2023/2024 SEASON TRYOUTS REGISTRATION OPEN

2023/2024

Maryland Tryouts

Registration for 2023 / 2024 Boys Tryouts are now open. Open the flyer at the link below and click on it to open registration.

our philosophy

Simply put,
the kids come first.

Led by two of the most well respected MIAA high school coaches in the area. The Predators take deep pride in providing a first-class experience unlike any other at the youth and high school levels.

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Led by two of the most well respected MIAA high school coaches in the area. The Predators take deep pride in providing a first-class experience unlike any other at the youth and high school levels.

Love for the sport

relentless pursuit of excellence

Our staff takes special pride in identifying untapped potential in order to develop excellent players who have the stamina, strength, skills, and spirit to dominate on and off the field. In a short period of time, the Predators have garnered a reputation amongst many top Division 1 coaches for being uniquely prepared to succeed at the next level – and every level after that.

world class coaching staff

Dylan Bozel

Dylan Bozel

Loyola Blakefield

Dylan Bozel graduated from Loyola Blakefield in 2011. At Loyola he was named captain his junior/senior year and went on to become an Under Armour All-American and named to the All-State team. Aside from lacrosse he participated in football and basketball at Loyola. Dylan went on to play his college ball at High Point University where he was an intricate part of the programs first team ever and graduated in 2015. Dylan was an Assistant coach to the FCA 2019’s lacrosse team for over 6 years. He was assisting with the offense and helping the kids grow and develop their skills to play at the next level.  He is currently a commercial real estate broker for The MacKenzie Companies.

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Kevin Benzing

Kevin Benzing
Head Coach

As a junior: Named to the All-ECAC Lacrosse Second Team … Earned All-ECAC Academic Team recognition … Compiled an 8.69 goals-against average and a .552 save percentage while starting 13 of 14 games for the Bobcats … Scooped up 50 ground balls on the season, good for second on the team … Earned ECAC and Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week after stopping 21 shots to give Quinnipiac its first-ever ECAC Lacrosse victory at Hobart on March 20 … Also named to the ECAC Weekly Honor Roll on four different occasions … Made 16 saves in defeat against nationally-ranked Loyola in the season opener on Feb. 27 … Made 12 saves in the Bobcats’ ECAC win over Bellarmine on April 24 … Stopped 11 shots in a win at Air Force on Apr. 9.   As a sophomore: Started all 13 games in the goal for the Bobcats…Made 135 saves with a .549 save percentage and a 9.07 goals-against average…Tied a career-high with 17 saves against Brown…Made double-digit saves in eight games including 16 in a win against No. 19 Denver…Scooped up 32 groundballs; good for third on the team…Tallied an assist versus Bellarmine. As a freshman: Saw the majority of the action in net for the Bobcats, earning an 8-5 record in his first season at Quinnipiac … made 127 saves, compiled a .543 save percentage and 8.75 goals-against average … earned GWLL Player of the Week, April 29, after stopping 15 shots to defeat Bellarmine and help the Bobcats clinch a berth in the first-ever GWLL Tournament … made a season-high 17 saves, while allowing only one goal at Manhattan … made double-digits in saves in eight games, including the final six contests … was also active away from the net, picking up a team-leading 51 ground balls. Before Quinnipiac: A transfer from Butler University … a two-time All-City (Baltimore) Second Team selection at Mt. St. Joseph. Personal: The son of Moira and Don Benzing … born in Pittsfield, Mass. … older siblings, D.J. and Kelly, played collegiate lacrosse at Air Force and Drexel, respectively … father, Don, played lacrosse at the U.S. Naval Academy … also has a younger sibling, Tracey … a history major.

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Justin Bowman

Justin Bowman

UNC

·      Played for St. Mary’s HS in Annapolis ·      Played at the University of North Carolina. While at UNC, Bowman was recognized as a 2x All American, 2x All ACC and a 2x All ACC Tournament selection. Bowman was also named Freshman of the Year and Team Captain & MVP in his senior year at UNC. ·      During his 4 years at UNC, Bowman finished his career with over 100 points ranking as one of the top midfielders all-time at UNC. Bowman also ranks among the Top 15 all-time in Face-off win percentage. ·      Bowman was a member of the 1996 USA Under 19 World Championship team.

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James Margraff

James Margraff
head coach

Coach Margraff is a graduate of McDonogh School in 2016.  He was a captain and starting defender of the 2016 MIAA championship team. Coach Margraff played collegiately  at Rhodes College.  He was named The SAA (Southern Athletic Association) Newcomer of the year.  Coach was First Team All-SAA, SAA tournament MVP  in 2019 and Team MVP in 2020.  Coach Margraff was a captain of the Rhodes team his Junior and Senior year.  Coach Margraff is currently an assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach and 5th grade math teacher at McDonogh School.  Coach Margraff’s experience and character is a huge asset to the Predators and we are excited to have him aboard working with our teams.

