Scott Olive is a seasoned lacrosse player and coach, originally from Levittown, New York, where he attended Division Avenue High School. Growing up on Long Island, he competed against some of the top lacrosse talent in the world. He helped lead his high school team to a Nassau County Championship and earned a nomination for the All-County team. Following a standout high school career, Scott became the very first recruit of Hall of Fame coach Bill Tierney. He went on to play collegiate lacrosse at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, NY. During his tenure at RIT, Scott amassed an impressive 91 points and played a pivotal role in leading the team to two NCAA Final Four appearances. After college, Scott played for Suffolk LC in the USCLA, which at the time represented the highest level of post-collegiate lacrosse in the United States—just before the advent of professional leagues like the MLL or PLL. During this highly competitive era, he scored goals against some of the greatest goalies in the sport’s history. Scott also represented a Long Island all-star team that competed against Team Canada at the prestigious Vail Lacrosse Shootout. After relocating to North Carolina, Scott transitioned his focus to coaching and player development. He began by founding Lacrosse Trainer, an organization committed to growing the game through inclusive clinics and “play-days” for players of all ages and skill levels. Scott began his coaching career at Davis Drive Middle School, where he led the team to an undefeated 17–0 season and a middle school championship during his three-year tenure. He then continued working with many of his former players as an assistant coach at Green Hope High School. The following year, he was named the inaugural head coach at Apex Friendship High School, where he earned a Coach of the Year nomination after leading a team made up entirely of freshmen and sophomores. Scott later served as the head coach at Cary Academy for five years, where he rebuilt the program into one of the strongest in the school’s history. As his coaching reputation grew, Scott joined a program that would eventually evolve into Red Devil United. He went on to coach several Red Devil teams—including one widely regarded as one of the program’s best—leading them to seven consecutive tournament titles and earning national recognition. A few years later, he was appointed Director of Red Devil United. Known for his hands-on leadership style, Scott coined the term “floater coach” to describe his role: actively supporting coaches and players by rotating through practices and games. While he isn’t often assigned to a single team, Scott remains deeply committed to his upperclassmen, consistently showing up on the sidelines, communicating with college coaches, and advocating for his players. Scott’s impact reached the national stage through his leadership of teams representing Carolina. He led one team to a second-place finish at the National Tournament of Champions, followed by a championship victory at the National Lacrosse Classic (NLC). That win earned the team an invitation to compete against Team Canada in the Brogden Cup World Championship Series. The Carolina USA team went on to sweep Canada in the series. Coach Olive successfully repeated both the national and world championship victories the following year. Recently, Scott took on the role of Offensive Coordinator at Northwood High School. In his first season, he helped guide the team to the North Carolina State Championship, falling only to powerhouse Lake Norman Charter School. During his time at Northwood, he played a pivotal role in the development of standout athletes, including an All-American attackmen and All-State midfielder. Coach Olive was invited to bring the positive lacrosse culture to the coast, which led to the creation of the Red Devil Coast team. By offering off-season lacrosse opportunities through the Red Devil program, both teams and individual players have experienced significant growth. Croatan High School quickly recognized the value of the program—many of their players participate on various Red Devil teams—and fully embraced the opportunity. As a result, Croatan recently won the State Championship. The Red Devil Coast team proudly features some of the strongest players from a good portion of high school programs across eastern North Carolina. Widely respected for his mentorship both on and off the field, Scott remains a driving force in the development of lacrosse in North Carolina and beyond.

