Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 11:30     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
GC's lacrosse trajectory has been a fairly steady climb - it certianly has had some bumps since Dane has taken over but its going upward and to the right.

GZ on the other hand, which historically has had an elite lacrosse reputation prior to King taking over the reins, has certainly struggled these past few seasons.

GC is here to stay, count on it.

Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 09:32     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
He has found the sweet spot in promising good players from low county and DC playing time and picking up Zingo's and Team MD kids geographically. Very smart.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 09:31     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
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Anonymous wrote:I don't see Dane jumping either. He has the buy-in from GC, it seems, although they don't give him any scholarship money, which hurts recruiting in the WCAC/IAC.

Urick just took the DCE job, and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths in the last few years.

Severns shouldn't even be considered. Ask any of the DCE 2027s how committed he is and how strong of a coach he is.

Bartozzi is strong, but Joseph and White were strong coordinators who were far ahead of him in the Bellistri coaching tree.


Umm, Dane has full access to the scholarship money and he is using it as much as possible. Many if not most of his players are on scholarship.


Maybe things have changed, but they didn't have scholarship money a few years ago for boys lacrosse. $1500ish was the max.


He has found the sweet spot in promising good players from low county and DC playing time and picking up Zingo's and Team MD kids geographically. Very smart.

How is there $1500 and no money at all? The school also openly touts $5 mil in need and merit based aid.


Yep Dane handles admissions at GC. Can collect players but not coach them.



Dane's GC Falcons had their best season in the past decade and the Falcons program has been climbing the ladder. Its JV team had a very successful run in the WCAC, taking home the WCAC ship. I know JV success doesn't always equate to future success at the varsity level but the program as a whole (from the level of coaching top to bottom) has improved dramatically since when he started. One goal losses to both Bullis and Landon this spring shows you just how far the program has come under his leadership.

Next year will be the start of Dane's 5th season as the HC, and while I know the Falcons lost some offensive firepower, I don't expect them to drop off as dramatically as many people believe they will. Dane is a great recruiter and meshes well with parents / prospective families. I anticipate they will remain in the top 3 in the WCAC next spring, behind SJC and GZ. (PVI graduates a ton, and their JV team was beyond ordinary.

Neutral


Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 09:15     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see Dane jumping either. He has the buy-in from GC, it seems, although they don't give him any scholarship money, which hurts recruiting in the WCAC/IAC.

Urick just took the DCE job, and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths in the last few years.

Severns shouldn't even be considered. Ask any of the DCE 2027s how committed he is and how strong of a coach he is.

Bartozzi is strong, but Joseph and White were strong coordinators who were far ahead of him in the Bellistri coaching tree.


Umm, Dane has full access to the scholarship money and he is using it as much as possible. Many if not most of his players are on scholarship.


Maybe things have changed, but they didn't have scholarship money a few years ago for boys lacrosse. $1500ish was the max.


How is there $1500 and no money at all? The school also openly touts $5 mil in need and merit based aid.


Yep Dane handles admissions at GC. Can collect players but not coach them.



Dane's GC Falcons had their best season in the past decade and the Falcons program has been climbing the ladder. Its JV team had a very successful run in the WCAC, taking home the WCAC ship. I know JV success doesn't always equate to future success at the varsity level but the program as a whole (from the level of coaching top to bottom) has improved dramatically since when he started. One goal losses to both Bullis and Landon this spring shows you just how far the program has come under his leadership.

Next year will be the start of Dane's 5th season as the HC, and while I know the Falcons lost some offensive firepower, I don't expect them to drop off as dramatically as many people believe they will. Dane is a great recruiter and meshes well with parents / prospective families. I anticipate they will remain in the top 3 in the WCAC next spring, behind SJC and GZ. (PVI graduates a ton, and their JV team was beyond ordinary.

Neutral


Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 04:54     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see Dane jumping either. He has the buy-in from GC, it seems, although they don't give him any scholarship money, which hurts recruiting in the WCAC/IAC.

Urick just took the DCE job, and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths in the last few years.

Severns shouldn't even be considered. Ask any of the DCE 2027s how committed he is and how strong of a coach he is.

