STEPS Lacrosse Boys Directors & Coaches:
Charlie Shoulberg
Founder & CEO
Contact Info: cshoulberg@stepslacrosse.com
About Charlie:
- Founder – American Select Lacrosse
- Founder – Lax For The Cure
- Founder – Live Love Lax Tour
- Founder – Jersey Strong Showcase
- Founder – Nike XPO Prospect Camps
- Founder – Nike G8 Tournament
- New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame
- Former Head Boys Lacrosse coach Mendham High school, 2010 Group 2 State Champions
- 2010 New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association, Group 2 Coach of the Year
- Assistant General Manager of the 2006 United States Men’s National Team
- Director of Marketing and Lacrosse at the Indoor Sports Pavilion, Randolph NJ
- New Jersey Lacrosse Foundation, First Vice President
- Former Consultant to the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, rediscovering Youth Sportsmanship Program
- United States Lacrosse Foundation, outstanding service award winner.
- Former Assistant General Manager of the New Jersey Pride of Major League Lacrosse
- Former Rochester Knighthawk of the National Lacrosse League
- Assistant Coach at Nazareth College, Rochester NY, NCAA Finalist
- Graduate Assistant Coach, McDaniel College, M.S. in Educational and Sports Administration
- Assistant Coach, Mountain Lakes high School, 1995 State Champions
- West Australian Youth Development Director, Perth West Australia
- Head Coach, West Australian Senior Men’s Premiership Team
- West Australian Lacrosse Association, top 5 fairest and Best player
- Bayswater Lacrosse Club, Fairest and Best Player, Perth West Australia
- USILA North – South Game participant
- First Team All-America, Ithaca College — Team Captain
- Player of the Year, Eastern College Athletic Association
- 2x State Champion, Mountain Lakes high School
- First Team All-State
Charlie Shoulberg
Founder & CEO
Bill McCutcheon
Email: billy@stepslacrosse.com
About Coach McCutcheon:
Coaching Experience
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Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Wagner College (NCAA Division I)
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Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Monmouth University (NCAA Division I)
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Head Boys’ Lacrosse Coach, Oratory Preparatory School – Summit, NJ
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Head Boys’ Lacrosse Coach, Millburn High School – Millburn, NJ
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Head Coach, Brighton Lacrosse Club – Adelaide, South Australia
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Junior Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Coach, Chatham High School – Chatham, NJ
Playing Experience
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Team Captain, Towson University
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All-Conference Selection (CAA), Towson University
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Team Member, Johns Hopkins University
- USILA North-South Game Participant
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Senior A Division Player, Brighton Lacrosse Club – Adelaide, South Australia
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USA Lacrosse All-American, Chatham High School
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3x All-State, Chatham High School
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3x All-Conference, All-Area, and All-County, Chatham High School
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Three-sport athlete (Football, Hockey, Lacrosse)
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2x All-Conference Selection, Football
Teaching Experience
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English & History Teacher, Oratory Preparatory School – Summit, NJ
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Language Arts Teacher, Frelinghuysen Middle School – Morristown, NJ
Education
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B.S. in English, Towson University
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New Jersey Teacher Certification, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Personal
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Raised in Chatham, New Jersey
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Father, Bill McCutcheon Sr., played lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University
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Sister, Helen (McCutcheon) Oliver – Head Coach, Chatham High School Girls Lacrosse
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Sister, Cat McCutcheon (STEPS Class of 2011) – played at Gettysburg College
Bill McCutcheon
Executive Director
Matt Kovachik
Email: mkovachik@stepslacrosse.com
About Coach Kovachik :
- Head Coach Delbarton School
- NJ Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductee
- Has won 10 County titles and 14 State Championships (Non-Public A & TOC) during his time at Delbarton
- Assistant Coach University of Vermont
Matt Kovachik
Director & Collegiate Recruiting
Erin Kay
Email: erinkay@stepslacrosse.com
About Erin:
- Four-year women’s lacrosse starter at Fairleigh Dickinson – Florham
- Four-year field hockey starter at Fairleigh Dickinson – Florham
- 2022 MAC All-Sportsmanship Team – Field Hockey
- 2024 MAC All-Sportsmanship Team – Lacrosse
- 2021 & 2023 NFHCA National Academic Squad – Field Hockey
- 2020-2023 MAC Fall Academic Honor Roll – Field Hockey
- 2021-2024 MAC Winter & Spring Academic Honor Roll – Lacrosse
- 2024 CSC Academic All-District Team – Lacrosse
Erin Kay
Media and Marketing Director
Dave Giarrusso
About Coach Giarrusso:
- Head Coach Montclair Kimberly Academy
- Former Head Coach Seton Hall Prep
- University of Vermont – 4 year starter, Captain, MVP
- Former Head Coach St. Ignatius Prep, CA – 3 Time State Champions
- 4 Time Northern California Coach of the Year
- Northern California Man of the Year
