OUR STAFF
WORLD CLASS STAFF
The memories and opportunities lacrosse provided our coaches inspired them to found the Predators Lacrosse program. As veterans of the club lacrosse world, each and every coach shares the mission – and passion – to improve the skills and game sense of every player. Moreover, our goal is to help shape boys and girls into young men and women through competitive sports.
ANDY HILGARTNER
DIRECTOR
Coach Hilgartner has over thirty years of experience as a high school lacrosse coach. He served as the head coach at McDonogh School (MD) from 2009 through 2026. During that time, he helped lead the Eagles to four MIAA championships (2016, 2022–2024). Coach Hilgartner previously held coaching p ...
MATT MUSCI
DIRECTOR
Coach Musci brings elite NCAA Division I coaching experience and a championship pedigree to his role as Chief of Staff & Youth Director at Predators Lacrosse. He currently serves as the Offensive Coordinator at Towson University, where he continues to build on his reputation as a proven offensive ...
JAMES MARGRAFF
DIRECTOR
Coach Margraff is the current Defensive Coordinator at Georgetown Prep, following five successful seasons in the same role at McDonogh School, where he helped lead the team to three straight MIAA championships. A McDonogh alum and captain of the 2016 title team, Margraff went on to be a four-year ...
JAMES AVANZATO
DIRECTOR
Coach Avanzato is the Offensive Coordinator at St. Paul’s School, bringing elite playing experience and offensive leadership to the program. He began his collegiate career at the University of Maryland before transferring to Towson University, where he was a three-year standout. Avanzato earn ...
ERIC GREENBERG
CEO
Eric joined Predators Lacrosse in 2020 as the Youth Director of the Westchester Boys Program. Under his leadership, the youth program experienced rapid growth, expanding its number of teams and raising the level of competition. In 2023, Eric was appointed as the first-ever CEO of Predators Lacros ...
MIKE MCCALL
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE & FOUNDER
Mike McCall founded Predators Lacrosse in 2010 after having been involved with Westchester lacrosse for 20+ years. Originally from Yorktown, NY, Mike graduated from Yorktown High School in 2001 where he was an All-American attackman on the #2 ranked high school team in the country his senior year ...
TOM INTERLICCHIO
PROGRAM WIDE DIRECTOR
Tom lnterlicchio graduated from Yorktown High School in 2006. He was a member of Yorktown’s prominent Men’s varsity lacrosse team from 2004-06. He was a 3 year midfielder where he earned All-section honors twice and was a 2006 All American. Tom also served as team captain and was awarded York ...
CHARLIE KORAS
2027 COACH
Coach Koras brings a wealth of playing experience and lacrosse knowledge to the Predators 2027 Team. A native of Lutherville, Maryland, Charlie was a standout at Loyola Blakefield, where he emerged as a four-star recruit and made a name for himself with FCA Maryland. At Loyola, he posted an impre ...
NICK BRESLIN
2027 COACH
Coach Breslin was a standout defenseman known for his size, strength, leadership, and toughness on the field. He combined excellent stick skills with a physical defensive presence, excelling both on-ball and in team defense situations. A hardworking and dependable player, Nick competed at the col ...
ETHAN ROBINSON
2029 RED COACH
Coach Robinson is a dynamic and accomplished lacrosse coach with a strong foundation in both defense and leadership. A 2020 graduate of McDonogh School, Ethan honed his skills under the guidance of Predators Director Andy Hilgartner, contributing to the team's success during his tenure. He furthe ...
JACKSON CUMMINGS
2029 RED COACH
Coach Cummings is a McDonogh School graduate, where he played under Predators Director Andy Hilgartner and was a key member of the 2016 team that captured the MIAA Championship. After graduating in 2018, Jackson continued his lacrosse career at UMass, competing under legendary coach Greg Cannella ...
JUSTIN BOWMAN
2029 RED COACH
Played for St. Mary’s HS in Annapolis · Played at the University of North Carolina. While at UNC, Bowman was recognized as a 2x All American, 2x All ACC and a 2x All ACC Tournament selection. Bowman was also named Freshman of the Year and Team Captain & MVP in his senior year at UNC. · ...
ANDREW SELLERS
2029 BLACK COACH
Coach Sellers brings a wealth of experience and passion to the Predators Lacrosse program. A 2008 graduate of Archbishop Curley High School, Sellers continued his lacrosse career at Salisbury University, graduating in 2012 as a member of one of the most respected Division III programs in the coun ...
SEAN HEFFERNAN
2029 BLACK COACH
Coach Sean P. Heffernan, known to many as "Coach Heff," brings a decorated playing career and over two decades of coaching experience to the field. As an attackman at Dulaney High School, Heffernan earned 1st Team All-Metro and All-American honors in both 1989 and 1990, helping lead his team to b ...
