MELBOURNE, Fla. — At Space Coast Lacrosse (SCL), this spring truly is an exciting time for us as we bring to our community new leadership, player development opportunities, and programs.

Welcome, Brooks Sweet – SCL’s new Director of Coaching and Youth Coach. After a lifetime of making a significant impact on lacrosse around the world, Mr. Brooks Sweet looks to continue that impact in Brevard by coaching players, shaping and directing the vision of the club, and providing coaching education. “I am very excited and ready to make an impact on the growth of lacrosse on the Space Coast. My greatest asset is being on the field, working directly with players – passing on a lifetime of playing and coaching experiences,” states Brooks.

For the first time this spring, SCL is offering programs for players that do not require any purchase of equipment from the parents. Girls and boys ages 5 to 14 years can try and learn to play lacrosse in a non-checking class with Coach Mike, who has over 15 years of youth coaching and directing experience. If your player is ready for more, our girls and boys recreational and competitive teams are full gear, full checking, and instructed by experienced coaches.

These coaches are: Veteran SCL girls Coach Sonny Steckler, a former Assistant MCC Varsity Head Coach and current Assistant Girls Lacrosse Coach at Satellite High School. He is also a Level 3 US Lacrosse Certified Coach and Coaching Trainer for U.S. Lacrosse. Coach Mark Lorusso, a former Varsity Head Coach at Viera High School, has 10 years of coaching experience and is the Middle School Girls Competitive Head Coach. The newly added boys coach is Coach Brooks Sweet.

Space Coast Lacrosse offers an array of opportunities for players of all ages and different skill levels from beginner to national competitions. Our Spring Program consists of:

Ages 6 and under Lax Kids League for boys and girls
Ages 7-12 no contact league for beginners for boys and girls
Ages 7-13/14 (8th grade and below US Lacrosse Guidelines) Competitive Rec
Girls Middle School Competitive League
Boys 10-14 U Competitive League

Summer leagues will start towards the end of April and early May. They include the above programs plus High School Boys and High School Girls Competitive Tournament Teams.

SCL is excited to congratulate the following players who are currently playing at or committed to the following colleges: Florida Tech (Division 2) – Nate Deplancke, Gavin Wessel, and Shane Carson; Mars Hill University (Division 2) North Carolina – Trevor Williams, Tracy Tucker and Ben Mars; Emmanuel College (Division 2) Georgia – Jared Weiss and Cole Steiger; Wingate College (Division 2) North Carolina – Nick Sidor; Embry-Riddle (Division 2) Florida – Hudson DeNoer; Belmont Abby (Division 2) North Carolina – Mason Thomas.

Further congratulations to freshman high school players that will play in four national tournaments this summer on the Elite 2024 Team – Defense/Midi – Berghan Balparda, Attack/Midi – Isabella DiSciascio, Attack – Carys Steckler, and Defense/Midi/Draw Specialist – Isabella (Bella) Wessel. All four are playing varsity lacrosse for their high schools. Additionally, last year’s middle school comp players who are now freshman this year, all made the varsity team for their respective high schools. Some of the schools have not had a freshman make the varsity team in the last four years! Way to go girls!

Space Coast Lacrosse – Learn, Enjoy, Excel! Come on out and try the “fastest game on two feet.”

For more information about Space Coast Lacrosse, visit their website: https://www.spacecoastlax.com or email: [email protected]

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