We believe that coaching is teaching. Coaches need to be able to connect with their players, communicate clear expectations, and give both frequent praise and suggestions for improvement. Lacrosse Edge Player Development takes great pride in the fact that all of our coaches are also employed as teachers in area school systems. Our Teacher/Coach Philosophy enables us to convey techniques and principles in a creative, enjoyable, and positive learning environment for our players.
ASHLEY MARTELLGIRLS DIRECTOR
Bedford High School
Assistant Girls Coach
Coach Martell finished a storied playing career at Springfield College with 188 career points (112 goals, 76 assists). She collected Second Team All-Region honors and was named First Team All-NEWMAC Conference.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
JAMES REILLY
BOYS COACH
Head of New Hampshire Lacrosse Officials
Coach Reilly comes to our coaching staff following several stints leading teams at the high school and collegiate levels. The former University of New Hampshire midfielder is now the head of all lacrosse officiating in the State of New Hampshire. Coach Reilly has coached at Emerson College, Oyster River High School (NH), and Bishop Guertin High School (NH).
LIBBEY BEINERT
GIRLS COACH
Bedford High School
Head Girls Coach
Coach Beinert Played at Springfield College, alongside Coach Martell, and was named captain her senior yer. After college, Coach Beinert coached at the youth program in Bedford for three years until she was named head coach of the girls varsity team at Bedford High School. She is also a phys ed. teacher at a Bedford middle school.
GIRLS COACH
Bedford High School
Head Girls Coach
Coach Beinert Played at Springfield College, alongside Coach Martell, and was named captain her senior yer. After college, Coach Beinert coached at the youth program in Bedford for three years until she was named head coach of the girls varsity team at Bedford High School. She is also a phys ed. teacher at a Bedford middle school.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Coach at Bedford HS, 2005-present
TOM LAVERY
GOALIE SPECIALIST
Billerica High School Boys Asst. Coach
Coach Lavery is a Billerica Lacrosse Alumni, twice earning All New England honors as well as All Star honors for his play between the pipes. Coach Lavery is currently an assistant coach for Billerica, specializing in goaltending.
DAN RYAN
SHOOTING SPECIALIST
Assistant Coach, Endicott College
Another Billerica Alumni, Coach Ryan continued his lacrosse career playing at Endicott College, where he captained the 2006 team. While at Endicott, Coach Ryan received both All Conference and All New England honors. After college, Coach Ryan has continued his lacrosse involvement by coaching at Endicott College.
CHRIS BURNSPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Billerica High School
Head Boys Coach
Coach Burns is a former All-Scholastic lacrosse and football player at Billerica High School, including captaining the Indians to a MA Division 1 Super Bowl victory in 1993. He went on to play both sports at UMass-Lowell. His coaching record in MA High School lacrosse is 90-30.
COACHING EXPERIENCE
BRIAN CARROLL
Head JV Boys Coach
Coach Carroll won a MA State Championship ring with Billerica High School as their captain in 2001. He is currently a teacher in the Billerica School System along with his duties on the Indians' lacrosse coaching staff.
ANDREW LAVALLE
Head Freshman Boys Coach
Coach Lavalle is another Billerica Lacrosse Alumni (2002). The recent UMass-Lowell grad is an aspiring high school teacher.
GENO BUSA
TERRY BOOTS
HS Boys Head Coach
Coach Boots comes to us after founding the Nashoba Regional High School boys lacrosse program and leading them to a 12-7 record during their inaugural season. He was also instrumental in the startup of the Nashoba Youth program.
JOHN ORTOLANI
FACE OFF SPECIALIST
Coach Ortolani is a Billerica Lacrosse Alumni, continuing his playing career at Endicott College, during which he received several honors inluding captain during his senior year (2007). While at Endicott, Coach Ortolani received All Conference honors as well as All New England honors.
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EMass Coach of the Year, 2008
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Merrimack Valley Conference Coach of the Year, 2003, 2007, 2008
- Lowell Sun Coach of the Year, 2003 & 2007, 2008
- Bay State Games Gold Medal winner, 2007
BRIAN CARROLLBOYS COACH
Billerica High School Head JV Boys Coach
Coach Carroll won a MA State Championship ring with Billerica High School as their captain in 2001. He is currently a teacher in the Billerica School System along with his duties on the Indians' lacrosse coaching staff.
ANDREW LAVALLEBOYS COACH
Billerica High SchoolHead Freshman Boys Coach
Coach Lavalle is another Billerica Lacrosse Alumni (2002). The recent UMass-Lowell grad is an aspiring high school teacher.
GENO BUSABOYS COACH
Billerica High School Boys Asst. Coach
Coach Busa is the Defensive Coordinator for BMHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse. He was a successful defenseman at Curry College and led his conference in ground balls his senior year.
Billerica High School Boys Asst. Coach
Coach Busa is the Defensive Coordinator for BMHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse. He was a successful defenseman at Curry College and led his conference in ground balls his senior year.
TERRY BOOTS BOYS COACH
Nashoba RegionalHS Boys Head Coach
Coach Boots comes to us after founding the Nashoba Regional High School boys lacrosse program and leading them to a 12-7 record during their inaugural season. He was also instrumental in the startup of the Nashoba Youth program.
JOHN ORTOLANI
FACE OFF SPECIALIST
Coach Ortolani is a Billerica Lacrosse Alumni, continuing his playing career at Endicott College, during which he received several honors inluding captain during his senior year (2007). While at Endicott, Coach Ortolani received All Conference honors as well as All New England honors.