Bartozzi is strong, but Joseph and White were strong coordinators who were far ahead of him in the Bellistri coaching tree.


Umm, Dane has full access to the scholarship money and he is using it as much as possible. Many if not most of his players are on scholarship.


Maybe things have changed, but they didn't have scholarship money a few years ago for boys lacrosse. $1500ish was the max.


How is there $1500 and no money at all? The school also openly touts $5 mil in need and merit based aid.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2026 04:53     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see Dane jumping either. He has the buy-in from GC, it seems, although they don't give him any scholarship money, which hurts recruiting in the WCAC/IAC.

Urick just took the DCE job, and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths in the last few years.

Severns shouldn't even be considered. Ask any of the DCE 2027s how committed he is and how strong of a coach he is.

Bartozzi is strong, but Joseph and White were strong coordinators who were far ahead of him in the Bellistri coaching tree.


Umm, Dane has full access to the scholarship money and he is using it as much as possible. Many if not most of his players are on scholarship.


Maybe things have changed, but they didn't have scholarship money a few years ago for boys lacrosse. $1500ish was the max.


How is there $1500 and no money at all? The school also openly touts $5 mil in need and merit based aid.


Yep Dane handles admissions at GC. Can collect players but not coach them.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 21:43     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:Wes should pack up.

Way too much talent on this roster for this team not to come home with a banner.

Next year is a rebuilding year on military road for sure !



You're clueless
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 21:14     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see Dane jumping either. He has the buy-in from GC, it seems, although they don't give him any scholarship money, which hurts recruiting in the WCAC/IAC.

Urick just took the DCE job, and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths in the last few years.

Severns shouldn't even be considered. Ask any of the DCE 2027s how committed he is and how strong of a coach he is.

Bartozzi is strong, but Joseph and White were strong coordinators who were far ahead of him in the Bellistri coaching tree.


Umm, Dane has full access to the scholarship money and he is using it as much as possible. Many if not most of his players are on scholarship.


Maybe things have changed, but they didn't have scholarship money a few years ago for boys lacrosse. $1500ish was the max.



Yep Dane handles admissions at GC. Can collect players but not coach them.


If you’re the admissions director and head coach - you have no excuse whatsoever
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 21:07     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see Dane jumping either. He has the buy-in from GC, it seems, although they don't give him any scholarship money, which hurts recruiting in the WCAC/IAC.

Urick just took the DCE job, and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths in the last few years.

Severns shouldn't even be considered. Ask any of the DCE 2027s how committed he is and how strong of a coach he is.

Bartozzi is strong, but Joseph and White were strong coordinators who were far ahead of him in the Bellistri coaching tree.


Umm, Dane has full access to the scholarship money and he is using it as much as possible. Many if not most of his players are on scholarship.


Maybe things have changed, but they didn't have scholarship money a few years ago for boys lacrosse. $1500ish was the max.



Yep Dane handles admissions at GC. Can collect players but not coach them.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 20:35     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't see Dane jumping either. He has the buy-in from GC, it seems, although they don't give him any scholarship money, which hurts recruiting in the WCAC/IAC.

Urick just took the DCE job, and left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths in the last few years.

Severns shouldn't even be considered. Ask any of the DCE 2027s how committed he is and how strong of a coach he is.

Bartozzi is strong, but Joseph and White were strong coordinators who were far ahead of him in the Bellistri coaching tree.


Umm, Dane has full access to the scholarship money and he is using it as much as possible. Many if not most of his players are on scholarship.


Maybe things have changed, but they didn't have scholarship money a few years ago for boys lacrosse. $1500ish was the max.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 19:09     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Speaks might want to look around and get away from Military Road. Current admin is a bit too sports-obsessed and the level of pressure/ expectations to bring home banner after banner each year is likely "higher" there than any school in the region.

Speaks might find the balance of the IAC to be better suited for long-term interests.




+1 but it depends on how committed Bullis will remain to its lacrosse program. The current headmaster is obviously very invested in both the boys / girls track and the boys / girls basketball programs. H

He is invested in everything Bullis! Families have to be invested in Bullis and want to pay the tuition. It easy to pick SJC over Bullis for the tuition alone.



