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BOYS COACHES
Sal Tromonda
2024 Black, 2032’s, Director of Early Player Development BBL Central
Coach Tromonda has coached at the high school level for 21 years. He has been with BBL for 8 year. He coached his high school team to a State Championship in 2019 and was named Non public NJ Coach of the year. He is currently coaching the 2024 black team and running the 2032’s in their first year of travel.
Coach Tromonda has coached at the high school level for 21 years. He has been with BBL for 8 year. He coached his high school team to a State Championship in 2019 and was named Non public NJ Coach of the year. He is currently coaching the 2024 black team and running the 2032’s in their first year of travel.
Derek Skoldberg
2030 Helix and West 31/32
Derek played High School lacrosse at West Morris Central. He continued his playing at Eastern University. Derek has coached at Randolph High School since 2011 at the Freshmen, JV, and Varsity level (Current Assistant Varsity Coach). Prior to that he coached at Frelinghuysen Middle School and Boonton High School. He has been with BBL since 2021. Favorite Quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -Wayne Gretzky Outside of lacrosse, Derek loves cooking and going snowboarding with his wife and 3 kids.
Derek played High School lacrosse at West Morris Central. He continued his playing at Eastern University. Derek has coached at Randolph High School since 2011 at the Freshmen, JV, and Varsity level (Current Assistant Varsity Coach). Prior to that he coached at Frelinghuysen Middle School and Boonton High School. He has been with BBL since 2021. Favorite Quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -Wayne Gretzky Outside of lacrosse, Derek loves cooking and going snowboarding with his wife and 3 kids.
Ryan D'Alessandro
Boys 2031 Helix
Have been playing lacrosse since I was five years old. While playing at Glen Ridge high school I achieved All Gibbs conference, All Essex county, All state Group 1. While playing at Drew University I was awarded 2x All Landmark Conference and leading point scorer freshmen year.
Have been playing lacrosse since I was five years old. While playing at Glen Ridge high school I achieved All Gibbs conference, All Essex county, All state Group 1. While playing at Drew University I was awarded 2x All Landmark Conference and leading point scorer freshmen year.
Justin Schwindel
Central Boys 2030 Black
I'm entering my 7th season as the head boys lacrosse coach at West Essex High School. Prior to being elevated to head coach, I served as the Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator at West Essex for 8 seasons. Collegiately, I was a 4-year letter winner at Montclair State University as a long-stick midfielder and was part of 3 straight ECAC Metro Championship teams. Along with my coaching duties at West Essex, I am also a Social Studies teacher at West Essex Middle School. QUOTE: "Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin FUN FACT: I come from a family of educators, coaches and athletes. Both of my siblings are teachers and coach high school sports. My sister played professional soccer and my cousin is currently a professional baseball player.
I'm entering my 7th season as the head boys lacrosse coach at West Essex High School. Prior to being elevated to head coach, I served as the Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator at West Essex for 8 seasons. Collegiately, I was a 4-year letter winner at Montclair State University as a long-stick midfielder and was part of 3 straight ECAC Metro Championship teams. Along with my coaching duties at West Essex, I am also a Social Studies teacher at West Essex Middle School. QUOTE: "Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin FUN FACT: I come from a family of educators, coaches and athletes. Both of my siblings are teachers and coach high school sports. My sister played professional soccer and my cousin is currently a professional baseball player.
Michael Madura
2029 Helix
I grew up on Long Island with four brothers playing all sports all the time. I went to Paul D. Schreiber High School where I played soccer, wrestling (my main sport) and lacrosse graduating with the scholar athlete award and was subsequently elected to the school's athletic hall of fame. I played lacrosse at Ithaca College and didn't realize how much I missed the sport until my son became involved in the Chatham Youth Lacrosse program. I coached him and many other excellent lacrosse athletes through 8th grade then stayed on to coach the next group for another four years. I came to BBL after my daughter went through the program, had a great experience and was recruited to play in college. I have been with BBL for 10 years as an assistant and head coach for several of BBL's talented boys teams: 2018, 2021, 2024, 2027 and currently with the 2029 Helix. Fun Fact: once owned a Corvette - fast and fun to drive. Favorite saying: Attitude is a choice!
