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Advanced Lacrosse recognizes each player has their unique style of play, we help them build on it!
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Coach Matt Stagnita
- Positions: Attack and Midfield
- College: Princeton University
Matt was a multi sport athlete, two-time All American, and four-time First team all state lacrosse player. As well as an Under Armour All American. He earned a scholarship to play Division 1 lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University, where they won two Big 10 championships. Matt took his 5th year at Jacksonville University, where he finished with 52 points (27g, 25a) and SoCon All-Conference honors. Matt has his masters in Organizational Leadership Development.
From Coach Matt Stagnita "Lacrosse has been in my family since I was born. Both my parents played at the University of Pennsylvania. My father is the coach of the PLL Whipsnakes. While my mother coaches a high school in New Jersey. I am so thankful for everything this game has provided me; from lifelong friends, a higher level of education, and skills that translate and have prepared me for the real world."
- 2x High School All American
- 4x First Team All State NJ
- Under Armour All American
- Montgomery HS Points and Assist Record
- 3x Captain at Montgomery HS
- Johns Hopkins University Graduate
- Taking 5th Year at Jacksonville University
- 4x SoCon player of the week
- 1st team all SoCon
Coach Chris Aslanian
- Positions: Attack and Midfield
- College: Princeton University
Coach Chris Aslanian is currently a midfielder for the Boston Cannons in the Premier Lacrosse League. Chris was a two-time captain at Hobart College where he holds the Division 1 career points record.
Chris spent four years at Princeton University as an Assistant Coach and director of player development. During his time as an AC at Princeton they made a Final Four appearance in 2022 and won the Ivy League in 2023. Chris was undersized and under recruited in HIgh School but always had a burning passion to be a great lacrosse player.
He constantly sought instruction and had a drive to get better as a young athlete. With his past experience as a Division 1 Coach and Professional Athlete Chris is eager to pass on his knowledge to the next generation.
Coach Liam Peabody
- 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.
Coach Isaac Cruz
- Positions: Attack and Midfield
- College: Princeton University
Isaac Cruz is an elite level midfielder from Montgomery, New York, currently playing Division I lacrosse at Princeton University. He earned 2024 U.S. Lacrosse All-American honors and was nationally ranked as the No. 23 player in the Class of 2024 by the National Lacrosse Federation. He played at Saint Joseph's Regional in New Jersey his sophomore and junior year and earned First Team All- State honors. He captained Pine Bush High School’s varsity team his senior year and led his team to a 15-3 record and a trip to the Section Championship with a 100 point year. He amassed 179 goals and 64 assists over his high school career.
Isaac is excellent at breaking down movement and explaining the 'Why" to kids so they understand and apply in game scenarios.
Coach Collin Rovere
- 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”.
Coach Chris Snow
- Positions: Attack and Midfield
- College: Caldwell University
Chris Snow played 3 years of varsity lacrosse at Roxbury High School. From there Chris went on to Centenary University, a division 3 school and started/played in every game. Chris received Honorable Mention all-conference & was named 2x time second team all-conference. In Chris's senior year he became the assistant coach of Nutley High School. He then went to Caldwell university, a division 2 school where he received an athletic scholarship for 70% graduate/ MBA tuition to play lacrosse. Played 2 years as a graduate student and graduated this spring. Received Honorable mention all-conference and second team all-conference honors.
Chris was a captain his senior year of high school at Roxbury, 2 years at Centenary, and the last 2 years as a graduate at Caldwell. Throughout his collegiate career, Chris accumulated 125 points including 53 goals and 72 assists. He holds the record for most assists in a single game at Centenary with 8 assists. He has also coached for several club teams. Chris started working with advanced lacrosse in 2021 and will continue to do so. Chris's full-time job is a loan officer and set up specialist for High Quality Mortgage. Any free time is dedicated to the game of lacrosse. He has a strong passion and love for the game. He coaches lacrosse as much as possible and still plays in men’s leagues.
Coach Nolan Sabel
- Positions: Attack and Midfield
- College: Villanova University
Nolan Sabel is an attackman at Villanova University. Starting as a freshman for the Cats! Sabel has years of experience as he started coaching with ALUSA as a Sophomore at Seton Hall Prep. That same season he tallied 14 goals and 22 assists for the pirates. He went on to win a State Championship in 2025 leading the team in points.
Coach Sabel is ready to start with your player as soon as possible and build love for the game. He focuses on connecting and improving the skills of the player. He picked up the sport at a super young age and fell in love with the game. His mission is to spread what he sees in lacrosse to the Advanced Lacrosse youth lacrosse players on the rise! Sabel is extremely passionate about the sport and is itching to give back to the youth lacrosse community.
Coach Kevin Jaffe
Positions: Attack and Midfield
College: Manhattan University
I have always had a passion for giving back to the lacrosse community anyway I can. I started coaching my junior year of high school and have fallen in love with it ever since. I always had a few mentors in lacrosse from when I was young up until high school who dedicated a lot of time to my game so I believed it was only right to do the same in return. I love to help develop and coach the youth and teach them lessons and skills I wish I knew earlier. When I coach, I pride myself in giving 100% of my energy and focus into my players, while also having a fun time doing it. I believe in finding a good balance of working really hard, while also enjoying the game and having fun with what you are doing. My favorite part of coaching is building relationships with every single one of my players and help them thrive not only on the field, but most importantly off the field and how they approach any task in life. I truly believe that a major part of coaching is building a connection with your players and letting them have full trust and belief in what you are teaching them. I always teach "what you put in, is what you will get out" and lacrosse is a game that will give back to you if you sacrifice and put in the time and effort. I played high school lacrosse and football at St.Joseph Regional in Montvale. I earned All State, All County and All League honors my junior and senior year for lacrosse. I played Division 1 lacrosse at Manhattan College where I got my bachelors in Business '23 and Masters in Organizational Leadership '24. I was on the MAAC All Academic Team and received the 2024 Manhattan College Male Unsung Hero award. We also won the MAAC Conference Championship my junior year in 2022. I finished Grad School in June and now work full time at CFS, a private wealth management firm in Paramus and continue to coach in my free time!
Coach Jake Waldman
- 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.
Coach Nick Muller
- 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!