Sean Gracey has been coaching for Red Devil's High School Red team since 2016. He grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Roman Catholic High School. Sean played on the varsity lacrosse team for all four years and was selected to the “All League” team as a junior and senior, as well as a Brine Top 205 selection. He continued his lacrosse career at Cabrini University in Radnor, Pennsylvania where he lettered four years and was a four-time PAC (now CSAC) conference champion. In his years with the team, Cabrini qualified for the NCAA tournament all four years, and was undefeated in conference play.Following his four years at Cabrini, Sean played forward in the Quebec Lacrosse League for the Windsor Eagles and Sherebrook Extreme. He played for the US Lacrosse Development Team, before playing for Team USA, and represented the nation in the Alex Herbeskey Memorial Tournament in Prague, Czech Republic. Following his time on the team, he played club box lacrosse for the Outlaws Box Lacrosse Club and Athletics Box Lacrosse Club.Sean's coaching career is just as impressive as his playing career. While in Pennsylvania, he was the assistant coach for New Hope-Solebury High School for five years before moving on to become the head coach at Lansdale Catholic High School, a position he held for four years. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Lacrosse Coaches Association for those nine years and was on the Pennsylvania All-State Selection Committee and USILA All-American Selection Committee for four years. In addition to high school lacrosse, Sean coached club lacrosse for the Lions Lacrosse Club and Twist Lacrosse for five years and ten years, respectively. He was also the founder and director of Crooked Crease Lacrosse, an instructional and recreational lacrosse league for 1st through 8th graders. He has coached with Red Devil United and Lacrosse Trainer since moving to North Carolina in 2016, and we are excited to have him working with our top High School boys team! Below are his expectations for the upcoming season.The club lacrosse experience is a time of development and exposure – a chance to follow passions and create lasting memories and relationships. All of this happens through camaraderie and time spent with teammates. And most importantly, in the classroom through academic achievement. The game of lacrosse provides an outlet to participate in a competitive athletic environment, where athletes push themselves to excellence and build upon their academic success with new challenges, life skills, and lessons learned through success and failures. This environment allows athletes to take responsibility for their own paths, follow their passion for lacrosse, and find their personal and athletic potential through a sport we love.I look forward to the upcoming season and helping these young men achieve their personal and athletic potential.

Mark played youth and high school lacrosse in Long Island, N.Y., and played at the collegiate level at Ohio Wesleyan University. In 1989, Coach Goldsmith moved to Greensboro, N.C. to become the Head Men’s Lacrosse and Soccer Coach at Guilford College. While coaching at Guilford College, Goldsmith volunteered his time in the Phys. Ed. classes at Greensboro Day School, which led them to start the first high school lacrosse team in the area. In 1996, Coach Goldsmith started the first public school team in the Triad at Southeast Guilford High School, and subsequently worked with many other Triad area high schools to help start their lacrosse programs. He is the only coach to win state championships at 2 different schools in the history of N.C. high school lacrosse. He was inducted into the NC Chapter of US Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2014.

Coach Chris Rice has been coaching lacrosse for the past 10 years. He has worked with players from 4 years of age through college and has served as a high school goalie coach, high school varsity assistant, and middle school head coach. Coach Rice has coached in the middle and high school ranks in Colorado, Delaware, and North Carolina where he most recently served on the varsity staff at Apex High School working with the goalies and defense. With Red Devil, he has coached spring rec for K-2, spring rec for grades 3-4, and travel ball with the 2024s, 2025s, and the HS Red team. In addition to his work with specific Red Devil teams, Coach Rice also supports goalies in the program. Before getting into coaching, Coach Rice was a four year varsity starting goalie for Milford High School (Delaware). From there, he went to Syracuse University for his undergraduate studies and played two years of club lacrosse. After graduation, Coach Rice attended East Carolina University for his graduate degrees in school psychology. Professionally, Coach Rice is a school psychologist for gifted programming in the Wake County Public School System. He resides in Cary, NC with his wife Becca and son Camden (who plays for the Red Devil 2032-2034 team).

Cory has been coaching with Lacrosse Trainer and Red Devil for ten years. In his time, he has coached many different age groups, and now is coaching the 2025 age group for the second year in a row. Born in New York, Cory attended Canandaigua Academy in high school. He started his junior and senior year on Varsity at defense. In his time, he received an All-League honorable mention (Junior Year), and received First-Team All-League honors (Senior year). Furthermore, he was elected team captain, selected to the New York Senior All-Star Game, and won the Robitaille Award for Sportsmanship, Leadership, and Dedication. He went on to play D3 lacrosse at Keuka College where he started all four years at defense. He was elected team captain from Sophomore to Senior year, and received First Team All-League honors as a Junior and Senior. Following college, he played in a season of post-collegiate travel lacrosse before coaching up the next generation. In addition to coaching for Red Devil and Lacrosse Trainer, he was a former coach for the Junior Varsity Men’s lacrosse team at Cardinal Gibbons High School from 2001-2003. Cory is currently coaching the Red Devil 2028 Black team and the Carolina National 2028 team.

