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Meet the STAFF

Connor Drake, CT
2028 CoachDirector / Coach
  • Founder & Coach of Drive Lacrosse Academy
  • Co-Founder & Director of Player Development of Ambition Lacrosse
  • Duke University Class of 2024
  • 2x ACC Champion (2021, 2023)
  • 2 Final Four Appearances (2021, 2023)
  • National Championship Runner-up (2023)
  • Played in 37 Games, Started 4 at the Midfield
  • Team USA U-21 32-Man Roster (2022)
  • Salisbury School Class of 2019
  • First Team All-New England
  • USL All-American
  • UA All-American
  • Wilton High School Class of 2018
  • 3x All-FCIAC (2016-2018)
  • 3x All-State (2016-2018)

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Michael Santos, CT
Owner & Founder of Honey National
  • Founder of Stingers National (Girls)
  • Founder of Hornets (Box Lacrosse)
  • New Balance All America Coach
  • American Scout for Toronto Beaches (OJLL)
  • Facilitated 300+ Collegiate Committments
  • Offensive Coordinator at St. Albans (DC) (2020-2023)
  • Assistant Coach at New Canaan (2015-2020)
  • Manhasset Class of 2014
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Adrian Enchill, MA
2028 Coach
  • Brown University Class of 2022
  • Finished collegiate career with 2 goals, 96 ground balls and 24 caused turnovers
  • USILA All American
  • NEILA All-Academic
  • Westminster Prep Class of 2017
  • Ranked #18 Class of 2017
  • IL 5-Star Player
  • UA All-American
  • 2x US All-American
  • Nels Corey DPOTY
  • All Western New-England
  • USA Today Second Team All-American
  • Westminister Prep GB Record Holder
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Cam Shortz, MI
2030 CoachFounder of Aviators Lacrosse
  • Michigan Tech University Football 2010-2014
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Caden Paddleford, MA
2029 CoachOwner & Coach of The Lax Factory
  • Cushing Academy Offensive Coordinator
  • Siena University '26 (MAAC Champion '25)
  • Wahconah Regional High School '22 (MA State Champion '22)
  • All-Time Single Season MA State Point record holder - 192 pts
  • Team USA U21 Indoor (Bronze Medalist '21)
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Ryan Rutkowski, NJ
VideographerOwner & Operator of Shaka.mov
  • Owner of Shaka.threads
  • Owner & Player of Shaka.mov Hockey Club (Dunlop's Cup Champions '25, '26) | Silver Medalist in the Metro Hockey League
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Thanh Kieu, ME
Director of MediaOwner & Operator of Kieu Media
  • NABLL - Maine Sturgeon ('26)
  • IBLA/NABLL - Maine Northmen ('20, '21, '22)
  • Assistant Coach at Bowdoin College (2022)
  • Varsity Assistant Coach at South South Portland High School (2019-2021)
  • JV Head Coach at South Portland High School (2019-2021)
  • South Portland High School Class of 2013
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Ian MacPhail, MA
2030 Coach
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    • Head Coach at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall (2015 - Current)
    • Head Coach at The Winchendon School (2013-2015)
    • Assistant Coach at Arlington High School (2012)
    • Assistant Coach at Concord Academy (2009-2011)
    • Head Coach at Ragsdale High School (2008)
    • Guildford College Class of 2008
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    Thomas Moorshead, MA
    2029 Coach Honey National GM
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    • Head Coach at Fitchburg State University
    • New Balance All America Coach
    • USA New England development team coach
    My goal is to develop confident, driven athletes by providing purposeful coaching, honest feedback, and the tools they need to reach their potential both on and off the field. I strive to lead my players into understanding an established foundation of consistent effort, positive attitude, and a growth mindset will take them extremely far in this sport and in life
    My mission is to develop complete student-athletes who compete with intensity, carry themselves with character, and love the game. Through my leadership, players will build the skills and toughness needed on the field, while building the discipline, accountability, and community leadership that matter off it.
    My philosophy is hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
    My philosophy is the love of the game comes first and is the most important thing you can teach. Once they love the game, they'll work twice as hard to be exceptional.
    My coaching philosophy centers on three pillars: relentless work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering daily consistency. Effort is the foundation of success. When athletes commit to the grind and focus on constant improvement, they unlock the path to their full potential.
    I believe a strong team culture is the foundation of success at every level. When players are bought into a shared standard of accountability, trust, effort, and performance follows. My goal is to build a program where players compete for each other, take pride in their role, and understand that every detail matters. Coaching extends far beyond what happens on the field. I am committed to helping our student-athletes grow as individuals and preparing them for long-term success. That includes guiding them through the recruiting process, supporting their academic goals, and helping them develop the discipline and confidence needed for the next level.
    In the rapidly evolving world of lacrosse, I believe a player's attitude is their greatest asset. How athletes conduct themselves on and off the field sets the trajectory for their success. Coaches actively seek players who remain focused on what lies ahead rather than getting caught up in past plays. My goal is to build this "next play" philosophy into our student-athletes, equipping our athletes to apply that same resilience to everyday challenges.
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