Austin's Leader in Player and Personal Development, Next-Level Preparation, and Recruitment.
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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
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Current Programs
Region:
Stangs Austin•Texas
Grad Years: 2029 – 2036
Date: January 23
Times: Per grad year, see registration link
Bee Creek Sports Complex
4440 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669
Stangs Dallas : Directors & Staff
Derek Dejoe
Stangs Austin Director • South Elite
Derek Dejoe
Coach DeJoe grew up in Western New York playing for Section V powerhouse, Fairport High School. In his 4-year Varsity career he earned:
– USA Lacrosse All-American
– First Team All-Conference
– Ranked no. 21 Inside Lacrosse Midfielder in 2012 Class
– Voted Team Captain by his peers and helped lead Fairport to win Section V titles in 2010 and 2012
– 138 points in his high school career
– Empire State Games 2010
– Adidas All American – Team USA
DeJoe played his college lacrosse for Syracuse University, where he recorded 45 points (30g, 15a) as a starting midfielder
– 2013 NCAA Runner up Champions
– 2013 Big East Conference Champions
– 2015 & 16 Back-to-back (ACC) Atlantic Coast Conference Champions
– 4 Years on Student Athlete Advisory Committee Team Rep. and Syracuse Vice President bridging athletes, coaches & ACC Administrators
Post College:
Professional MLL Player for Rochester Rattlers & Ohio Machine: 2017 MLL Champions – Ohio Machine
DeJoe has coached some of the top youth and High school programs in Dallas, Houston and Austin.
High school Varsity Coaching Career:
– 2019 THSLL South Division 1 Assistant Coach of the Year
– 2022 DeJoe Lead Lake Travis HS to a Class A State Championship
– 2024 Lead Lake Travis to #6 in the State
– 2024 USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year – Texas
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
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
