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Louisville Kings Coaching Approach

The Louisville Kings have 24 coaches on staff, plus we employ 5 current D1 players as positional coaches to assist during team practices and skills sessions.  We strive to have 3 coaches at every team practice, and a goalie coach.  

Practice plans are designed to improve positional skills and team skills with a high tempo approach.  Coaches have a common drill bank that offers strong development as well as flexibility to keep practices engaging.  Our coaches have installed a development system and practice plans that all of our teams use to ensure a consistent development process that builds year over year as the players age.

Louisville Kings Leadership

The leadership staff for the Kings collaborates with the coaches to install a system that is the standard for the Kings.  They work together to build a common structure across teams and age groups to ensure elite training and development.  Each of them has D1, D2, and D3 college coaching and playing experience.

Staff Coordinator - AJ Smith

Offensive Coordinator - Mike Ondrusek

Defensive Coordinator - Kevin Doherty

Recruiting Coordinator - Mike Ondrusek

Louisville Kings Leadership

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AJ Smith
Staff Coordinator

  • A.J. Smith is an assistant lacrosse coach at Bellarmine University, joining the staff in August 2024. A native of Urbana, Maryland, Smith spent three seasons as head coach of Capital University (Ohio) before returning to his alma mater. He began his playing career at Bellarmine (2007–2008), appearing as a goalkeeper before transferring to Virginia Wesleyan, where he competed three seasons and graduated in 2011. Smith later earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Adams State. As a coach, he’s held assistant roles at Virginia Wesleyan, Ferrum College, Shenandoah University, and has also coached for Team Maryland Lacrosse Club. Internationally, Smith was selected to play for Team France in the 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championship, where he registered four goals, three assists, and was named team MVP.

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Kevin Doherty
Defensive Coordinator

  • Kevin is a Virginia native from Chantilly, VA, and a former collegiate defenseman and team captain at Wagner College (D1).  He has held multiple coaching roles, including assistant coach for Arcadia University in 2020, defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator at VMI (Virginia Military Institute).  Doherty accepted the position of head lacrosse coach at St. Xavier High School (Louisville, KY), aiming to build on a tradition of success and elevate the program’s national profile.  He is actively involved in developing lacrosse here in Louisville at all levels.

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Mike Ondrusek
Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator

  • Mike serves as Associate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator for St. Xavier High School Lacrosse, after a standout tenure at Bellarmine University where he joined as an assistant in 2021 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022. Under his leadership, the Knights broke over 30 program records in 2023, including for goals, assists, points, and shooting volume. Before Bellarmine, Ondrusek coached at Whittier College (Division III), where he led defensive efforts and helped a historic 13–3 season in 2019. A former Bucknell University player, he competed in 48 career games at positions including short-stick defender, long-stick midfield, and faceoff wing, and was recognized with team awards such as Most Improved, Character & Leadership, and was a team captain.

Louisville Kings Coaches

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Andrew Wolford
Coach

  • Andrew is a longtime lacrosse coach and former collegiate attackman. He starred at Bellarmine University, where he was a four-year letterwinner, and before that played at Worthington Kilbourne High School in Columbus, Ohio. He is the son of Bill Wolford, a highly respected veteran high school lacrosse coach in Ohio, whom Andrew played for during his high school career. As coach, Andrew has worked at multiple levels — club, high school, and select — including roles with Kings for the last 10 years, Titanium, True, and as a high school coach (assistant and head) including a tenure at Kentucky Country Day. He also served as an L4 Box instructor.


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Bobby Schmitt
Coach

  • Bobby is a Louisville native and standout graduate of St. Xavier High School (KY) who went on to star at Bellarmine University, where he was a four-year starter and earned Division I All-American honors. Following his collegiate career, he played professionally in Major League Lacrosse with the Ohio Machine, competing at the sport’s highest level. After his playing career, Schmitt transitioned into coaching, serving as head coach at Louisville Collegiate, working with travel programs such as Titanium, L4, and Stickhead. 



