The Lax Teacher · Charlotte, Marvin & Huntersville, NC
Lacrosse training that builds the next level.
Private and small group lessons with Dan Crotty, 3x All-American, 2021 MAC Defensive Player of the Year, and former Division 1 coach at Wagner College, Babson, and Montclair State.
Training programs
Three ways to train with Dan. Pick the format that fits your athlete, or send an inquiry and Dan will recommend a plan.
Private 1-on-1
Custom sessions tailored to your athlete. Skills, IQ, position work, video review.
Learn moreSmall Group
2 to 4 athletes. Faster development through competitive reps with structured drills.
Learn morePosition Training
Faceoff, goalie, and defensive specialty work from a college-level position coach.
Learn moreWhy train with Dan Crotty
Dan is a former Division 1 coach at Wagner College, with additional college coaching at Babson and Montclair State. A 3x All-American defenseman at Stevens Institute of Technology and the 2021 MAC Defensive Player of the Year, he has trained players from elementary school through high school and was responsible for the face-off and goalie units at Babson and Montclair State.
His training goes beyond drills. Every session is built around what the athlete needs to work on next, with the same eye for detail he brought to Division I/III lacrosse programs.
Read the full coaching storyCoached at
Graduate AssistantWagner College
Defensive & Recruiting CoordinatorMontclair State University
Assistant Coach / Defensive CoordinatorBabson College
Coach & Private Trainer (Face-offs, Defense, Goalies)Advanced Lacrosse USA
Tournament Operations Intern & CoachTrilogy Lacrosse
Club CoachTeam 91 Charlotte
Drills from the field
Watch the same kind of work Dan runs in his sessions.
Defensive footwork drill
Cone dodging under stadium lights.
Partner passing drill
Sharpening reps with a partner.
Goalie wall save drill
Reaction work against a brick wall.
See more drills @laxteacher on Instagram.
Session pricing
Single sessions or bundle packages. Same coach, same training quality either way.
Most popular
10-Session Bundle
10 sessions, $700 total
Save $5 per session. The right cadence for steady off-season growth.
Book this plan15-Session Bundle
15 sessions, $1,012.5 total
Lowest per-session price. Committed athletes building toward a season.
Book this planFull pricing details and FAQ on the pricing page.
Where I train (Charlotte, Marvin & Huntersville)
Sessions happen at parks and turf facilities across the metro. Pick your area for specifics on fields and parking.
Charlotte, NC
Including Ballantyne, South Charlotte, Steele Creek.
See where we train in CharlotteMarvin, NC
Including Waxhaw, Weddington, Marvin Ridge HS.
See where we train in MarvinHuntersville, NC
Including Cornelius, Davidson, Birkdale.
See where we train in HuntersvilleSend an inquiry
Phone is required. Dan will reach out to schedule your first session.