Chris Merucci

Chris Merucci

Founder & Club Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & Director at Triumph Lacrosse Club, Owner of Michigan Lacrosse Company, Head Coach Girls' Lacrosse & Field Hockey at Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard

  • Education

    • Detroit Catholic Central High School

      1987 - 1990
      High School College/University Preparatory Curriculum

      Activities and Societies: Varsity letter in Golf Varsity letter in Lacrosse

    • Michigan State University

      1991 - 1993
      Landscape Architecture
    • Detroit Catholic Central High School

      -
    • University of Michigan-Dearborn

      1993 - 1995
      Bachelor of Arts Political Science
    • University of Michigan

      1994 - 1995
      Political Science and Government
  • Experience

    • Triumph Lacrosse Club

      Sept 2013 - now
      Founder & Club Director

      Founder & Director of Triumph Lacrosse Club. Triumph was created of a vision to provide an organization where highly motivated, goal oriented and driven young ladies, could elevate their skills and grow as individuals in mind, body and spirit, while also dedicating themselves almost entirely to team success. Triumph is open to all female student-athletes, ages 8-18 years if age, regardless of which city, school district or zip code they live.Triumph Lacrosse is firmly dedicated to providing an enjoyable and positive learning experience for our student-athletes, while teaching them the history, values, fundamentals and life-lessons, the game of lacrosse has to offer. We advocate "honoring the game"- through recognition and gratitude to our forefathers who “paved the way" before us.Our Mission Statement: "Triumph Lacrosse is committed to providing our student-athletes with the knowledge, fundamentals, strength of character, maturity, leadership and integrity to develop into champions in sport and in life." Show less

    • Michigan Lacrosse Company

      Jul 2015 - now
      Owner

      Michigan Lacrosse, proud partners with Triumph Lacrosse Club, carries a full-line of traditional men's & women's lacrosse equipment, as well as women's field hockey equipment & gear. In addition to the traditional manufacturers like Warrior/Brine, STX, Cascade/Maverik, Harrow & more - we proudly provide popular, exciting, colorful and of course high quality specialty lines- like Adrenaline, BamShaft, East Coast Dyes, Epoch, Joule/Jimalax, StringKing & many more. So whether, your child is a beginner or an elite player- Michigan Lacrosse Co will have everything he/she needs to be equipped safely and in style! Stop in & visit!.Michigan Lacrosse is also your home for individual swag, apparel and team uniform outfitting. For nearly a decade, we have been the "exclusive team outfitters"​ for many surrounding schools & community rec programs. In addition to being the area's #1 specialty lacrosse retail shop & team outfitter, Michigan Lacrosse is thrilled to offer a wide variety of boys, girls, men's & women's lacrosse training services - thru our partner program Triumph Lacrosse Club. From "Lil Laxer"​ K-3 classes for boys & girls -to- "D-1 Skills"​ specialty training clinics, Triumph Lacrosse Training Center will have a class or clinic geared to your player's unique position on the lacrosse developmental curve. Michigan Lacrosse Company & Training Center is conveniently located @ 6102 Gotfredson Rd- just North off M-14. Only 5 minutes from Downtown Plymouth, 10 minutes from Canton, Livonia & Northville, 15-20 minutes from Ann Arbor, Dexter, Farmington Hills, Novi, South Lyon & 30 minutes or less from Commerce, Milford, Saline & most Southeast Michigan communities. Stop in and see us and experience how we can exceed your expectations- of what a lacrosse specialty store ought to be. Show less

    • Ladywood High School

      Feb 2016 - Sept 2016
      Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
    • Cranbrook Educational Community

      Dec 2016 - Sept 2017
      Varsity Lacrosse Coach

      Varsity Women's Lacrosse Coach at Cranbrook High School. 2017 Catholic High School League - Division 1 Champions. 2017 MHSAA Division 2 State Champions. MHSAA State Runner-Up, 2015 & 2016

    • Olivet College

      Jan 2018 - May 2018
      Head Women's Lacrosse Coach

      Coach of the Olivet College Women's Lacrosse program. Olivet College, established in 1844, is a founding member of the MIAA Conference - the nation's oldest collegiate athletic conference and a member of NCAA Division 3 athleticsOlivet College #BeMore #DoGoodhttp://olivetcollege.edu

    • Livonia Public Schools

      Sept 2018 - Jun 2022
      Head Varsity Women's Lacrosse Coach

      Unified High School Girls' Lacrosse Program in Livonia, Michigan. Livonia United represents all (3) Livonia Public High Schools- Livonia Churchill, Livonia Franklin & Livonia Stevenson. - 2019, 2021 & 2022 KLAA East Division Champions- 2019, 2021 & 2022 MHSAA Pre-Regional Champions- 2022 MHSAA Region Finals Runner-Up

    • Father Gabriel Richard High School - Ann Arbor, Michigan

      Sept 2022 - now

      Head Coach - Varsity Girls' Lacrosse

      • Head Coach - Field Hockey

        Aug 2024 - now
      • Head Lacrosse Coach

        Sept 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • US Lacrosse Level 3 Certified Women's Lacrosse Instructor

    • US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified Men's Lacrosse Instructor

      US Lacrosse
    • US Lacrosse Level 1 Certified Women's Lacrosse Instructor

      US Lacrosse
    • US Lacrosse Level 2 Certified Women's Lacrosse Instructor

      US Lacrosse
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chris Merucci
      Lacrosse "Man of the Year"​ All Lacrosse Michigan Dec 2016 Named 2016 "Man of the Year" by www.alllacrossemichigan.com The honor was given to the man & woman who was deemed the most influential and impactful person in men's & women's lacrosse in Michigan and recognized for their significant efforts and contributions to help advocate and grow the great sport of lacrosse in Michigan and throughout the Midwest.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coach

      Issued by Catholic Youth Organization
      Catholic Youth OrganizationAssociated with Chris Merucci
    • Coach - Mentor

      Issued by Positive Coaching Alliance on Sept 2013
      Positive Coaching AllianceAssociated with Chris Merucci
    • Coach

      Issued by US Lacrosse on Mar 2010
      US LacrosseAssociated with Chris Merucci
    • Program Coordinator

      Issued by Shamrocks Lacrosse Club on Jan 2011
      Shamrocks Lacrosse ClubAssociated with Chris Merucci
    • Coach

      Issued by YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit on Sept 2005
      YMCA of Metropolitan DetroitAssociated with Chris Merucci