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Meet the Leadership Team

Paul Corto

Founder & Managing Partner

  • New Balance All American Midwest Head Coach (2026 Team)
  • WRA Assistant Coach 2023-24
  • Chagrin Falls High School Head Coach, Assistant Coach, 7th-8th Grade Coach
  • OHSAA Region Coach of the Year 2022 & 2019
  • News Herald Coach of the Year 2021 & 2018
  • US Lacrosse Assistant Coach of the Year 2013
  • (13) US Lacrosse All-Americans
  • (15) US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans
  • (53) All-State Players
  • (1) Division 2 Player of the Year
  • (7) Position Players of the Year
  • (100) All Region Players 
  • (24) Region 6 Position Players of the Year
  • (6) Region 6 Players of the Year
  • 10 Straight Regional Finals, 6 Semi-Finals, 5 State Finals, 2 State Championships
  • 2022 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
  • 2021 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
  • 2019 - Division II State Champions
  • 2018 - State Semi Finals
  • 2015 - Division II State Champions
  • 2014 - Division II State Championship Runner-Up
  • Ohio Wesleyan University '97
  • Loyola Blakefield - '93



Kyle Bernlohr

Goalie Training Director

Spider (Year 3)

Saint Ignatius Head Coach 

  • Founder of Kyle Bernlohr Goalie Academy
  • Oren Lyons PLL Goalie of the Year Award​​
  • University of Maryland 2012-2016
  • 2015 Ensign C. Maryland Kelly Award winner (Nations most outstanding goalie)
  • 2015 First Team All-America
  • 2015 First Team All- Big Ten
  • 2015 Tewaaraton Award Nominee (Top 25)
  • 2016 Second Team All - America
  • 2016 First Team All - Big Ten
  • 2016 Tewaaraton Award Nominee (Top 25)
  • 2016 Team Captain
  • 6x Professional All-star (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • 3x Professional Champion (2017 MLL Ohio Machine. 2019 & 2020 - PLL Whipsnakes Lacrosse club)
  • 3x Professional Lacrosse save % leader - (2017, 2019, 2020)
  • NCAA D1 Cleveland State University Asst Coach 2016-2018
  • NCAA D1 Bellarmine University Asst Coach, defensive coordinator 2018-2020


Chris Gellin

Director

Spiders (Year 3)

Chagrin Falls Assistant Coach 

  • 2022 - Division II State Runner-Up-Chagrin Falls Boys
  • 2019 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Girls
  • 2018 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Girls
  • 2015 - Division II State Champions-Chagrin Falls Boys
  • 2014 - Division II State Runner Up-Chagrin Falls Boys.
  • 1999 - Division II State Champion-University School
  •  Defensive Coordinator-Chagrin Falls High School
  • Head Coach-Chagrin Falls Girls (2018 & 2019)
  • 2018 - Coach of the Year
  • Assistant/ Defensive Coordinator-University School
  • Regis University -Defenseman


Brandon Schwind

Spiders College Recruiting Director

Spiders (Year 3)

​Hudson H.S. Head Coach 

  • 2025 will be his 15th season coaching, 7th as head coach at Hudson
  • Combined Record: 162 wins – 58 losses
  • (49) 1st Team All-Conference Players
  • (16) 1st Team All State Selections
  • (11) HS US Lacrosse All Americans
  • (5) 1st Team MCLA All Americans
  • (5) Conference Championships
  • (5) Regional Championships
  • (5) Conference Coach of the Year
  • 2022 Ohio Region Two Coach of the Year
  • 2022 US Lacrosse Coach of the Year 
  • College Career
  • 4yr starter Wittenberg University
  • 3x all-conference (NCAC) selection
  • 2006 Team Defensive MVP
  • 2007 Team Captain


Tim Edwards

Face Off Training Director

Spiders (Year 3)