I grew up on Long Island with four brothers playing all sports all the time. I went to Paul D. Schreiber High School where I played soccer, wrestling (my main sport) and lacrosse graduating with the scholar athlete award and was subsequently elected to the school's athletic hall of fame. I played lacrosse at Ithaca College and didn't realize how much I missed the sport until my son became involved in the Chatham Youth Lacrosse program. I coached him and many other excellent lacrosse athletes through 8th grade then stayed on to coach the next group for another four years. I came to BBL after my daughter went through the program, had a great experience and was recruited to play in college. I have been with BBL for 10 years as an assistant and head coach for several of BBL's talented boys teams: 2018, 2021, 2024, 2027 and currently with the 2029 Helix. Fun Fact: once owned a Corvette - fast and fun to drive. Favorite saying: Attitude is a choice!
Peter Fusari
2027 Black Central Boys
I am proud to say I am a founding coach here at Building Blocks lacrosse. I have been with the academy for over 16 years and coaching for over 20 years. I started the first boys travel team in 2007 for BBL with a very talented group of 7th graders. We then grew each year adding more teams and adding more talented coaches. We are now a national power house! I am very proud of my tenure here at BBL where I have developed and trained some of the best boys and girls players in the world. Truly gratifying.
I am proud to say I am a founding coach here at Building Blocks lacrosse. I have been with the academy for over 16 years and coaching for over 20 years. I started the first boys travel team in 2007 for BBL with a very talented group of 7th graders. We then grew each year adding more teams and adding more talented coaches. We are now a national power house! I am very proud of my tenure here at BBL where I have developed and trained some of the best boys and girls players in the world. Truly gratifying.
Matthew Siegel
Central Boys 2030 Helix
I played lacrosse at Livingston High School and continued playing in college at Montclair State University. I have coached high school, youth and club lacrosse for the last 24 years in the state of New Jersey. This is my first year coaching at building blocks lacrosse club and I am very excited to be a part of such a great organization. A fun fact about me is I like telling goofy jokes.
I played lacrosse at Livingston High School and continued playing in college at Montclair State University. I have coached high school, youth and club lacrosse for the last 24 years in the state of New Jersey. This is my first year coaching at building blocks lacrosse club and I am very excited to be a part of such a great organization. A fun fact about me is I like telling goofy jokes.
Richard Robinson
26' North
Coaching 26' North and I also Coach at Bergen Catholic. In addition my family runs a lacrosse company and I'm fortunate to work with so many incredible athletes from Bergen County! My greatest talent is assisting lacrosse players on and off the field of lacrosse by working on athletic enhancement performance👊
Coaching 26' North and I also Coach at Bergen Catholic. In addition my family runs a lacrosse company and I'm fortunate to work with so many incredible athletes from Bergen County! My greatest talent is assisting lacrosse players on and off the field of lacrosse by working on athletic enhancement performance👊
Bobby Muduli
2031 Shore; 2028 NDP
My name is Coach Bobby and I have been coaching with BBl since the summer of 2022. I coached with True NJ 2017-2022 prior to BBL. I work in the health care field as an oral surgeon and have my own private practice. I played collegiate lacrosse at RIT, NY and high school at Blair Academy in NJ. I enjoy coaching kids at all grade levels and growing the sport. I also love Bubbalicioys Watermelon gum and Wendy’s Pink Raspberry lemonade while coaching at tournaments! My favorite quote is “ Be the change you wish to see in the world. Lead by example”
My name is Coach Bobby and I have been coaching with BBl since the summer of 2022. I coached with True NJ 2017-2022 prior to BBL. I work in the health care field as an oral surgeon and have my own private practice. I played collegiate lacrosse at RIT, NY and high school at Blair Academy in NJ. I enjoy coaching kids at all grade levels and growing the sport. I also love Bubbalicioys Watermelon gum and Wendy’s Pink Raspberry lemonade while coaching at tournaments! My favorite quote is “ Be the change you wish to see in the world. Lead by example”
Chris Danzi
25/26 north
I’m passionate about helping people and coaching. I believe building character, skill and trust are important components of any impactful coach. I have been coaching with BBL for 5 years and coaching at all levels for the past 15yrs.
