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Southeast Elite Boys : Directors
Tommy Duerr
Founder and CEO
Tommy Duerr
Coach Experience:
Head Varsity Coach of La Jolla High School 2012 to 2017 (Winning Three CIF Championships)
Head Varsity Coach Cathedral Catholic High School 2018 and 2019
Playing Experience:
Johns Hopkins University – 2006 to 2010
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Team Captain 2010
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Recipient of the Cowan Hard Hammer Award 2010 “The individual who demonstrated the highest level of competitiveness, mental and physical toughness, work ethic, and never quit attitude on the Johns Hopkins University Lacrosse Team.”
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NCAA Division I National Tournament Runner Up 2008
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NCAA Division I National Tournament Champion 2007
Christian Brothers Academy
- Team Captain 2005
- All Time
- 4 year Varsity state
- 2nd all time scorer State of New Jersey – 253 goals, 178 assists
- 2005 NJ Attackman of the Year
- All American-2005
Tommy enjoyed a highly successful high school lacrosse career at CBA: He was named team MVP three times, his senior year he earned All-American Honors, and was also named Attackman of the Year for the state of New Jersey. He finished his career with 253 goals and 178 assists totaling 431 points, making him the second leading scorer in the history of New Jersey boy’s lacrosse, only to Virginia and Boston Cannons star Matt Poskay.
Highly recruited out of high school, Tommy chose to continue playing at the collegiate level for the lacrosse powerhouse, Johns Hopkins Blue Jays. Hard work and perseverance took the Blue Jays to the playoffs throughout his career, with a Men’s Lacrosse NCAA National Championship win against Duke in 2007. At JHU, he helped their drive to a National Title. He punched home perhaps the key goal in the win over Georgetown in the NCAA Quarterfinals as his unassisted goal midway through the second quarter came after JHU had killed a three-minute non-releasable penalty and gave JHU a 4-1 lead. Georgetown was never closer than three goals again. He Ignited the Blue Jays in the NCAA Semifinals against Delaware with an unassisted goal late in the third quarter that started a 5-0 run putting the game away. In Johns Hopkins NCAA National Championship victory over Duke he had a second-quarter goal that fueled an 8-2 run that gave JHU a 10-4 halftime lead. The following year, 2008, JHU made another Championship Game appearance against Syracuse. In the 2010 season, Tommy finished his career leading the Blue Jays onto the field as a Senior Captain.
He was the recipient of the Cowan Hard Hammer Award in 2010: “The individual who demonstrated the highest level of competitiveness, mental and physical toughness, work ethic, and never quit attitude on the Johns Hopkins University Lacrosse Team.” After graduating from JHU in May of 2010, Tommy returned to Manasquan, New Jersey where he began running summer lacrosse camps and clinics. That Fall he took his love and passion for the game to San Diego, CA. In 2010, he started travel teams on both the east and west coast. Since then, Mad Dog has expanded girls programs on both coasts, National teams, and is a coast-to-coast elite-level program. As a leader and a coach, Tommy continues to spread his love for the game through his ever-expanding Mad Dog Lacrosse.
Aedan Herman
Vice President I Senior National Director I 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
Joel White
Mad Dog Nashville Director | Southeast Elite Co-Director | National (Tennessee)
Joel White
High School Career (Cortland, NY)
Joel White was born in Cortland, New York. He attended Cortland High School, where he was a 3-sport athlete. In his lacrosse season, he scored 103 points (55 goals, 48 assists) and finished as Cortland’s career scoring leader. White earned numerous honors, including 2007 Under Armour and U.S. Lacrosse All-American, Post-Standard All-CNY First Team, three-time OHSL First Team, two-time team MVP and captain, and was a standout in soccer and basketball as well.
College Career – Syracuse University (2008–2011)
White enrolled at Syracuse University, where he made an immediate impact and became one of the most decorated long-stick midfielders in school history.
Collegiate Highlights
- 2× NCAA National Champion: 2008 & 2009.
- 3× USILA All-American: Recognized among the nation’s elite defensemen.
- 2× Tewaaraton Award Finalist: Finalist for lacrosse’s highest individual honor.
- Lt. Donald C. MacLaughlin Jr. Award Winner (2010): First long-stick midfielder ever to earn the award as the nation’s top midfielder.
Career at Syracuse
White finished his Orange career as:
- All-time leader in ground balls (283).
- Most points (28) and goals (18) by a defensive player.
- Two–time National Champion
- Two-time team captain
Professional Lacrosse Career
After college, White transitioned seamlessly to the professional ranks — building a long, versatile 14-year career in field, box professional lacrosse leagues.
Major League Lacrosse (MLL) & Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)
- Drafted 2nd overall in the 2011 MLL Collegiate Draft by the Rochester Rattlers.
- Multiple time All-Star/All-Pro, Team Captain
- Chrome Lacrosse Club (PLL)
National Lacrosse League (Indoor)
White also had a notable indoor career, where he played for several NLL teams:
- Rochester Knighthawks (selected 10th Overall & won 2012 NLL Champions Cup)
- Philadelphia Wings
- New England Black Wolves (only American Captain at the time)
- Georgia Swarm (won the 2017 NLL Champions Cup)
In the NLL earned 2016 IL Indoor Transition Player of the Year for his defensive and transition ability.
International & National Team Accomplishments
USA Lacrosse
White has worn the red, white, and blue in multiple international competitions:
- Gold Medal – 2008 U.S. U-19 World Championship
- Gold Medal – 2018 World Field Lacrosse Championship
- Bronze Medals with U.S. Box Lacrosse teams in 2015 and 2019. (captain)
- Silver Medal (first ever silver in box) with the 2024 U.S. Men’s Box Lacrosse Team. (captain)
Kyle Smedley
Mad Dog North Carolina Director | Southeast Elite Co-Director | National (North Carolina)
Kyle Smedley
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER – ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL (MD)
Kyle Smedley was a multi-sport athlete in football, basketball, and lacrosse at St. Paul’s School. A leader on and off the field, he was part of the 2004 MIAA Championship lacrosse team, building a foundation rooted in toughness, discipline, and team-first culture.
COLLEGE CAREER – TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Smedley went on to captain the men’s lacrosse team at Towson University, where he established himself as a respected leader and competitor. His collegiate experience shaped his philosophy around accountability, preparation, and competitive identity.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
• Walk-on – Philadelphia Wings (NLL, 2010–2011)
• 2011 MLL Supplemental Draft Selection – Chesapeake Bayhawks
• Denver Outlaws Roster – 2013
Smedley pursued professional lacrosse opportunities at the highest levels of the sport, earning roster spots through discipline and perseverance.
COACHING CAREER
Smedley has coached lacrosse since 2010 and has been part of four high school championship programs.
• Assistant Coach – St. Paul’s School (2010 MIAA Championship)
– Only St. Paul’s alumnus to win an MIAA title as both a player (2004) and coach (2010)
• Head Coach – La Jolla High School (CA), 2014–2019
– 3x CIF Champion (2016, 2017, 2018)
– First undefeated regular season in program history
– National Top 25 Ranking (#24, 2019)
– 2019 US Lacrosse Coach of the Year
• Head Coach – Ravenscroft School (NC), 2025–Present
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
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
