Interested in Playing for Mad Dog East Elite Box Girls?
Mad Dog Box Lacrosse is launching a new elite development program built to elevate players faster than ever. Led by experienced box professionals, this program delivers high-rep training, position-specific instruction, and the advanced decision-making skills that give athletes a major edge in both box and field lacrosse.
Our unified curriculum ensures every player receives consistent, top-tier coaching and a clear pathway for growth.
Don’t miss your chance to join Mad Dog’s newest training experience. Fill out our Player Interest Form and our staff will reach out with next steps.
East Elite Box Girls : Programs
Programs coming soon
East Elite Box Girls : Directors
Cam Holding
Box Lacrosse Director | West Elite Boys Director
Cam Holding
“I am so excited to join Mad Dog Lacrosse as the West Elite Director of Operations and Box Lacrosse Director for Mad Dog across the country. I’m excited to work with so many talented players and help elevate their skills through the game of box lacrosse.”
Mad Dog’s leadership cares deeply about the growth of the sport across the country and truly believes in the tremendous benefits that box lacrosse offers players nationwide. The speed, creativity, and decision-making developed in the box translate directly to the field, giving our athletes a major advantage in their overall development.
I can’t wait to meet all of the players and families in the Mad Dog Family and I’m beyond excited to get in the box!”
Experience
- NLL – Colorado Mammoth – 2011–2018, Assistant Captain
- NLL – San Diego Seals – 2018–2025, Assistant Captain
- MLL – Denver Outlaws 2014–2016, 2014 MLL Champion
- Team Canada – 2014 World Champion
- Junior Seals — 2019–2025 Box Director
- San Diego Royals — 2021–2024 Head Coach — 3× National Collegiate Box Series Champions
- Michigan State Head Coach – 2016–2018, 2018 Coach of the Year
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
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
Commits & Alumni
Our program proudly celebrates its alumni, whose dedication has led them to collegiate and professional success, inspiring the next generation to follow in their footsteps.
Girls Championships