I’m passionate about helping people and coaching. I believe building character, skill and trust are important components of any impactful coach. I have been coaching with BBL for 5 years and coaching at all levels for the past 15yrs.
Derek Kunkel
BBL Shore 2030
Played collegiate lacrosse for the Division 1 University of Massachusetts from 1999 – 2000 during which time the “Minutemen” made 2 consecutive appearances in the NCAA Quarter finals (02, 03.) Played High School lacrosse at Ward Melville High School on Long Island, from 1997 – 1999 during which time the “Patriots” won 2 state championships (97, 99,) 3 Long Island Championships and 3 Suffolk County Championships. During his free time he enjoys playing ice hockey and golf, but most of all, spending time with his 3 boys. One of his favorite go-to coaching quotes is “A great assist is far more impressive than an easy goal.”
Played collegiate lacrosse for the Division 1 University of Massachusetts from 1999 – 2000 during which time the “Minutemen” made 2 consecutive appearances in the NCAA Quarter finals (02, 03.) Played High School lacrosse at Ward Melville High School on Long Island, from 1997 – 1999 during which time the “Patriots” won 2 state championships (97, 99,) 3 Long Island Championships and 3 Suffolk County Championships. During his free time he enjoys playing ice hockey and golf, but most of all, spending time with his 3 boys. One of his favorite go-to coaching quotes is “A great assist is far more impressive than an easy goal.”
Butch Clark
2030 National, 2030 Shore, 2032 Shore
I started my lacrosse career playing for United and Rumson Fair Haven in 4th grade. Played at RFH receiving All-Shore and All-State awards. Played at Pace University where I was a 2 year captain and played in the Division 1 and 2 North vs South All Star Game. I have coached club, high school, and college for a total of 8 years 2 of which have been with Building Blocks.
I started my lacrosse career playing for United and Rumson Fair Haven in 4th grade. Played at RFH receiving All-Shore and All-State awards. Played at Pace University where I was a 2 year captain and played in the Division 1 and 2 North vs South All Star Game. I have coached club, high school, and college for a total of 8 years 2 of which have been with Building Blocks.
Trevor Ivanow
North boys 2028
Played for Ramapo high school, as a four year varsity starter. Had a won a state championship in 2017 and a conference championship in 2018. My favorite quote is from the great Mohammed Ali “To be a great champion you must believe you’re the best. If your not pretend you are.” I’ve been working with BBL for about 2 years and my favorite thing about it is teaching the kids and seeing them teach their goals and grow.
Played for Ramapo high school, as a four year varsity starter. Had a won a state championship in 2017 and a conference championship in 2018. My favorite quote is from the great Mohammed Ali “To be a great champion you must believe you’re the best. If your not pretend you are.” I’ve been working with BBL for about 2 years and my favorite thing about it is teaching the kids and seeing them teach their goals and grow.
