Since its inception, ESLC has maintained a kids’ first mentality and philosophy. We think it is of utmost importance to treat all players with respect, give everyone a chance to play on an equal basis, and grow the confidence of each and every girl on the field. With this in mind, we recruit and maintain coaches who espouse this philosophy, and are fortunate to have assembled a group of highly experienced coaches who embrace this approach.
DAVE FREDERICK
DIRECTOR OF COACHING
Atlantic Lacrosse Club – 8 years coaching U9 to U15 levels
Coached ESLC 2016 and 2018 teams. Saw 2018’s through the entire recruiting process
DIAA Girls Lacrosse Tournament Committee 2015 – Present
US Lacrosse Convention Attendee
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
BA – University of Delaware
Masters in Education from the University of Wilmington
Currently works for the Cape Henlopen School District as the principal of Beacon Middle School
OTHER
Two daughters both ESLC alum and play lacrosse for Temple University of The Big East Conference
LEIGH RUPAR
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT
Assistant for Sanford High School — 2014 & 2015 season
Assistant for Cape Henlopen High School — 2016 to Present
Coach for Victory Lacrosse Team Summer 2015
Eastern Shore Lacrosse Coach since Fall 2015
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
University of Delaware class of 2015
BS Elementary/Special Education
MEd Teacher Leadership
Math Specialist at Milton Elementary School
OTHER
Played lacrosse at University of Delaware
LYN SHOOP
2024 HEAD COACH
Coached 2017 East at Maryland United Lacrosse Club, from 2010 through completion of their recruiting process
Completed US Lacrosse Level 1 and Level 2 coaches’ training/certification & regular attendee of US Lacrosse Convention
Member, Positive Coaching Alliance, Certified Double-Goal Coach
Coached Davidsonville recreational lacrosse and field hockey in Maryland 2004-2016
Commissioner of the Davidsonville field hockey program from 2006 – 2012
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
BA – Wake Forest University
JD – Catholic University
Member, MSBA, DSBA and DelREIA
OTHER
Played field hockey at Wake Forest University from 1983-87, 3-time co-captain, All ACC, Academic All ACC
Member of the 3-time State Championship FH team at Tower Hill, 1980-83
ANDY NOWAKOWSKI
2024 ASSISTANT COACH
7th year coaching ESLC
7th year as a volunteer coach for the Atlantic Lacrosse Club
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
Director with Shore Property Maintenance
Cape Henlopen High School graduate
Varsity wrestler
OTHER
Has two daughters involved with the Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club.
Andy lives in Lewes with his wife and two daughters
JACK FREDERICK
2025 COACH
6th year coaching ESLC
6th year as a volunteer coach for the Atlantic Lacrosse Club
Assistant Coach for the boys lacrosse team at Milford Central Academy
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
Cape Henlopen High School Graduate
Played Division 1 Lacrosse at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
BA from University of DE
Masters of Special Education from Wilmington University
Teacher with the Cape Henlopen School District
OTHER
Has two daughters involved with the Eastern Shore Lacrosse Club
Jack lives in Milford with his wife and four children
LINDSEY UNDERWOOD
2025 COACH
Cape Henlopen High School Head Coach
Head Coach of Wesley College (2006 – 2009)
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
BA – Washington College
Master of Arts in Teaching at Wesley College
Teacher in Cape Henlopen School District
Played Lacrosse at Washington College
Captain and Outstanding lacrosse player for Washington College
First Team All Centennial Conference (twice), Metro-region All American, ECAC South All Star and 3-time Centennial Conference Player of the Week
OTHER
85-5 win/loss record in 6 seasons as Head Coach
2019 State of Delaware Coach of the Year
2018, 2021 & 2022 Henlopen Conference Coach of the Year
Coached 46 All State players and 4 DE Players of the Year
Coached 10 USA Lacrosse All Americans (Delaware is allotted only 6 per year total)
USA Lacrosse All-American and Academic All-American Chair for Delaware
Delaware Interscholastic Girls Lacrosse Association Vice President since 2012
JOHN RISHKO
2027 HEAD COACH
8th year coaching girls’ lacrosse at ESLC
Coached 2022 ESLC team from 5th through 11th grade. (4 D1 commits, 2 D2 commits, 3 D3 commits to college programs).
Girls' Director Atlantic Lacrosse recreational youth lacrosse- 12th year.
10 years coaching youth basketball, baseball and soccer.
Current US lacrosse member
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
Muhlenberg College - BS Biology 1992
Division III Athlete-1989-1992
Realtor with Patterson Schwartz Real Estate- 15 years.
OTHER
John lives in Rehoboth Beach, DE with his wife Nelia and their 4 children. When not attending sporting events, he can be found on the beach with his dog Violet. He volunteers in community organizations like the Rehoboth Beach Public Library and St. Edmond’s Catholic Church. Son plays club lacrosse at University of Delaware. Daughter plays D1 lacrosse at Virginia Tech.
