Expert Recruiting Directors for High School Girls
We understand that every athlete’s journey is unique, and that’s why we have dedicated recruiting directors for both boys and girls lacrosse. With years of experience in the sport and deep connections with college coaches, programs, and scouts, our recruiting directors work tirelessly to help our players find their perfect match.
Recruiting Directors
Sue Montegari
North NJ Girls Director
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
Kelly Petite
OC Director/Recruiting Director/Pacific Central Director
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
Sam Duerr
Girls Program Founder/West Elite Director/Recruiting Director
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
Our recruiting Services
From the moment you join our program, our recruiting team will work closely with you to understand your goals, assess your skills, and help you navigate the recruiting process. We pride ourselves on offering a personalized approach, providing tailored guidance based on your unique strengths and aspirations.
Individualized Recruiting Plan
We get to know each player and create a personalized strategy for their recruitment journey.
Exposure to Top Colleges and Programs:
Thanks to our extensive network, we help players get noticed by college coaches across the country.
Video Highlights and Showcase Opportunities:
We provide access to tournament film and guidance as you build your highlights to best showcase your skills.
Guidance and Resources:
Navigating the recruiting process can be daunting, but our team provides ongoing support, from crafting the perfect recruiting profile, to crafting email templates to college coaches, to understanding the rules and timelines for the recruiting process.
Established Network of Opportunities
Our vast network of college coaches and lacrosse programs is one of the most valuable assets we offer to our athletes. We’ve built strong relationships with schools of all levels, ensuring that our players have access to a wide range of options—no matter what division or conference best fits their goals.
