Tennessee's Leader in Player and Personal Development, Next-Level Preparation, and Recruitment.
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Current Programs
Region:
Tennessee
Grades: 1st-3rd
Dates: July 19th & July 26th
Time: 12:00-12:45 PM
Ensworth High School
7401 TN-100, Nashville TN 37221
Region:
Tennessee
Grad Years: 2028-2037
Date: Sunday, July 19th
Time: Per Grad Year – see registration link
Ensworth High School
7401 TN-100, Nashville TN 37221
Region:
Tennessee
Grad Years: 2028-2037
Date: Sunday, July 26th
Time: Per Grad Year – see registration link
Ensworth High School
7401 TN-100, Nashville TN 37221
Nashville : Directors
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)
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
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