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Brad Turner
Coach

  • Brad is an assistant lacrosse coach at Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky. A native of Chesterfield, Missouri, he was a standout defenseman at Air Force Academy, where he was a four-year letter winner and competed at the Division I level after playing at Parkway Central High School. Turner now brings his experience, leadership, and defensive expertise to Trinity’s program, helping mentor athletes and contribute to the continued success in Kentucky.

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Braeden Barwick
Coach

  • Braeden is an assistant varsity coach for St. Xavier High School Lacrosse in Louisville, Kentucky. A former goalkeeper, Barwick graduated from Wauwatosa West High School (WI) in 2019, and was a team leader in net. He went on to continue his playing career at the collegiate level, with commitments including Grand Canyon University and roster time with the University of Louisville men’s lacrosse program. Since joining the St. Xavier staff, he has helped guide the Tigers culminating in the staff being named Midwest Scholastic Lacrosse Association (MSLA) Coaching Staff of the Year in 2025. 

Brian Moore
Coach

  • Brian has been immersed in lacrosse for decades as a player, coach, and parent. A former midfielder at Thomas Worthington High School and Miami University, he later graduated from The Ohio State University. After playing post-collegiate lacrosse in Chicago’s MCLC, he moved to Louisville, where his passion shifted toward coaching. Brian served as Head Coach at Ballard High School (2011–2013), earning Kentucky Coach of the Year honors in 2012 and leading the Bruins to multiple state tournament runs. Brian is now Head Coach of the Boys Lacrosse program at duPont Manual High School.

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David Haas
Coach

  • Dave was the head coach at North Oldham high school for 8 years and St. Charles Prep school in Ohio.  Dave played his college lacrosse at Bellarmine as a goalie. He is from Michigan and played his high school lacrosse at Brother Rice Prep school.  He has been working with young goalies for the past few years to improve positional skills for goalies in Louisville.

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Dylan Gatt
Coach

  • Dylan is a former standout attackman at Bellarmine University, where he was a consistent offensive force and four-year contributor at the Division I level. Originally from Welland, Ontario, he honed his skills in Canadian box lacrosse, competing for the Welland Raiders and at the Junior A level with the St. Catharines Athletics. Following his playing career, Gatt transitioned into coaching and program leadership, serving as head coach with the Kings and playing a central role with L4 Box, helping guide teams to national championships. He has worked extensively in high school and elite club lacrosse, where he is recognized for his ability to develop players, build competitive teams, and grow the game across Kentucky. Dylan is currently the founder of Louisville Monarchs Box Lacrosse.

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Harrison Pate
Coach

  • Harrison Pate is a graduate student midfielder for Bellarmine men’s lacrosse hailing from Louisville, Kentucky. A former St. Xavier High School standout, he has served as a team captain.

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Hop Hopkins
Coach

  • Hop played four seasons of college lacrosse at Hanover College, where his path took him under the leadership of U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Famer Skip Lichtfuss (for one year) and then under Jeff Roberts for three seasons. After graduation, he transitioned into coaching, first serving as Offensive Coordinator at Lawrence North High School for two years and then at North Central High School for one year. He later returned to Hanover as an assistant coach, bringing his experience and passion for offense and player development back to his alma mater.

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James Murphy
Coach

  • James has coached at the high school level at 2 different programs in Louisville, at Dupont Manual and at Martha Layne Collins.  James played his college lacrosse at Miami University and plays for the Louisville Canards. He is a 2X All state player and a 2 year team captain.

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JC Hutchins
Coach

  • J.C. is a lacrosse coach with a deep background in the Louisville lacrosse community. A Maryland native and Westminster High School standout, he was a 4-time letterwinner, three-time team captain, and All-County athlete in both football and lacrosse. He began his collegiate career as a starting goalie and captain on Bellarmine University’s inaugural lacrosse team, where he also won team MVP honors. As a coach, Hutchins brings over 12 years of experience: he’s served as Bellarmine’s assistant coach (handling recruiting and goalies), defensive coordinator at Louisville Collegiate, and assistant coach (goals/defense) at Trinity High School. In the club ranks, he has coached with Laxville, Howlin’ Hounds, True, and L4. 

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John Catlett
Coach

  • John is the former HC coach at North Oldham High School (Goshen, KY). He guided the Mustangs to a 15–6 season with 239–162 goal differential in 2024, and led the 2025 squad through a competitive slate, finishing 9–12.  John has been on staff with the Kings for the last 2 seasons.

