About high tide lacrosse
Development Focused Youth Lacrosse club based OUT OF Oceanside, NY.
High Tide Lacrosse is a Long Island–based youth lacrosse program founded to bring a fresh, competitive experience to the South Shore of Nassau County. Focused on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
We have families joining from across Nassau County, including Oceanside, Long Beach, Island Park, Lynbrook, RVC, East Rockaway, Carle Place, Mineola, Westbury, Wantagh, Seaford, Massapequa, Merrick, Bellmore, Hewlett, and nearby communities.
LEADERSHIP
TOM BURKE
With decades of experience as a player and coach, Tom Burke has dedicated his career to mentoring young athletes and growing the game of lacrosse.
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Current World Team Ireland Player, 2023 Captain
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MLL Boston Cannons and NY Lizards Player
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SUNY Cortland Men’s Lacrosse Captain
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NCAA Division III Specialty Player of the Year
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First Team, All-American – 2010
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Division III National Champion, 2009
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SUNY Cortland Assistant Coach
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1-1 youth lacrosse training, 15 years experience
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NYS Physical Education Teacher, 15 Year Experience
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Athletic Director, 10 years experience
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High School Varsity Coach, 10 years experience
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Club lacrosse coaching experience
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Oceanside PAL Lacrosse Head Coach
BRIAN TOWER
With over 22 years of experience in education and 7 years coaching travel and Oceanside PAL lacrosse, Brian Tower has dedicated his career to developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
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Adelphi University Hall of Fame Inductee
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Adelphi University Lacrosse Player
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Adelphi University Men’s Lacrosse Team Captain
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NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse National Champion
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NCAA All-American Athlete
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Physical Education Teacher, 20 years of experience
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High School Varsity Coach, 15 years of experience
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7 Years of Travel Coach Experience
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Oceanside PAL Lacrosse Head Coach
coaching staff
Matt MilLs
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Former SUNY Oneonta Lacrosse Player
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Freeport Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Offensive Coordinator
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Plainedge Youth Lacrosse Coach
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1 on 1 youth training in Freeport and Plainedge
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Physical Education Teacher, 6 years experience
Joseph Demonte
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Adelphi Mens Lacrosse Player
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2x DII Nation Champion at Adelphi
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Experienced Defensive Coach
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Club Lacrosse Coaching Experience
OREN Raphael
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Former DII lacrosse player
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Oceanside Head PAL Coach
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1-1 Youth Lacrosse Training
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The High Tide "Stick Doctor"
Kyle Korwan
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6 Years Coaching Club Lacrosse
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Nassau County Champion (2017)
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Former Division I Lacrosse Player
Jennifer Beihof
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Special Education Teacher
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Former Two-Sport Collegiate Athlete
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2x All-Sportsmanship Team Selection
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NYS, Long Island & County Champion
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Club Lacrosse Coaching Experience
Griffin Konen
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Hauppauge Varsity Assistant Coach
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5 years experience as Head Club Lacrosse Coach
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Binghamton DI Player & Captain
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Nassau County Champion, 2013
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State Champion 2014
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Andrew G.
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Physical Education Teacher
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Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Oceanside
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1-on-1 Lacrosse Trainer
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DII College Hockey Player
Mia Judd
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Former DI Lacrosse Player & Captain
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Assistant Varsity Coach, Oceanside High School
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Elementary School Teacher
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Club Lacrosse Coaching Experience
JAMIE Mecca
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Adelphi Women's Lacrosse Player
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DII NCAA Final Four Appearance
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3 Years Travel Lacrosse Coaching Experience
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Oceanside Lacrosse All County, 2019, Captain, MVP
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1-on-1 Lacrosse Training
What Sets High Tide Lacrosse Apart
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TRANSPARENCY
Clear communication on pricing, schedules, tournaments, rosters, expectations, and player development.
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DEVELOPMENT
More practices, extra scrimmages, play days, clinics, and developmental opportunities than most clubs provide.
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AFFORDABILITY
All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees—because we're here for the kids and our love of the game, not profit.
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COMPETITION
Every team competes at the appropriate level to maximize development, confidence, and long-term growth.
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FLEXIBILITY
We encourage kids to play multiple sports and work with families.
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COMMUNITY
Strong relationships between players, coaches, and parents create a positive environment where kids love coming to practice.