BEN TODD
2027 ASSISTANT COACH
Polytech High School Girls Lacrosse Head Coach
Delaware Diamonds Coach (10 years) & Director (4 years)
ESLYA Vice President
USA Lacrosse Level 1 certified coach
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
Wesley College - BS Sports Management
Wilmington University - M.Ed. Caeer and Technical Education
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Teacher at Polytech High School
Four Year player at Wesley College
Team England Lacrosse (1998-2004)
Team England box lacrosse (2007)
KATIE KLABE
2028 HEAD COACH
Padua Academy Assistant Coach (2019-2020)
Eastern Shore alumni (2010-2016)
Green Turtle Assistant Lacrosse Coach (2019-2020)
Atlantic Lacrosse Alumni (2009-2012)
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
Cape Henlopen Field Hockey and Lacrosse Player (2013-2017)
Won 4 State Championships in Lacrosse and 2 State Championships in Field Hockey at Cape.
Attended and played lacrosse at Winthrop University freshman year of college (2017-2018)
Transferred to the University of Delaware and played for their club lacrosse program (2018-2020)
OTHER
Finishing up an Elementary Education with Special Education degree at University of Delaware.
EMILY KRAVALIS
2028 ASSISTANT COACH
Eastern Shore alumni (2021)
Caesar Rodney Alumni (2018-2021)
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
Caesar Rodney High School Lacrosse Player (2018-2021)
CR Team Captain (2021)
Second Team All-Conference (2021)
Honorable Mention All-State
Academic All-Conference (2018-2021)
Team Defensive MVP (2021)
Sportsmanship Award (2021)
Current women's lacrosse defender at Shenandoah University
Green Turtle Assistant Lacrosse Coach (2019-2020)
Atlantic Lacrosse Alumni (2009-2012)
OTHER
Currently studying Secondary History and Special Education at Shenandoah University
REBEKAH TAYLOR
2028 ASSISTANT COACH
Named Big South Defensive Player of the Year…
Earned First Team All-Big South honors for the second straight season…
Again named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll…
Named Big South Defensive Player of the Week (4/12)
Finished the season with team highs of 37 ground balls and a school individual single season record 30 caused turnovers…
Ranked second in the Big South in caused turnovers per game (1.76)…
Helped Campbell rank second in the Big South in caused turnovers (11.65), also ranking second in ground balls (20.94) and third in goals-against average (12.81)
Caused a season-high five turnovers with four ground balls in a Big South win over Gardner-Webb…
Named first team all-county as a defender in 2017, helping guide Fallston High School to the state finals and a regional championship in 2016…
Played for the Sky Walkers at the club level…Also helped the Cougars to the regional finals in 2017
ELISSA RUPPERT
2029 HEAD COACH
STEVE FORESTIER
2029 HEAD COACH
LAUREN BAKER
2030 HEAD COACH
GINA VOSS
2031 HEAD COACH
PJ KESMODEL
FOUNDER/DIRECTOR OF COACHING EMERITUS
Mentor to the coach of the 4-time National Champion, University of Maryland’s Cathy Reese, and also to the coach of McDonogh’s high school Chris Robinson.
Only person in Maryland high school lacrosse history to win a state championship coaching boys (’83) and girls (’92 – ’95) teams.
Only high school lacrosse coach in the US to win a state championship in two different states – Maryland & Delaware.
Founded the Mt Hebron High School Girls Lacrosse Program, #1 high school program in the country from 2003-2006, and won the first 4 state championships there.
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
Johns Hopkins University – BA (Liberal Arts) 1967
Penn State University – Master’s Degree (Counselor Education) 1971
Johns Hopkins & Loyola College – Advanced Professional Studies 1974 – 1985
Social Studies Teacher in Baltimore County Public School System (MD), 1967 – 1969
Social Studies Teacher at Cardinal Gibbons High School (MD), 1972
Guidance Counselor at Mt Hebron High School in Howard County Maryland, 1973 – 1996 & College Advisor 1996-2005
OTHER
Swam Across the Chesapeake Bay in 1961
In 3 different Hall of Fames in Maryland
HARLAN EAGLE
FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL
Ed.D. in Education Supervision: University of Maryland 1999
M.S. in Physical Education and Athletic Training: Indiana University 1986
B.S. in Physical Education and Athletic Training: University of Delaware 1985
OTHER
Three grown daughters, 1 who was a professional ballerina & 2 who played lacrosse
Founder: Camp Odyssey | Beyond the Limits | Horizons Salisbury | Tim Kennard River Run | eRace the Stigma
Wicomico County Teacher (34 years)
Survived 14 marathons!