Coach Schmeling entering his 10th season as Head Coach is a native of Long Island New York where he developed his passion for the game of lacrosse. He was a four-year starter for the Freeport High School lacrosse team and was a Captain his junior and senior year. He received All-County along with All-Division Honors and played in the North-South All Star Game. He also served as alternate for the New York Empire State Games. After high school, Coach Schmeling went on to attend The Ohio State University where he earned a degree in Education. While at OSU, he also played on the Buckeyes Men’s Varsity Lacrosse squad for three seasons. After college, Coach Schmeling’s passion for lacrosse transitioned from playing the game to teaching and coaching. In this capacity, he has served as the Offensive Coordinator for the Upper Arlington High School Boys Varsity Lacrosse program for 9 years, Coach and Advisor for Hilliard Youth Lacrosse Program for 6 years, Head Coach for the Hilliard Ohio Cup lacrosse team for 4 years, and Assistant Coach for the 2008 Central Ohio, Team 614 U-13 National Lacrosse team. Coach Schmeling was named the Head Coach for the 2011- Present Brine All American National Lacrosse Classic Team Ohio. Team Ohio won the National Championship and represented the USA vs. Canada at the 2016 Brogden Cup in Tampa Florida. He has also worked with Titanium Club lacrosse as instructor and Head Coach of the 2016 team (6 years). Coach Schmeling was also named the 2014 US Lacrosse Coach of the year. Coach Schmeling was named as the Director of Lacrosse for the new Bo Jackson Elite Sports facility that opened in January 2017 Coach Schmeling, his wife, and three children are residents of Hilliard. He is very excited to have this opportunity and has high aspirations for our boy’s lacrosse program
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