Evolution Lacrosse Academy is staffing up for Summer Camp 2014. The coaching staff once again this year will be comprised of some of the top local male and female high school/college players. Over the coming weeks, we will introduce the Evolution Lacrosse coaching staff through a series of short profiles.
This week, we feature two coaches who played Lacrosse for Livingston High School and are now giving back to the community as coaches.
Patrick Nann
Position: Attack
How long have you been playing lacrosse?
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I have been playing lacrosse for most of my life, I would say about 18 years
Playing Experience:
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I played lacrosse for Livingston High School and Montclair State University. I now play in adult leagues with former teammates that I used to play with.
Coaching Experience:
I have been coaching lacrosse for roughly 8 years. I started out volunteering my time coaching youth lacrosse in Livingston when I graduated high school. I am currently the Middle School lacrosse coach for Heritage Middle School in Livingston.
Achievements/Awards:
Livingston High School:
- 100+ goals career
- 2 time All State B division
- Gill Gibbs All Star 2006
- 2 time team captain
- 3 time team MVP
50+ goals career, Player of the Week 2010
Best moment of your lacrosse career:
One of the best lacrosse moments of my career was winning the Skyline conference championship for the first time at Montclair State University. Coming from a high school team that was not very successful, experiencing the excitement as a team once we had won the championship was a very enjoyable moment.
What is it that you love about the sport of lacrosse?
When I first started playing lacrosse, it was still a sport that was growing and was not as popular as many other sports. I started at a young age and picked the game up rather quickly. I loved that lacrosse is a fast paced game that incorporated many different skills and not a lot of people knew about it.
What draws you to coaching?
Growing up my father always coached lacrosse. I was always at the practices and games helping out and assisting where I could. As years went on, I began to be familiar with the drills and procedures and was able to help out more and more. Although my father’s players were much older than me, because of my experience I was able to answer some of their questions and help out with running the drills. Being in the field of education I enjoy seeing the look on a players face when they first master a skill or accomplish something that was difficult for them.
What would you say to a young athlete considering playing lacrosse?
Lacrosse is a fun way to stay active and meet new people. Lacrosse teaches players how to communicate on and off the field. They learn how to talk to one another. listen and work together. Players also learn responsibility and time management. They are responsible for remembering all of their equipment and also learn the responsibility of each position on the field.
When I'm not playing or coaching lacrosse, I like to...
I love being active and being outside. I am a physical education teacher and I also coach wrestling. Teaching and working with children is one of passions, but I enjoy running and playing different sports. One hobby I have is competing in distance races. Whether it’s running, teaching or coaching, I enjoy being out and about participating in different activities.Marc Zolchonock
Position: Long Stick Midfielder/Close Defenseman
How long have you been playing lacrosse?
10 years, I started playing in the 7th Grade
Playing Experience:
- Livingston High School (2006-2010)
- Kean University (2010-2014)
Coaching Experience:
- Assistant Coach for East Coast Lacrosse (2012-Present)
- Evolution Lacrosse Camp Coach (2013-Present)
- Livingston High School Winter Session Head Coach (2013-Present)
Achievements/Awards:
- 2010 2nd Team All State Group 3 High School
- 2010 First Team All Klank Division
- 2 Time Kean Student Scholar Athlete Award (2013-2014)
Best moments of your lacrosse career:
Livingston High School: An overtime win against Mt. Olive during my senior year.
Kean University: Game winning defensive stand with 12 seconds left to go against Suny Potsdam, my junior year.
What is it that you love about the sport of lacrosse?
The connection you share with your own stick, your stick is an extension of your personality, body and your main tool to dominate the playing field.
What draws you to coaching?
Being able to teach and pass on the game to the next generation.
What would you say to a young athlete considering playing lacrosse?
It’s the best decision you will make; this sport is a lot of fun to play and you will make some really close friends along the way.
When I'm not playing or coaching lacrosse, I like to...
Lift/run, find new music, hang out with my friends.
Evolution Lacrosse Academy will offer two one-week summer camps this July at Centennial Field in Verona.