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Logan Noland
Coach

  • Logan is a Louisville native and Trinity High School alumnus who advanced to the Division I ranks at Bellarmine University. A versatile attack/midfield at Trinity, he contributed in marquee moments, including scoring late in Trinity’s 2017 metro title game win, and was featured throughout his prep career in state-tournament play.

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Micah McClave
Coach

  • Micah McClave is a defenseman from Georgetown, Kentucky, who played high school lacrosse at Scott County High School, where he earned honors such as First Team All-State and team captain. He joined the men’s lacrosse program at University of the Cumberlands, majoring in physics. 


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Nate Blue
Coach

  • Nate is a lacrosse coach and former collegiate midfielder originally from Medina, Ohio. He was a standout at Medina High School — a four-year letterwinner, two-time team captain, 2011 U.S. Lacrosse All-American, and first team All-Ohio midfielder. He went on to play at Bellarmine University. In his coaching career, Blue has been the Head Coach of Louisville Kings Lacrosse since 2017, previously coached youth programs including Burning River and Ballard Lacrosse, and has earned multiple tournament championships with his teams.


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Patrick Anderson
Coach

  • Patrick is a recent graduate of Bellarmine University (D1) where he played midfield—earning ASUN Honor Roll distinction and ranking among the team leaders in assists and points. Prior to Bellarmine he was recruited to and played for Towson University in Maryland.  Patrick played high school lacrosse at St. X here in Louisville and was  a US All-American.  


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Patrick Schmitz
Coach

  • Patrick played and started as an LSM at Georgetown University in Washington DC.  Patrick grew up in Maryland and played for Georgetown Prep in high school, where his team was ranked #1 in the country. At Georgetown Prep, Patrick was captain of the lacrosse team and football team.

  • Pete is a New Jersey native whose father was also a lacrosse coach, is the longtime head coach of Trinity High School Lacrosse in Louisville, Kentucky. Since helping to launch the program in 2002, he has guided the Rocks to 8 state championships and surpassed 300 career wins, establishing Trinity as a perennial powerhouse. Beyond his success at Trinity, Schroeder has served as head coach of the Kentucky Stickhorses in the North American Lacrosse League, coached in the box lacrosse arena as an L4 Box coach, and worked with Rock Steady Lacrosse. He remains deeply committed to growing the game, leading youth clinics, coaching middle school programs, and supporting lacrosse development throughout Kentucky.

Pete Schroeder
Coach

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Sean Blue
Coach

  • Sean Blue played Division I lacrosse at Bellarmine University, where he was a steady contributor on defense and a key locker room leader. A former All-Ohio and team MVP at the high school level, he also captained his team twice and competed with Burning River Lacrosse, bringing strong defensive instincts and leadership to every role.


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Steve Grogan
Coach

  • Steve Grogan is a former standout attackman from Chaminade High School and Siena College. At Chaminade, he helped lead the Flyers to three NSCHSAA championships during his career, establishing himself as a key playmaker. Continuing at Siena from 1995 to 1998, Grogan recorded 43 goals and 46 assists for 89 career points, ranking among the program’s reliable offensive contributors. A highlight of his collegiate career came in 1998, when he scored three goals—including the game-winner—against Providence in an 11–10 victory.

Steve Soriano
Coach

  • Steve was the Offensive Coordinator for Bellarmine men’s lacrosse, a role he has held since 2019. He began his NCAA coaching career as a volunteer assistant at his alma mater, Bellarmine University, where he oversaw the face-off unit, and later served at Princeton with a focus on face-offs. Locally, he has coached at Christian Academy of Louisville and Trinity High School, contributing to program development and youth lacrosse growth. As a player, Soriano competed at Bellarmine University as a face-off specialist and defensive midfielder.

