
The Coach
Coach Dan Crotty.
3x All-American, 2021 MAC Defensive Player of the Year, former Division 1 coach at Wagner College, with additional coaching at Babson and Montclair State, and founder of The Lax Teacher.
About Dan
Hi, I'm Dan Crotty, and welcome to my page. As a former college coach, 3x All-American, and 2021 MAC Conference Defensive Player of the Year, I'm excited to offer private, individual, and small group lacrosse lessons for boys and girls of all skill levels and ages in the Charlotte area. I'm a proud alum of Stevens Institute of Technology, where I honed my skills as a defenseman in field lacrosse. I also played as a forward in box lacrosse, giving me a deep understanding of what it takes to be elite on both sides of the ball.
While coaching in college, I oversaw both the face-off units and goalie units, gaining immense knowledge of the specialty positions and how to train them. I train all positions and ages, and my goal is not just to teach the “how” but also the “why.” My depth of knowledge allows each lesson to be specifically tailored to the areas the athlete needs to work on to reach their goals.
Coaching experience
Wagner College
Graduate Assistant
- Coached at the Division 1 level at Wagner College Men's Lacrosse, contributing across practice planning, film, and recruiting.
- Created practice plans with position-specific drills to address team and individual deficiencies; led group and individual film sessions focused on strategy and self-improvement.
- Evaluated and communicated with high-school-age athletes at showcases and prospect camps to determine Division 1 readiness on behalf of Wagner College Men's Lacrosse.
Montclair State University
Defensive & Recruiting Coordinator
2023
- Coordinated a defense that operated at 71% efficiency in 2023.
- Held 11 of 18 opponents under their season average goals per game.
- Used film to grow team and defense IQ, and conducted drills to address deficiencies within the defense.

Babson College
Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator
2024
- Coordinated a defense that operated at 75.9% efficiency in 2024, helping the team return to its 2nd straight NCAA Sweet 16.
- Held 11 of 20 opponents to 8 goals or less, including two top-10 opponents. Finished with a 9.45 GAA.
- Built specialized practice plans with matching offensive and defensive scripts to optimize instructing days.
- Manufactured drills to address and improve deficiencies within the defense.
- Assisted heavily in recruiting efforts.

Advanced Lacrosse USA
Coach & Private Trainer (Face-offs, Defense, Goalies)
- Created lesson plans to increase the development of players of all ages and provided constructive feedback so players could continue their development independently.
- Conducted private sessions for all positions focused on individual development for elementary, middle school, and high school players.
- Facilitated weekly group defensive, goalie, and face-off clinics with an emphasis on refining technique, introducing new moves, and developing footwork, hand-eye coordination, communication, and IQ.

Trilogy Lacrosse
Tournament Operations Intern & Coach
- Coordinated closely with club directors to ensure competitive game matchups while liaising with coaches on rosters, player waivers, game times, field locations, and parking.
- Coached and managed large groups of middle school boys, teaching skills to accelerate growth in lacrosse and in life.

Team 91 South & Charlotte, 3D New England & Garden State, Stickwithus
Coach
- Coached elementary through high school boys across camps, clinics, and club teams.
- Aided high school boys with the college recruitment process: effective communication skills, outreach on their behalf, and discussion of college needs and desires to find the right fit.
Playing experience
Stevens Institute of Technology, defenseman.
| Career stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Caused Turnovers | 107 |
| Ground Balls | 201 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Games Started | 56 |
| Games Played | 75 |
Individual accolades
- 2021 MAC Freedom Defensive Player of the Year
- 3x All-American
- Academic All-American
- 3x All-Conference
- 20+ additional collegiate accolades
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