Tom Prior
2025 North
2022 - U20 World Lacrosse Games - Head Coach Team Ireland /2021 Assistant Coach Don Bosco - TOC Champs/2016 U19- Team Ireland Head Coach /2014 World Championships Ireland Men’s Head Coach/ 2015 Bergen Catholic Assistant - State Championship/Under - Armour Assistant Coach / nephews playing lax at Notre Dame & Duke
2022 - U20 World Lacrosse Games - Head Coach Team Ireland /2021 Assistant Coach Don Bosco - TOC Champs/2016 U19- Team Ireland Head Coach /2014 World Championships Ireland Men’s Head Coach/ 2015 Bergen Catholic Assistant - State Championship/Under - Armour Assistant Coach / nephews playing lax at Notre Dame & Duke
Stephen Fickett
Central Boys 2028 Black
I played LSM and Defense at Susquehanna University from 2014-2017. We won one conference championship and had an NCAA playoff berth and in 2017 I was named Co-Captain. After graduation I was an Assistant Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Paint Branch High School for two years. I joined BBL in the summer of 2022. Favorite quote: "Communication is key"
I played LSM and Defense at Susquehanna University from 2014-2017. We won one conference championship and had an NCAA playoff berth and in 2017 I was named Co-Captain. After graduation I was an Assistant Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Paint Branch High School for two years. I joined BBL in the summer of 2022. Favorite quote: "Communication is key"
Jimmer Harabedian
Central Boys 2028 Black
Coach Jimmer has been coaching with BBL for 5+ years. 2024’s for 2 years and now 2028’s for the past 3+ years. Born and raised in NJ & played college lacrosse at Susquehanna University and was a captain my senior year. Jimmer is also Director of Operations for our East Coast Elite Box Program assisting with communications and logistics.
Coach Jimmer has been coaching with BBL for 5+ years. 2024’s for 2 years and now 2028’s for the past 3+ years. Born and raised in NJ & played college lacrosse at Susquehanna University and was a captain my senior year. Jimmer is also Director of Operations for our East Coast Elite Box Program assisting with communications and logistics.
Andrew Truesdale
Central Boys 2031 Black
I have been Coaching at BBL since 2015. I went to Arizona State University and played Division 1 MCLA club lacrosse from ‘11-‘’13 where we won 2 SLC Division Championship and made 2 Final 4 appearances. Lacrosse for me is more about the relationship between players and coaches rather than Wins and Loses. In time the glory days will fade but relationship will stay with you forever.
I have been Coaching at BBL since 2015. I went to Arizona State University and played Division 1 MCLA club lacrosse from ‘11-‘’13 where we won 2 SLC Division Championship and made 2 Final 4 appearances. Lacrosse for me is more about the relationship between players and coaches rather than Wins and Loses. In time the glory days will fade but relationship will stay with you forever.
Brett Kennedy
Central Boys 2026 Black
Three-time All-American and All-ACC selection and 6x All-ACC academic team and ACC Honor roll ... Stared at LSM before moving to close defense in 2020 and moved back to LSM in 2021 ... Redshirted as a true freshman due to injury and has since been a dominant defensive force for the Orange ... In 2019, was an All-American and All-ACC selection as one of the top LSMs in the nation, but has also seen time on close defense, earning All-ACC honors his redshirt freshman season. Took over top cover defenseman duties in 2020 and played the entirety of the 2022 season on close defense ... Finished his career fifth on Syracuse's caused turnover list (60) ... Was drafted sixth overall in the first round of the 2022 PLL Draft by the Chaos LC. After dealing with multiple season ending knee injuries my favorite quote is: “The sun will rise tomorrow. It always does, and all the wishing in the world for the way things were, or for what they could have been, won’t change that. It won’t change how things are.”
Three-time All-American and All-ACC selection and 6x All-ACC academic team and ACC Honor roll ... Stared at LSM before moving to close defense in 2020 and moved back to LSM in 2021 ... Redshirted as a true freshman due to injury and has since been a dominant defensive force for the Orange ... In 2019, was an All-American and All-ACC selection as one of the top LSMs in the nation, but has also seen time on close defense, earning All-ACC honors his redshirt freshman season. Took over top cover defenseman duties in 2020 and played the entirety of the 2022 season on close defense ... Finished his career fifth on Syracuse's caused turnover list (60) ... Was drafted sixth overall in the first round of the 2022 PLL Draft by the Chaos LC. After dealing with multiple season ending knee injuries my favorite quote is: “The sun will rise tomorrow. It always does, and all the wishing in the world for the way things were, or for what they could have been, won’t change that. It won’t change how things are.”
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