Scott Gordon is the current Head Coach at Cary High School (since 2009). He is from Durham, North Carolina where he played midfield for Riverside High School where he was a part of a NC High School State Championship 1998 and a high school All-American. Scott then went on to play four years at Div. II St. Andrews University, 2-year All-Conference player and advanced to the Division 2 Final Four in 2002. After graduating with a degree in Mathematics in 2002, Scott returned to the Triangle and played post-collegiate lacrosse with Great Atlantic Lacrosse Club.He became the head coach of Cary High in 2009 and has coached for RDU since 2013. In 2010, Coach Gordon was named North Carolina High School Coach of the Year, East Region.Scott lives in Cary with his wife and 3 kids.

Chris grew up playing lacrosse in Baldwinsville, NY just outside of Syracuse. He was a first team Section 3 all conference LSM his Junior year in high school and second team in close defense his Senior year. Chris continued his lacrosse career at RIT in Rochester, NY. He has been coaching for the Red Devils for two years. Chris has been coaching for RDU now for 5 years.

Tom Kinney was awarded the inaugural coaching position at Columbia College in South Carolina and has already secured a full roster to compete at a high level in 2026. In the meantime Tom has been with the Red Devil Coaching staff for a few seasons now as a goalie coach and early high school development teams. Coach Kinney served on the Methodist University Men's Lacrosse staff from '21-'23 where he coached the goalies, ran the box and assisted on the defensive side of the ball. He also assisted heavily in recruiting as well as prospect days. Coach Kinney has joined the William Peace University Staff for the '23-'24 season after a coaching change at Methodist. Tom was the Program Director and Head Coach for Cary Christian School’s Varsity Lacrosse team where he has produced multiple All-Conference players and one All-State player. He also was instrumental in restarting the Middle School program at Cary Christian School. He played high school lacrosse for the Desert Mountain High School Club Lacrosse team in Arizona and Glastonbury High School in Connecticut. During his time, he played as both a goalie and defenseman. Tom earned leadership awards as a freshman and sophomore for Desert Mountain’s team. Tom attended Springfield College in Springfield, MA and graduated being a part of FCA with Coach Bugbee as one of its constant speakers.

Greg Underwood is currently the head coach at his alma mater, Millbrook High School. Since taking over, he has led an impressive turnaround, improving the team’s record from 4-10 to a standout 16-4 season and securing second place in the conference. Greg began coaching with Red Devil Lacrosse in 2017 and returned to the organization in 2022. A Raleigh, North Carolina native, he played defense for Millbrook High School, where he earned team captain honors. He continued his playing career at East Carolina University, competing as a defenseman and long-stick midfielder (LSM) for the ECU club program. After college, Greg returned to Raleigh and began focusing on player development and training. He coaching athletes of all skill levels in both men’s and women’s lacrosse. He offers individual and small-group training sessions, creating customized training plans tailored to each athlete’s needs and goals. Greg believes strongly in Red Devil Lacrosse’s mission to build talent and foster dedication. He has introduced numerous players to the organization to help continue its legacy.

Travis Peed is originally from Maryland where he played at Arch Bishop Spalding High School and continued his career at University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg VA. He started his coaching career in Maryland in both high school and club lacrosse. He recently relocated to Raleigh where he started the lacrosse program at Willow Spring High School. Travis has been coaching the Red Devil Black 2028’s for 2 years.

Coach Benson is originally from the Washington, D.C./Baltimore area, where he played high school lacrosse under USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame coach Tom Tufts. He went on to attend the University of Rochester in upstate New York, graduating in 1993. Following college, Coach Benson served 21 years as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps, commanding at various levels up to an infantry battalion, with deployments in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring from military service, he turned his focus to growing the game of lacrosse along the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. He has coached several club programs and is now in his third year with Red Devil Lacrosse. Coach Benson also founded and currently leads the Croatan High School lacrosse program, now in its tenth season. Under his leadership, the team has achieved significant success, and he has been named Conference Coach of the Year three times. More notably coach Benson was awarded the North Carolina Coach of the year after winning the State Championship in 2025. In addition to team coaching, Coach Benson serves as a USA Lacrosse Coach Development Trainer, where he helps educate and certify coaches nationwide on behalf of USA Lacrosse.

