Coach
The Coach category at 757 Lacrosse highlights the current head coaches guiding lacrosse programs across Coastal Virginia. From high school to college, these leaders bring vision, experience, and passion to the game. Each profile showcases the people building culture, developing athletes, and driving success both on and off the field. Explore the stories of the head coaches shaping the future of lacrosse in the 757.
Greg DeLuca
Greg DeLuca currently serves as the Head Lacrosse Coach at First Colonial High School, guiding the Patriots with a philosophy anchored in integrity, precision, and character development. Since joining the coaching staff in the program’s inaugural year as Assistant Coach, he has emerged as a truste…
Sam Jones
Sam Jones is entering his second season as head coach of the Virginia Wesleyan University men’s lacrosse program in May 2024. His journey to the sidelines in Virginia Beach is unlike most in college athletics, marked by both military service and lacrosse excellence. After serving ten years as a SE…
T. W. Johnson
T. W. Johnson, Class of 1992, has worked in the Office of Athletics since July 2013. Coach Johnson began as the director of boys’ athletics and now serves as the director of athletics. In 2017, he earned the certified athletic administrator certificate through the NIAAA. He was appointed to the ex…
Scott Holava
Growing up in Central New York, Scott Holava found himself in the heart of a lacrosse hotbed. He played college lacrosse at SUNY Cortland for two years, a Division III powerhouse, and then at Virginia Wesleyan College (VWC) for another two years. As a freshman at SUNY Cortland, he was part of the…
Mark Hargrave
Coach Mark Hargrave grew up on Long Island and played at Locust Valley High School. He played attack and was selected as an All-Nassau County player, and played in the All-Long Island game his senior year.
Jess Stevenson
Early Years and Collegiate Success: Born in September 1989, Jess Stevenson embarked on a remarkable journey in the world of lacrosse, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. From 1989 to 1993, he showcased his athletic prowess as a student-athlete at Virginia Wesleyan University, earning the disti…
Ryan Tucker
Ryan Tucker brings a unique blend of athletic achievement and educational dedication to Norfolk Academy. As a former lacrosse captain and All-American at the University of Virginia, he transitioned seamlessly into professional play before dedicating himself to teaching history and mentoring young…
