Lacrosse Coaches Built on Standards, Experience, and Player Development
Forge Lacrosse Performance is led by coaches who understand that athletes need more than random reps. They need clear expectations, position-specific instruction, honest feedback, and a training environment that challenges them to grow.
Founder & Managing Director | Defensive Development | Forge Method
Coach Doug Steele
Hailing from Long Island, New York—one of the nation’s premier hotbeds for elite lacrosse—Coach Doug Steele established a foundation of athletic excellence early on as a four-year, dual-sport varsity starter and team captain in both lacrosse and football.
He carried that leadership to Sacred Heart University, where he cemented his legacy as a multi-year NCAA All-American, four-time Defensive MVP, and a rare four-year team captain. Today, Doug channels that competitive pedigree into Forge Lacrosse Performance, delivering a highly structured development system to athletes across Upstate South Carolina.
Founder & Managing Director of Forge Lacrosse Performance
Long Island lacrosse and football background
Multi-year NCAA All-American at Sacred Heart University
Four-year captain and four-time Defensive MVP
Decades coaching elite players across youth, high school, and college lacrosse
Focused on standards, accountability, defensive skill, leadership, and complete athlete growth
Founder & Technical Director | Championship Coaching | Player Development
Coach Brian Silcott
Brian Silcott brings a rare combination of elite playing experience, championship coaching, and national leadership built over more than 45 years in the game. At Nazareth, he was a two-time All-American, national champion, two-year team captain, and the 1993 Fran McCall Award winner as the top midfielder in Division III lacrosse. He carried that excellence into 11 professional seasons across Major League Lacrosse and the National Lacrosse League, including four years as captain of the Boston Cannons, leading teams to championship games in both leagues.
After his playing career, Brian became the first Black head coach in Major League Lacrosse history and served as Executive Vice President and Governor of the NLL’s Portland LumberJax. As a coach, he helped guide Nazareth to a national championship in 1996—adding a coaching title to the one he won there as a player in 1992—with coaching stops spanning Trinity College, Wentworth, The Bolles School, and the Scotland Men’s National Team. Most recently, he coached the Sweetlax 2026 team to a No. 2 national ranking, with every player on the roster going on to play Division I college lacrosse.
Brian’s work extends well beyond wins and rankings. He served USA Lacrosse as National Men’s Game Director, Vice President of Sport Growth and Development, and a member of the Board of Directors, and led Player Experience and Lacrosse Administration for the Premier Lacrosse League. He has directed and coached Jamaica’s national program and currently supports Greece’s effort to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. For Greenville-area players and families, training with Brian means learning from someone who has developed athletes from youth lacrosse all the way to the Division I and professional level.
Founder & Technical Director of Forge Lacrosse Performance
Two-time All-American, national champion, and 1993 Fran McCall Award winner at Nazareth
11 professional seasons in MLL and the NLL; four-year captain of the Boston Cannons
National champion at Nazareth as both a player (1992) and a coach (1996)
Four Hall of Fame inductions; national leadership with USA Lacrosse and the Premier Lacrosse League
Boston Cannons · Major League Lacrosse2× All-American · 11-Year Pro (MLL & NLL) · 4-Year Cannons Captain
Head Coach & Offensive Specialist
Coach Alex Cobb
Coach Alex Cobb supports Forge athletes through offensive development, skill instruction, and player growth. His role strengthens the Forge coaching environment by giving athletes more position-specific instruction and another trusted coaching voice within the system.
Offensive skill development
Dodging, shooting, decision-making, and execution
Position-specific instruction and player feedback
Support for athletes building confidence, IQ, and discipline
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Coaching Standards
How Forge Coaches
Forge coaching is built around clarity. Athletes are taught what good looks like, where they currently stand, and what they need to attack next. The goal is not empty activity. The goal is focused development.
Clear standards and expectations
Position-specific teaching
Feedback athletes and parents can understand
Training that connects skill, athletic development, confidence, discipline, and leadership
Not sure where your athlete fits? Start with a Forge Athlete Evaluation so the coaching staff can identify the right training focus.
Custom Team Programs AvailableForge can create custom team training programs for clubs, school groups, and position units. Inquire with the Forge coaches to build the right plan for your athletes.
Coaching Opportunities
Help Build the Next Standard for Lacrosse Development
Forge Lacrosse Performance is looking for highly experienced and passionate coaches who want to develop athletes the right way. We are building opportunities for both men’s and women’s lacrosse coaches who believe in teaching fundamentals, building confidence, and holding athletes to a higher standard.
Men’s Lacrosse
Men’s Coaches
Forge is seeking highly experienced and passionate coaches who can support boys and men’s lacrosse development through position-specific instruction, skill work, competitive standards, and athlete mentorship.
Offensive, defensive, goalie, faceoff, and skill-development coaching
Experience teaching youth, middle school, or high school athletes
Clear communication with players, families, and the Forge staff
Commitment to purposeful reps, preparation, accountability, and the Forge standard
Women’s Lacrosse
Women’s Coaches
Forge is seeking highly experienced and passionate coaches who can support girls and women’s lacrosse development through position-specific instruction, skill work, competitive standards, and athlete mentorship.
Offensive, defensive, goalie, draw, and skill-development coaching
Experience teaching youth, middle school, or high school athletes
Clear communication with players, families, and the Forge staff
Commitment to purposeful reps, preparation, accountability, and the Forge standard
Interested in Coaching With Forge?
If you are a serious coach who wants to help athletes develop with structure, standards, and purpose, reach out and tell us your background, coaching interests, and availability.
