Rob Betchley, Groove Club Director of Coaching & Groove High School Team Head Coach
Rob was a high-school All-American at Yorktown High School in New York, where he still holds the record for most goals in a season (94).  He played college lacrosse at Army, where he was a two-time All-American. At Army, he was voted Most Valuable Freshman, Best Offensive Player his next three years, and Captain his senior year.  He graduated as the all-time leading scorer in Army history and was Captain of the North Team in the Division I College All-Star Game.  Rob has been elected into the Hudson Valley Chapter Lacrosse Hall-of-Fame, and he is very experienced lacrosse coach at the youth, club and high-school levels.

Chris Shunk, Assistant Coach
Chris was the Groove’s first ever coach and an accomplished player himself, having played a high level growing up in Virginia.  For the last few years, he has coached successful middle school and high school teams for the Brentwood Lacrosse Club and helped start a new Fall Ball Recreational League in Brentwood in 2007.  Chris now coaches in the Ravenwood High School program and is starting a new lacrosse league for 3rd and 4th graders in the spring of 2009.

Eric Clapp, Assistant Coach

As a high school player at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, Eric was All-State, All-Midwest and a member of the All-Ohio All-Star team his senior year. He played college lacrosse at Wittenburg University, where he was a four-year starter, voted Freshman-of-the-Year, selected Captain and All-Conference his senior year.  Eric is currently the head coach of the Ravenwood Junior Varsity team and assistant coach of the Ravenwood Varsity team.

Rhett Douglas, Boys U-15 Head Coach

Rhett played lacrosse at Father Ryan High School and Western Kentucky University.  He is also the Head Coach for the Woodland Middle School team. (More info coming soon.)

Want to coach, too?

We're always looking for experienced coaches and former college players to help. If that's you, please contact Tim Richardson at hello@groovelax.com or 615.260.3327.  I'll set up a meeting with Director of Coaching Rob Betchley.