Head Coach Slate
 
Name: Tom Slate
Title: Head Coach
Team: Varsity
Years
Coaching:
8
College(s): Graduated from West Chester University with Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Fitness Specialist
Specialties: Head Coach of San Francisco Dragons Outdoor Professional Lacrosse Team. Previously, Asst. Coach of 2 Time World Champion Philadelphia Barrage Outdoor Lacrosse Team
Awards: First Team All Amercan for Essex Junior College. First Team High School All American and Captain of the Springfield High School Boys Lacrosse State Champions
Summary:
  • Head Coach of the 2007 PA State Champion Downingtown East High School Boys Lacrosse Team.
  • Professional Indoor Lacrosse Player for Philadelphia Wings for 7 years including defensive player of the year.
  • Professional Outdoor Lacrosse Player for Baltimore Bayhawks.
  • Member of USA Heritage Cup Team playing in World Indoor Lacrosse Championships
  • President of Lacrosse Evolution a business dedicated to promising the growth of the sport of lacrosse in the community.
Coach Carozza
 
Name: Peter Carozza
Title: Assistant Coach
Team: Varsity
Years
Coaching:
4
Specialties:

Member of 1982 Springfield High School State Champion Lacrosse Team.
Individual All State honors as a high school defenseman in 1984
Played 2 years of college lacrosse at West Chester University
11 years as a high school lacrosse coach including a member of the 2007 Downingtown East State Champion coaching staff.

          
 
Name: Todd Cliggett
Title: Offensive Coordinator
Team: Varsity
Years
Coaching:
10
Summary:
  • Played 4 years of lacrosse at Salisbury College from 1991 to 1994 including a National Championship in 1994.
  • Assistant Coach at Episcopal Academy from 1995 - 2001 including State Champions in 95 & 96.
  • Assistant Coach at Conestoga High School from 2003 - 2005 including Central League Champs in 2004 & 2005
                        
 
Name: Ray Kendrick
Title: Assistant Coach
Team: Varsity
Years
Coaching:
4
Summary:
  • Memeber of 2 time PA State Champion Ridley High School Lacrosse Team
  • Former assistant coach of Hatboro High School Boys Lacrosse Team
  • Coach of Allstar PYLA youth lacrosse team
  • Graduate of West Chester University
Coach Horvath
 
Name: Joe Horvath
Title: Head JV Coach
Team: Jr. Varsity
Years
Coaching:
8
College(s): Coach Horvath is a 1990 graduate of West Chester East H.S. and a 1994 graduate of Bucknell University where he earned a B.A. in English and Education. In 2002, he received is M.Ed. in Secondary Education, and in 2008, he earned his M.S.A in Sports Administration, both from West Chester University. Coach Horvath has taught English and Alternative Education in the Downingtown Area School District for 11 years.
Specialties: Coach Horvath has coached the JV Boys' Lacrosse team for 7 years. He also coaches the 9th Grade Boys' Soccer team (7 years) for Downingtown East and serves as the head coach for the Cougar Wrestling team (10 years).