Midwest West Elite Boys - Mad Dog Lax Lacrosse Club

Midwest Elite Program

Mad Dog Midwest Elite is the premier platform for the top Illinois players, as well as other top Midwest region players, to compete at the highest level events. This new identity reflects our commitment to showcasing elite talent and delivering the best possible product on the field.

As Midwest Elite, we will attend one to two high level events, host four to five training camps, and hold a pre-event practice each season. This provides the top players with opportunities to compete with and against the level competition regionally and nationally. This initiative also serves as an additional tool for our National evaluations, while offering top level coaching, player development, and recruiting guidance.

The Mad Dog Program is excited to create the most powerful platform for Midwestern lacrosse

Interested in Playing for Mad Dog midwest elite

Whether you’re new to lacrosse or ready to compete at the next level, Mad Dog Lacrosse is always looking for talented, driven athletes to join our program. With regional and national teams, elite coaching, and a proven development model, we help players grow both on and off the field. Fill out the interest form below to take the first step toward becoming part of the Mad Dog family.

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Midwest West Elite Boys : Directors

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Mike Caposella

Mad Dog Illinois Director

Mike Caposella

Coaching Experience:

Mad Dog Lacrosse (2021-present)
Head Coach for 2027 National Gold, East Elite, 2026 Mad Dog North Black
6th Season Coaching High School Lacrosse

Playing Experience:

4-Year Starter at DePaul Catholic High School
Senior Captain (2012)
2x All-State
4-Year Starter at Stockton University
Senior Captain (2018)
Top 10 in Stockton University History for Goals (141), Assists (70), Points (211)

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Aedan Herman

Vice President II National Director II Head of College Recruiting

Aedan Herman

Coaching Experience:

Mad Dog West Elite & Mad Dog National Director – Head of Recruiting (2020-Present)
- Led Mad Dog National to #1 club ranking (2023/2024 fall season)
- Facilitated the recruitment of 200+ players to top universities
- Selected as a coach for the 2024 Adrenaline All-American Senior Game
Head Coach, Pacific Southwest Nike National All-Star Games 2024 Team

Playing Experience:

Colonial Forge High School
- School Record Holder for Goals, Assists, and Points
- 3x All-District, 2x All-Region
- 2009 Area, District, Regional Player of the Year
- All-Met, All-American (2009)
Marist College
- 4-Year Starter as Offensive Midfielder
- 2013 Marist College Coaches Award Winner

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Mike Hungerford

Boys Director Of Player Development

Mike Hungerford

Coaching Experience

Farmingdale High School (NY)
- Head Coach (2017–2023): NY State Class A Finalists, Long Island & Nassau Champions (2023); Nassau Coach of the Year (2017, 2023); Jim Amen & Alan Lowe Award recipient (2023); 82–20 record.
- Assistant Coach (1999–2012): NY State Champions (2011), Finalists (2003, ranked #3 nationally); 202–58 record.
Cold Spring Harbor High School (NY)

Assistant Coach: NY State Class C Champions (2015, 2016); 62–11 record.

Playing Experience

Ithaca College Men’s Lacrosse – Team MVP (1989), Captain (1990)

Additional Highlights

Speaker, IMLCA National Convention (2017, 2019)

Author, Creative Passing Drills (Championship Productions, 2021)

Field Director, Breakout Goaltending (2016–present)

25 years of HS Football coaching

Trusted by Parents.
Proven by Players.

We've been with West Elite for over 3 years now and it just keeps getting better. The growth and development we have seen from our son both on and off the field can be directly attributed to the Mad Dog West Elite program.

Mad Dog West Elite Parent

West Elite is the best program my son has ever played for. The coaches are fantastic, the administration of the program is top notch, and it’s a great group of kids and families. We were an outsider and this was our first season with West Elite but my son was embraced and given opportunities. My only regret is that we didn’t join sooner. Go Dogs!

Mad Dog West Elite Parent

My son has developed greatly over the last 2 years with Mad Dog. The coaches make it a point to get to know the players and encourage them. We are looking forward to watching our son’s growth in the years to come!

Mad Dog West Elite Parent

When my son joined Mad Dog over a year ago he was welcomed by all the teammates, coaches and parents with open arms....like he just joined an awesome family. It has been such a great experience and we feel like the coaches take my son's progress and success personally and want what's best for him. In hindsight we should have joined sooner and are blown away by the professionalism of the staff. So grateful.

Mad Dog West Elite Parent

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.

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