- Northern California Lacrosse Hall of Fame
- Positive Coaching Alliance Presenter
Dave Giarrusso
Head Coach
Mark Grilo
About Coach Grilo:
- Head Coach and Founder – Morris Knolls High School
- Head Coach – Mendham HS, East Brunswick HS
- Assistant Coach – Morris Knolls HS, Livingston HS
- Head Coach – Wesley College (DE): Led team to two PAC Finals
- Assistant Coach – Wesley College, Drew University
- Director – Lacrosse Camps & Clinics, Portugal
- Defensive Coordinator – Portuguese National Team, 2014 World Games Lacrosse Festival
- NJ Assistant Coach of the Year – 2018
- Drew University Hall of Fame – 2019
- Drew University (1995–1999):
- 4-year starter, 2x First Team All-MAC Goalie, 2x Team Captain
- ECAC Champion (1997, 1998); 1998 ECAC Tournament MVP (32 saves in final)
- 1999 STX DIII North-South All-Star Game – South Team Starting Goalie
- Philadelphia Barrage – 2007 (MLL)
- Advisor – Portuguese National Lacrosse Development Program
- Defensive Coordinator & Captain – Team Portugal, 2014 World Games Lacrosse Festival
Mark Grilo
Head Coach and Goaltending Director
Tim Zangara
- Former Player Morris Knolls High School (’12)
- 2x Captain, 2x All-Conference, All-Daily Record, All-State, Boys’ Student-Athlete Award Winner
- Former Player Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Rookie of the Year Award Winner
- Mendham High School Boys’ Freshman Coach (2013)
- Mendham Futures Coach (2013)
- Mendham Boro Middle School Head Coach (2017-Present)
- Steps Elite Boys’ Coach (2018-Present)
Tim Zangara
Goaltending Director
Mike Webster
- STEPS Elite Boys 2027 Head Coach
- Head Coach – Pingry School – Since 1989
- New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductee
- 7x NJ State Champion (1993, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021)
- 2x National Champion player at Johns Hopkins University (1985 & 1987)
- New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association Lacrosse Award (2015)
- New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee (2007)
- The Star-Ledger Boys Lacrosse State Coach of the Year
- Boys Lacrosse State Coach of the Year, presented by the New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse Coaches Association (2014, 2006, 1992)
- Boys Lacrosse State Coach of the Year, presented by National Federation Coaches Association (1999)
- Len Roland Sportsmanship Award, presented by the New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse Officials Association (2004, 1997, 1992)
- Service, Dedication, and Promotion Award, presented by the New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse Officials Association (1994)
Mike Webster
Head Coach
Matt Wilk
- Former Player Bridgewater Raritan High School: ’94-‘97
- 4 year starter at Villanova University: ’97-‘01
- Rookie of the Year: ‘98
- Team Capt and MVP: ‘01
- Former Coach Bridgewater Raritan High School: ’02-‘06
- Former Coach 2Knights Lacrosse: ’02-‘09
- Current Coach and Board Member Chester Mendham Lacrosse ’18-Present
- Steps Elite Coach: ’20- Present
Matt Wilk
Head Coach
Brian Palumbo
Twenty-five year, multiple sport coach, high school, youth, and club levels (ages 3 through adult)
Head Coach – Randolph Boys Youth Lacrosse
Former Head Coach – Randolph Rising Rams
Former Assistant Coach – Randolph HS Boys Lacrosse
Former player / captain Randolph HS Boys Lacrosse, Swimming, Soccer
Former Assistant Coach – Jefferson HS Boys Lacrosse; multiple division titles
Former Head Coach – Jefferson HS Boys & Girls Swim Teams; Morris County title, Coach of the Yyear, Team of the Year
Former Head Coach – Jefferson HS Boys Soccer
Former Assistant Coach – Lafayette Azurri Soccer Club (VA)
Former Head Age Group Coach – Morris Center Swim Team
Rookie of the Year – James Madison University Men’s Water Polo
Brian Palumbo
Head Coach
Tim Jabbour
- Head Coach – Chester/Mendham Youth Lacrosse
- Mendham HS Alumni (Class of ’95) and Former Player Mendham HS Lacrosse
- Former Assistant Coach Mendham HS Boys Basketball (’01-‘18)
- University of Scranton Men’s Soccer (‘96-‘99)
- Twenty-five year, multiple sport coach, high school, youth and club (ages 5-adult)
Tim Jabbour
Head Coach
Trevor Jones
About Trevor Jones:
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Mendham High School 2000-2004, All State Selection
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Ohio Wesleyan University 2004-2008, Varsity Midfield
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Mendham High School 2009-2011, Assistant Coach
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Steps Lacrosse Coach 2009-2012
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FCA Lacrosse U-19 Vail Shootout Coach 2010-2014
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Chester Mendham Lacrosse Coach, 2020-Present
Trevor Jones
Head Coach
Aidan Clark
About Coach Clark
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Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Oratory Prep
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Played college lacrosse at Saint Joseph’s University & Wagner College (Offensive Midfield)
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Lead team in goals and assists – Sophomore year at Wagner
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Coached club lacrosse for 6 years
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All-Conference, Division, and State in High School
Aidan Clark
Coach
Bill Rentiers
Head Coach Randolph High School
Head Lacrosse Coaching Experience:
- Morristown-Beard School (2011–2012)
- New Providence High School (2007–2010)
- Morristown High School (2004–2006)
Assistant Lacrosse Coaching Experience:
- Randolph High School (2021-2022)
- Millburn High School (2015–2019)
- Seton Hall Prep (2013–2014)
Playing Career:
- Roxbury High School (1995)
- Mitchell College (1996-1997)
- Eastern Connecticut State University (1998–2000)
- Specialized as a face-off midfielder
- Currently active participant in men’s leagues and tournaments