John Carroll Assistant Coach 

  • Professional – NLL Colorado Mammoth, PLL Cannons LC
  • 2 OAC Championships as Assistant at JCU
  • 2 NCAA Tournament Appearances
  • 3 OAC Players of the Year
  • 2022 National Lacrosse League Champion
  • Record holder for most faceoff wins in NLL Playoff History
  • Played for US Indoor National team in 2018, Bronze Medal Winner
  • Played DI at Canisius College
  • 2012 MAAC Rookie of the Year
  • 3x MAAC First Team Midfielder
  • 2012 MAAC Champion
  • 2012 NCAA Tournament
  • Coached 1 Season at Canisius College


Joe Rautenstrauch

John Carroll Head Coach 

Spiders (Year 3)

  • 2023 - 2024 8th Season as Head Coach
  • 2022 & 2024 OAC Coach of the Year
  • 8 NCAA tournament appearances
  • 8 OAC Championships
  • 6 College All Americans
  • 4 OAC Defensive Players of the Year
  • 3 OAC Offensive Players of the Year
  • 1 OAC Rookie of the Year 
  • 68 All-OAC selections
  • 99-31 Career Record
  • Only coach in John Carroll's history to earn a win during NCAA Tournament.
  • Played D1 at Canisius College
  • 2012 MAAC Champion 
  • 2012 NCAA Tournament
  • Coached 3+ Years at Canisius College
  • Special focus on faceoff units and goaltenders​


Matt Milano

Spiders (Year 3)

Former Wadsworth H.S. Head Coach

  • Wadsworth High School (2019-2024)
  • Head Coach (2022-2024)​
  • 2022 Suburban League Champs and COTY
  • Assistant Coach (2019-2021)
  • St. Edwards High School (2017-2018)
  • Assistant Coach​
  • Green High School (2015)
  • Assistant Coach/ Defensive Coordinator​
  • Big Dog Lacrosse (2012-2015)​
  • Travel/ Clinic Coach​



Playing Career:

  • Cleveland Demons (2015-present)
  • University of Mount Union (2012-2015)
  • 2X Captain​
  • All OAC Honors
  • Walsh University (2010-2012)
  • All Conference Honors​
  • Hoover High School (2006-2010)


Kevin O'Brien

Spiders (Year 3)

University School M.S. Head Coach

  • University School (2024-present)
  • JV Head Coach, 2023
  • Asst Varsity Coach,2018-2022
  • The Hill School, Assistant Varsity Coach (2015-16)
  • The Episcopal Academy, Asst Varsity Coach (2013-15)
  • Western Reserve Academy, Head Coach (2011-13), JV Head Coach (2007-11), Asst Varsity Coach (2005-07)
  • Offensive Coordinator 2006 Midwest Champions​ (MSLA)
  • St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy, Head Coach (2002-05)
  • Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference Champions 2002 (MAC)
  • Phillips Academy Andover, Asst Varsity Coach,1999
  • Coach 3D, NXT, Titanium & Big Dog Lacrosse


Playing Career:

  • University of Pennsylvania (1992-1996)
  • Defense
  • Tri-Captain
  • Phillips Academy Andover (1988-1992)
  • Eastern New England Champions, 1992
  • All Eastern New England, 1992


Audi Glass

Spiders (Year 3)

  • Chagrin Falls (2020-22)
  • Gilmour Academy (2017-2019)
  • 2018 OHSLA Northeast Ohio Assistant Coach of the Year
  • Western Reserve Academy (2014-2017)
  • Head Coach
  • 2017 MSLCA Midwest Coach of the Year
  • College of Wooster (2010-2014)
  • Assistant Head Coach; Recruiting Coordinator
  • Offensive Coordinator (2011-2014)
  • Defensive Coordinator (2010-2011)
  • Solon High School (2010)
  • Defensive Coordinator 
  • Woodville Lacrosse Club - Australia (2009)
  • South Australia Grand Champions

Coaching Awards

  • (3) US Lacrosse All-Americans 
  • (4) MSLCA First Team MSLCA All Midwest 
  • (20) MSLCA All Midwest
  • (1) NCAA Scholar All American
  • (19) All NCAC All Conference

