
Chris Merucci
Founder & Club Director

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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 - 1990High School College/University Preparatory CurriculumActivities and Societies: Varsity letter in Golf Varsity letter in Lacrosse

Michigan State University
1991 - 1993Landscape Architecture
Detroit Catholic Central High School
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University of Michigan-Dearborn
1993 - 1995Bachelor of Arts Political Science
University of Michigan
1994 - 1995Political Science and Government
Experience

Triumph Lacrosse Club
Sept 2013 - nowFounder & Club DirectorFounder & 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 - nowOwnerMichigan 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 2016Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Cranbrook Educational Community
Dec 2016 - Sept 2017Varsity Lacrosse CoachVarsity 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 2018Head Women's Lacrosse CoachCoach 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 2022Head Varsity Women's Lacrosse CoachUnified 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 - nowHead Coach - Varsity Girls' Lacrosse
Head Coach - Field Hockey
Aug 2024 - nowHead 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 MerucciLacrosse "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
Associated with Chris MerucciCoach - Mentor
Issued by Positive Coaching Alliance on Sept 2013
Associated with Chris MerucciCoach
Issued by US Lacrosse on Mar 2010
Associated with Chris MerucciProgram Coordinator
Issued by Shamrocks Lacrosse Club on Jan 2011
Associated with Chris MerucciCoach
Issued by YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit on Sept 2005
Associated with Chris Merucci
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