Mad dog Developmental Model

Girls Player Development

Mad Dog Lacrosse's Proven training system provides elite-level coaching and the opportunity to play with the top talent within your region at marquee events

Welcome To The Mad Dog Family.

Founded and managed by elite lacrosse coaches with a deep passion for the game and life its self, we pride ourselves on fostering a strong, positive culture. Our extensive program unwavering commitment to excellence, and seasoned dedicated staff ensure top-quality instruction, abundant opportunities for each player, and access to some of the most prestigious lacrosse events across the united states.

New Jersey Regions
  • NJ Shore Girls

    Nj Shore Girls

  • NJ Central Girls

    Central NJ Girls

  • NJ North Girls

    North NJ Girls

California Regions
  • SAN DIEGO

    San Diego Girls

  • Orange County_

    Orange County Girls

  • LOS ANGELES

    Los Angeles Girls

  • PACIFIC

    Pacific Girls

Elite Teams
  • EAST ELITE

    West Elite Girls

Mad Dog West Elite is made up of the top players from our Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County  regional programs, providing elite training, high-level competition, and increased exposure to college recruiters.

player development 

At Mad Dog Lacrosse, we are committed to guiding athletes through every stage of their lacrosse journey. With a focus on skill enhancement, strategic growth, and personalized recruitment support, they ensure each player reaches their full potential.

Our Approach to development

Our goal at Mad Dog is to develop our players. We focus on enhancing essential lacrosse skills, lacrosse IQ, and overall athletic development.

We are passionate about developing our players both on and off the field and building athletes that can achieve at the highest levels of our sport.

Our training is specifically designed to provide targeted and effective coaching based on players’ age and skill level. All our programs use the same calls/sets & offensive/defensive concepts countrywide.

We are committed to providing our coaches with innovative tools and technology that mirrors and enhances the training of our athletes.

Our Directors
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Kelly Petite

Kelly Petite

Coaching Experience

  • Santa Margarita Head Lacrosse Coach
  • Mad Dog Lacrosse Coach for both Orange County regional teams and West Elite program since 2020
  • SMES assistant coach spring 2021 season
  • Long Island Liberty lacrosse 2017-2019

Playing Experience

University of South Carolina

  • Scholarship to USC women’s lacrosse program 2016-2020
  • PAC 12 champion 2017, 2019
  • NCAA participant 2017, 2019
  • Elite 8 appearance 2017
  • PAC 12 All Academic Team 2019, 2020
  • Coached by Sister Amanda Johansen, Current AU pro Lacrosse player, at USC during 2017 season
  • David Marks Scholar Athlete

North Shore HS, Long Island NY

  • 4 year letter winner
  • All League 2014, 2015, 2016
  • All County 2015, 2016
  • Team Captain and MVP 2016
  • Academic All American 2015
  • Nassau County Championship Winner 2016
  • Long Island Liberty Lacrosse Club program
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Taylor Cabrera

Taylor Cabrera

Coaching Experience:

  • Head Coach, Mission Hills High School (2018-Present)
  • Head Coach, UC San Diego Women’s Lacrosse Club Team (2020-2024)
    • 2022 Western Women’s Lacrosse League (WWLL) DII Coach of the Year
  • Mad Dog West Elite Coach (2020-Present)
  • Mad Dog San Diego Director (2021-Present)

Playing Experience:

  • Fort Lewis College (Durango, CO)
    • Two-Year Captain
    • All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) First Team (2015)
    • RMAC All-Tournament Team (2017)
    • Team MVP (2017)
    • RMAC Honorable Mention (2017 & 2018)
    • RMAC Second Team (2018)
    • RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll (2018)
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Grace McCabe

Grace McCabe
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Emily Mukai

Emily Mukai
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Rebecca Kingsbury

Rebecca Kingsbury
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T.T Naslonski

T.T Naslonski

Coaching Bio 

Rutgers University  – Women’s Lacrosse

Assistant Coach – 2022-Current

Offensive Coordinator

Building Blocks Lacrosse – Director of Middle School Development 

Playing Bio / Accolades –

  • Big Ten Medal of Honor Recipient 
  • Graduated as Rutgers’ all-time leading point (266) and goal (187) scorer
  • Most games played in program history (79)
  • Rutgers Single Season Points Record Holder (90 Points)
  • Top postseason scorer in Rutgers history (22 points in four career NCAA Tournament games)
  • 2022 IWLCA All-American (Second Team)
  • USA Lacrosse All-American (2022 – HM)
  • Two-Time All-Big Ten selection (2022 – 1st, 2021 – 2nd)
  • 2021 IWLCA All-Region (Second Team)
  • Two-Time team captain
  • Four-Time Big Ten Player to Watch (2019-22)
  • Three-Time Academic All-Big Ten selection (2019-21)
  • 2021 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
  • IWLCA Senior All-Star Game 
  • Athletes Unlimited Professional Lacrosse Player
  • Rutgers legacy, whose father and uncle both lettered for the men’s lacrosse program, while her mother was a cheerleader for the Scarlet Knights
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Marisa Ongaro

