Raptors Coaching and Program Staff Members
Grant Whiteway - Co-Founder Raptors Lacrosse; Elite Team Director
Four (4) year member of the University of Lowell Men’s Lacrosse Team
Team Coach “Raptors Elite” Since 2004
Varsity High School Assistant Coach
Athletic Hall of Fame (1983)
12 Season Althlete/3 Season Varsity Captain
U-Lowell - Capt- Team MVP (1987)
Founding Member - Billerica Youth Lacrosse
4 Year Varsity High School Boys Lacrosse Coach
10 Year Defensive Coach BMHS
1983 Graduate Billerica Memorial High School
1988 Graduate UMass - Lowell
Dr Mahlon Bradley – Doctor of Sports Medicine; Raptors Medical Consultant
Board-certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine,
Member of the medical staff for the 2002 United States Winter Olympic team in Salt Lake City
Team Physician for the 1994 United States Olympic Figure Skating Team in Lillehammer, Norway
Member of the MIAA Sports Medicine Committee
Team physician for 8 high schools on the North Shore of Boston
Dr Ron Michaud – Doctor of Psychology; Raptors Medical Consultant
Licensed Psychologist with over 25 years of experience
Maintains a general therapy practice in Billerica, Massachusetts and Salem, New Hampshire
Graduate of the psychology program at the University of New Hampshire
Pre-doctoral training in developmental disorders at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center
Received training in family and couples therapy at the Kantor Family Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Luis Hernadaz – Personal and Health Trainer; Raptors Health and Fitness Consultant
Master trainer specializing in athletic performance and improve overall movement
Functional Health Coach for over 15 years
Studied and completed internships under some of the leading strength and rehabilitation experts in the world.
P.I.C.P. Master Trainer and BioSignature Practitioner.
C.H.E.K. Institute Certified Exercise Coach and Practitioner
Z-Health Master Trainer
Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies
Currently studies clinical neurology through the Carrick Institute.
The program of Clinical Neurology is accredited by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board
Pat Gigante- Personal and Health Trainer; Raptors Health and Fitness Consultant
Owner of Xcelerated Performance (KSI Coach, SSC, CPT)
Over 10 years experience preparing athletes for elite competition in all sports
Dedicated to teaching the components of successful training to athletes who will use this knowledge throughout their careers
Experience working with multiple NHL athletes and top collegiate lacrosse players
Main focus is to place young student athletes into top colleges, where kids can excel both in the classroom and on the playing fields
Strength and Conditioning Coach at Tufts University for the past 8 years,
Pat has honed his ability to develop a student athlete and, coupled with a solid work ethic by the individual, has created a sound base for success in the near future and beyond
Ryan Connolly – Director Elite Green Program; Elite Team Coach
Four (4) year member of the UMass Men’s Lacrosse Team
North Andover High School Varsity Coach
All American North Andover High School
Two (2) Time All Scholastic
State Scoring Title 2000 (Accumulated 301 points in 3 seasons)
Two (2) Time MVP
2000 Graduate North Andover High School
2004 Graduate UMass - Amherst
North Andover High School Teacher
Ken Blaszka - Director Rising Raptors Program; Elite Team Coach
Four (4) year member of the Union College Men’s Lacrosse Team
Woburn Varsity High School Lacrosse Coach since 2006
Malden Catholic Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator 2002 to 2005
Raptors Elite Coach since 2007
Woburn Youth Coach 2008 U-15
North Region All-Star 1993
1993 Graduate St. John's Prep, Danvers
1998 Graduate Union College, NY, 1997, ECAC semi-finalist
8th Grade History Teacher, Kennedy Middle School, Woburn, MA
Marty Horkan – Elite Team Coach
Four (4) year member of the University of Connecticut Men’s Lacrosse Team
Freshman Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach: Malden Catholic High School (1997-2004)
Offensive Coordinator for Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School (2005)
Head Varsity Coach: Austin Preparatory School (2006-present):
Three time Catholic Central League Champions. Overall Record 36-20
1992 Graduate from Malden Catholic
1996 Graduate University of Connecticut
Founding Member of Malden Youth Lacrosse, board member, and coach.
Science teacher at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School.
Ed Melaugh - Director Speed & Agility Program; Elite Team Coach
Coach BMHS Lacrosse Varsity Speed/Conditioning
Coach BMHS Varsity Hockey Strength/Conditioning
Director/Coach Dual State Huskies Hockey Strength/Conditioning
Owner Warrior Sports Conditioning
Coach Billerica D1 Team - Raptors Lacrosse
Coach Billerica U15 Team - Raptors Lacrosse
Coach Billerica Youth Lacrosse
Asst. Coach Billerica All-Star Team
VP Billerica Youth Lacrosse
World Champion JuJitsu
Coach of 2x World Champion JuJitsu
Owner/Head Instructor New England Small Circle JuJitsu Academy
Patrick Gaffney – Director of Elite Operations; Elite Team Coach
Four (4) Year Member for Endicott College Men’s Lacrosse
Head Lacrosse Coach Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA
Endicott College – Capt Team MVP (2006)
Assistant Defensive Coach Endicott College (2007)
All American Collegiate (2006 and 2007)
All American High School (2002)
Defensive Coordinator, Rising Stars Ultimate Lacrosse Camp
All New England Selection (2 yrs)
All Conference College (4 yrs) /Collegiate Starter (4 yrs)
2006 Graduate of Endicott College
Tim McCaffrey - Director of Officials
Four (4) Year Member of Harvard University Men’s Lacrosse
Referee Coordinator
NCAA Certified Official
Eastern Mass Certified High School Official
Officiated over 1,200 Indoor Games
Founding Member - Billerica Youth Lacrosse
Graduate of Harvard University
Nick Pinto - Elite Team Coach
Two (2) Year Member of Gordon College and Wesley College Men’s Lacrosse
Head Varsity Coach Campus Community High School
Defense Coach Woburn High School JV
2005 Co Captain BMHS Lacrosse
2005 Eastern Mass All Star
PE Major K-12 Wesley College
Counselor Peak Performance Camps
Former Raptors Elite Defensive Captain
2005 Lowell Sun All-star
2005 Merrimack Valley All Conference
2005 Graduate Billerica Memorial High School
2011 Graduate (expected) of Wesley College
Dave Scarfo - Elite Team Coach
Four (4) Year Member for Endicott College Men’s Lacrosse
Four (4) Year Varsity Player for BMHS (Midfield/Attack)
Assistant Personal Trainer and Fitness
Former Raptors Elite Offensive Captain
Raptors Health and Fitness Coordinator
2004 and 2005 Lowell Sun All-star
2005 Merrimack Valley All Conference
2005 Graduate Billerica Memorial High School
2010 Graduate of Endicott College – Sports Management
Brendan Gill - Elite Team Coach
Four (4) Year Member of Towson State/Salem State College Men’s Lacrosse
Two (2) Year Captain Salem State College Lacrosse
2009 & 2010 Salem State MVP
Ranked Top 5 Division Three Goal Keepers in the Nation
2009 & 2010 Little East Conference First Team
2010 Little East Player of the Year
2006 Co Captain CHS
2005 Eastern Mass High School All-star
Economics Pre Law Studies Salem State College
2006 Graduate of Chelmsford High School
Jim Connolly - Elite Team Coach
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Joe Gugino - Elite Team Coach
Four (4) Year Member for Endicott College Men’s Lacrosse
Faceoff Specialist