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Founder
There are few who can rival the coaching experience and lacrosse knowledge of Tri-State Lacrosse founder and Hall of Fame coach, Bob Turco. Currently the head coach at Ramapo High School, he led the program to their first ever state championship in 2006. Previous experience has included 10 years as a Varsity High School head coach with Kinnelon and The Peddie School, in addition to Ramapo. Coach Turco has also worked at the collegiate level with both Fairleigh Dickinson and Richard Stockton.
His talents have been recognized on several occasions. The state voted him "Coach of the Year" in 1988 and "Lacrosse Man of the Year" in 1992. In 2004, the New Jersey Chapter of US Lacrosse inducted Coach Turco into the Hall of Fame. Most recently, his high school Alma Mater, The Peddie School, inducted both Coach Turco and his 1996 team into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Youth All Star Director
Ross oversees the Youth All Star program for 10 to 15 year old players. He has coached both 12's and 14's, but does assist with all age groups.
Ross has returned to his high school Alma Mater, The Peddie School, to serve as the Head Boys' Lacrosse Coach. While still attending The Peddie School, he was awarded All America honors on attack and invited to the U19 World Team tryouts. In 2000, he was named to the All Century Team by the Star Ledger.
Email: rossturco@trilax.com
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High School All Star Director
Bringing nearly 2 decades of coaching experience to Tri-State Lacrosse, M.V. Whitlow leads one of the nation's top all star programs. He started in 1989, after finishing his Freshman year at the University of Delaware, coaching summer camps. Since then he has coached at the high school, collegiate and professional level. In 2001 he was named NJ Lacrosse Coach of Year for the Risk Division and has been apart of 8 State Champion teams.
As a player, M.V. was an exceptional player for U.D., where he was named Defenseman of the Year in 1991 and 1992. Additionally he received First Team All Conference honors in 1991 and 1992, and was recognized by the North Atlantic Conference as Defenseman of the Year in 1992. After college, his success continued as part of the 1995 Philadelphia Wings World Championship team.
Email: mvwhitlow@trilax.com
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Administration
Jody has been a part of Tri-State for over 6 years now. She receive her B.S. from Ithaca College and MAT from Monmouth University, prior to joining the administrative staff. Jody works closely with all areas of Tri-State. She primarily deals with the admin portion of Tri-State programs including registrations, applications, payment and general inquiries. Additionally, Jody assists the Director of Southern Operations in all league administration.
Email: jodyturco@trilax.com
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