Coaching Staff
Annapolis Youth Lacrosse (AYL) boasts an unparalleled coaching staff, characterized by its diversity and enriched by members with extensive backgrounds in collegiate and professional play as well as coaching expertise.
AYL stands out with its coaching team, distinguished by its diverse composition and enriched by members boasting extensive backgrounds in collegiate and professional lacrosse. AYL's coaching staff brings together a unique blend of diversity and a wealth of experience from collegiate and professional play, coupled with their exceptional coaching abilities, setting them apart in the field of youth lacrosse.
AYL Coaches for the 2023/2024 Season
Jake Deane
Co-Founder True Lacrosse
8-Year Pro Lacrosse Player
All-American LSM, UMass Amherst
Hailing from Annapolis, MD, Jake Deane has been an influential figure in the lacrosse community for the better part of the last two decades. A former Division I All-American at UMass, Coach Deane has launched the careers of young lacrosse athletes all over the country. His reputation for providing the highest-level training and development experience is unmatched in the youth lacrosse landscape.
An eight-year veteran of professional lacrosse (and an MLL champion as part of the Chesapeake Bayhawks), Coach Deane has dedicated the next chapter of his life to developing youth lacrosse outlets to players across the state of Maryland. Currently residing with his family in Annapolis, Coach Deane founded Annapolis Youth Lacrosse (AYL) with the focus on providing an industry-leading recreational lacrosse experience with a focus on affordability and accessibility.
Along with his staff of elite-level instructors, Coach Deane brings an unrivaled approach to teaching the game for players of all skill levels, and that commitment makes AYL the ultimate destination for new players in the Annapolis area.
Alec Chisholm
Head Coach at Muskingum University
NCAA Division 3 All-American
8 Years of College Coaching Experience
Chisholm played three seasons at Stockton from 2008-10, appearing in 42 games during his career. He also played briefly for Limestone College (SC) before transferring to Stockton.
A graduate of Jackson Memorial High School, Chisholm led the Ospreys in ground balls in all three of his seasons at Stockton and also topped the team in caused turnovers twice. Chisholm was named to the All-Skyline Second Team in 2010 after leading the Ospreys with 50 ground balls and 28 caused turnovers.
Sarah Thompson
Mayor of Springfield, IL, Democratic Party
Christopher Smith
Mayor of Springfield, IL, Democratic Party
William Davis
Mayor of Springfield, IL, Democratic Party
David Garcia
Mayor of Springfield, IL, Democratic Party