Posts by Michelle Frisone
Kerri Radomski
Played four years of Division 1 lacrosse at Virginia Commonwealth University. Two-time IWLCA Academic Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons. Named VCU Women’s Lacrosse Rookie of the Year for 2019-2020 season
Played four years of varsity lacrosse at Massapequa High School. Team captain senior year. Two-time Honorable Mention All County and three-time Nassau County Champion. Named to FLG All-Long Island GOAT Team as a junior and senior.
Played club lacrosse for the Long Island Wave
Hannah Heller
High School:
West Babylon 2019
College:
University of Massachusetts
- Named Second-Team All-America in 2019
- Played on the Under Armour All-America Senior Game 2019
- Selected to the 2019 U19 USA Training Team ‘
- Scored 29 goals and added 23 assists as a senior
- Finished career with 126 goals and 45 assists
- Wow the High School State Championship title in the 4x4 relay in 2017
Emily Heller
High School:
West Babylon 2019
College:
University of Florida
- High School All American 2019
- Invited to try-out for U.S. Under-19 women’s lacrosse team
- Named a “On the Rise” recruit by ILWomen
- Selected as one of Newsday’s Top 100 girls lacrosse players for 2018
- Finished the 2018 season with 31 goals and seven assists
- Played for West Babylon High School
- Played club for LI Top Guns
- Started in all 2020 games as a Freshman Midfielder at the University of Florida where she has logged 7 goals and 3 assists in 8 games.
Paula Schmidt
Career:
Special Education Teacher at West Babylon Middle School
Coach:
- West Babylon Middle School Field Hockey
- West Babylon High School JV Basketball Coach
- West Babylon High School JV Lacrosse Coach
University of North Carolina
Four Year Member of the University of North Carolina Women's Lacrosse Team
High School:
Wantagh High School
- High School 2x All American
- Played on the Senior 2011 Under Armour All-America game,
- Tallied 59 goals, 39 assists and 45 ground balls as a senior at Wantagh HS in Wantagh, N.Y.
Jessie Zwicker
CAREER:
Dean of Students: Valley Stream Central HS
COACH:
- Valley Stream Central HS Varsity Lacrosse (2007-2015)
- Junior Jesters and 2032 Black Team (2021-2022)
- 2032 Jesters Zwicker Team (2022-Present)
SUNY ONEONTA:
Four Year Member of the SUNY Oneonta Women’s Lacrosse Team
- All-American First Team
- All-SUNYAC 2x
- North-South Senior All-Star Game
- Academic All-American
- Tallied 52 goals, 60 draw controls, and 57 ground balls as a senior at SUNY Oneonta
Three Year Member of the SUNY Oneonta Women’s Field Hockey Team
- NFHCA National Academic Squad 3x
Paul DiGuilio
Coaching Experience
2018- present
Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach – West Babylon High School
- Finalists – 2018/2019 Suffolk County Division 2
2013 – 2017
Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach – Lindenhurst High School
2012
Head Middle School Girls Lacrosse Coach – Lindenhurst Middle School
2007- 2010
Head Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach – West Babylon High School
- Quarterfinalists – 2007 Suffolk County Division I
- Finalists – 2008 Suffolk County Division I
- Semifinalists – 2009 Suffolk County Division I
- NYS Scholar Athlete Team Award – 2007-2009
2005- 2006
Head Middle School Girls Lacrosse Coach – Lindenhurst Middle School
2003- 2004
Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach – West Babylon High School
2000- 2001
Head Middle School Boys Lacrosse Coach – Robert Moses Middle School – North Babylon, NY
Related Experience
2007 – Present – Attended US Lacrosse National Convention
2008 – 2010 – Vice President of the Suffolk County Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association (SCGLCA)
2008 – 2010 – Director of Girls Varsity Lacrosse Summer League (Lindenhurst, NY)
2009 – 2010 SCGLCA Awards Dinner Chairperson
2007 – 2009 – Selected to be on the US Lacrosse All-American Committee
2009 – Team selector for US Lacrosse Women’s Division National Tournament – Long Island Region
2009 – In charge of collecting Penalty Points for US Lacrosse All-American Nominees
2006 – 2008 – Team selector for Long Island Empire State Team
Education
Stony Brook University
May 2003 – Masters of Liberal Arts and Studies
Long Island University – C.W. Post
May 1998 – Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Brooke Richartz
About Brooke
Brooke Richartz grew up Freeport, New York, where she discovered her passion for lacrosse at a young age. Her high school years were spent mastering the sport and fostering a deep love for it. Brooke’s commitment to lacrosse remains strong, and she is eager to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with the next generation.
Coaching and Family
Two years ago, Brooke began introducing her two daughters to the dynamic sport of lacrosse. Watching their growth and passion for the game has been immensely rewarding, reigniting her own love for coaching. Brooke is excited to continue this journey as both a proud parent and a dedicated coach. Besides her role with Jesters, Brooke also coaches the West Babylon K-2 team.
Coaching Philosophy
Brooke’s coaching philosophy centers on teamwork, discipline, and the joy of lacrosse. She recognizes that the sport imparts valuable life lessons like perseverance, communication, and leadership. Her mission is to create a supportive and fun environment for young athletes to thrive, learn, and grow both in their lacrosse skills and personal development.
Looking Forward
Brooke is enthusiastic about her coaching role and eager to share her experience and passion for lacrosse with her team. She looks forward to building a strong, cohesive group of players who excel on the field and develop a lifelong love for the sport. Brooke is dedicated to helping each player reach their full potential and is excited about the journey ahead.
Adam Reicherter
Adam played Division 3 lacrosse at SUNY Oneonta. He has coached at the Town of Hempstead lacrosse academy for 10 years where he is now the Assistant Director. He is currently coaching at Sacred Heart Academy at the JV level.
Casey Myers
My name is Casey Myers and I am from East Patchogue NY. I am a sophomore attacker at NYIT and I am currently pursuing a degree in Interior Design. I have been playing lacrosse since I was 12 years old. I attended Bellport high school where I played varsity lacrosse for 4 years, was captain for my junior and senior year, and received the all league honors. From 7th-12th grade I played travel ball with Beach Bums for 4 years and Title Nine for 1 year. I have coached and volunteered at countless clinics in the past and love working with youth girls lacrosse.
Cara Scanio
Currently plays at Hofstra University on the women’s lacrosse team as a junior. A psychology major with a minor in community health and planning to attend nursing school after Hofstra. I have two brothers one of them being my twin. I am the Vice President of a non-profit organization that I founded and also a mental health advocate for Morgan’s Message. I am a catering manager at a restaurant and country music is my favorite kind of music!