SCHEDULE OFFENSE TRAINING

• Positions: Attack and Midfield 
• College: High Point University

Collin is a recent High School graduate and the most decorated boys lacrosse player in Wayne Valley High School history. Collin is headed to High Point University to play Division 1 Lacrosse in the Fall.   

Collin was a 2 x member of US Lacrosse Team USA as a member of the U15 and U18 teams, twice winning the International Brogden Cup. He was named a Warrior All American as an 8th Grader and Inside Lacrosse designated him as a 3 Star prospect, one of only 24 Inside Lacrosse star rated players of the Class of 2022 in NJ. While at Valley he was Varsity starter as a Freshman, 4 Year Varsity Letterman, 2x Captain. recognized as a 2x First Team All State, 2x First Team All Jacobson Division, 2x First Team All County, 2x Team Offensive MVP, All Group and All North Jersey. He was nominated for Freshman, Junior and Senior of the Year and North Jersey Player of the Week.  He holds a place in Wayne Valley’s history as the single season record holder for most goals and was among the Top 100 goal scorers in the State in 2022.   

In addition Collin has competed in some of the most competitive lacrosse events in the Country, including Maverick Showtime, Ty Xanders Inside Lacrosse ID Experience, World Series of Youth Lacrosse, Committed Combine and Warrior All American games.   

Here’s what Paul Carcaterra of ESPN had to say about Collin; “Really skilled, smooth hands and stick. Tough. Gets underneath defenders when contacts made.” Inside Lacrosse said “Rovere is a crafty, lefty slasher. He can score consistently and in a number of different ways. He is a great redodger and is able to get underneath when teams overplay his strength. He shoots the ball well from deep and midrange. Rovere is a very attractive player with his IQ, length, ability to make plays.” 

Collin wants to help up and coming athletes the same way some of the greatest in the game have helped him, he himself continues to train regularly training with several professional players and is excited to pass on what he has learned: “I’m excited to get started with the Coaches and players at Advanced Lacrosse”. 

• Positions: Attack and Midfield 
• College: Colorado College 

Coach Brian is currently a sophomore student athlete at Colorado College. Brian plans on earning his Bachelor's Degree in Economics. Brian joined the tigers after transferring from Washington and Lee University. In his one year with the Tigers Brian has contributed as a leading offensive midfielder. 

Coach Brian has played both midfield and attack in his two years in college and prides himself on his abilities of dodging and shooting. Coach Brian also focuses on stick work and conditioning. 

Before Colorado College Brian attended Suffern high school where tallied 119 points in two years. He was named to all county and all league after his sophomore season. 

Coach Brian loves the opportunity to coach and help kids develop their game or teach newcomers the basics of the game. Brian has been in the lacrosse world for 16 years. His experience of playing both midfield and attack at the highest level has allowed him to help players achieve higher levels of success on the field. Something that coach Brian has taken from his coach at Colorado College is that you need to do what you're coached to do. This is something that generates the greatest personal and team success.  

• Positions: Attack and Midfield 
• College: Manhattan College 

Coach Liam is attending Manhattan College and plans to Major in Sports Communications and Minor in Exercise Science while at Manhattan.    

While at Westwood, Liam played both Midfield and Attack and set school records for single season points and assists. He was named to the First Team All League as well as 3rd Team All County his junior year and is hoping to follow up with similar accolades his senior year. He was also an Academic All American.   

Liam prides himself on his lacrosse IQ, having only started playing the sport his freshman year, as well as his work ethic. He believes that his ability to play with both hands has helped him tremendously and is a main focus for him when working with younger players. He is proud of his dodging and shooting abilities as well as his ability to generate both team and personal success as a leader.    

Coach Liam is very excited to continue working with the Advanced Lacrosse family and loves the opportunity to bring energy, knowledge, and experience to every training session.    

• Positions: Attack, Midfield, and Defense 
• College: Lafayette College 

Coach Muller is playing Division 1 lacrosse at Lafayette College, majoring in Economics. Coach Nick Muller graduated from Bergen Catholic High School where he was captain of the varsity lacrosse team and the Student Body President.  

Nick is a 2x First Team All Gibbs Division and 2x First Team All County selection. Nick is also a 2x Second Team All State selection. Nick plays both attack and midfield, shoots equally well lefty and righty, and finished his high school career with 118 points.  

He is extremely passionate about the game of lacrosse. He has been playing since the second grade. Coach Muller's lacrosse IQ is off the charts and he loves giving back to the game which means so much to him. His ability to connect with players is unmatched, kids have a lot of fun and learn a lot working with Coach Muller! 

• Positions: Attack and Midfield 
• College: Georgetown University

Coach Waldman is playing Division 1 lacrosse at Georgetown University, majoring in Finance. Coach Jake Waldman graduated from Montclair Kimberley Academy where he was a captain of the varsity lacrosse team.    

Jake is an attack/midfielder who scored 101 goals and added 116 assists for 217 points in his 45 game career. He broke the MKA single points record with 112 as a senior and was named Team MVP and the 2021 MKA Top Senior Male Athlete. He led MKA to a NJ Non-Public Prep Championship, 2x Prep B State Championship, Super Essex Conference Liberty Division Championship and Kimber League Championship in 2021. He was awarded first team all-county, fist team all-division and second team all-state as a senior in 2021. Named second team all-county in 2019, honorable mention all-conference and a NJ.com top-50 sophomore. He led MKA in assists and points as a freshman, garnering second team all-county and NJ.com top-50 freshman recognition in 2018.   

Coach Jake is extremely passionate about playing and coaching the sport of lacrosse. He was been playing since he was able to walk and loves passing on his knowledge. His ability to build relationships with the players is unrivaled and players have a great time training with Coach Jake. 

• Positions: Attack, Midfield, and Defense 
• College: Colorado College 

Coach Matt Klank’s Training Philosophy: It all comes down to the finer details. Attention to those details creates development over time. Holding a player accountable to do the reps the right way leads to continuity ultimately leading to consistent performance.     

Coach Matt Klank began his collegiate playing career at Drexel University, where he led the Dragons in scoring as a freshman. Following his sophomore season, Klank transferred to Montclair State for his final two years of eligibility. He received the ECAC Most Valuable Player Award and garnered All-New Jersey First-Team accolades in 1994, while leading the Red Hawks in scoring during his two years at MSU.    

Coach Klank brings 20+ years NCAA Coaching Experience. Notable Programs: Villanova, Drexel, Montclair State, Centenary and Caldwell Universities.