Coaches

We are fortunate at CMGYL to have very qualified coaches. The names of our coaches are listed below.

Aimee

coach Aimee 

14U Coach

Bio: Aimee is in her 4th season of coaching with CMGYLA. She resides in North Strabane with her family and is a second-grade teacher at Muse Elementary School in Canon McMillan. While she did not play lacrosse in college, Aimee did play women’s rugby for Slippery Rock University. Aimee’s daughter Annalise currently plays on the 14U CMGYL team.

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Coach Jen

14U Coach

Bio: Jen Gavett played lacrosse for 9 seasons, including two seasons at Otterbein University. While in high school, I refereed middle school lacrosse games and was honored as Junior Referee of the Year in 2017. I also have six years of coaching experience, where I’ve enjoyed helping young athletes grow their skills and love for the game.

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Coach Abbey

12U Coach

Bio: Abbey played lacrosse for 10 seasons both for Canon Mac and Intrepid lacrosse. While in high school she was captain her junior and senior year while lettering 3 years. Throughout her years of playing, she was awarded with accomplishments like “all- around player” and “the intrepid award.” She also was able to junior referee a few seasons.  She recently graduated from Pitt as a dental hygienist! In her free time, she loves to watch Pittsburgh sports with her family. This is her first-year coaching CMGYLAX and can’t wait to get started.

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Coach Dan

12U Coach

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Coach Jon

10U Coach

Bio- This is Jon’s 3rd year coaching CMGYLAX. He currently resides in Cecil Twp with his wife and three daughters. Jon’s middle daughter, Annalee, is on the 10U team. When he’s not coaching lacrosse, Jon is either at horse shows with his oldest daughter or at the soccer field with his youngest.  

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Coach JB

10U Coach

Bio: Coach JB has been coaching lacrosse for 17 years. Having played in HS and college he moved to coaching boys’ lacrosse in college for 13 years before moving to Pittsburgh. With 2 daughters he switched to coaching girls’ lacrosse 4 years ago and hasn’t looked back.

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Coach Nick

8U Coach

Bio: Coach Nick has been involved with CM Youth Lacrosse for two years he assisted 10u last season and is thrilled to lead the 8U team this season. As a proud lacrosse dad his daughter Aria is a 12U player, he’s been learning and loving the sport alongside his daughter and fellow coaches. When he’s not on the field, Nicholas enjoys photography and spending quality time with his family. His coaching philosophy is simple: have fun, grow together, and develop a love for the game. He’s excited for a season full of learning, teamwork, and laughter on the field!