Evan Reyer started coaching for Red Devil in the fall of 2019 while attending North Carolina State University. Evan is a Red Devil and Green Hope Alum and after graduating, joined NC State's club program. While at NC State, he was a 3 year starter and 2 year captain as an attackman and midfielder.

Coach Kenny Batch has coached various high schools in the area from Chapel Hill high school to Panther Creek to Heritage with a few stops at other schools too. Coach Batch still plays in the adult leagues in Raleigh and has two sons in the Red Devil program. Overall, Coach Batch is just glad to teach kids the game he loves and continues to play.

Conor Ryan began his goalie career in 7th grade after coach Scott Olive suggested he give the position a try. He quickly took to it, becoming the starting goalie for Davis Drive Middle School and later a four-year starter and All-State selection at Green Hope High School. Conor now coaches across multiple teams within the Red Devil Lacrosse program, always stepping up wherever he’s needed. He is widely recognized as one of the most dedicated and dependable coaches in the organization.

Justin Havill is a former Red Devil player and a graduate of Apex Friendship High School, where he was a two-sport athlete in football and lacrosse. As captain of the lacrosse team, he led them to their first-ever winning season. Justin was heavily recruited out of high school and went on to play at Guilford College before finishing his collegiate career at Catawba. He has returned to Red Devil Lacrosse as a coach, bringing with him a strong understanding of the defensive side of the game and a passion for developing young players.

Matt Ateshian played with Red Devil Lacrosse from kindergarten through 12th grade. Known for his powerful left-handed shot, he had a knack for placing the ball in the top right corner with precision. Matt was the leading goal scorer for Red Devil in his final two seasons. He continued his lacrosse career at the University of Mount Olive, where he made an impact as a collegiate attacker. In his final season, Matt scored 18 goals, including two in the conference championship game, and finished with an impressive 50% shooting percentage. Now coaching Red Devil’s youngest high school team, Matt shares his advanced offensive skills and deep understanding of the game, helping players develop strong fundamentals and confidence on the field.

Dylan Stauffer has one of the most inspiring stories in our program. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dylan made the decision to teach himself how to play lacrosse. His parents would drop him off at a local turf field on their way to work and pick him up on the way home. Day after day, he spent countless hours practicing, learning the game from anyone willing to help or give advice. One of our coaches happened to be at the field with his son and FaceTimed me to say, “You’ve got to see this kid.” Dylan had just picked up a stick and yet was already ripping right-handed shots on the run. When asked to try the same shot with his left hand, he pulled it off with a skill level beyond players who had been training for years. We brought Dylan in as a practice player, but within just two games, he had earned a spot on our premier team. Soon after, he became fascinated with faceoffs. Through relentless self-training—often practicing late into the night—he became one of the top faceoff specialists in the state by his junior year of high school. Dylan went on to play Division II lacrosse at Wingate University, though his first season was cut short due to injury. He now plans to continue his collegiate career at Barton College, where we’re confident he’ll make a major impact at the faceoff 'X'. When home from college, Dylan works with all our faceoff specialists in the Red Devil program, bringing the same intensity and passion that fueled his own rise. In addition to coaching, Dylan is also a gifted video producer and has created some of the most engaging and high-quality Instagram content our program has ever seen.

Rocky Workman is a cornerstone of the New Bern lacrosse community. As a high school athlete, he was a dominant goal scorer, averaging an incredible five goals per game throughout his career. His talent and relentless drive earned him the opportunity to play collegiate lacrosse at Belmont Abbey College. After college, Rocky returned to his hometown with a mission to grow the game he loves. He founded the Blues lacrosse program and currently serves as a coach at New Bern High School, where he continues to develop and mentor young athletes. In addition to his coaching accomplishments, Rocky is the owner of Workman Strength & Performance, where he specializes in athletic development, offering expert training in both weightlifting and lacrosse-specific performance. We are proud to have Rocky join our Red Devil Coast coaching staff. He brings a rare combination of elite playing experience, deep coaching knowledge, and contagious enthusiasm—making him a tremendous asset to our program.

