Over the past 24 years Adam has been involved with the game of lacrosse. His passion for the sport began as a player and was highlighted by earning a scholarship first to Trinity-Pawling School in New York, then to NCAA Division 1Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. Adam graduated as the programs All-time Leader in Goals Scored, All-time Leader in Points, the first 100 Goal Scorer, and was also named Male Athlete of the Year in 2008.
After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Adam returned to Toronto and remained active in the game as a player, coach and referee. Adam has completed a Graduate Program in Sports Business Management from Durham College and then moved into community development roles with TO2015 Pan Am/ Parapan Am Games,MLSE and for the Their Opportunity as Program Coordinator.
Adam has extensive coaching experience developing elite student athletes and exposing them to NCAA recruiting opportunities and experiences. Adam served as Head Coach with Edge Lacrosse for four seasons and 3 years as the Edge Academy Director of Coaching and Development. While also serving as Head Coach for the 2020/2022/2027 age groups. Has served as General Manager with the Dirty Lacrosse Club that attended the Hawaii International Lacrosse Tournament in 2011 and again in 2012,2013 as Head Coach.
Adam served as Offensive Coordinator for Team Ontario U19, the 2013 Nations Cup National Champion team. Adam served as Support Staff with Team Canada Sr men's team at there fall 2013 evaluation camp and then as Ontario Scout and Video Coordinator Team Canada U21 in 2022, Selection Camp coach and Evaluator U20 Men's and Women's Box.
Adam has coached over 260+ players who have gone onto the NCAA and 40+ on National teams including 2x1st Overall NLL Draft picks.
Adam has also worked many camps and clinics in the US and Canada, has worked in event management and planning positions with the United Lacrosse League, Prospects Box and Field Showcases, All Canada Games and the Great Lakes Lax Games. Adam also serves in and advisor/consultant role to USBOXLA on officiating, rules of play, player safety and development. Adam most recently served as the director of Player Development for House league programing for Uxbridge, Whitby, Beaches and Kawartha Lakes Minor Lacrosse. Certified in Men's and Womens Field, Box lacrosse and Mixed Ability.
ππ§ Words of Wisdom or Favourite Quote: “Sometimes the most profound words are said in silence”
π€― Best advice you ever received: “When you're done improving you're done” Dave Huntley
♥οΈ Favorite lacrosse memory: Watching my son play for the 1st time.
βοΈBellarmine University All Time Leader in Goals (104) and points (149)
πBellarmine University Athlete of the year 2008
π National Champion U19, Offensive Coordinator
π Team Canada U21 2022 Staff Limerick, Ireland