Forge Coaches

Coaching 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.

Coach Doug Steele
Founder | 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 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
  • Focused on standards, accountability, defensive skill, leadership, and complete athlete growth
Coach Alex Cobb
Coach | Offensive Development

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
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.

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Custom Team Programs Available Forge 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.

Apply to Coach With Forge