Coaches and staff

USA LACROSSE PLATINUM CERTIFIED COACH

Coach Jon, or "Coach J.R." as he is known to many of the players, brings over 20 years of youth sports coaching experience to the field, with the last ten of those years being solely dedicated to lacrosse. He is a USA Lacrosse Platinum Certified Coach and has worked with hundreds of players in the panhandle. His focus on player development, communication and sportsmanship helps provide a positive learning environment for every player.  

Coach Jon says: "When I moved to Pensacola, I was looking for something my kids and I could do as a family. One of my boys said 'I'd like to try lacrosse.' Without knowing anything about it, we found a local program, jumped in and fell in love with it. Lacrosse has been a major part of our life since, and we are grateful for our lacrosse family throughout the Gulf Coast and across the U.S." 

Coach Jon is a retired U.S. Air Force officer, and is an active real estate broker in Florida and Alabama. He is married and has six kids, three of whom played varsity high school lacrosse and went on to play in college.

USA LACROSSE SILVER CERTIFIED COACH

Coach J.P. is in his third year as a youth lacrosse coach and is a USA Lacrosse Silver Certified Coach. His dedication to player safety, game and practice strategy and positive coaching provides critical guidance for Stingrays players throughout their club and high school careers. Not only is he a great motivator, he's a great example for the players and other coaches.

Coach J.P. tells everyone "I became interested in lacrosse as a way to get closer with my family. Now lacrosse IS my family." And, he adds some positive motivation to our lacrosse players when he encourages them "Be inspired every day!" 

Coach J.P. is a professional firefighter and EMT for Santa Rosa County, and you may occasionally see him suit up with the local men's lacrosse team. He is married with three stepsons.