Thats a tough ask when other schools are handing out money. Hmmm....pay 40/50K plus in tuition for what is going to be dumpster fire of a program in 1 or 2 years, or get some money and go play with SJC who has reloaded at the 29 and 30 class







For the past 4 seasons, I’ve been told SJC has “re-loaded” “their incoming freshman class is the best in the area”

If this is true then why haven’t the cadets won a ship since 2023?

SJC boosters/ parents are beyond painful to be around if this is the mantra.



Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 16:54     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Speaks might want to look around and get away from Military Road. Current admin is a bit too sports-obsessed and the level of pressure/ expectations to bring home banner after banner each year is likely "higher" there than any school in the region.

Speaks might find the balance of the IAC to be better suited for long-term interests.




+1 but it depends on how committed Bullis will remain to its lacrosse program. The current headmaster is obviously very invested in both the boys / girls track and the boys / girls basketball programs. H

He is invested in everything Bullis! Families have to be invested in Bullis and want to pay the tuition. It easy to pick SJC over Bullis for the tuition alone.



How do they lose so many games then

Thats a tough ask when other schools are handing out money. Hmmm....pay 40/50K plus in tuition for what is going to be dumpster fire of a program in 1 or 2 years, or get some money and go play with SJC who has reloaded at the 29 and 30 class


You mean go be ON the team at SJC. As discussed here at length, there are so many talented players on the bench there. And if they have ‘reloaded’ that just means more players on the bench - most of whom would be actively playing at literally every other school.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 16:06     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Speaks might want to look around and get away from Military Road. Current admin is a bit too sports-obsessed and the level of pressure/ expectations to bring home banner after banner each year is likely "higher" there than any school in the region.

Speaks might find the balance of the IAC to be better suited for long-term interests.




+1 but it depends on how committed Bullis will remain to its lacrosse program. The current headmaster is obviously very invested in both the boys / girls track and the boys / girls basketball programs. H

He is invested in everything Bullis! Families have to be invested in Bullis and want to pay the tuition. It easy to pick SJC over Bullis for the tuition alone.



Thats a tough ask when other schools are handing out money. Hmmm....pay 40/50K plus in tuition for what is going to be dumpster fire of a program in 1 or 2 years, or get some money and go play with SJC who has reloaded at the 29 and 30 class


You mean go be ON the team at SJC. As discussed here at length, there are so many talented players on the bench there. And if they have ‘reloaded’ that just means more players on the bench - most of whom would be actively playing at literally every other school.
Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 15:55     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Speaks might want to look around and get away from Military Road. Current admin is a bit too sports-obsessed and the level of pressure/ expectations to bring home banner after banner each year is likely "higher" there than any school in the region.

Speaks might find the balance of the IAC to be better suited for long-term interests.




+1 but it depends on how committed Bullis will remain to its lacrosse program. The current headmaster is obviously very invested in both the boys / girls track and the boys / girls basketball programs. H

He is invested in everything Bullis! Families have to be invested in Bullis and want to pay the tuition. It easy to pick SJC over Bullis for the tuition alone.



Thats a tough ask when other schools are handing out money. Hmmm....pay 40/50K plus in tuition for what is going to be dumpster fire of a program in 1 or 2 years, or get some money and go play with SJC who has reloaded at the 29 and 30 class





Anonymous
Post 05/13/2026 15:29     Subject: 2026 Private School Boys Lacrosse Commentary, Scores, and Updates
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Speaks might want to look around and get away from Military Road. Current admin is a bit too sports-obsessed and the level of pressure/ expectations to bring home banner after banner each year is likely "higher" there than any school in the region.

Speaks might find the balance of the IAC to be better suited for long-term interests.




+1 but it depends on how committed Bullis will remain to its lacrosse program. The current headmaster is obviously very invested in both the boys / girls track and the boys / girls basketball programs. H

He is invested in everything Bullis! Families have to be invested in Bullis and want to pay the tuition. It easy to pick SJC over Bullis for the tuition alone.