Marisa Ongaro

Coaching Experience:

  • Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Holy Family (2018-Present)
  • Regional Director, Ultimate Lacrosse NJ (5 years)
  • Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator, Delaware Valley University (2 years)

Playing Experience:

  • Kean University – 4-Year Defensive Starter
  • Team Captain (2015)
  • Freshman First Team All-Conference
  • 3x IWLCA Academic Honor Team
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Sue Montegari

Sue Montegari

Coaching Experience:

  • Mad Dog NNJ Girls Director
  • Mad Dog North NJ Girls 2026 BLK Head Coach
  • Head Varsity Coach at IHA for 11 years
  • Coaching for over 23 years

Accolades:

  • 2014 BCWCA, All-Suburban, Bergen Record Coach of the Year
  • 2024 BCWCA County Champs – 2x Group 3 Sectional Champions
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Jazzy Cachimbo

Jazzy Cachimbo

Coaching Experience:

Triple Threat Elite Lacrosse 

Director Of Player Development 2021-2025 

Rider University,  Lawrenceville, NJ

Volunteer Assistant Coach 2023-2025

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ  

Assistant Coach Women’s 2021-2023

Playing Experience:

  • Kean University 

    Women’s Lacrosse

    • Five-year member of the women’s lacrosse program
    • Team Captain in 2019 
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Sam Duerr

Sam Duerr

Coaching Experience:

  • Head Coach, South River High School (2014)
  • Head Coach, La Jolla High School (2015-2021)
  • Head Coach, Cathedral Catholic (2022-Present)
  • Founder & Director, Mad Dog Girls West Coast (2015-Present)
  • American Select California Coach (2021-Present)
  • Director, Carlsbad Youth Lacrosse Girls (2023-Present)

Playing Experience:

University of Florida – 4-Year Starter

  • 3x First Team All-American
  • 3x First Team All-Conference
  • 2013 ALC Defender of the Year
  • 3x IWLCA All-South Region
  • 3x ALC All-Tournament Team
  • 2013 Tewaaraton Award Watch List
  • 4x SEC Honor Roll
  • 2012 NCAA All-Tournament Team

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Our club has setablished itself as one of the top college placement programs in the country

Class Of 2022-2026

Player NameCollege/UniversityGrad Year
Haley GeeStony Brook2026
Kate KenneyHarvard2026
Aubrey GeibelsonHarvard2026
Lyla PalecekDenver2026
Sophia CutenoSyracuse2026
Keira MilesDenver2026
Mia Van Der SteenPitt2026
Talia SunCal2026
Sienna De La PazUConn2026
Hadley MillsAustin Peay2026
Lauren LambCal2026
Stella DanielsonDominican2026
Natalie MarvinHarvard2025
Sydney StuartUSC2025
Brynn PerkinsDrexel2025
Keighley BosshardtOregon2025
Sienna WhittingtonASU2025
Katelynn NaylorManhattan College2025
Jenna MooneyRider2025
Madi MooneyRider2025
Elizabeth HilbertBucknell2025
Emma GarroLoyola2025
Scarlett WelsomeHofstra2025
Catie MaroutosOhio State2025
Gwyn BjorkHigh Point2025
Paige PetersFSU2025
Sophia KatnikRegis2025
Ava KitMaryland2024
Eva Thomsen-MarrDenver2024
Laurel GonzalezHopkins2024
Skye DavisVillanova2024
Makenna EvansButler2024
Briley VolppCU Boulder2024
Reagan LaubnerCatholic2024
Jenna CardenoTowson2024
Sophia DeJarnetteUSC2024
Mairin KelleyHigh Point2024
Tatum BryantLindenwood2024
Audrey CraftsCal2024
Kendall ConradU Indy2024
Liz SheanRider2024
Natalia RaiszadehColumbia2023
Ella StephensUC Davis2023
Minka MartinezPenn State2023
Hayden GawelUSC2023
Delaney WalshUSC2023
Kaley KakacHopkins2023
Macie BuellSDSU2023
Lauren LamHofstra2023
Cate AlexanderCal2023
Stella ArtukovichDominican2023
Mikayla YangMarquette2023
Peyton BosshardtBryant2023
Sarah UrbanicUCCS2023
Geneva Milch CesoniArmy2023
Zoey StephensVillanova2023
Olivia AustinWilliamette2023
Reese LosekeUC Davis2022
Hailey DommersUC Davis2022
Luca DemaioTowson2022
Brooke CressyCampbell2022
Elena TorresVillanova2022
Maddie LuerVillanova2022
Molly JacobsonTowson2022
Cassie HuberCentral Michigan2022
Sophia FadlerWestminster2022
Lexi HamiltonLongwood2022