LACROSSE ACADEMY STAFF

The Lacrosse Academy's most important concern is the safety of our campers. All camp staff have passed recent comprehensive state and federal criminal background checks.

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Mike Caravana, Director

COACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Denison University - Head Coach (1991-2005/2008-2021)

  • Former U.S. Men's National Team Assistant Coach

  • Woodberry Forest - Head Coach (2006-2007)

  • University of Virginia - Assistant Coach (1988-1990)

  • Brown University - Assistant Coach (1986-1987)

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

A four-year letter winner at the University of Virginia in men's lacrosse...Captain his senior season...A four-time All-American (1980-'83)...Three-time All-ACC selection (1980-'82)...Led UVa in assists all four seasons and points scored three times (1980, '82, '83)...Led the ACC in assists in 1980...Graduated ranked third all-time in career assists (104) at UVA.

HONORS

  • USILA 2022 Howdy Meyers Man of the Year

  • Babe Kraus Division III Coach of the Year (1994)

  • Division III Coach of the Year (1994)

  • Three-time NCAC Coach of the Year (2005, 2002, 1997)

  • Ohio Lacrosse Association Hall of Fame (2010)

  • Charlottesville Chapter Lacrosse Hall of Fame (2003)

  • Long Island Metro Chapter Lacrosse Hall of Fame (2000)

  • Four-time All-American (1980-'83)

Recent Camp Coaches

Adam Stewart - Former Assistant Lacrosse Coach Denison University Doug Bartlett - Former Head Coach VMI Billy Wolford - Ohio Machine
Dom Marzano - Head Coach Capital University
Grant Zimmerman - Head Coach Centre College
Joel Zalesky - Assistant Head Coach Denison University
Drew Sraver - Former Head Coach Dublin Scioto HS
Reed Peterson - Former Assistant Head Coach Berry College and Centre College
Tom Duman - Associate Head Coach Franklin Regional
Nate Nelson - Varsity Coach Westerville North
Billy Taylor - Head Coach Granville High School
Dan Delawyer - Life Coach, former VMI player
Matt Berner - Head Coach Dublin Sells
Jamie Tyack - Head Coach Worthington Youth Select
Dan Hendrickson - Head Coach Hastings Middle School
Gordie Byrne - Head Coach Canfield HS
Will Emery - Head Coach Wellington School
Jim Myers - Head Coach Severna Park Youth


Current players from Denison University, Ohio State University, Syracuse University, Depauw University, Greensboro College, Bates College, Lake Erie, Jacksonville University, Siena College, Ohio Northern, Trinity College, Centre College, and other top players from top Division I, II, and III teams will also be counselors.