FCL Athlete
Program

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What is the FCL Athlete Program? 

Deemer Class | Founder of First Class Lacrosse

This is an all-access, exclusive program. We have worked hard over the past 6 years to develop a well rounded, holistic offering. 

This program combines mentorship, film review, and guidance around events, recruiting, training and more. We’ve found with increasing obligations, events, and more, emphasis on training has suffered and navigating the landscape of development and training is increasingly hard.
 
We are here to help guide your son, daughter and parents along the way alongside the training. Players who have committed to more consistency with programming have benefitted not just on the field, but also in our player-coach relationships. This is a step towards more consistency and abilities for players and families to lean on FCL along the way as a voice you can trust.

In 2022 alone, FCL Athletes have committed to the following schools: UNC (2), Michigan, Duke, Towson, Gettysburg, Colorado, Villanova, Virginia, Air Force, Lehigh and Georgetown.

In 2023, we had athletes commit to Jacksonville, North Carolina, Lehigh, Clemson, Florida, Franklin & Marshall, and more.

In 2024, we had athletes commit to Georgetown, W&L, Haverford, Duke, Boston College, Columbia, USC and more.

In 2025, we had athletes commit to North Carolina, Jacksonville, Notre Dame, Delaware, Brown, Michigan, Virginia and more.

 

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What's Included

Client Testimonials

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Where Current and Former Players Are Now

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Our Mentors

Deemer Class

Founder
Duke University 2016

A 3x US Lacrosse All-American and Under Armour All-American, Deemer has competed at every level of the game—from the MIAA, to Duke University, to the professional ranks. Widely known as one of the game’s premier outside shooters, Deemer has earned a national reputation for developing offensive players through elite-level instruction focused on shooting, dodging, stickwork, re-dodging, IQ, and offensive systems.

#10 Ranked Recruit in 2012
2x National Champion
Duke Midfield Record: 50 Goals in a Season
Coached at USC (D1) | 1x Pac-12 Champion

Matt Dunn

Co-Founder
University of Maryland 2016

A 2x captain and All-American at Maryland, Matt Dunn is one of the top defensemen of his generation. During his time with the Terps, Dunn helped lead Maryland to multiple Final Four appearances, earned First Team All-Big Ten and All-American honors, and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Known for his leadership, discipline, and elite-level positioning, Dunn has carried that success into a decorated professional career in both field and box lacrosse.

7x PLL All-Star
3x PLL DPOY
2x PLL Champion
Gold Medalist with Team USA
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Adam Sear

Men's & Women's Offensive Coach
University of Maryland 2010

Adam Sear is a highly accomplished offensive coach with experience at the collegiate, professional, and international levels. Originally from Perth, Australia, he played at the University of Maryland (‘10) and represented Team Australia before beginning his coaching career on the men’s side, helping Stevenson University win a national championship in 2013 while earning a master’s degree in Business and Technology. He later transitioned to the women’s game with coaching roles at the University of Michigan and then the University of Notre Dame, where he served as Associate Coach and Offensive Coordinator, guiding the team to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and an Elite Eight finish in 2023. Adam also led the California Palms through their inaugural season in the Women’s Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL).

 
Head Coach of the WLL California Palms
Assistant Coach at Notre Dame
Head Coach for Team Australia
Former Director of 3D Lacrosse California
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Katie Chrest Erbe

Women's Offensive Coach
Duke University 2006

Katie Chrest Erbe is a legendary lacrosse player and accomplished coach who has left an indelible mark on the sport at every level. Originally from Hampstead, Maryland, she became one of the most decorated players in Duke University history, earning the prestigious 2005 Tewaaraton Trophy as the nation's most outstanding player and becoming a three-time All-American. She was named ACC Rookie of the Year, ACC Player of the Year twice, and helped lead the Blue Devils to their first ACC Tournament championship. Chrest Erbe graduated as Duke's all-time leader in both goals and points, records that still stand today. She continued her excellence on the international stage, capturing the 2009 World Championship with Team USA. In 2018, she became the first member of Duke's women's lacrosse program inducted into the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame, and in 2024 was enshrined in the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, cementing her legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.

 
2024 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame
2009 World Champion with Team USA
2005 Tewaaraton Trophy Winner
Duke's All-Time Leader in Goals and Points
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Sammy Jo Tracy

Women's Offensive Coach
University of North Carolina 2017

A 2x NCAA Champion and All-American at UNC, Sammy Jo Tracy made her mark as one of the most dominant draw control specialists in program history. A native of Bedford, NY, Tracy helped lead the Tar Heels to their first-ever national title in 2013, scoring the game-winning goal in triple overtime as a freshman. She set UNC records for draw controls in a career (327), single season (145), and single game (14), establishing herself as a true difference-maker between the lines.

 
2x National Champion
UNC Record: 327 Draw Controls
National Director, Team 91 Colorado
Former Assistant Coach at Harvard
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Stephen Rehfuss

Men's & Women's Offensive Coach
Syracuse University 2021

A standout attackman and team captain at Syracuse, Stephen Rehfuss led the Orange in assists for four consecutive seasons, finishing his collegiate career ranked ninth in program history with 110 assists. His exceptional vision and playmaking ability earned him multiple accolades, including All-American honors and a Tewaaraton Award nomination. Rehfuss has seamlessly transitioned to the professional level, continuing to showcase his offensive prowess and versatility.

Syracuse All America Attackman
2021 Syracuse Male Athlete of the Year
Top 10 Assists All Time at Syracuse
2021 PLL ROY Finalist
 

An Exclusive Mentorship

This program is designed for a minimum of a 1 year commitment. Currently, capacity is full. Please feel free to join our waitlist and we will follow up with you.

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