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Phillylacrosse.com salutes the efforts of the boys’ coaches of the Philadelphia region. Aside from Coach of the Year Brady McCormick (Upper Merion), these coaches are also honored for their accomplishments in 2010:
Top runner-ups:
Mark Duncan, Shipley School – Led Gators to second straight Friends Schools League championship and a record of 16-2. He and his coaches helped lead team’s community service drive to raise more than $3,000 for victims of earthquake in Haiti.
Bruce Garcia, Central Bucks East – Led Patriots to fourth straight Suburban One Continental Conference championship and berth in PIAA championships. He also several years ago developed the Extra Man Opportunity Community Service Club, which provides opportunities for all members of the team to participate regularly in community service projects.
Michael Friel, Springfield-Delco – Guided the Cougars to their first Central League championship since 2005, including regular-season wins over state champion Conestoga and state runner-up La Salle. Named Eastern Pennsylvania Scholastic Lacrosse Association and Central League Coach of the Year.
Honorable Mention
Ned Ide, Hill School – Led Blues to surprise win over Lawrenceville School and a share of the Mid-Atlantic Prep championship.
Tommy Hannum, Downingtown West – Led Whippets to share of first Ches-Mont League crown and first victory over co-champ Downingtown East.
Bill Leahy, La Salle – Led La Salle to the state finals despite massive graduation. Had won previous two state championships.
Jeff Neese, Owen J. Roberts – Led Wildcats to third straight Pioneer Athletic Conference championship anf fourth consecutive trip to PAC-10 finals since a 3-16 season in 2006.
Todd Pettit, Souderton – In his second year, the Indians improved from 3-15 to 10-7 (including four one-goal wins).
Frank Urso, Garnet Valley – Led Jaguars to third-place finishes in the Central League and District 1 tournaments in his second season.
Girls Team runner-ups
Top runner-ups
John Benci, Delaware Valley Charter – Coached both the school’s boys’ and girls’ teams at Del-Val and led girls to 4-2 league record. Also was instrumental in organization of the first year of Public League play.
Jen Duckenfield, Strath Haven – Led Panthers to share of first-ever Central League title and into PIAA tournament in first season, despite loss of the Phillylacrosse.com Player of the Year and four of her top five scorers. Her team is only squad to defeat Radnor in the regular season over the past three years.
Marie Schmucker, Hatboro-Horsham – Took Hatters to second place in Suburban One Continental Conference and into second round of District 1 play in first year back after recovering from breast cancer and missing two seasons. Team improved from two wins to 13 victories.
Honorable Mention
Kevin Goforth, Bishop Shanahan – His Eagles reached the District 1 playoffs and were named Most Improved Team by PASLA, the governing board for Philadelphia girls’ lacrosse.
Joe Tornetta, Great Valley – Guided Patriots to undefeated regular season and the Ches-Mont League championship, as well as semifinals in District 1 tournament.
Keith Broome, Springfield-Delco – Took team to District 1 and PIAA finals while earning a share of the Central League crown. Has won or been to finals of district tourney in 10 of last 12 years.
Chris Aquilino, Archbishop Wood – Without the benefit of a feeder program, built the Vikings into a perennial Catholic League finalist that also cracks the state’s top 10. Led Wood to league finals in each of the past six seasons; has taken over head coaching job at Abington.
Lauren Rubin, Friends’ Central – Led Phoenix to Friends’ Schools League championship, winning final five games of the season.
Pam Wernersbach, Boyertown – Led Bears to seventh straight Pioneer Athletic Conference championship. Her teams have won nearly 100 straight league games.
Julie Martinez, Abington – Guided Ghosts to share of fourth straight Suburban One National Conference crown despite a key injury.
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