The Jesters Impact Developmental Academy (J.I.D.A) is a developmental program, geared towards players who have an eagerness to “up their game”. This program focuses entirely on skill work and building lacrosse IQ where players are touching the ball at a rapid pace, focusing on sound fundamentals, and developing the necessary skills to take their game to the next level.  Our Jester coaches have a proven track record of success and excellence and we welcome the opportunity to give you a glimpse inside our fundamentals through this developmental Academy.

The J.I.D.A. includes 14 weeks of indoor training at our facility in Lindenhurst and is offered to girls up to 12th grade.  Space is limited so register now!  

Click Here to Register for J.I.D.A

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Coach Colleen Kilgus is more than just a coach. She’s an important figure in the lives of so many young women in West Babylon. For nearly a decade, Coach Kilgus has adopted her father’s all-encompassing coaching style and brought it to West Babylon. Coach Kilgus wants to leave a lasting impression on the girls she coaches. Teaching them the game of lacrosse is just part of the big picture

COACH:

West Babylon High School Varsity girls lacrosse Coach

Nationally Ranked Program producing D1 Athletes yearly.

COLLEGE:

  • George Washington University (Under Grad)
  • Hofstra University (Masters)

HIGH SCHOOL: 

Wantagh High School

  • Track/Race Walking 2X All American
  • High School National Champion
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Two-time All-American Sydney Pirreca served as an assistant coach for Syracuse University in 2019 and 2020. Pirreca graduated in May 2019 from the University of Florida where she ranks as the sixth-leading scorer in school history.
 
The Mount Sinai, N.Y. native was a four-year starter and two-time captain for Florida. She became just the seventh player in program history to reach 200 career points, ending her career ranked sixth on the school’s all-time scoring list with 215 points. Pirreca was named an honorable mention All-American by Inside Lacrosse in 2019 and was an IWLCA third-team All-American in 2018. In addition, she earned the 2018 BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year award and was a two-time member of the Tewaaraton Award Watch List.
 
Pirreca was also recognized for her work in the classroom. She was a two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll and a 2018 BIG EAST All-Academic Team honoree.
 
Pirreca served as a volunteer coach at Mount Sinai High School for three summers.

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I attended West Babylon High School and graduated in 2019. I played lacrosse at Coastal Carolina from 2020-2023 and received my undergraduate degree in physical education. From there I took my 5th year of eligibility at Virginia Tech for the 2024 season. I am now a physical education teacher for the Bethpage School District.

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Coach

  • Massapequa High School Varsity girl’s lacrosse coach (2005-2019) 
  • 4X Nassau County Champions 
  • Coached and developed numerous HS All-Americans 
  • Physical Education teacher at Massapequa HS for over 15 years 

College: Syracuse University 

  • 2X IWLCA All-American 
  • 2004 Big East Attacker of the Year 
  • 4X IWLCA Division 1 North Region All-America First Team 
  • 4X All-Big East Selection 
  • 2X Tewaaraton Top 20 Candidate 
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Coach

  • Current West Islip PAL Lacrosse coach for the 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2030 girls teams
  • Current West Islip travel soccer coach for the 2028 girls
  • Coached 2026 Swarm Girls Lacrosse Team

Personal

  • Originally from Farmingdale, currently resides in West Islip
  • Hofstra Men's Lacrosse Class of '99
  • US Lacrosse Certified
  • Employed by Bay Shore School District
  • Wife Janine and daughters Ava (2026), Jenna (2027), Carly (2028), and Emily (2030)

 

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We believe in the power of sports.

We are good teammates.

We are always improving.

We embrace the spirit of sportsmanship.

We are competitors, not participants!

COACHING

ST. ANTHONY’S HS JV LACROSSE
ST. ANTHONY’S HS JV FOOTBALL
KINGS PARK PAL GIRLS LACROSSE COACH – 2013 – 2021
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ASSISTANT VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE 2015 (LEAGUE CHAMPS)
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST HEAD VARSITY BOYS LACROSSE COACH 2016-2017 (LEAGUE CHAMPS)
LONG ISLAND REBELS DIRECTOR/OWNER/COACH – (BOYS)
LONG ISLAND STAMPEDE – (BOYS)
LONG ISLAND EXPRESS – (BOYS)
FLG LACROSSE – (GIRLS)
HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL, HUNTINGTON GIRLS LACROSSE AND BASKETBALL

HIGH SCHOOL

CHSAA ALL LEAGUE
USL ALL AMERICAN
EMPIRE STATE GOLD MEDAL

COLLEGE

MEMBER OF FIRST U19 TEAM USA (GOLD MEDAL, ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA)
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (1988)
ALL ACC ROOKIE TEAM

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (1990-1992)
THREE YEAR LETTERMAN
NCAA CHAMPION 1990
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP SEMIFINALIST 1991
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER-UP 1992
ALL-AMERICAN CANDIDATE 1991-1992
USL NORTH SOUTH 1992

PROFESSIONAL

NYS LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER
NYS LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER
NYS LICENSED HOME INSPECTOR
OWNER/OPERATOR – ATHLETIC REPUBLIC SPORTS PERFORMANCE, LONG ISLAND

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Coach:
-Current: Bellmore-Merrick PAL Lacrosse (2014-Present)
-Current: 2025 Jesters Pink Coach
-Past: Lightning Girls Lacrosse Coach- Independent tournaments
-Coached >50 current and former Jesters players

Lacrosse:
-Played at Calhoun HS. Team 2x County rumner-up
-Hofstra University Men’s Lacrosse Sports Performance Coach (1996-2004)

Personal:
-Merrick resident
-Supported by wife Christie and 3 Jesters daughters; Samantha, Sophia, and Kayla
-US Lacrosse Certified Coach
-Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Specialist

 

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I played lacrosse for Lindenhurst HS, three-year varsity defenseman, captain and all-conference, empire state games, then attended CW Post. I was involved with coaching various aged kids for many years.  Currently the coach of the Girls 2027 Blue team and Boys 2032 Black team, also the coach of the Merrick girls 7th/8th grade and the boy's 3rd grade PAL lacrosse teams.

Girls and Boys US Lacrosse certified, as well as, AED and CPR certified.  Reside in Merrick, NY with wife Danielle, and 4 children, Ava, Ryan, Talia, and Aaron.  Currently, an active volunteer of several charitable organizations, serve on the Board of Directors of Abilities Inc. / Viscardi Center working with children with disabilities, and member of Junior Achievement of New York.

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I am currently a sophomore goalie on the Long Island University women’s lacrosse team.  I am from Bayport, New York. I played lacrosse for Bayport-Blue Point from the age of 6 years old, starting at PAL, to 18 years old, finishing high school. I also played travel lacrosse for Long Island Legacy. I seek to strengthen players’ skill and confidence. I am thrilled to be a part of Long Island Jester’s Lacrosse and look forward to the upcoming seasons.

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