Having Vinny Butrico’s nephew in the program which helped us loar him into coach. He came from Levittown NY where lacrosse legends are born. In high school he was a multisport athlete as he was national recognized as a wrestler. During his lacrosse career he averaged 5 points per game named was named top 100 players on Long Island. Vinny went on to Marist University as a top recruit. As a freshman he was awarded the conference Rookie of the Year award. He scored 10 goals in 14 games as a freshman. He scored critical game wining goals in his sophomore year. He transferred to Wingate University for his junior year and was the teams seconded leading goal scorer with 50 goals and 14 assists. Vinny also scored the game winning goal to take the recent national champions Lenior Rhyne out of the post season. Butrico is amazing with the younger players. His enthusiasm is contagious as the players follow him around waiting to see what he does or says next. He has much to share and teach on the offensive side of the field. We are lucky to have him on our staff.

Marcus Myers, a standout alum of the Red Devil program, earned a reputation for his exceptional field IQ and playmaking ability, consistently leading the team in assists and elevating those around him. His vision and understanding of the game set him apart as a true student of the sport. Now serving as a coach, Marcus brings that same sharp intellect and strategic insight to every practice and game. His players thrive under his guidance, gaining valuable knowledge from someone who not only knows the game inside and out but communicates it with clarity and passion. Marcus is currently continuing both his academic and athletic journey at Methodist University, where he's taking his game—and leadership—to the next level.

Mikey Tucker established himself as one of the most physical and relentless defenders in the Red Devil program’s history. Known for his bone-rattling hits and aggressive checking, he set the tone on the field every time he stepped on it. Off the field, Mikey’s commitment was just as intense—he lives in the weight room, constantly pushing his limits and inspiring others with his unmatched work ethic. Now bringing that same fire to coaching, Mikey instills his trademark mental and physical toughness in the next generation of players. His leadership and example continue to raise the standard. Mikey carried his fierce competitiveness to Methodist University, where he made an immediate impact as a freshman, playing in all 16 games. His contributions helped propel the team to its highest winning percentage in years, underscoring his value as both a player and a difference-maker.

We’re fortunate to have Adam Gerace with us whenever his demanding schedule allows. Adam brings a wealth of experience and expertise, focusing on technique and positional skills during his sessions. His impact on athlete development is well-recognized—whether through private training or from our sidelines, his influence is both consistent and transformative. Adam’s playing career is equally impressive. He was a key contributor to the 2003 National Championship team at Herkimer County Community College and earned a place on the All-Time Player Roster at Springfield College, a testament to his outstanding performance and leadership on the field. In addition to his coaching and playing accolades, Adam is also the owner of 919 Stings, where his mastery in stringing stack continues to set a high standard in the lacrosse community.

Nick lives and breathes lacrosse—it's not just a sport for him, it's a way of life shared with his lacrosse-driven family. Whether on the field, at a box lacrosse rink, or in the backyard shooting on goal with his brother Travis, Nick is constantly immersed in the game. Before heading to college, Nick made his mark at Sanderson High School, where he shattered records with an impressive 148 goals and 76 assists. His passion and talent earned him a spot at SUNY Cortland, and he has since transferred to Barton College, where he tallied 36 points as a sophomore, continuing his upward trajectory. Nick’s coaching ability truly stood out during our Red Devil Summer Local League, where his energy, knowledge, and teaching instincts made an immediate impact. He has a rare ability to connect with players, breaking down the game in a way that’s both relatable and effective. We place Nick where players need the most growth—because he’s not only skilled and knowledgeable, but also approachable, current, and highly respected. Players respond to him, absorb what he teaches, and elevate their game because of his influence.

Clay Lawrence is a proud product of the Red Devil and Carolina National lacrosse programs, where he stood out not only for his athleticism but also for his exceptional leadership. A standout at Green Hope High School and Bridgewater College, Clay earned captain roles on every team he played for—testament to his strong character, work ethic, and the deep respect he commanded from teammates and coaches alike. Clay’s transition from player to coach has been seamless and impactful. His passion for developing young athletes is evident in every session. He has a unique ability to unlock hidden potential, helping players discover and refine skills they didn’t even know they possessed. Bringing college-level techniques and insights to the youth game, Clay consistently raises the standard. His energy, attention to detail, and commitment to player growth make him an invaluable asset to our coaching staff and an inspiration to every athlete he works with.