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Nick Breslin

Nick Breslin

Big, strong defenseman who is a leader on the field…great stick skills…very physical when guarding the ball carrier…good off-ball as well…great work ethic… 2001: played in 15 games…picked up three ground balls… 2000: saw action in four games…missed most of season with injury…member of National Championship team… 1999: did not play… 1998: saw lots of action as a freshman…played close defense as well as long-stick… High School: started on the 1997 Maryland State Champion team at Boys’ Latin…team went 17-0… Personal: business major…

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Rick Brocato

Rick Brocato
Head Coach

Coach Brocato is the current assistant at St Paul’s.  A true teacher of the game, Coach Brocato values relationships with his players as well as developing players of all ages through the fundamentals.  Coach Brocato spent 17 seasons at St Paul’s as the varsity head coach.  Under his leadership Coach Brocato has a program high 241 wins, made the MIAA A Conference playoffs 15 times and won the MIAA A conference championship in 2010.  At St Paul’s Coach Brocato coached 47 All Americans and 3 Maryland Kelly Award Winners.  Coach Brocato is currently a  7th grade science teacher at St Paul’s, he values relationships and stresses the importance of coaching the game of lacrosse the right way.  Coach Brocato’s value to the Predators Lacrosse program cannot be measured.

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Steve Settembrino

Steve Settembrino
CO-DIRECTOR

Coach Settembrino, just named the Head Coach at St Paul’s, will be joining Predators Lacrosse as a director. Coach Settembrino coached collegiately at Mercyhurst, Binghamton and his alma mater UMBC. At Mercyhurst, Coach Settembrino helped guide the Lakers to the 2011 Division 2 National Championship. During his playing career for the Retrievers UMBC won 
the America East Championship in 2005, 2008, 2009 
and advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2007. Coach Settembrino was also named the Retriever’s Unsung Hero in 2009. Coach Settembrino grew up in Yorktown NY, a lacrosse hotbed. While at Yorktown, Coach Settembrino was a 4 year varsity letter winner, a 2003 NYS Champion, 
a two year captain and a 2004 All American.

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Andy Hilgartner

Andy Hilgartner
CO-DIRECTOR

Coach Hilgartner has over twenty years of experience as a high school lacrosse coach. He is currently the head coach at McDonogh School (MD). Coach Hilgartner had prior coaching jobs with Severn School, Woodberry Forest, St. Mary’s HS and Sewickley Academy. He was named the Midwest Coach of the Year in 1997 and the Maryland State Lacrosse Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2010. Hilgartner was a coach in the 1998 North-South game and also coached in the US Lacrosse Champion All-American game in 2011.

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Dan Cocchi

Dan Cocchi
RECRUITING DIRECTOR

-3x AA at Towson -Conference Defensive Player of the Year -Towson Hall Of Fame -11 yr MLL Pro -2x MLL All-star -9 years D1 Coach (7 Towson, 2 Rutgers), top defensive and man-down units every year -Coached NUMEROUS All Americans, Conference Players of the Year, All-Conference Players -Coached numerous HS and Youth programs in NY, FL and MD

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Matt Musci

Matt Musci
YOUTH DIRECTOR

Coach Musci, the offensive coordinator at Towson University will be joining the Predators as Youth Director. Prior to Towson Coach Musci was an offensive coordinator at Providence College, Lafayette College, St Leo University and Drexel University. Coach Musci was a standout midfielder for Drexel University during his playing days. The all around midfielder was a captain for the Dragons and was also named to the prestigious North South Senior All Star Game. Coach Musci will bring an incredible resume to the Predators along with attention to detail and a passion for developing lacrosse players to meet and succeeded their potential. Coach Musci works very hard to establish player coach relationships and his passion for lacrosse is evident in the way he coaches on the field.

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The predators lacrosse program single handedly changed my game.

Liam Mclane — Midfield 2022 Duke Commit

Preds has given me the access to top notch coaching while being a part of a program ready to take my game to the next level.

Jack Bowman 2025 St. Paul's

Predators completely changed me as a player and a person. I’m not sure where I would be without them.

Liam Mclane — Midfield 2022 Duke Commit

Predators have taken my lacrosse game to a whole new level, and I enjoy playing and practicing with my coaches and teammates.

Auggie Criswell – Midfielder 2027 St Paul's

The coaches constantly preached how important effort and attitude is, and that couldn’t be more true. I made some of my best friends and memories with the Predators and would not give it up for anything.

Liam Mclane — Midfield 2022 Duke Commit
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