BRAD PREISINGER
2030 RED COACH
Coach Brad Priesinger's athletic journey began on the ice, where he played competitive hockey at the AAA and Junior levels. He made a bold switch to lacrosse during his senior year of high school—and it paid off immediately. Recruited to play Division I, Brad took his talents to UMBC, where he ...
JAMES AVANZATO
2030 RED COACH
Coach James Avanzato returns as Head Coach of the 2030 Red Team, bringing elite-level playing experience and a deep passion for player development. After leading the team the last 2 seasons, James is back to continue building on that foundation, helping young athletes grow both on and off the fie ...
KEVIN FREW
2030 RED COACH
Coach Kevin Frew brings an exceptional pedigree of championship-level experience and leadership to our program. A three-year starter at the University of North Carolina, he was named an All-American, earned All-ACC Tournament honors, and was co-MVP in his senior year. When he graduated in 2004, ...
PAT LAVELLE
2030 BLACK COACH
Coach Lavelle brings strong local roots, a lifelong connection to the game, and a passion for developing young athletes to the youth lacrosse field. Pat grew up playing lacrosse for LTRC, where he developed his love for the sport alongside fellow coach Jack Koras. Those early playing experiences ...
GUS MAHLER
2031 COACH
Coach Mahler is a teacher and multi-sport coach at McDonogh School. He teaches Upper School History and Biology and serves as the head coach of the boys JV football team, leading the program to an undefeated start. In addition to football, Gus also coaches boys JV lacrosse, where he helps develop ...
KYLE BERKELEY
2031 COACH
Coach Berkeley brings elite collegiate lacrosse experience and a deep passion for player development to the Predators Lacrosse program. A standout midfielder and proven leader, Kyle played at both the University of Maryland and Towson University, competing at the highest levels of NCAA Division I ...
ALEX REID
2032 COACH
Coach Reid is a graduate of Towson University, where he competed as a Division I midfielder for the Tigers. Known for his offensive instincts, versatility, and disciplined play, Alex developed into a key contributor on both Towson’s offensive unit and man-up unit over the course of his collegia ...
MIKE McKENNA
2032 COACH
Coach McKenna brings a wealth of experience and a strong defensive pedigree to the Predators 2032 team, where he leads and develops the defensive unit. A standout long stick middie at Loyola Blakefield, Mike went on to play close defense at The Ohio State University. While at OSU, he was a key pa ...
RYAN SWAIN
2032 COACH
Coach Swain is a seasoned lacrosse coach and former Division I midfielder known for his leadership and two-way play. A standout at Calvert Hall College High School, he helped lead the team to back-to-back MIAA Championships in 2017 and 2018. Swain continued his lacrosse career at Towson Universit ...
ANDREW MILANI
2033 COACH
Coach Milani is a dedicated and accomplished lacrosse coach with a rich background in both playing and coaching. A graduate of St. Paul's School, he continued his lacrosse journey at Towson University, where he made an immediate impact as a redshirt freshman. After his time at Towson, Milani tran ...
EVAN LONG
2033 COACH
Coach Long brings a standout collegiate career and elite goaltending experience to his coaching role with Predators Lacrosse. A four-year member of the Towson University men’s lacrosse program, Evan earned the starting goalkeeper position in 2023, making an immediate impact on the national stag ...
BRYAN BRADFORD
2034 COACH
As the head coach of the 2034 Predators, Coach Bradford brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program. His energy, enthusiasm, and love for lacrosse make playing for the 2034 Predators a truly unique and rewarding experience. Coach Bradford's lacrosse journey is distinguished by exce ...
CHRISTIAN FUSTING
2034 COACH
Coach Christian Fusting brings decades of playing experience, leadership, and passion for the game to youth lacrosse. A Maryland native, Christian played his high school lacrosse at St. Paul’s School, where he helped lead the program to an MSA Championship in 1991. He continued his career at Un ...
RONNIE STAINES
2034 COACH
Coach Ronnie Staines brings elite-level experience and leadership to our defensive unit. A four-year starter at the University of North Carolina, Ronnie anchored the Tar Heels’ close defense and started all 38 games during his collegiate career. In his senior season, he was named team captain a ...
CHARLIE CIPRIANO
NATIONAL TEAM COACH
Charlie grew up in Long Island, and attended Herricks High School where he was a four year varsity starter. During his time at Herricks, Charlie was a 4x All-County Selection, and in 2008 was named a 2nd Team All American as well as the Nassau County Goalie of the Year. Over the course of 4 years ...
ERIC GREENBERG
NATIONAL TEAM COACH
Eric grew up in Mamaroneck and went to Mamaroneck High School where he finished his high school career with 214 points. Eric was All League and All Section his Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years. Eric was awarded All American honors his Senior Year and was a 2016 MSG Varsity Hudson Valley first ...