Coaches

Long-time 14U coach James Moore is a Riptide institution. He was introduced to the game by Long Island Lacrosse Hall of Famer Al Hodish at the age of 10. He played both lacrosse and football Hofstra University and was a member of the Lacrosse team when John Danowski took over as head coach. He also serves on the Riptide Board.

Andrew has been involved with Riptide since it began in 2008, and has coached all levels of girls and boys teams. He is the Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach at Saint John Paul II Academy, where he has coached for 25+ years. In addition, he runs the Florida Elite travel lacrosse program.

Andrew played at Saint John’s University in New York. He then played for the Palm Beach Men’s team for 20+ years. 

He was inducted into the South Florida Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2007 Andrew received the US Lacrosse National coaching award at the US lacrosse national coaches convention in 2009 — the “Gerald J Carroll Award”.

Pat has been coaching Riptide girls lacrosse for 10+ years. He also coaches Elite girls travel lacrosse, as well as girls lacrosse at Unity School in Delray Beach. He serves as a Riptide Board Member. He is the Assistant Principal for Student Life 11 & 12 at Saint John Paul II Academy and a long-time educator formerly of Saint Joseph’s School in Boynton Beach. His daughters are both Riptide players.

• She has been coaching Riptide girls lacrosse for several years
• KK played lacrosse for Lynn University

Kyle played lacrosse for Dartmouth College. He has been a defensive coach for many years since then.

Before Dartmouth: Seven-time letter winner in lacrosse and soccer at Phillipsburg High School … captain of both teams as a senior … US Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete … National Honor Society … graduated with high honors.

Mike started coaching Riptide in 2019 when his eldest son was on U12, and he never looked back. He’s been coaching Riptide boys for 6 years; plus 1 season of Elite Travel.

• Played Lacrosse at St.John Paul Academy in Boca Raton from ’92–’95 under US Lacrosse Hall of Famer Chris Kane
• Riptide Board Member
• Navy 3 years and FL Army National Guard 5 years
• Both sons have played Riptide in addition to his nephews

“I love coaching and just being on the fields. I like to teach the boys to have commitment, heart, and hustle. My focus is: ‘hustle beats talent’ and ‘ground balls win games’. I believe in teaching kids the importance of being committed to a team, being open to learning, and listening. The least experienced players are as important to me as the best players on my team. Each player has their own place on our team.”

• 5 seasons coaching Riptide
• Recruited/played lax at Hampden-Sydney College DIII
• Invited to/Participant Top 205 Camp
• Played for Hall of Fame Coach Ray Rostan
• St. Andrew’s Varsity Attackman ‘94, ‘95 & ‘96 (Boca Raton)
• State Champions ‘95 & ‘96 (runner up ‘94)
• Senior Year Captain ‘96
• 2nd Team All State ‘96

Mike has been coaching for Delray Riptide girls lacrosse for 5 years. He also coaches Florida Elite girls travel lacrosse, as well as girls lacrosse at Unity School in Delray Beach. In addition, he serves as a Riptide Board Member and Director. His two daughters are Riptide players. Mike’s outstanding dedication to the Riptide program and to girls lacrosse in Delray have helped grow the sport and program.

Mike played lacrosse middie for 4 years at Bridgewater State in Massachusetts. Post college he played 3 years as a Second Row for the Boston Rugby Football Club in the US Rugby Super League. On and off the field, Mike is a passionate, innovative leader with experience launching five businesses from inception to profit. He currently owns a consulting business catering to global StartUps.

“My passion for coaching comes from the joy I receive in watching the players improve over time. I like to teach the girls that the weakest ‘muscle’ in their body is their brains, helping them build the confidence to step out of their comfort zone and achieve things they didn’t believe they could do. Recreational lacrosse is intended to teach the love of the game and help players of every skill level find a way to contribute.”

• Has coached Riptide for 3 Years
• Played Lacrosse at Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT)
• Played Lacrosse for St. Andrew’s High School in Boca Raton
• Riptide Board Member
• Son plays for Riptide

• Has coached Riptide for 3 Years
• Played Lacrosse at Elon University in North Carolina
• Played Lacrosse for Garden City High School in Long Island
• Riptide Board Member
• Son plays for Riptide

• Played Lacrosse at Brown University
• Coached Varsity Girls Lacrosse at Barrington High School, RI in the ‘90s
• Assistant Coach: Varsity Boys Lacrosse at Unity School in Delray Beach, 2023
• Played Lacrosse at Stony Brook School on Long Island
• Riptide Board Member
• Son plays for Riptide