Playing Experience

  • Ohio Machine (2012-14)
  • Bishop's University (2005 -2009)
  • WRA (2002-04)



Devin Ockerman

Spiders (Year 3)

Chagrin Falls H.S. Asst Coach

  • Chagrin Falls (2018 - present) Defensive Coordinator
  • Kenston HS (2010 - 2013)
  • Walsh Jesuit (2008 - 2009)

Playing Experience:

  • Syracuse University 1995 - 1999
  • 4 Final Four appearances​
  • 4 Year Starter (LSM & Defensemen)
  • Orchard Park High School
  • High School All American​
  • North South National All Star


Chris Barton

Spiders (Year 2)

Coach Avon Varsity Girls Lacrosse 

Director Avon Youth Lacrosse

​Coaching experience​

  • Resolute Head Coach 2020-2023
  • Xcelerate Head Coach 2017-2020
  • Avon Boys Varsity Head Coach 2018-2022
  • NOLL Conference Title -Avon 2022​
  • NOLL Coach of the Year 2021-2022
  • Avon Boys JV Coach 2016-2018


Nick Wendel

Spiders (Year 3)

Saint Ignatius High School Assistant Coach 

  • Chagrin Falls Varsity & JV Team (2022 & 2023)
  • Helped the Varsity team reach the State Championship 
  • Chagrin Falls 7th & 8th Grade Head Coach (2022)
  • 4 year starter at Cleveland State University 
  • All Nevada USA Today 
  • US Lacrosse All State (Nevada) in 2016 
  • Scored 121 goals and 40 assist for Faith Lutheran
  • Led the State of Nevada in scoring his Junior year, Team MVP
  • Played club lacrosse with the Vegas Starz


Noah Goad

Spiders (Year 3)

Playing Experience

  • Grove City College (2025)
  • Roanoke College (2022-2024)
  • 3rd Team all ODAC selection (2023)​
  • Cansius College (2020-2022)​
  • 2022 MAAC All Academic Team
  • Western Reserve Academy​
  • 2 Sport Captain (Hockey & Lacrosse)
  • 2nd Team all MSLA (2019)


Luke Jaeger

Spiders (Year 1)

Playing Experience

  • Providence College Commit
  • WRA (2025 Graduate)
  • Two (2) Year Captain
  • 2024 USA Lacrosse All American
  • 2024 1st Team All Midwest
  • 2023 2nd Team All Midwest
  • Inside Lacrosse 3 Star recruit

Tyler Coryea

Spiders Goalie Coach (Year 2)

Playing Experience

  • University of Maryland (2025 - present)
  • 2024 USA Lacrosse All American
  • 2024 1st Team All Midwest
  • 2024 Adrenaline All American
  • WRA (2021 - 2024)
  • Team Captain (2024)
  • Inside Lacrosse 4 Star Recruit
  • NLF Ranking: #24 in the 2024 class

Gavin Held

Spiders (Year 1)

​Playing Experience

  • Cleveland State University (2020-2025)
  • USILA Scholar All-American (2024)​
  • 3 Year Starter
  • Third in goal scored in CSU history
  • Susquehannock High School, PA (2016-2020)
  • 2 Sport Captain (Basketball & Lacrosse)
  • 2nd Team all YAIAA (2019)
  • Academic All American (2019)


Grayson Dague

Spiders (Year 2)

Hudson Assistant Coach

Cleveland State University Lacrosse - Team Captain

Coach NXT Lacrosse

​Playing Experience

  • Cleveland State University (2020 - 2025)
  • Team Captain
  • Hempfield High School (Lancaster, PA)
  • All League Honors (2019)


Ian Ludewig

Spiders (Year 1)

​​Playing Experience

  • University of Utah (present)
  • Hudson High School (2020-2024)
  • 4X Varsity Letterman (2021-2024)
  • 4X All Region (2021-2024)
  • 3X All State (2022-2024)
  • 2X All American (2023 & 2024)
  • 3 Sport Captain (Lacrosse, Hockey & Football)
  • Inside Lacrosse 3 Star recruit