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Tucker Ciessau
Coach

  • Tucker Ciessau is a former standout attack/midfield lacrosse player from Scituate, Massachusetts, and a Bellarmine University alum. At Bellarmine, he earned First-Team All-Southern Conference honors in 2015 and 2016 (and Second-Team in 2017), became the school’s all-time leader in goals and points with 83 goals and 127 points, and was a three-time Academic All-Conference selection. As a senior in 2017, he led his team in goals, assists, points, and shots, and recorded multiple hat tricks, earning Southern Conference Player of the Week honors. After his playing career, Tucker served as a graduate assistant coach at Mercyhurst University before moving into roles including Offensive Coordinator and coaching with organizations such as L4 Lacrosse.


Nick Medley
Coach

  • Nick Medley is the Head Boys’ Lacrosse Coach at Eastern High School in Louisville, Kentucky. A graduate of Louisville Collegiate School, Nick continued his playing career as a defender at both Wittenberg University and the University of Indianapolis, where he was known for his strong fundamentals and high defensive IQ.

John Imperato
Coach

  • John Imperato hails from Kingwood, Texas, where he starred in high school lacrosse at Kingwood High School—as a three-year varsity starter and recipient of honors including 1st Team All-Conference and All-State recognition and played club lacrosse with Iron Horse.

    He went on to play Division I lacrosse at Bellarmine University, where he featured prominently as a midfielder, contributing on both ends of the field.

Slater Bender
Coach

  • Slater Bender is an Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach at Spalding University, where he works primarily with the defense and goalkeeper units. A Louisville native, Slater played collegiate lacrosse at Howard Community College and Chowan University, competing as a goalkeeper at the NCAA (D2) level. He also gained experience through regional club play, including Bluegrass Elite

Louisville Kings Positional Coaches

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Chris Reynolds
Coach

  • Chris Reynolds is a standout defenseman for Bellarmine University Lacrosse, serving as a captain and a core contributor on defense. In his 2025 season, he started all 17 games, led the team with 15 caused turnovers, ranked tied for 3rd with 32 ground balls, and earned ASUN Defensive Player of the Week honors. In 2024, he was named Second Team All-ASUN and led Bellarmine with 43 ground balls and 18 caused turnovers. As a freshman, he played in all 17 contests, recording 13 ground balls and 5 caused turnovers. Reynolds hails from Upper Arlington High School (OH).

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Josh Seipp
Coach

  • Josh Seipp is a senior attack/midfielder for Bellarmine men’s lacrosse, hailing from Mars Area High School (Mars, Pennsylvania). During his time at Bellarmine, Seipp has been named to the ASUN Honor Roll. As a high school senior, Seipp committed to Bellarmine and was part of the Mars lacrosse team that won WPIAL titles.


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Nick Ferge
Coach

  • Nick is a senior defenseman for Bellarmine University men’s lacrosse, hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attending Marquette University High School. At Bellarmine, Ferge appeared in all 17 games, tied for 10th on the team with 4 goals (making 4 of 8 shots for a .500 shot rate), and posted career highs with 16 ground balls and 12 caused turnovers. He also registered multiple multi-goal games, including two goals in an 11–5 win over Marquette, and was named to the ASUN Honor Roll. In high school, he was a standout at Marquette University High and also excelled in football, earning All-Conference honors as a wide receiver.


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Jackson Campisano
Coach

  • Jackson is a defenseman at Bellarmine University, hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, and a graduate of St. Xavier High School. In his collegiate career so far, Campisano has appeared in every game, placing 6th on Bellarmine with 25 ground balls and registering 7 caused turnovers last season. He scored his first collegiate goal in an 11-10 win over Robert Morris and earned ASUN Honor Roll honors.

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NIKO MADDEN
Coach

  • Niko is a face-off specialist for Bellarmine University men’s lacrosse and hailing from Fallston, Maryland, where he played high school lacrosse at Loyola Blakefield. He made his collegiate debut on February 8, where he won 2 of 3 faceoffs against Mercyhurst. In high school, Madden was a standout faceoff recruit, earning recognition in statewide and regional coverage and being noted for his poise, quickness, and ability to generate possession.


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GRANT CROSELY
Coach

  • Played for Sweetlax (NY) Upstate Select, competing on both the Upstate and National teams in 2022. A standout at Notre Dame High School in Horseheads, N.Y. and team Captain where he posted a .640 save percentage his senior year and helped lead his team to a sectional championship appearance. Also earned All-League honors and was recognized for his leadership and composure in goal.