ABOUT US

FUSION LACROSSE

Fusion Lacrosse is a premier youth club program for players in 2nd through 11th grade, built on a simple but powerful mission: to develop highly skilled, highly competitive athletes in a supportive and growth-focused environment. We believe that elite performance and character development go hand-in-hand—and that with the right coaching and culture, players can achieve both.

We are proud to be one of the most competitive and well-coached programs in the region. Our full-time staff consists of professional coaches—former pro players, college standouts, and career educators—who have built championship teams and helped guide players to their full potential. We practice at Westtown School, a stunning campus with two new turf fields, and hold fall skills sessions at the full-size indoor turf bubble at USTC. All other sessions are at Westtown throughout the year. Our model combines weekly expert-led skills training with high-level team practices to build both individual ability and team chemistry.

A cornerstone of our training is film review. We believe players must learn to see the game the way coaches do, and our access to Westtown’s auditorium creates a true classroom setting for tactical learning. Every team integrates Hudl into its training to break down film throughout the season—helping players understand positioning, spacing, timing, and team concepts. It’s a powerful tool that accelerates lacrosse IQ and prepares athletes for high school and college systems.

Our teams are competitive by design. We prioritize teaching the game at a high level, but we also expect our players to bring commitment, work ethic, and a desire to compete against the best. Our staff sets high standards and holds players accountable in a positive, team-first culture. We’ve developed a reputation for not only producing some of the most skilled players—but also fielding teams that play smart, fast, and connected lacrosse at a high level.

A major part of our development model is box lacrosse—a proven training method that accelerates stickwork, decision-making, and overall IQ. All players go through five box training camps and an intra-club tournament annually. Many of our most dedicated athletes also compete with the Penn*Lax All-Stars, one of the top box programs in the country, where many Fusion coaches also serve. This gives committed players even more opportunity to push themselves and sharpen their skills.

Fusion is also part of the Ascent Nationals Alliance, a network of elite club programs that combine to form Ascent National Teams—made up of top players from five select clubs. These teams compete at the national level and provide an exciting next step for players looking for advanced competition and exposure.

At Fusion, we aim to be your long-term home—a place where your child is surrounded by passionate coaches, committed teammates, and a culture that’s invested in their journey. We want to win, but we want to do it the right way: by building confident, skilled, and resilient players who grow as athletes and as people.

Fusion Lacrosse was founded by Steve Holmes and Kevin Crowley. Both had and are having outstanding professional careers indoors and out (check out Coach Crowley highlights here!) and developed the idea of a Box oriented training platform while playing for the Philadelphia Wings during the 2012 season. Recognizing the game’s unparalleled ability to develop stick skills and game IQ, Coach Holmes and Crowley began putting together a staff in the greater Philadelphia area to teach the game they love so much. By Fall of 2013, Fusion Lacrosse was born.

The company quickly expanded into a full line of club teams and tournaments. Holmes and Crowley have a great passion for teaching the game, each with their own personality and vision which allows them to connect with all players in the program.

Mac Foley, Fusion Virginia’s Director, made an excellent addition to a robust staff taking over responsibility of the Richmond-based teams in 2019. A teacher and coach by heart and trade, Coach Foley leads with a passion and knowledge of the game that makes our Virginia program a special place for so many players to call home.

Kevin Philibin, another integral member of Fusion Lacrosse, has been with the company since the very beginning and has been a tremendous resource for players and families not only as a coach but also as Philadelphia’s Recruiting Director. Coach Philibin takes time getting to know the academic and athletic goals of each and helps guide players and families to schools that best fit their academic profile. This wholistic approach to selecting the school that best meets a student’s needs rather than simply ‘can they play here’ has lead to our graduating players excelling at the next level.

The Fusion Coaching staff is dedicated year-round to player success on and off the field, many who have been with Fusion since the very beginning!

Ian Allender – Penn State University

Mike Poppleton – John Hopkins University

Kevin Crowley – Stony Brook University

Desi Gonzalez – Limestone College

Steven Holmes – University of Virginia

Anthony Joaquim – St. Joseph’s University

Dan Layfield – Drexel University

Kevin Philibin – USC

Brian Santoleri

Mac Foley: Director of Fusion Virginia since 2018 Matt Rice: Newport University Andrew Vigne: Guilford Alex Lynn: Aaron Chrzaszcz: Christopher Newport University (’14),

Mitch Renfrow: Hampden-Sydney College Will Hopkins: Hampden-Sydney College in ’16 Jack Little: Hampden-Sydney College in ’18 Chandler Shaheen:– Hampden-Sydney College in ’18 Conor O’Brien: Hampden- Sydney College

Andrew Stanley: Randolph Macon College in ’95

Bobby Fulton:– Hampden- Sydney College Nick Anders: Washington & Lee University Luc Cassier: Hampden-Sydney College ’17 Bill Seegar: Sydney College in ’14

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