Meet the Coaches

Dave Breza

Coach

Dave Breza, a UMASS Amherst alumnus, excelled as a defenseman and LSM for the Minutemen. Originally from Fairfield County, Connecticut, he began his lacrosse journey at Fairfield Prep. Coach Breza prioritizes athleticism, emphasizing sports intelligence, strength, speed, and agility as crucial for elite lacrosse development. Specializing in defensive strategy, he focuses on positioning and footwork, contributing significantly to the CT Wolves’ youth program. 

Ed Curry

Coach

Ed Curry’s passion for lacrosse began in his youth in New Canaan, CT, and continued to thrive during his college years at Hampden-Sydney College, where he earned distinction as a 2x All-American attackman. His exceptional college career provided him with a deep understanding of the game, which he has translated into his coaching. Coach Curry has served on the board and as President of Fairfield Youth Lacrosse and has extensive experience coaching at the youth level.  

Jacob Dauz

Coach

Jacob Dauz grew up playing lacrosse in Newtown, where he captained the high school team and earned All-State and All-Conference honors. He went on to play at both Division I and Division III programs, starting at Providence College and later at SUNY Cortland. During his time at SUNY Cortland, the team won the SUNY Conference Championship and were the 2012 Division III Runner-Ups. After college, Coach Dauz continued his involvement in lacrosse by coaching in the Newtown and Fairfield Youth programs. 

Nick Kammerman

Coach

Nick Kammerman, a former goalie from Fairfield Prep, played at Union College and served as Captain. He was Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Coach at Weston High School for 3 years, leading the team to a State Championship in 2010. He then served 4 years as Defensive Coordinator at Trumbull High School. He is the son of John Kammerman, one of the founders of CONNY, highlighting a family legacy deeply rooted in lacrosse. 

Will Katts

Coach

Will Katts is currently the Assistant Coach and Offensive Coordinator for the Loomis Chaffee Boys Varsity Lacrosse team. He graduated top of his class from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in sports administration. Coach Katts has also coached at Durham Academy, where he learned from former Duke Lacrosse Coach Jon Lantzy and helped lead the team to the North Carolina State Semifinals. Additionally, he serves as Loomis Chaffee’s Sports Information Director. 

Prescott Perry

Coach

Prescott Perry was a defensive midi for the University of Rhode Island. Currently, he serves as the Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. During the spring 2024 season, he contributed to a successful campaign where the team achieved a 10-8 regular season record and reached the CACC Semifinals. Coach Perry is also involved in the Newtown High School Lacrosse program.

Matt Read

Coach

Matt Read, a former goalkeeper, played at Londonderry (NH) and the University of New Hampshire. He began coaching as an assistant at his former high school and later served as Head Coach of Merrimack College’s DII Lacrosse team, earning NEILA Coach of the Year honors. After coaching a non-profit high school varsity team for Metro Lacrosse in Boston, Coach Read has been coaching at Shelton High School in Connecticut since 2010. He also spent time with Lax for Wishes (Make-A-Wish), helping raise funds for the organization.  

Eric Smith

Coach

Eric Smith served as Captain for two years on the University of Vermont lacrosse team. With over 8 years of coaching experience, he coached youth lacrosse for a San Diego-based club team and served three seasons as Head Coach for the West Coast Stars. Coach Smith has also coached youth programs in Connecticut, including stints in Norwalk, Wilton, and Ridgefield. 

Derek Clinton

Director and Coach Madison Youth League

Griffin Ellis

Dartmouth Lacrosse

Chris Gonzalez

Limestone Lacrosse

Gregory Hilinski

Eastern Connecticut Lacrosse

Ethan Hughes

St. Michaels Lacrosse

Patrick Hughes

Villanova Lacrosse

Jim Kammerman

Trumbull HS Head Coach/ Roanoke Lacrosse/ All American

Raffe Katts

Gettysburg Lacrosse

Luke Lesizza

Stevens Lacrosse/ All American

Maddux Little

Hamilton Lacrosse

Preston Norris

McGill Lacrosse

Matt Rice

Fairfield University Lacrosse/ Captain

Patten Royal

Wake Forest Lacrosse

Liam Sullivan

Rhodes Lacrosse