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    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
    www.jujitsudefense.com
      
    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
    Info Coming Soon
     
    Joe Gugino - Elite Team Coach
    Four (4) Year Member for Endicott College Men’s Lacrosse
    Faceoff Specialist
     

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