Richie Lipton

Spiders (Year 2)

Coach Hudson Youth Lacrosse

  • Coach - Hudson Youth Lacrosse (2022-present)
  • Director - Hudson Youth Lacrosse (2017-present)
  • Llama Lax - Girl's Travel Coach (2022-present)
  • Hudson High School - JV Head Coach / Varsity Assistant (2019-2022)
  • Hudson Middle School Head Coach (2016-2018) - 2018 Ohio Division 1 MS State Champions
  • Miami University Club (1999-2003) - Captain, 3 yr leading scorer


Andrew Boniface

Spiders (Year 2)

Coach Western Reserve Academy

​Playing Experience

  • Cleveland State University (2022-2023)
  • USILA Scholar All-American (2023)​
  • University of Hartford (2019-2021)
  • America East All-Rookie (2019)
  • Team Co-Captain (2021)
  • America East All-Academic Team (2021)
  • 3 year starter
  • Western Reserve Academy (2014-2018)
  • 3 Sport Captain (2018)
  • US Lacrosse All-American (2018)
  • 1x 1st All-MSLA (2018)
  • 2x 2nd All-MSLA (2016, 2017)


John McCamon

Spiders (Year 2)

Varsity Assistant & Head Coach JV Chagrin Falls High School

Spiders (2nd Year)

  • ​​2024 10- 3 record Chagrin Falls JV
  • Chagrin Falls Player (2014 - 2017)


Paul Lopez

Spiders (Year 1)

Hudson High School Volunteer Assistant Coach

Playing Experience

  • Baldwin Wallace University (2023 - present)
  • Hudson High School (2019-2023)
  • 2 Year Varsity
  • Most Improved Player 2023
  • First Team All Suburban League 2023


Aaron Waltman

Spiders (Year 1)

Coach Jackson Lacrosse (Field & Box)

Playing Experience

  • Capital University (present)
  • Jackson High School (2020-2023)
  • Team Captain


Zach Tower

Spiders (Year 1)

Coach United Lacrosse League (Ontario Canada)

Playing Experience

  • Cleveland State University (2020-present)
  • The Hill Academy (2018-2020)
  • Defenseman of the Year 2019


Brant Satterly

Spiders Goalie Coach (Year 1)

Playing Experience

  • Denison University (2024 - present)
  • WRA (2023)
  • King's Ridge Christian School




Michael Maschke

Spiders (Year 2)

Playing Experience

  • Chagrin Falls High School (2019-22)
  • Chagrin Falls Captain (2022)
  • 2022 1st Team All Region
  • 2022 2nd Team All State
  • 2021 Region 6 Midfielder of the Year
  • 2021 1st Team All State
  • 2021 1st Team All Region
  • 2022 & 2021 State Runner Up
  • 2019 State Champion
  • Finished his High school career #4 All Time in points, #5 in goals scored

Sean McKee

Spiders (Year 1)

Playing Experience

  • Lafayette College commit
  • Chagrin Falls Captain (2025)
  • WRA (2024)
  • 2023 3rd Team All State
  • 2023 1st Team All Region
  • 2022 2nd Team All Region
  • Inside Lacrosse 3 Star recruit


Jacob Roubic

Spiders FOGO Coach (Year 1)

Playing Experience

  • University of Tampa commit
  • 2x All State
  • 2x Region 2 Position Player of the Year
  • 2x 1st Team All Region





Zak Gebler 

Chagrin Falls H.S.​ Head Coach

  • 2nd Season as Head Coach Chagrin Falls 
  • Head Coach 2023 - Present
  • Varsity Assistant 2013 - 2022
  • State Championships - 2015, 2019
  • State Championship Finalist - 2014, 2021, 2022 
  • FOGO Coach​
  • Box Manager
  • JV Head Coach 2013 - ​2022
  • 88-15 Overall Record​
  • Ohio University - 2009
  • NCLL Final Four - 2008 & 2009​
  • ​Chagrin Falls High School Player​
  • 2005 State Championship​
  • 2003 State Championship Finalist


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