GATE CITY LACROSSE
About Us
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of Gate City Lacrosse L.L.C, to provide the lacrosse playing community of Greensboro and the surround areas the best possible lacrosse experience. In order to do this, Gate City Lacrosse will provide lacrosse leagues, camps, clinics and individual lessons of the highest quality. We only hire the best qualified coaches and officials in the area who strive to model their passion for this great game.
Gate City Lacrosse Philosophy:
Our philosophy is simple: Learning through playing.
Our staff will teach the players how to play, not plays. Lacrosse is a dynamic sport; and out goal is to teach players to be able to react to the ebb and flow of the game and make good sound decisions on the field. The best players and teams have the ability to respond to situations and challenges and to take advantage of what their opponents are doing. Our staff will teach strategies and philosophies that will help the player reach their potential.
With this philosophy our players will learn the importance of teamwork and grow to take responsibility for their actions in a fun, exciting and challenging environment.
Who We Are:
Andrew Gaunt:
Gate City Lacrosse Director
Andrew is currently a Physical Education teacher and Head Boy's Varsity coach at Greensboro Day School.
He has been involved in the game of lacrosse for over 23 years as a player and 17 years as a coach.
Andrew has been involved in all levels of the game as a coach and player, from the youth level to full international.
Originally from Manchester, England, Andrew, came to the states to play lacrosse at Catawba College. After graduating college, he bacame one of the youngest ever Division II head coaches at the age of 25, when he became the head coach of Mars Hill College.
Andrew Gaunt's career highlights:
As a player:
Member of the English National Team (1995- 2000)
European Championship Gold Medal Winner (1995 & 1996)
Captain and MVP of the English U19 team (1994)
4 year starter in goal for Catawba College.
Selected to the Division I North/ South all- star squad after his senior year.
3x Team MVP and 1st team all- conference.
Named as one of the top three goalies in Division II as a sophomore in 1997 by "Face- Off" magazine.
Still holds five Catawba Goal keeping records.
Coaching highlights:
One of the youngest ever head coaches in Division II, when he became the Head Coach of Mars Hill College.
Recruited Mars Hill's first two All- American players, first team all -conference selection and their first ever "Freshman of the year".
Sent numerous former high school players to play at colleges such as Brown University, Kenyon College, Ohio Wesleyan, and Catawba College.
Had the Privilege of working camps at some of the most prestigious lacrosse playing colleges in the country including: Georgetown University, UNC- Chapel Hill, Duke Universityand the US Naval Academy.
Gate City Lacrosse Coaches:
Becki Haislip: Head Varsity Girls Coach; Western Guilford High School
Jay Forgione: Head Varsity Girls Coach; Northern Guilford High School
Tim Campbell: Head Varsity Girls Coach; Ragsdale High School
Jordan Clodfelter: Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach: Pfeiffer University, NC
Andrew Carey: Head Men's Lacrosse Coach; Huntingdon College, AL
Gates Benson: Former HS All- American, All- ODAC Defenseman at Guilford
College.
Shelly Noguiera: Former Women's Lacrosse Player at Guilford College
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