad, defensive specialist, current defensive coordinator Unionville HS
Mike Poppleton: JHU grad and former all-American. Former MLL Pro, face-off specialist
Patrick Brown: WCU Grad, Goalie Specialist, current assistant OJR
Brian Santoleri: Current assistant Arcadia University, East Coast director Legends Lacrosse events
Stephen Hallowell: Former Centennial Conference player of the year and second team all-American @ Western Maryland (now McDaniel College)
