Ramona Walters
Elite 2026
Chris Testa
Elite 2027
Leading the #1 team in NJ is Coach Testa. Coach Testa believes athletes perform their best with constants - reps, hard work, a winning culture, and an improvement mindset. This also applies to coaching. He began his short TTE tenure 6 years ago in 2019, elevating the level of play and impact (quickly raising the 2027s from 65th to 5th in the country). With over 28 years of experience, Coach Testa began his lacrosse coaching career in 1996. A former high school head coach, Coach Testa was also a captain of his college team and a two-time All-Conference selection. In addition to the 2027s, he also coaches the K-1-2 team for Del Val JR Lacrosse. Coach Testa played high school lacrosse at Mountain Lakes and has been fortunate to be mentored by numerous Hall of Fame coaches throughout his career. He loves to share the knowledge and experiences he gained along the way, inspiring his players and fellow coaches to develop their skills and passion for the game.
Dave Perez
Elite 2028
Dave has been immersed in lacrosse his entire life, playing a key role in bringing the sport to the varsity level in his hometown of West Orange, NJ, where he was a three-year varsity starter at attack. His coaching career began as the Varsity Assistant and Offensive Coordinator at West Orange High School, where he spent seven years developing players who went on to play at the collegiate level. Dave also served as the head coach of NJIT’s club lacrosse program for two years, contributing to its transition to a Division I varsity program in 2013. Dave later joined Sparta High School as a Varsity Assistant, where the team achieved state rankings and won a county championship. He then spent three years as Head Coach at Madison High School. In 2022, Dave shifted to coaching girls' lacrosse and is now the Head Coach of the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team at West Orange High School. He also coached the Dominican Republic National Boys Lacrosse Team, which placed 3rd at the 2024 World PALA Sixes Tournament.
Charlize Smith
Steel 2029
Michel Capone
Iron 2029
Coach Capone has been coaching at TTE for the past 13 years and began his coaching journey over 20 years ago at the recreation level. His passion for competition and player development drives him to help athletes reach their full potential. The catalyst for Coach Capone’s dedication to coaching women’s lacrosse came from his three daughters, who showed an early interest in the sport. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of being mentored by some of the best in the game, which has shaped his growth and development as a coach. Coach Capone remains committed to being the very best he can be, both for himself and for the players he inspires on and off the field.
Rose Lachner
Elite 2030/31
Rosalee Lachner is the coach of the 2030/31 team and has been with TTE for nearly seven years. A former player for TTE, Hunterdon Central, and Kean University, she played midfield and defense. She is also the Head Coach at Voorhees High School and has coached for Devils Lacrosse Club, Q4 Lacrosse, and American Select. For Rosalee, coaching is about inspiring and guiding young athletes, helping them grow both on and off the field while sharing her love for lacrosse.
Jazzy Cachimbo
Elite 2032
Tai Jankowski
Elite 2033/34
Coach Tai began coaching for TTE in 2019 and returned to the program after graduating from undergrad in 2023. Her coaching journey began even earlier, from 2015 to 2019, when she assisted with the Bridgewater Pee Wee program and coached junior varsity teams in the off-season while still in high school. Currently, in addition to coaching with TTE, Coach Tai contributes to the Bridgewater recreational teams, supports the high school team during the off-season, and provides private training sessions. What drives Coach Tai to coach is her passion for giving back to the community which shaped her as an athlete and allowed her to play at James Madison University. She takes pride in passing on the skills and knowledge she gained at the Division I level.
Craig Costa
Elite 2033/24
Coach Craig has been coaching girls' lacrosse for 3 years at TTE and has also been a coach at Watchung Hills Lacrosse Club for the past 3 years. His experience in developing players and passion for the sport have made him a dedicated coach, committed to helping athletes grow both on and off the field.
Julianna Medina
FDU- Florham
Alison Kozik
FDU- Florham
Alison Kozik is a junior goalie currently playing at Fairleigh Dickinson University. This is her first year with TTE, where she recently thoroughly enjoyed assistant coaching the 2028s under Coach Perez. Back home in Connecticut, Alison has volunteer-coached at her local youth program and provided one-on-one goalie training sessions. Having fallen in love with lacrosse at a young age, she decided to pursue coaching to share that passion with young players and help them develop both on and off the field. Alison is excited to inspire the next generation of athletes and foster their growth in the sport she loves.
Madison Dougherty
FDU-Florham
Angelina Ruscitti
FDU-Florham
Allison Burnett
Rob Manley
Jenna McHale
Jazzy Cachimbo
Morgan Westerby
After concluding her college lacrosse career with her graduation from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2023, Coach Morgan knew she wanted to remain involved. She began coaching with local programs before joining the TTE family in 2024. With over 18 years as a player, Coach Morgan is excited to step into a coaching role where she can continue to learn alongside her players. Her passion for lacrosse and commitment to growth make her eager to help her athletes develop both their skills and love for the sport.
Sharla Klaus
Coach Sharla has been coaching with TTE for 5 years, but her relationship with the program began 15 years ago when her daughters played for T3. She was also a familiar presence on the sidelines for the Flemington Devils and Readington Red Hawks during that time. A strong advocate for player accountability and competitiveness, Coach Sharla takes pride in empowering her players with life skills that translate seamlessly both on and off the field. She emphasizes continuous physical and mental development, fostering a strong work ethic, and encouraging players to set and work toward personal goals.