North New Jersey’s Leader in Player and Personal Development, Next-Level Preparation, and Recruitment.
Interested in Playing for Mad Dog North NJ Boys?
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.
Current Programs
Programs coming soon
North NJ Boys : Directors
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Lou Aboyoun
East Elite & National I Director of College Recruiting (East)
Lou Aboyoun
Coaching Experience:
Assistant Head Coach, DePaul Catholic HS (2016-2019)
Head Coach, Cedar Grove HS (2020-2022)
- First State Playoff Win in School History
- Conference Champions (2021)
- Nominee, Coach of the Year
Head Coach, Mad Dog Lacrosse
- 2021 National Team (#2 Ranked)
- East Elite (2025)
Playing Experience:
DePaul Catholic High School
- First Team All-State
- Two-Time First Team All-Conference
- Two-Time First Team All-County
- Team Captain
- First Team All-Decade (Passaic County)
- DePaul Catholic Hall of Fame Inductee
Marist College
- Walk-On
- Four-Year Starter
- MAAC Championship (2005)
- All-MAAC Conference (2008)
- Nominee, Defensive Player of the Year (2008)
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Jim Stagnitta
Director of Player Development (East Coast)
Jim Stagnitta
Career Highlights:
- Assistant Coach at the University of Pennsylvania (1988-1990)
- Head Coach at Washington and Lee University (1990-2001)
- Head Coach at Rutgers University (2002-2011)
- Head Coach of the Denver Outlaws, Major League Lacrosse (2012-2014)
- Assistant Coach at the University of Pennsylvania (2014-2016)
- Head Coach of the Charlotte Hounds, Major League Lacrosse (2016-2018)
- Head Coach of the Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club, Premier Lacrosse League (2019-Present)
- 2003 Division 1 NCAA Coach of the Year
- 2013 and 2016 MLL Coach of the Year
- Led the Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club to PLL Championships in 2019 and 2020
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.
Boys Championships
