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.

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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.

Current World Team Ireland Player, 2023 Captain
MLL Boston Cannons and NY Lizards Player
SUNY Cortland Men’s Lacrosse Captain
NCAA Division III Specialty Player of the Year
First Team, All-American – 2010
Division III National Champion, 2009
SUNY Cortland Assistant Coach
1-1 youth lacrosse training, 15 years experience
NYS Physical Education Teacher, 15 Year Experience
Athletic Director, 10 years experience
High School Varsity Coach, 10 years experience
Club lacrosse coaching experience
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.

Adelphi University Hall of Fame Inductee
Adelphi University Lacrosse Player
Adelphi University Men’s Lacrosse Team Captain
NCAA Division II Men’s Lacrosse National Champion
NCAA All-American Athlete
Physical Education Teacher, 20 years of experience
High School Varsity Coach, 15 years of experience
7 Years of Travel Coach Experience
Oceanside PAL Lacrosse Head Coach

coaching staff

Matt MilLs

Former SUNY Oneonta Lacrosse Player
Freeport Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Offensive Coordinator
Plainedge Youth Lacrosse Coach
1 on 1 youth training in Freeport and Plainedge
Physical Education Teacher, 6 years experience

Joseph Demonte

Adelphi Mens Lacrosse Player
2x DII Nation Champion at Adelphi
Experienced Defensive Coach
Club Lacrosse Coaching Experience

OREN Raphael

Former DII lacrosse player
Oceanside Head PAL Coach
1-1 Youth Lacrosse Training
The High Tide "Stick Doctor"

Kyle Korwan

6 Years Coaching Club Lacrosse
Nassau County Champion (2017)
Former Division I Lacrosse Player

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Jennifer Beihof

Special Education Teacher
Former Two-Sport Collegiate Athlete
2x All-Sportsmanship Team Selection
NYS, Long Island & County Champion
Club Lacrosse Coaching Experience

Griffin Konen

Hauppauge Varsity Assistant Coach
5 years experience as Head Club Lacrosse Coach
Binghamton DI Player & Captain
Nassau County Champion, 2013
State Champion 2014

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Andrew G.

Physical Education Teacher
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Oceanside
1-on-1 Lacrosse Trainer
DII College Hockey Player

Mia Judd

Former DI Lacrosse Player & Captain
Assistant Varsity Coach, Oceanside High School
Elementary School Teacher
Club Lacrosse Coaching Experience

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JAMIE Mecca

Adelphi Women's Lacrosse Player
DII NCAA Final Four Appearance
3 Years Travel Lacrosse Coaching Experience
Oceanside Lacrosse All County, 2019, Captain, MVP
1-on-1 Lacrosse Training

Features

What Sets High Tide Lacrosse Apart

01

TRANSPARENCY

Clear communication on pricing, schedules, tournaments, rosters, expectations, and player development.

04

DEVELOPMENT

More practices, extra scrimmages, play days, clinics, and developmental opportunities than most clubs provide.

02

AFFORDABILITY

All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees—because we're here for the kids and our love of the game, not profit.

05

COMPETITION

Every team competes at the appropriate level to maximize development, confidence, and long-term growth.

03

FLEXIBILITY

We encourage kids to play multiple sports and work with families.

06

COMMUNITY

Strong relationships between players, coaches, and parents create a positive environment where kids love coming to practice.