Lacrosse for Everyone
CELEBRATING OVER 25 YEARS IN OVER 25 LOCATIONS!
Formerly known as:
Bethesda Lacrosse 1998-2003
Rosemary Hills Lacrosse 2000-2019
Montgomery Country Lacrosse has a diversity problem.
MOCO LACROSSE is trying to change that.
Our Mission
MOCO Lacrosse, in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Recreation, introduces lacrosse to students from under-served communities who might not otherwise have the opportunity to try the sport.
Our History
Since 1998, Jeff Wagner, a Montgomery County resident and former three-time All-Ivy League player at Brown University, has been working to expand the reach of lacrosse in Montgomery County. While lacrosse has been a varsity sport in the County’s public schools since 1998, access to the sport has been limited in the less affluent communities. Significant barriers to starting the sport include high equipment costs and lack of lacrosse programs for younger kids.
Our Founder
JEFF WAGNER
Work Experience
Wagner Kaulius Communications, Bethesda, Md. 2005-Present Advertising Agency
Comcast SportsNet/Home Team Sports 1983 – 2005
Team America Soccer Washington DC 1983
ProServ, Inc. Washington DC 1980 - 1983
Ogilvy & Mather, Inc., New York NY 1979
W.H. Brine Co., Needham MA 1975 - 1978
Harvard University, Asst Lacrosse Coach 1974 -1977
Free Lance Photographer, 1974 - 1980
Boston Bolts Professional Lacrosse 1974 - 1975
North American Van Lines Owner Operator 1973 - 1974
Education
Wharton Business School-- MBA Degree 1980
Brown University -- BA Degree 1973
Lacrosse Honors:
Brown University Sports Hall of Fame
Three-time All Ivy League
Elected Captain 1973 Undefeated Ivy League Champions
Community Involvement
College Tracks - Board Member- Helps low income students get to college.
Rosemary Hills Lacrosse -Founder and Manager Instructional program for underserved youth.
Bethesda Lacrosse Club -Founder - lacrosse league for middle school girls.
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Our Programs
Teaching basic lacrosse skills to underserved youth in Montgomery County
Our summer camps introduce lacrosse by teaching basic skills in a fun environment. Each summer over 1000 boys and girls, ages 7-12 years old, pick up a stick with a small net at the end of it and begin tossing a lacrosse ball -- many for the first time. The program, which runs from June thru August, currently runs in 14 community recreation centers:
- White Oak, Coffield, Damascus, Germantown, PlumGar, Upper County, Scotland, East county,
- Good Hope, Praisner, Bauer Drive, Mid County, Ross Boddy, Long Branch
Our summer camp staff is comprised of local high school coaches and varsity lacrosse players. Our goal is to expand our summer camp program to additional Montgomery County community centers.
MOCO Lacrosse runs during the school year, serving Elementary and Middle School boys and girls in the Recreation Department’s after school programs. Local high school coaches and their varsity lacrosse players serve as instructors.
- ELEM SCHOOLS: Greencastle, Wheaton Woods, Weller Rd, Georgian Forest, JoAnn Leleck.
- MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Loiderman, White Oak, Clemente, Briggs Chaney, Banneker, Farquar, Argyle, Shady Grove.
News and Press
Washington Post
Lacrosse has a diversity problem in Montgomery County. This after-school program is looking to change that.
“OFFICIAL LAX GIRL” TARI KANDEMIRI RETURNS TO WHITE OAK
Fox 5 News Clip
Lacrosse sensation Tari Kandemiri inspiring local athletes
Fox 5 News Clip
Montgomery County commits to promoting participation in girls athletics
The Examiner
The Maryland lacrosse program gives underprivileged youth the opportunity to play the sport.
Bethesda Magazine
Jeff Wagner's summer programs have taught basic skills to kids from lower income neighborhoods.
