MAX GUROWSKI – Varsity Head Coach 
- Head Lacrosse Coach / Teacher at Nease High School
- Born and raised in Rochester, New York
- Attended Webster Thomas High School and graduated in 2008 as a 3x Divisional Champion, 3x All-County member, 4-year letter winner, and the school’s all-time assist leader
- Member of the inaugural men’s lacrosse team at Jacksonville University
- Helped JU to 17 wins in the program’s first three years, with wins over two NCAA playoff participants, an appearance in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference semifinals, and a win over Navy in the Moe’s Southwest Classic
- During his time for the Dolphins he was a two-year starter at attack and a three-year letter winner
- Finished with 56 career points for JU
- Graduated in 2015, with a Master’s Degree in Education.
- Previous coaching experience includes with The Bolles School, Brine National Lacrosse Classic, Team Florida, PV Possums, Dawgs LC, LB3, Jacksonville Lacrosse Club, Webster Lacrosse Club, and as the Lacrosse Director at i-9 Sports

2016:
- Helped lead Nease to a 13-7 Record and finish as District VI Runner-Up
- Mentored an Academic All-American in Ian Areford, at St. Leo University
- Finished Top 15 in the State according to LaxPower and FLN

2017:
- Helped lead Nease to a 13-5 Record in 2017 and finish as District VI Runner-Up
- Competed against the #7 rated Strength of Schedule in the State of Florida
- Mentored an Academic All-American in Sean Howard, now at Florida Southern University
- Finished Top 20 in the State according to LaxPower and FLN
- Named US Lacrosse North Florida Head Coach of the Year in 2017

2018:
- Helped lead Nease to a 10-7 Record in 2018 and finish as District VI Runner-Up
- Competed against a Top 5 rated Strength of Schedule in the State of Florida
- Mentored two US Lacrosse All-Americans in Ashton Wood, at Mercer University, and Phil Mylet, at the University of Florida
- Finished Top 15 in the State according to LaxPower and FLN

2019:
- Played in the Top Rated District in the State
- Competed against another Top 20 rated Strength of Schedule
- Mentored Division I Commit Matthew Pounder who was named 1st Team All County
- Nease Lacrosse was awarded Pursuing Victory with Honor Grant from TPC

2020:
- Season cut short due to the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Mentored Division I Jacksonville University Signee Matthew Pounder who was named All State by the Florida Coaches Association and 2020 Lacrosse All-Star
- Coached 2020 Lacrosse All-Star Alternate Dawson Browning
- Nease Lacrosse was awarded Pursuing Victory with Honor Grant from TPC

2021:
- Helped lead Nease to a 10-6 Record in 2018 and finish as District III Semifinalist
- Competed against a Top 10 rated Strength of Schedule in the State of Florida
- Mentored 6 players selected as 904 Lacrosse All-Stars, 3 chosen for the Top 44 All Star Game, and numerous All County Selections
- Coached 6 student-athletes who are going on to compete at the Division II, III, MCLA, and NAIA levels. 
- Finished Top 10 in the State according to LaxNumbers, Top 20 according to MaxPreps, and Top 12 according to FL
- Nease Lacrosse was awarded Pursuing Victory with Honor Grant from TPC

2022:
- Helped lead Nease to a 11-8 Record in 2018 and finish as District II Finalist
- Advanced to the Sweet 16 in the State Playoffs for first time since 2009
- Secured first State Playoff win since 2009
- Competed against a Top 10 rated Strength of Schedule in the State of Florida
- Mentored 4 players selected as 904 Lacrosse All-Stars, 1 chosen for the Top 44 All Star Game, and numerous All County Selections
- Coached 7 student-athletes who are going on to compete at the Division II, III, MCLA, and NAIA levels. 
- Finished Top 12 in the State according to LaxNumbers, Top 12 according to MaxPreps, and Top 10 according to FLN
- Nease Lacrosse was awarded Pursuing Victory with Honor Grant from TPC

2023
- Helped lead Nease to a 15-5 Record in 2023 and finish as District II Finalist including a 12 game winning streak.
- Advanced to the Sweet 16 in the State Playoffs in back to back seasons
- 3 Playoff wins
- Secured State Playoff win in back to back seasons.
- Mentored a US Lacrosse All American, CJ Miller and US Lacrosse Academic All American in Jaxon Vu.. Also many players selected as 904 Lacrosse All-Stars, multiple chosen for the Top 44 All Star Game, and numerous All County / All Area Selections.
- Coached 5 student-athletes who are going on to compete at the Division II, III, MCLA, and NAIA levels. 
- Finished Top 7 in the State according to LaxNumbers and MaxPreps.
- Nease Lacrosse was awarded Pursuing Victory with Honor Grant from PTSO.
- Community Service included St. Francis House, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, Beaches Go Green, Blessings in a Backpack, and others.

2024
- Helped lead Nease to a 15-7 Record in 2023 and finish as District II Finalist including a 12 game winning streak.
- Advanced to the Sweet 16 in the State Playoffs for the 3rd straight season
- 3 Playoff wins including a State Playoff win
- Secured State Playoff win in back to back to back seasons.
- Mentored a US Lacrosse Academic All American, Nik Perkins 
- Multiple student-athletes selected to All County / All Area Selections.
- Coached a D-I bound talent in Conner Kunce who set numerous single season and career face-off records.  
- Finished Top 12 in the State according to Lax Numbers and MaxPreps.
- Nease Lacrosse was awarded Pursuing Victory with Honor Grant from PTSO.
- Community Service included St. Francis House, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, Beaches Go Green, Blessings in a Backpack, and others.

KIERAN BYRNES – Varsity Offensive Coordinator (4th Year with the Team)
• 2011 – 2014 Attack at Garden City High School
            o 2x State Champion and #1 Team in the Country
            o Project 9 MVP
• 2014 – 2018 Attack at Villanova 
            o 2018 NCAA Tournament 
• 2018 – 2019 Attack at Jacksonville University

CONOR BYRNES – Varsity Defensive Coordinator (2nd Year with the Team)
• Garden City High School
            o 2 x State Champion
• 2017 Nassau Community College 
            o NJCAA Northeast Regional Play of the Year 
            o NJCAA 1st Team All-American 
• 2019 University of Richmond
            o 2 x SOCON Champion

KENT NORRIS - Goalie Coach
- Nease High School
- 4 Year Starter
- Played at Florida Gulf Coast (MCLA)

ASHTON WOOD - Faceoff Coach
- Nease High School - 4 Year Starter
- Holds numerous single season and career face-off records
- Under Armour All American
- US Lacrosse All American
- Player at Mercer University (D-I)
- All time leader in face-offs won
- Invited to PLL Chaos Training Camp

LIAM BYRNES – Junior Varsity Head Coach (3rd Year with the Team)
• Garden City High School
            o 2015 State Champion
• 2017 Gettysburg College 
            o 2 x Final Four Participant 
• 2020 University of Florida

JACK LUKACOVIC - Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator (2nd Year with the Team)
- Chaminade High School - CHSAA Champions
- Jacksonville University
- Played LSM, SSDM, and M

ZACH OTT - Junior Varsity Offensive Coordinator
- Nease High School - 2 Year Starter
- Played at UCF (MCLA)